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5 top CES tech products that will actually make your life better

5 top CES tech products that will actually make your life better

That's some damn fine tech. Damn fine.

'Every day is a fight': Sex tech lands in CES, but not with a bang

'Every day is a fight': Sex tech lands in CES, but not with a bang

Firms behind sex toys have finally been given official showroom space.

5G tech professor busts network myths with Jeff Goldblum

5G tech professor busts network myths with Jeff Goldblum

How will 5G change how we connect? What physical presence will it have? Should we be worried about what its exposure will do to our health? All answered.

'People are looking for actions, not statements of support': IPG CEO addresses racial injustice

'People are looking for actions, not statements of support': IPG CEO addresses racial injustice

Michael Roth said we are at a tipping point where "meaningful change and progress are being demanded to address a situation centuries in the making."

IPG withdraws 2020 financial target amid coronavirus crisis

IPG withdraws 2020 financial target amid coronavirus crisis

"Visibility into marketing and media spend is extremely challenging" says CEO Michael Roth.

Cannes Lions staff told to WFH as it ponders final festival decision

Cannes Lions staff told to WFH as it ponders final festival decision

A call will be made no later than April 15.

Omnicom CEO says APAC getting back to 'business as usual'

Omnicom CEO says APAC getting back to 'business as usual'

Company institutes global remote-working to help contain COVID-19, according to internal memo.

'The next few months will be tough': All WPP staff to work from home where possible

'The next few months will be tough': All WPP staff to work from home where possible

CEO Mark Read asked employees to support each other as COVID-19 disruption escalates.

IPG leads charge in holding company organic revenue for 2019

IPG leads charge in holding company organic revenue for 2019

McCann, FCB and MullenLowe Group all helped the strong growth, but APAC revenues slid 3%.

Coronavirus fears halt global agency meetings, impact brand sales

Coronavirus fears halt global agency meetings, impact brand sales

Brands are bracing for a dent in sales as stores in China close and malls are deserted.

Havas Media Group rolls out social equity private marketplace

Havas Media Group rolls out social equity private marketplace

The ad targeting program will work with BIPOC and LGTBQ+-owned media businesses and is believed to be the first of its kind.

BBDO CEO Andrew Robertson addresses lay-offs, salary cuts and furloughs

BBDO CEO Andrew Robertson addresses lay-offs, salary cuts and furloughs

Creative leader Greg Hahn among high-level talent laid off from BBDO.

Axe swings over Dentsu salaries as holding company fights economic battle

Axe swings over Dentsu salaries as holding company fights economic battle

Network wants to create a "healthy and sustainable business" for its people and clients after the crisis passes.

Job losses, pay cuts and furloughs hit Omnicom, CEO tells staff in memo

Job losses, pay cuts and furloughs hit Omnicom, CEO tells staff in memo

Leadership is reducing their own salaries by a third and John Wren is waiving 100% of his until September.

Some agency groups won't send delegates to Cannes Lions in October

Some agency groups won't send delegates to Cannes Lions in October

A number of holding companies say they will not enter the awards, while others have yet to decide.

'Breaks and sign-off times are critical': Omnicom Group CEO on balancing work and home life

'Breaks and sign-off times are critical': Omnicom Group CEO on balancing work and home life

John Wren shared empathy for those 'doing double-duty caring for a child or relative.'

Weekend Watch: From Milan with love

Weekend Watch: From Milan with love

The club's chief revenue officer discusses its partnership with JAY-Z's Roc Nation, its new stadium, and accelerating brand transformation amid global crises.

Airbnb launches talent directory to help laid-off staff find new jobs

Airbnb launches talent directory to help laid-off staff find new jobs

Every brand should be doing this.

Airbnb co-founder's note explaining 1,900 layoffs is perfect example of how to lead in crisis

Airbnb co-founder's note explaining 1,900 layoffs is perfect example of how to lead in crisis

"I am truly sorry. Please know this is not your fault."

Omnicom global revenue decreases 1.8% in Q1 as 'demand for services expected to decline'

Omnicom global revenue decreases 1.8% in Q1 as 'demand for services expected to decline'

But diluted net income per share rose two cents, or 1.7 percent, to $1.19 compared to $1.17 for the first quarter of 2019.

Omnicom CEO: 'We were a bit shocked and put off when Wendy Clark decided to move on in the middle of a crisis'

Omnicom CEO: 'We were a bit shocked and put off when Wendy Clark decided to move on in the middle of a crisis'

John Wren said Chuck Brymer was able to step in with limited disruption "irrespective of whatever the behavior of his predecessor was."

Global new business plunged 30% in Q1

Global new business plunged 30% in Q1

Global creative assignments took the biggest hit.

Former Publicis CEO Maurice Levy is WeWork's new CMO

Former Publicis CEO Maurice Levy is WeWork's new CMO

Leadership unveiled a turnaround plan on Friday.

