Is generative AI eroding media’s ethical core?

SearchGPT has arrived, and the media industry’s ethical reckoning is upon us. Initiative’s Charles Dangibeaud demands immediate action: a robust ethical framework for AI-powered media buying is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity. The Gen AI revolution is truly here and there is no doubt it will change our working and personal lives. But

‘Beyond Boundaries’ Explores the Future of Outdoor Advertising in Malaysia

IPG Mediabrands has collaborated with Big Tree, Redberry, Seni Jaya, and Vistar Media to host “Beyond Boundaries,” an event focused on the future of outdoor experiences in Malaysia. ‘Beyond Boundaries: The Power of Outdoor Experiences’ brought together media partners, clients, and agency representatives to gain fresh perspectives on out-of-home (OOH) media. “The OOH space is

Kate O’Loughlin: ‘Brat’ is the ultimate lesson in distinctive media devices

“The album release was the perfect example of the power of a distinctive media device in delivering disproportionate word of mouth for any brand.” Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic

Meet The Team – KINESSO’s delivery engine driving data forward

The recent merging under the KINESSO banner of the IPG Mediabrands companies Kinesso, Reprise, and Matterkind provided a way for the holdco to unify the data derived from a brand’s full marketing system into a single capability. With offerings spanning across performance marketing and data and technology, the rebranded KINESSO agency is positioning itself as

MAGNA Ups Advertising Growth Outlook Following Strong First Half of the Year

The ad economy in the Asia Pacific is forecast to grow +8.5% in 2024 to reach $289 billion. This follows growth in 2023 of +9.5%. MAGNA’s “Global Ad Forecast” has released its summer update and is predicting net advertising revenues (NAR) will reach $927 billion this year, growing +10.0% over 2023. This forecast marks a

Kate O’Loughlin: Food has become a status symbol for quiet luxury brands

“Food in art and fashion is demonstrating a theme of abundance – something hard to find in a cost of living crisis.” ‘Obsessed’ is a monthly deep dive into social and cultural trends that can help marketers inform the way they think. Led by Kate O’Loughlin, Initiative strategist and self-confessed obsessive, ‘Obsessed’ will be a magic school bus

Virat Kohli most popular, Hardik Pandya most booed on social media: Interactive Avenues

Interactive Avenues’ ‘IPL 2024: Unveiling The Fan Pulse’ report is based on extensive data gathered from online platforms based on the social media buzz generated by IPL 2024. Interactive Avenues, the digital arm of IPG Mediabrands India, has launched “IPL 2024: Unveiling The Fan Pulse”, an exhaustive social media listening report with unique insights into

Non-profit organisation Canteen appoints UM Australia to amplify support for people affected by cancer

Australia – UM Australia has been selected as Canteen’s media agency of record, with effect immediately. UM’s Canteen responsibilities include performance, above-the-line media strategy, planning, and purchasing. The goal in this mandate is to grow supporter numbers in order to reach more young people impacted by cancer. The mandate, made effective following Canteen’s recent brand revamp,

Why brands should tap social communities for conversion

UM Philippines’ Jesca Bantayan explains how brands can use the power of fandoms as an engagement tool to connect with their consumers. Social media usage in the APAC region, notably in China, India, and Indonesia, continues to increase. Beyond personal connections, social media’s sites and apps now encompass commerce, discovery, entertainment, and professional networking, genuinely making

Kinesso’s Madelin Farrington on Netflix’s New Ad Server, Google’s AI-Enhanced Search and AI vs Journalism

In this episode of The MadTech Podcast, ExchangeWire’s Anne-Marie Sheedy and Rachel Smith are joined by Madelin Farrington, head of client solutions at Kinesso to discuss the latest in the ad tech landscape. They take a look at Netflix’s new ad server, Google’s latest AI enhancements to its search engine, and Singaporean writers’ decision to