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OpenAI Adds Ads to ChatGPT, Software Firms Lead Early Placements
OpenAI began testing ads in ChatGPT in February and expanded access in May. Data from two adtech firms show software ads make up the largest share of placements so far.
cnet.comRoku Updates Home Screen for First Time in Ten Years
Roku introduced a redesigned home screen interface. The change is the platform's first major update in a decade and is intended to create space for additional advertising.
zerohedge.comTwo Billboards in New York City Present Contrasting Messages on AI
Two billboards appeared in New York City, one promoting AI employees and one highlighting concerns about AI use of creative work. The displays reflect differing positions on artificial intelligence in employment and content creation.
Fox NewsRepublican Groups Reserve $11 Million for Attorney General Ads in Five States
Republican attorneys general organizations have placed $11 million in television advertising reservations for attorney general races in Michigan, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Georgia and Kansas. The purchases target the November 2026 elections and focus on public safety and immigration…
ForbesMarketers Shift Focus to Measurable Business Results in Advertising
Marketing teams now prioritize real-time business outcomes over traditional reach and impression metrics. AI tools are accelerating campaign adjustments and expanding discovery channels. Industry leaders say performance data now guides decisions across multiple platforms.
citizen.co.zaAdvertising Authority Bans DNA Self-Swab Kit Ads
The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that Enough's online posts made unproven claims about DNA evidence from self-swab kits and rape statistics. The company has updated its wording after the decision.
jpost.comCalifornia Judge Orders Kars4Kids to Stop Broadcasting Jingle in State
A California superior court judge ruled that the Kars4Kids nonprofit violated false advertising laws and must stop airing its jingle in the state. The decision follows a lawsuit that challenged the organization's advertising practices.
Washington ExaminerGroup Launches Ad Supporting Trump Policies for Seniors Ahead of Midterms
Seniors Matter for America will air a 30-second television and digital ad in the Washington, D.C., market on Monday. The ad highlights President Trump's actions on Social Security taxes, prescription drug costs, and Medicare.
mandatory.comCreator Content Featured in Media Upfront Presentations to Advertisers
Media companies highlighted creator content during annual upfront pitches to advertisers this week. Ad spending on creator content reached $37 billion in 2025 and is projected to hit $44 billion in 2026.
The BbcSocial Media Ads and Content Shaped Voter Exposure in Welsh Election
Parties spent tens of thousands of pounds on targeted social media advertising during the recent Welsh Senedd election. Fictional voter profiles tracked different content streams on major platforms. Spending and messaging varied across parties and reached users unevenly.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewJoe Sedelmaier, Director of Many 1970s and 1980s Television Commercials, Dies
Npr remembered the advertising director on May 15, 2026, in an obituary segment on All Things Considered. The 2:27 audio report by Mallory Yu and Jeanette Woods highlighted commercials whose characters and catchphrases entered popular culture.
New York PostMeta and Google Fund Sesame Street, Girl Scouts and Highlights to Teach Kids Digital Moderation and Safety
The tech companies provided tens of millions of dollars to children's organizations that reached hundreds of thousands of kids and parents with lessons on personal responsibility and screen time. Reuters reviewed internal documents showing Meta's strategy began several years ago…
digiday.comYouTube Unveils New Creator-Hosted Shows at Advertiser Event
The platform unveiled a slate of original series including a Trevor Noah travel show, an Alex Cooper Met Gala documentary and a new Kareem Rahma project. YouTube highlighted its 12.7 percent share of TV viewing and more than 3 million eligible creators as it courts advertisers. T…
Jimmy Kimmel Jokes About Network Airing Dispute at Disney Presentation
Jimmy Kimmel referenced a recent dispute with the president during a roughly 10-minute monologue at Disney's upfront presentation. He joked about not expecting to appear before the audience again and referenced past attempts to remove him from the air. The remarks came one day be…
MrBeast to Launch Membership Program Combining Philanthropy, Exclusive Content and Challenges
Beast Industries executives unveiled the initiative at an invite-only breakfast in Manhattan during TV upfronts week. Jimmy Donaldson and senior leaders pitched the world's biggest YouTuber as a diversified entertainment company reaching the equivalent of two Super Bowl audiences…
Nbc NewsMeta Allows Repeat Scam Ads Targeting Seniors on Facebook and Instagram
A report released Tuesday by the Center for Countering Digital Hate found that scam ads targeting seniors generated an estimated 215 million impressions on Facebook over the past year, with 73 percent viewed by users over 65. The ads often used fake images or videos of celebritie…
ww2.kqed.orgSanta Clara County Sues Meta Over Scam Advertisements
