Nielsen to launch Connected TV advertising insights in Australia from Q4 2025

The new Ad Intel CTV capability will give users unprecedented visibility into competitor ad spend and creative strategies across major streaming platforms. Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, today announced the...

Industry must follow ethical practices in labelling, advertising food products: Govt

New Delhi: The Centre on Wednesday asked industries to follow ethical practices in labelling and advertisements of food products to ensure public health and protect consumer interest. The concern was raised at a National Stakeholder Consultation...

Illuminating the Risks: FDA Clearance Does Not Fully Shield Health & Wellness Devices from Advertising Scrutiny

The surge in health and wellness devices—including wearables, beauty devices and more—comes a result of consumer interest in preventive health measures. These products offer a range of benefits, from improving skin and monitoring biometrics to...

OTT Studio selects Amagi Ads Plus for monetisation of CTV inventory

OTT Studio has chosen Amagi ADS PLUS as its exclusive monetisation partner for Connected TV (CTV) ad inventory, deepening their established collaboration. The partnership covers OTT Studio’s FAST channels and major entertainment apps, including...

Long Island law firm honored on 25th anniversary of settlement that killed tobacco advertising nationwide

Nassau County celebrated the 25th anniversary of a local law firm’s historic win that killed tobacco advertising, secured billions in healthcare settlements, and funded anti-smoking initiatives that led to a major drop in young users. Nassau...

Match Group agrees to pay $14 million to the FTC for misleading ads

Match Group has agreed to pay $14 million to the FTC. The payment will settle charges of deceptive advertising practices. Match will change some business practices as part of the settlement. The company recently laid off 13% of its staff. Match...

Kmart investigated and warned by ComCom for greenwashing advertising

The Commerce Commission has issued a warning to Kmart NZ Holdings Limited (Kmart) for potentially breaching the Fair Trading Act and making unsubstantiated claims in its “100% sustainably sourced cotton” advertising. Commerce Commission...

Got Ethics?

It's hard to believe it's been only four years since the Institute for Advertising Ethics (IAE) launched. It's even harder for me to believe that many of you may not have heard about it, much less actually participated in one of its professional...

I regret giving 'Ghost Tears' to GBC for free in exchange for advertisement – Socrate Safo

After exchanging his classic film ‘Ghost Tears’ with the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation (GBC), Ghanaian filmmaker Socrate Safo has expressed regret over the decision. In an interview with Hitz FM, shared on social media in August 2025, Socrate...

Manheim Township still considering advertising company's request to allow billboard-size increase

When: Manheim Township Board of Commissioners meeting, Aug. 11. What happened: The board continued a public hearing on the Oaktree Outdoor Advertising petition, which seeks to change the township’s ordinance governing digital billboards....

ABS-CBN cuts first half net loss by 60% on election ads, lower costs

ABS-CBN Corp. on Wednesday said its net loss narrowed by 60 percent in the first half on higher election-related advertising and lower operating costs. The Lopez-led company said the January to June loss amounted to P852 million, down sharply from...

Andy Vallario’s advertising jingles became part of the soundtrack of a generation

By Sharon Oliver Contributing Writer REGION – Several things can shape or define a person’s memory of their youth, including television and radio commercials. For example, many New Englanders likely remember the catchy 1-800-54-GIANT tune which...

10 years ago: Cows from a Mayer farm star in Kemps commercials

From the Herald Journal files of past newspapers. August 17, 2015 (10 years ago) Adam Birkholz is the new Lester Prairie community development coordinator. Cows from the Curt and Joni Hedtke dairy farm in Mayer star in Kemps TV commercials and...

Spectrum Reach, tvbeat Launch Programmatic Solution for Linear TV Ads

LONDON and NEW YORK—Charter Communication’s ad sales unit Spectrum Reach and tvbeat have announced that they are working together to bring tvbeat’s programmatic ad capabilities to linear TV advertising in the U.S. market. The deal will bring a...

SC ends IMA case against Patanjali on misleading ads

SuperBloom House Broadens Its Creative Roster With Non-Advertising Talent

As the skill set of advertising creatives broadens, independent agency SuperBloom House is tapping into creative minds from outside the industry. The New York- and Los Angeles-based agency has launched “House Players,” a roster of 35 non-industry...

Supreme court ends IMA case against Patanjali on misleading ads

She sent a text advertising what she was selling but there was one huge error

A woman was found to be selling cocaine after she inadvertently texted a police officer advertising the drug for sale. She also included her nickname 'Red' in the text which officers were already aware of. Rachel Butcher, 45, of Cardiff, sent the...

Amazon India Unveils Theatrical Movie-Themed On-Package Advertising Campaign for Coolie

In a first-ever collaboration for a theatrical movie release, Amazon India has launched an innovative on-package advertising campaign for the highly anticipated film Coolie. The film features a star-studded ensemble of superstars Rajinikanth,...

Jim Crow 2.0: The False Promise of DEI in the Advertising Industry Is a Crisis That Demands Immediate Action

What began as a noble push for diversity, equity, and inclusion has quietly morphed into a troubling new chapter of systemic exclusion. I have lived it up close. For the past four years, I have been led through endless forms, repetitive meetings,...