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Research finds AI disclosure labels have little impact on ad performance
Early evidence suggests being upfront about AI-generated content doesn't dent brand recall — reassuring news for advertisers experimenting with generative tools.
Jul 202 min read


DMCC Act ushers in tougher rules on fake reviews and hidden fees
New consumer-protection powers under the DMCC Act are reshaping how UK brands can market online — with the CMA able to fine up to 10% of global turnover.
Jul 202 min read


Video budgets hit strongest level in almost two years
Video is the standout winner in the latest IPA Bellwether as marketers back moving-image formats across social and connected TV.
Jul 202 min read


EA launches its own ad platform as in-game advertising goes mainstream
Electronic Arts opens up branded placements across its sports titles — a signal of gaming's growing pull for marketers.
Jul 202 min read


Fox to buy Roku in $22bn deal that reshapes connected TV
A blockbuster acquisition brings two major ad-supported streaming platforms under one roof — and signals where CTV ad budgets are heading.
Jul 203 min read


CMA forces Google to let publishers opt out of AI Overviews
UK regulators hand website owners a way to keep their content out of Google's AI summaries — without a search ranking penalty.
Jul 203 min read


Tesco, Waitrose, B&Q and John Lewis join dunnhumby retail media alliance
A new dunnhumby pilot aims to let brands run one campaign across multiple UK retailers at once, tackling retail media's fragmentation problem.
Jul 203 min read


UK crowned world’s second most creative market at Cannes Lions 2026
British agencies contributed to 183 winning entries at Cannes Lions 2026, including seven Grand Prix, cementing the UK's status as a global creative hub.
Jul 202 min read


UK ad spend set to break £50bn for the first time in 2026
AA/WARC forecasts double-digit momentum carrying the UK advertising market past a landmark £50bn figure in 2026.
Jul 203 min read


UK marketing budgets hold near two-year high — but confidence is slipping
The latest IPA Bellwether shows UK marketing spend still rising in Q2 2026, even as marketers turn more cautious about the year ahead.
Jul 200 min read


Instagram Just Made Reels a Storefront – Here's How UK Brands Turn the Algorithm Into Revenue, Not Just Reach
Instagram's latest shopping features are transforming Reels into a powerful sales channel. Discover how UK brands can leverage product tagging, in-app checkout, and algorithm changes to turn engagement into measurable revenue.
Jul 203 min read


How the FIFA World Cup Is Transforming Tourism, Retail and Local Economies
The FIFA World Cup is far more than the world's biggest football tournament; it's a powerful economic engine that reshapes tourism, retail and local economies.
Jul 162 min read


How Generation Z Is Reshaping the Future of Shopping
Generation Z (born between 1997 and 2012) is no longer the consumer of tomorrow they're shaping the retail industry today.
Jul 163 min read


London Tech Week 2026: £6 Billion in AI Investment Pledges
Artificial Intelligence dominated the agenda at London Tech Week 2026, with the UK securing over £6 billion in AI investment commitments.
Jul 162 min read


Award-Winning Campaigns Defining Advertising in 2026
🏆 "Sheep Happens" – Campaign of the Year at the NYF Advertising Awards When more than 50 sheep unexpectedly wandered into a PENNY supermarket in Burgsinn, Germany, most brands would have treated it as a crisis.
Jul 163 min read


Your Biggest Competitor Isn't Another Brand. It's Distraction.
Today's brands are no longer competing only with other brands. They're competing with every notification, every scroll, every video and every piece of content fighting for a consumer's attention.
Jul 162 min read


The End of Loud Branding? Why Simplicity Is Winning
In today's crowded digital landscape, capturing consumer attention has never been more challenging. Brands are constantly competing through bold visuals, fast-paced content and endless advertising campaigns.
Jul 162 min read


From Runway to Checkout: How the "See Now, Buy Now" Model Is Transforming the Fashion Industry
The fashion industry is evolving rapidly, and so is the way brands showcase and sell their collections.
Jul 162 min read


The Arab World’s Advertising Boom – Media Expansion Across MENA
One Minute Summary The Arab world is a booming ad market, set to exceed $12B by 2026. Success lies in balancing TV dominance with digital-first strategies and respecting cultural nuances.
Sep 24, 20252 min read


OOH Advertising in the Digital Age – From Billboards to Smart Screens
One Minute Summary: OOH advertising is thriving again, evolving from static billboards to smart, data-driven digital displays. With $43B in global ad spend, brands leverage real-time targeting and bold creativity to cut through urban noise. The future of OOH lies in merging tech precision with iconic public spectacle. The Global Comeback of OOH Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has been part of cityscapes for decades. From Times Square in New York to Piccadilly Circus in London,
Sep 24, 20252 min read
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