Santa Clara County, California, filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms Inc. alleging the company knowingly facilitates and profits from scam advertisements on Facebook and Instagram. The county counsel said the ads targeted seniors and families with fraudulent financial products,…
The VergeTikTok Ends Free Ad Opt-Out for UK Users, Launches £3.99 Ad-Free Subscription
TikTok announced on May 11, 2026, that it will begin notifying users about its new TikTok Ad-Free subscription from Monday, with rollout over the coming months. The £3.99 monthly plan removes company-delivered ads and stops use of subscriber data for advertising. The move follows…
thewrap.comFox Schedules ‘Baywatch’ Reboot Premiere for January 2027
Fox announced its reboot of the iconic television series Baywatch will not air this fall but will instead premiere in late January 2027. Network executives cited a strong track record of successful midseason launches and existing advertising partnerships already secured for the p…
DeadlineMedia Companies Present 2026 Upfronts In New York Next Week
Eight media companies and streamers will present their advertising sales events in Manhattan from May 11 to May 13. The schedule features familiar venues with some location changes for three participants. Overall upfront spending declined last year while digital advertising conti…
benzinga.comSnap Reports Q1 Revenue Up 12%, Returns to DAU Growth and Strong Free Cash Flow
Snap reported first-quarter revenue of $1.53 billion and 483 million daily active users on May 6, 2026, beating user expectations while matching sales forecasts. The company disclosed it had amicably ended its relationship with Perplexity, a generative AI startup, and issued Q2 s…
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investopedia.com (News photo)Entravision Communications Shares Rise 85% After Reporting Q1 Revenue Growth
Entravision Communications reported first-quarter revenue of $196 million, up 114% year-over-year. The company's Advertising Technology & Services segment drove the increase with a 204% revenue jump. Shares surged 85.18% to $7.37 in after-hours trading on Tuesday.
jpost.comOpenAI Launches Beta Self-Serve Ads Manager in ChatGPT
OpenAI began rolling out a beta version of a self-serve ads manager in its ChatGPT platform on May 5, 2026. The company is gradually expanding access to more businesses. Testing and refinements to the ads manager experience are ongoing.
Washington ExaminerNRSC Releases Ad Criticizing Ossoff's Immigration Votes Amid GOP Push for $70 Billion Enforcement Funding
The National Republican Senatorial Committee released a 30-second digital ad criticizing Sen. Jon Ossoff's votes on immigration, linking them to President Trump's deportation agenda. The ad coincides with GOP plans to pass a $70 billion immigration enforcement bill via budget rec…
Fox NewsMelania Trump's Adviser Calls for Advertiser Boycott of Jimmy Kimmel's Show Over Parody Skit
Marc Beckman, senior adviser to first lady Melania Trump, called for advertisers to drop Jimmy Kimmel's show and for ABC to terminate his employment. The call follows Melania Trump's criticism of Kimmel's parody at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. Beckman cited…
fastcompany.comAerie Launches Campaign Highlighting Realistic Beauty and Criticizing AI Limitations
American Eagle Outfitters' Aerie brand released a new advertising campaign last month featuring actor Pamela Anderson. The campaign emphasizes the brand's policy against retouching photos and adds a pledge against using AI-generated bodies or people. This builds on Aerie's 2014 c…
Meta Q1 2026 Revenue Rises 33%, Stock Drops 7% After Hours
Meta Platforms Inc. posted stronger-than-expected Q1 2026 earnings with 33% year-over-year revenue growth driven by advertising. The company announced higher capital expenditures for 2026. Shares fell more than 7% after the release as capital spending and user growth missed Wall…
entrepreneur.comAmazon's Australian Revenue Reaches $4.77 Billion in 2025
Amazon's operations in Australia generated $4.77 billion in revenue in 2025, marking a 25.1 percent increase from the previous year. The growth was driven by advertising, subscriptions, and merchant fees, which surpassed revenue from product sales. The company continues to expand…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAdriana Lima and Daughters Appear in Victoria's Secret Mother's Day Campaign
Supermodel Adriana Lima features in Victoria's Secret's new Mother's Day campaign alongside her daughters Valentina and Sienna. The campaign includes other models such as Jasmine Tookes and Elsa Hosk with their children. It promotes matching pajama and cami sets in various colors…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewEntertainment Journalist Kristi Cook Partners with The Roost for Podcast Weekly Teacap
Entertainment journalist Kristi Cook has entered a one-year audio-video partnership with The Roost podcast network for her show Weekly Teacap. The deal focuses on expanding advertising, sponsorship, and distribution opportunities. Cook retains full ownership and creative control…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFTC Negotiates Antitrust Settlements in Advertiser Boycott Investigation
The Federal Trade Commission is negotiating antitrust settlements with targets of its investigation into alleged advertiser boycotts of online platforms. An agency lawyer disclosed this during a federal appeals court hearing. The investigation includes platforms such as Elon Musk…