What people think of artificial intelligence: Stanford Index report 2025
Generative artificial intelligence is now part of daily work and business, bringing both promise and skepticism—tracked by Stanford’s AI Index since 2022.
Meta sued for allegedly overcharging advertisers by $4B
A South Carolina gym is suing Meta, claiming Facebook overcharged advertisers by $4 billion from 2013 over a four-year period.
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News faces a UGC tipping point as advertisers look elsewhere
Advertising faces a breaking news dilemma: bigger audiences aren’t translating into revenue. By 2026, more ad spend is expected to go to UGC than to news publishers or broadcasters.
Omnicom grows in Q1, alters full-year outlook
Omnicom reported a 1.6% gain in total revenue for the first quarter to $3.69 billion, with organic growth of 3.4%. The U.S., the company’s largest region was up 4.6%.
Publicis starts year with strong Q1
Publicis Groupe started the year strong with Q1 net revenue up 9.4% to €3.54B ($4.01B) and 4.9% organic growth.
‘Minecraft’ becomes year’s highest-grossing theatrical to date
In just 10 days, Warner Bros.’ “A Minecraft Movie” has become the highest-grossing film of the year, earning $550 million globally ($281 mill. in domestic revenue), according to IMDb Box Office Mojo.
South African retail trade sales show 3.9% growth
South African retail sales rose 3.9% year on year in February, according to data published by Stats SA.
Ogilvy SA top African agency in the Warc Effectiveness Awards 2025 shortlist
Ogilvy South Africa is the top African agency named in the The Warc Awards for Effectiveness 2025 shortlist with four of the six African campaigns.
Gagasi FM nominated for Best Radio Station at the 2025 Urban Music Awards South Africa
Gagasi FM is proud to announce its nomination for Best Radio Station (South Africa) at the prestigious Urban Music Awards 2025 (UMA).