Netflix Boosts Warner Bros Discovery Offer
Netflix has revised its takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash offer, aiming to accelerate shareholder approval amid competition from Paramount.
Netflix has revised its takeover bid for Warner Bros Discovery to an all-cash offer, aiming to accelerate shareholder approval amid competition from Paramount.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy intends to ask Ofcom and the Competition and Markets Authority to examine the £500m takeover of the Telegraph by Daily Mail & General Trust.
TV duo Ant and Dec unveil a new, intimate promo for their podcast 'Hanging Out' after a previous advert was pulled for 'incredibly damaging' suicide-related imagery. The podcast premieres January 22.
ChatGPT advertising is being tested in the US, with a UK rollout inevitable. Paul Armstrong advises businesses to act now to manage governance, risk, and trust implications before ads arrive.
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TV duo Ant and Dec have issued an apology and pulled a controversial advert for their new podcast after it was labelled 'triggering' and 'reckless' for its imagery. The promo has sparked a fierce online backlash.
OpenAI will begin showing targeted ads to free ChatGPT users in a US trial, aiming to offset billions in losses while keeping the core service free for most.
OpenAI will begin testing advertisements in ChatGPT for US users, marking a shift for the AI chatbot. Ads will appear alongside answers, with strict content safeguards in place. Discover the details and CEO Sam Altman's stance.
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UK retailers are cashing in on customer data, acting like media agencies. Tesco and Sainsbury's lead a £5bn retail media revolution. Discover how they know your secrets.
Heineken's temporary rebrand of the Bakerloo line to 'Bakerl0.0' has ignited a fierce debate about advertising on London's iconic Tube network. Read the expert arguments for and against.
A brand expert decodes Walkers' 'sun-inspired' logo revamp, suggesting it signals a move beyond crisps in 2026, mirroring Starbucks and Dunkin'. Discover the hidden meaning.
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Elon Musk's X sees UK revenue fall nearly 60% in a year as brands pull ads over content safety. Profits plummet and Grok AI tool faces restrictions after outcry.
Spotify confirms it is no longer running US Immigration and Customs Enforcement recruitment ads after the Trump administration campaign ended. The move follows artist protests and listener backlash.
Metro cartoonist Guy Venables launches a new daily puzzles newsletter for 2026. Track your streak and get puzzles sent directly to you. Sign up now!
The historic Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will publish its final edition on 3 May after two decades of heavy financial losses and a recent legal ruling. Read about the end of an era for local journalism.
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RecommendedOgilvy UK's Amelia Torode supports the new HFSS advertising regulations. She argues the ban combats child obesity and forces smarter, more creative brand building. Read her full analysis.
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A landmark UK ban on junk food ads before 9pm and online is now in force. However, a major loophole allows brand advertising like Cadbury's iconic drumming gorilla, sparking criticism from health campaigners.
Unilever is shifting half its ad budget to social media after Vaseline's viral TikTok life hacks, from cleaning shoes to fixing squeaky doors. Discover the 'social listening' strategy reshaping advertising.
New polling reveals overwhelming public support for stricter UK gambling advertising regulations. As pressure mounts on ministers, campaigners urge action to protect children from pervasive ads.
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RecommendedLondon writer Max Fletcher critiques the overuse of faux-friendly 'you' in corporate communications. Explore why this direct address feels disingenuous and patronising.
Broadcaster ITV finalises a £3m investment into Joe Wicks' The Body Coach app. The deal includes major advertising across ITV channels, launching New Year's Day. Explore the partnership and its context.
IMG expert Sam Galet reveals the three trends set to dominate sports sponsorship in 2026. Discover how AI, prediction markets, and women's sport will shape deals.
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