Outgoing WPP CEO says AI is ‘disrupting’ the advertising industry and will soon make the world’s expertise available to everybody at low cost

INTERNATIONAL: Artificial intelligence (AI) has sparked debate over its impact on jobs, and while experts say AI can’t replace humans in the workforce, WPP’s outgoing CEO Mark Read said it is “totally disrupting” the advertising industry and...

Media Insider: Commerce Commission gives clearance for Omnicom Group (OMG) to buy Interpublic (IPG) in massive advertising industry merger

The OMG-IPG giant would become the world’s biggest advertising holding company, surpassing Publicis and WPP. OMG and IPG have also made no secret of the estimated cost savings - up to NZ$1.22 billion globally - including reduced roles. Sources...

Any escalation in Middle-East crisis or sharp rise in crude prices will impact India’s Oil Marketing Companies: Report

New Delhi [India], June 16 (ANI): Any further escalation in the Middle-East crisis or a sharp rise in crude prices could pose a serious risk to earnings, especially for Indian Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and gas companies. However, Indian OMCs...

In-house creators with behind-the-scenes footage, a departure from glossy, overt campaigns

Tang is what some in the fashion and lifestyle industries call a brand or in-house content creator. Unlike influencers, who are typically paid to promote products on their own channels, Tang’s job is to produce short videos that emulate...

Nicaraguan Filmmaker Premieres “Profane Prose” Short Film

Still from the Nicaraguan documentary “Una prosa profana” (Profane Prose) by filmmaker Juan Vílchez // Photo: Courtesy The film explores themes of “power” and “guilt”, inspired by the “spirit of rebellion” in Prosas Profanas by Ruben Darío, says...

AI Forces Major Shake-Up in Global Advertising Industry

The advertising world is facing a wave of disruption as artificial intelligence tools redefine how content is created, campaigns are managed, and consumers are targeted. Industry leaders warn the shift is not just transformational — it’s rattling...

Jobs Intelligence - The latest ad industry roles, June 16, 2025

Credit: Marten Newhall The latest industry roles: Chief Marketing Officer Brisbane Compare the Market Account Director Hobart Showpony Marketing Manager Penrith, NSW Mountain Culture Beer Co Media Buying Manager, Newcastle, NSW Enigma Advertiser...

Robert Kiyosaki Calls AI The 'Biggest Change In Modern History.' He Warns You Need To Take Proactive Action To Avoid Becoming A 'Victim'

Author and investor Robert Kiyosaki, best known for his book “Rich Dad Poor Dad,” is once again sounding the alarm on what he sees as a major threat to the financial stability of millions: artificial intelligence. AI Will ‘Cause Massive...

Legislation seeks stronger disclosure requirements for multi-level marketing companies

Delaware Public Media's Sarah Petrowich reports on efforts in Delaware to further regulate multi-level marketing companies Listen • 10:36 PETROWICH: Multi-level marketing companies have been around since the late 1800s but began picking up real...

UN special rapporteur recommends criminalising ad industry for role in climate disinformation

A special rapporteur commissioned by the United Nations published on Thursday has recommended states criminalise media and advertising companies for amplifying disinformation and misinformation by fossil fuel companies, as well as a ban on fossil...

TruAlt Bioenergy Secures Oil Marketing Company (OMC) Status, Set to Launch Retail Flex Fuel Network

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], June 12: In a landmark development for India’s energy transition, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, India’s largest ethanol producer and one of the country’s leading integrated biofuels companies, has been officially granted...

Petrol, Diesel Fresh Prices Announced: Check Rates In Your City On July 6

Last Updated:July 06, 2025, 07:39 IST Oil companies update petrol and diesel prices daily at 6 AM. Latest petrol and diesel prices. Petrol and Diesel Prices on July 6, 2025: Oil marketing companies (OMCs) update petrol and diesel prices daily at 6...

TruAlt bioenergy gets oil marketing company status, plans over 100 fuel outlets

Daijiworld Media Network- New Delhi New Delhi, Jun 11: In a significant boost to India's clean energy ambitions, TruAlt Bioenergy Limited, the country’s largest ethanol producer, has officially secured Oil Marketing Company (OMC) status,...

The Impact of AI on Advertising Industry

The Impact of AI on Advertising Industry The Impact of AI on Advertising Industry is no longer a futuristic concept—it’s today’s reality. As brands strive to capture consumer attention in increasingly saturated markets, artificial intelligence is...

The Outsider Candidates the Ad Industry Thinks Could Replace Mark Read

As soon as news broke of Mark Read’s decision to step down from the helm of WPP at the end of the year without a successor, the adland rumor mill went into overdrive trying to identify who might be WPP’s next leader. A source with direct knowledge...

FILM REVIEW | 'Heart Eyes' brings love to slasher fans

Spyglass and Sony Pictures' new slasher horror film, titled "Heart Eyes," weaves together yet another fun, lighthearted holiday story with thrilling kills, loads of blood and a high body count. The film, directed by Josh Ruben, revolves around a...

The ‘death of creativity’? AI job fears stalk advertising industry

From using motion capture tech to allow the Indian cricketing star Rahul Dravid to give personalised coaching tips for children to an algorithm trained on Shakespeare’s handwriting powering a robotic arm to rewrite Romeo and Juliet, artificial...

PH advertising industry: Fighting the good fight

LAST February I received a message request in Messenger. The message, from a stranger, concerned an event in Makati. Was this a scam? I had to ask around. Well-informed friends assured me that this wasn't a scam. It was an invitation for me to...

WPP Chief Mark Read Will Exit as Ad Industry Grapples With Massive Changes

British advertising giant WPP is hunting for a new CEO after the company announced early Monday morning that its current leader, company veteran Mark Read, would cede the reins by the end of 2025. “After seven years in the role, and with the...

WPP CEO to Depart as Ad Industry Reckons With Tariffs, AI