Media
Netflix reports strong Q1 growth but is it painting over CTV’s cracks?
Although Netflix has added almost 10 million new paid subscribers in early 2024, some experts believe advertising is quickly becoming the streaming giant’s long-term profitability plan, presenting a compelling opportunity for brands.
WPP blames Pfizer loss and tech client cuts for 1.6% revenue fall in Q1
In contrast, Publicis, Omnicom and IPG all increased their revenues.
Panasonic nurtures next generation of reporters in India with Kid Witness News
Originating 34 years ago in the US, KWN has successfully nurtured creativity and media literacy among young people across various countries prior to launching in India.
Hindustan Unilever announces leadership changes, appoints new executive director
The changes come as HUL reported a 6% decline in standalone net profit for the fiscal fourth quarter.
IPG reports 12% fall in net profit for Q1 but organic revenue up 1.3%
Group is forecasting 1-2% organic growth over course of 2024.
Meta’s ad billings propel 27% revenue surge
The tech giant has more than doubled its revenue from AI-powered ad tools. However, it expects lower revenue for the second quarter.
Times of India launches 'My City, My Art' challenge for World Art Day
Participants are encouraged to unleash their creativity by reimagining their cities through artistic expression.
Goafest unveils 'age of adaptability' theme for 2024
A chameleon has been selected as the 2024 event mascot, symbolising the industry's need to continuously evolve in response to changing environments.
Google delays cookie deprecation again: APAC adtech leaders respond
Google will now phase out cookies entirely in 2025 after being told the concerns around Privacy Sandbox still need to be addressed.
BJP leads online political ad space with INR 19.1 crores spent on Google Ads in a month
The ruling party has allocated over 117 crores to Google Ads since January for campaign purposes, according to the Google Ads Transparency Centre.
Amazon layoffs impact APAC adtech and media leaders
The job cuts are part of Amazon's plans to streamline its sales, marketing and global services division globally.
Havas Worldwide India bolsters creative team
Arjun Jetly, Neharika Awal, Ajitesh Verma, and Monish Gupta all step into roles as executive creative directors.
World Earth Day 2024: 1,000 agencies say no to fossil fuels
Asia Pacific joins the Clean Creatives movement with 67 regional pledges. To mark this occasion, the anti-fossil fuel campaign group has released a new film, lampooning the advertising industry.
Moves and wins roundup: Week of 22 April 2024
Read all the latest news from the marcomms world including updates from Tata, Omnicom Group, Bacardi, Kulfi Collective, Savills, Dentsu Creative PR, Network Advertising, Publicis, inDrive, Onetab and more, in our weekly round-up of people moves and account wins.
Women Leading Change 2024 shortlist revealed
See the women and companies shortlisted for the eighth annual awards. The winners will be announced at a live presentation on May14th at Marina Bay Sands.
Goafest 2024 and ABBY Awards to be held in Mumbai amid election season
The much-anticipated Goafest will now take place at the Westin Powai in Mumbai from May 29 to 31.
Publicis to shake up board: Arthur Sadoun takes sole charge, Maurice Lévy moves to emeritus role
Two boards become one as supervisory and management boards merge.
Legacy media companies need to go where they haven’t gone before to survive: Accenture study
Accenture's latest report finds that more than 35% of consumers in India struggle to navigate between different entertainment services, apps and devices—with relevant content discovery being a key factor.
WPP's internal whistleblower reports rose by 64% in 2023
The agency holding group received reports from 612 whistleblowers last year, up from 372 in 2022.
Omnicom posts 4% organic growth in Q1, beats expectations
The agency group beat Wall Street estimates for the March quarter, with key sectors like advertising and media, precision marketing, experiential and healthcare fueling the ascent.
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