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Omnicom acquires IPG: Advertising’s New Age of Scale
Omnicom’s acquisition of IPG creates the world’s largest ad group and signals a new era where scale, data, and AI reshape the global advertising industry.
Dec 2


Visa’s “Road to Ruby” with Jennie Taps Into Pan-Asian Cultural Capital to Win Next Gen Travelers
Visa’s “Road to Ruby” campaign uses Jennie’s pan-Asian cultural capital to engage mobile-first young travelers across APAC, blending travel identity with digital payments.
Nov 29


Zara at 50: Fast Fashion’s Milestone Moment
As Zara marks its 50th anniversary, we examine how this fast-fashion giant is using the milestone to pivot toward design leadership, global flagship experience, and circular-economy commitments
Oct 1


From Prompt to Primetime: PJ Ace’s AI Breakout
PJ Ace (Accetturo) created a viral NBA Finals ad for just $2,000 using AI tools like Gemini and Veo 3. A case study in art-directing AI for attention-grabbing, unforgettable results.
Jul 4


The CBO Favorites from Cannes Lions 2025
The 72nd Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity came to a close. Here are The CBO favorites.
Jun 24


Possible 2025 Bets on Curated Connections
Possible 2025, drawing 5,400+ attendees, proves face-to-face networking remains invaluable in marketing's AI era. Hyve Group CEO Mark Shashoua's transformative curation model eliminates random encounters, engineering strategic connections between marketers and tech leaders.
May 1


Jaguar's Radical Rebrand: On- or Off-Brand?
Jaguar unveiled a radical new visual identity, sparking intense debate and criticism across the automotive industry.
Nov 27, 2024


A Sweet Case of Confectionery-Literary Collaboration
Traditional confectionery and classical literature come alive in an unlikely alliance. Cannes Lions 2024.
Nov 13, 2024


Branding Batteries: EV Industry Adopts 'Intel Inside'-Style Certification
Branding Batteries: EV Industry Adopts 'Intel Inside'-Style Certification
Aug 17, 2024


Clever OOH Campaign Announces Squid Game 2 Release Date
Netflix announced the release date for Squid Game 2 with an innovative performance in Gangnam.
Aug 6, 2024


Oreo Embraces Imperfection: The Kintsugi-Inspired Cookie Campaign
Oreo launched a campaign inspired by the Japanese art of kintsugi, an ancient Japanese technique for repairing broken pottery.
Jul 5, 2024


5 most interesting works awarded at the Cannes Lions 2024
Orange' "WoMen’s Football," JCDecaux's "Meet Marina Prieto," Hornbach, "The Square Meter," Tuvalu "The First Digital Nation" and more.
Jun 27, 2024


Elon Musk at Cannes Lions 2024: Championing Free Speech and AI Innovation
Elon Musk captivated the audience at the Cannes Lions 2024 in a session moderated by WPP CEO Mark Read, addressed free speech and AI.
Jun 24, 2024


Corona's New OOH Ad Campaign Wins in Simplicity
New Corona Extra OOH campaign simply places the brand logo at the right place.
May 19, 2024


Tacos, Tech, and Timely Transformation: Inside Taco Bell's Marketing Revolution
Taco Bell is serving up groundbreaking marketing strategies, from tech-driven customer experiences and unforgettable brand activations.
Apr 30, 2024
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