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

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

Zefr and IPG Mediabrands Launch Partnership to Combat Misinformation

IPG Mediabrands and Zefr announce an agency partnership designed to tackle misinformation and enhance brand safety and suitability for online campaigns. Backed by extensive research data from IPG Mediabrands’ media intelligence and investment unit, MAGNA, and powered by tech-driven performance unit, KINESSO, the new collaboration will deliver campaign solutions that enable brands with the capability

Brands seek honesty over creativity and charisma: Snapchat and MAGNA

The study found creators who routinely shared personal experiences and engaged with their audience’s comments were perceived as honest and authentic. The top traits brands seek from influencers is honesty (67%), followed by creativity (47%) and charisma (38%), according to research conducted by Snapchat and MAGNA Media Trials for its Influencer Marketing Playbook. The study, ‘Unleashing Influence: A

Audience control of skippable ads on TikTok increases purchase intent and brand recommendation, Magna reports

The Magna and TikTok research revealed the choice to watch ads creates a more lasting impression. Giving audiences more control through skippable ads increased purchase intent by 15% for FMCG and positively impacted recommendation by +8%, a recent study on TikTok has found. The findings from Magna, the investment and intelligence arm of IPG Mediabrands, in

IPG Mediabrands appoints Paul Waller as chief investment officer of MAGNA for APAC

IPG Mediabrands, Interpublic Group’s media and marketing solutions group, announced the appointment of Paul Waller to the newly created job of chief investment officer MAGNA for APAC. Waller will report to Leigh Terry, CEO of IPG Mediabrands APAC, and will be based in Singapore. His appointment is effective immediately. Waller in his new position of chief investment officer MAGNA APAC,

Meeting of the Minds: Magna’s Lucy Formosa Morgan and Ashleigh Segalla

Meeting of the Minds brings together two different points of view from an industry rookie and an experienced expert. The Mediaweek series aims to showcase their diverse perspectives, thoughts and opinions. This month Lucy Formosa Morgan and Ashleigh Segalla from MAGNA share the best career advice they received, guilty pleasure content and career goals for 2023. Read the full article here.

MAGNA REPORT: THE ASIA PACIFIC ADVERTISING ECONOMY WILL GROW BY +8% THIS YEAR

The Asia Pacific advertising economy will grow by +8% this year, following the 2021 rebound (+18%) says Magna Global Advertising Forecast for June. Globally, media owners’ advertising revenues will grow by +9.2% this year to nearly $828 billion i.e. 32% above the pre-COVID level of 2019. MAGNA was always expecting the global advertising market to

Advertising industry set to recover this year

KUALA LUMPUR: The advertising revenue of media owners in the country is forecast to increase by 15.4% to RM5.1bil this year after experiencing a contraction of 20% last year, according to global media investment and intelligence company Magna. It added that in this environment, the linear advertising revenue is set to increase by 10.8% to

Magna forecasts global advertising spend to surge this year, Malaysia to see 15.4% increase

Interpublic Group’s Magna forecasts a 14% increase in 2021 global media ad revenue, now expected to reach a record USD657 billion which according to Magna, represents the strongest ad revenue acceleration in 40 years. Shifting the lens to a more local view, in terms of advertising activity in Malaysia, the disruptions in 2020 led to a contraction