“The sheer volume and exceptional quality of submissions presented our jury with an incredibly challenging, yet ultimately rewarding, task says Vicki Buys, managing director, Ogilvy, and this year’s FM AdFocus Awards chairperson. See the shortlist here.
The Financial Mail AdFocus Awards 2025 shortlist is out! Read More »
Speaking with the Business Times, Pick n Pay CEO Sean Summers said that the retailer is relaunching its No Name in-house brand. The company first launched its No Name private label in 1976, offering customers budget-friendly alternatives to premium brands. There are now over 3,000 Pick’n Pay No Name options.
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Happy Tuesday, social media friends! This week’s social updates include numerous tools that can be used to harness AI to improve audience reach. There are also added protections for users susceptible to online scams. Let’s dive in and see where these features can enhance your strategy.
Your most up-to-date snapshot of social media updates this week – 27/10/2025 Read More »
Heineken joins the AI companionship buzz with a witty campaign celebrating real connections over a beer. Created with LePub New York, it extends the SocialOffSocials push for authentic interaction. Centred on a bottle opener necklace—a playful “wearable tech”—the campaign drives home its message: “The best way to make a friend is over a beer.”
Heineken takes a swing at AI friendships with cheeky OOH ad Read More »
Nvidia, the main beneficiary of the AI boom, has become the first public company to surpass a $5 trillion market cap. Its shares jumped 5.6% to $212.19 after U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to discuss Nvidia’s Blackwell chips with China’s President Xi Jinping.
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Fogged up OOH promotes the company’s Cashmere body washes. There’s nothing better than a piping hot shower after a long day, especially as the cold starts to bite. But what if the shower could come to you, offering a moment to pause on your commute?
Eos’ steamy shower billboards bring self-care to busy cities Read More »
The New York Times has launched a new Watch tab in its main app, introducing a dedicated space for vertical video and marking a major step in the publication’s move toward visual storytelling.
The New York Times set to introduce vertical video tab Read More »
Apple Maps may start showing ads next year, letting businesses pay to appear in search results, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reports. The move expands Apple’s ad strategy beyond the App Store, with plans to use AI for more relevant results. Gurman questions whether users will push back as Apple’s ecosystem grows more ad-driven.
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Google is testing automatic “New Customer Value” assignments in NCA campaigns without advertiser consent, drawing pushback from agencies. It’s unclear whether the backlash stems from misunderstanding the process or doubts about Google’s planning.
Google tests ‘customer values’ for campaigns, agencies push back Read More »
Explore global demographics with this map of median age in every country, revealing a surprising gap between Africa and Europe – Infographic:
Mapped: The median age in every country Read More »