An emerging group of independent shops say this cancellation presents an opportunity to reimagine the entire award process, not just for Cannes, but across the entire industry. Read the full story by Larissa Faw
Wimbledon takes in $55 million each year from its sponsors, while the U.S. Open brings in about $42 million per year. Read the full story by Tanya Gazdik
The "voice" feature has always been available on cell phones, but was rarely used -- until now, as we seek more human connection. Read the full story by P.J. Bednarski
Call it the calm before the advertising cuts storm, but the most recent data on the U.S. advertising marketplace shows it holding steady through February. With a market index of … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
That's how execs are warning the next month will pan out as ad spending contracts by as much as 50%. Read the full story by Sean Hargrave
The guide covers topics such as contractual Issues, sponsorship and events, endorsements, commercial production, promotions, agency contracts, media buys, digital, anti-gouging laws and advertising content. Read the full story by Joe Mandese
President Trump was the top digital political advertiser March 22-28, spending $1.4 million on Facebook and Google. Joe Biden was the top digital advertiser the week before, spending $1.2 million … Read the full story by Wayne Friedman
The move comes shortly after liberal digital ad shop DSPolitical publicly complained that Google was giving President Trump "an unprecedented advantage in our upcoming elections" by banning Democratic ads related … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
I don't know who created that meme, but he or she should join Joe Biden's campaign, because there's no more effective message for the 2020 race, as Americans of all … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
I believe our reaction to this pandemic on all levels, from leadership to panic buyers, is as much a creation of limitless media as of contagion. Read the full story by Bob Guccione, Jr.
New research from Edelman shows nearly two-thirds of consumers believe their countries won't even make it through the crisis without brands playing a critical role. Read the full story by Joe Mandese
"We're hoping that the advertising industry uses this to address issues like native advertising, influencer advertising, the misleading use of consumer reviews," Laura Brett, vice president of the National Advertising … Read the full story by Wendy Davis
When it comes to finding solace or seeking distraction in TV content, individual tastes vary greatly. Read the full story by Adam Buckman
Business communications are now changed in ways we can't anticipate. Online meetings are media, and you are the show. Read the full story by Ted McConnell
He's returning in stages, first resuming duties as a director on the Dentsu Group Board, confirmed Dentsu Group President and CEO Toshi Yamamoto, who continues as acting CEO at Dentsu … Read the full story by Steve McClellan
An ID Comms survey reveals that over two-thirds (69%) of agency executives report that pitches they've been working on have been delayed, postponed or cancelled because of COVID-19. Read the full story by Richard Whitman
For the first two months of 2020, excluding Greater China, WPP said organic growth was in line with expectations at 0.4%. March will be a weaker month as will the … Read the full story by Steve McClellan
Google plans to cancel posting its annual April 1 jokes out of respect for those fighting COVID-19. It might be a lead for other brands to follow in light of … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
A little history to provide perspective -- and hope -- in these dark days. Read the full story by Gord Hotchkiss
For those who don't speak Scottish, the headline is from Robert Burns' epic 18th Century poem. It translates to "go often askew," and that's pretty much how I feel about … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
Through intensive work with Japanese authorities, athlete and sports groups, and sponsors and marketing partners, the International Olympics Committee managed to reach a decision and get buy-in all around weeks … Read the full story by Karlene Lukovitz
Google is giving the U.S. government and health organizations access to its mobile location data used in ad targeting to track people's movements amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Other data companies … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
If you can beat zombie apocalypses, you can beat this. That's what the stars of AMC Networks' shows such as "The Walking Dead," "Breaking Bad," and "Better Call Saul" seem … Read the full story by Joe Mandese
The White House says it is considering appealing a judge's recent decision to allow the organization PEN America to proceed with claims that President Donald Trump retaliated against journalists. Read the full story by Wendy Davis
Some 77% of people are concerned about themselves or their family's safety when handling mail or other deliveries. Read the full story by Sara Guaglione
A new CBS sitcom called "Broke" could be criticized on a variety of levels, but for various reasons, this show gets a pass. Read the full story by Adam Buckman
With everybody holed up at home, there are more eyeballs, so more opportunity to advertise, right? Maybe. Maybe not. Read the full story by Maarten Albarda
It should surprise no one -- nor spoil it for them either -- to find out that "Hawaii Five-0" goes out with its guns a-blazin'. Read the full story by Adam Buckman