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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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.
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Ogilvy 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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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.
London writer Max Fletcher critiques the overuse of faux-friendly 'you' in corporate communications. Explore why this direct address feels disingenuous and patronising.
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