AXA hands global media account to WPP

AXA hands global media account to WPP

Publicis retains creative following a ten-year relationship.

Disney to split nearly $3 billion media business with Publicis and Omnicom globally

Disney to split nearly $3 billion media business with Publicis and Omnicom globally

WPP is set to retain the business in India

Time's Up shares 'deep disappointment' in open letter to LIA after Ted Royer speech

Time's Up shares 'deep disappointment' in open letter to LIA after Ted Royer speech

'By handing Royer the mic, you disempowered attendees in the audience who would have otherwise chosen not to attend his talk.'

Illegal or not, Bud Light's 'corn syrup' drive is just cheap, lazy advertising

Illegal or not, Bud Light's 'corn syrup' drive is just cheap, lazy advertising

Anheuser Busch took a grenade and threw it into the fantasy 'Dilly Dilly' world it worked so hard to create

Bon & Viv reigns supreme over White Claw in lie detector showdown

Bon & Viv reigns supreme over White Claw in lie detector showdown

The majority of people hooked up to a polygraph either preferred the AB-InBev brand or were caught lying about their supposed love for the Claw.

You will never unsee Jif's man-squirrel in new spots from Publicis

You will never unsee Jif's man-squirrel in new spots from Publicis

The creative shop launched a double campaign with Jif and Smuckers.

4 red flags that indicate your agency model needs urgent fixing

4 red flags that indicate your agency model needs urgent fixing

Seeing one or more of these patterns? Then it's time to call in the fixers.

Havas is first holding company to launch major cannabis consultancy

Havas is first holding company to launch major cannabis consultancy

The multi-office US-based venture, dubbed Havas ECS, will serve the use-specific needs of pharmaceutical, health, wellness and brand communities.

Reebok's new marketing head talks challenges, data and his drive for retail to be a genderless world

Reebok's new marketing head talks challenges, data and his drive for retail to be a genderless world

Between the launch of its new membership program, a creative agency shakeup and even some PR-tear-inducing headlines about Beyoncé, it's been a busy year for Reebok.

A rise in off-shoring: How Nestlé slashed production costs by as much as 80 per cent

A rise in off-shoring: How Nestlé slashed production costs by as much as 80 per cent

More advertisers are experimenting with content hubs all over the world to drive efficiency and cut major costs in a move that could eventually put production companies at the top of adland's food chain.

Disney poised to call global media review after Fox takeover

Disney poised to call global media review after Fox takeover

OMD, Carat and Mindshare will be among those fighting for the business.

Droga: "We want to take the industry by the scruff of the neck"

Droga: "We want to take the industry by the scruff of the neck"

Brian Whipple and David Droga share plans after the consultancy juggernaut bagged the creative powerhouse.

Accenture to buy Droga5

Accenture to buy Droga5

The iconic agency will live as part of Accenture Interactive.

Hulu hijacks Instagram's World Record Egg to push live TV for Super Bowl

Hulu hijacks Instagram's World Record Egg to push live TV for Super Bowl

The latest post means the end of a mammoth underground race to become the first to monetise the account.

Lester Wunderman passes away aged 98

Lester Wunderman passes away aged 98

"Father of direct marketing" created a trillion-dollar industry.

Sorrell: S4's model is answer to adland's woes

Sorrell: S4's model is answer to adland's woes

At CES, the executive chairman told of plans to capitalise on adland's transformation as S4 Capital continues to build out its armory.

McCann Health appoints Matt Eastwood as new global CCO

McCann Health appoints Matt Eastwood as new global CCO

It comes after the IPG shop fired Jeremy Perrott in the lead up to Cannes last year.

PlayStation crushes nostalgia and gamer FOMO in latest spot

PlayStation crushes nostalgia and gamer FOMO in latest spot

New ad from Adam&EveDDB fuses virtual and real-world awesomeness.

R/GA's Bob Greenberg hands off global CEO title

R/GA's Bob Greenberg hands off global CEO title

The company's US president, Sean Lyons, takes the reins. Greenberg will remain active at the company through to 2020.

Here's why traditional advertisers should fire their CMO

Here's why traditional advertisers should fire their CMO

Luma Partners founder and CEO Terry Kawaja urged marketers to look at the success models of direct-to-consumer brands.

Vincent Bolloré arrested as part of probe into corruption allegations

Vincent Bolloré arrested as part of probe into corruption allegations

The billionaire recently stepped down as chairman of Vivendi.

Ogilvy CEO John Seifert on Martin Sorrell's exit: 'The show must go on'

Ogilvy CEO John Seifert on Martin Sorrell's exit: 'The show must go on'

Seifert said feedback from clients has been positive.

Every major holding company calls on Gen Z to carry out 2 billion tiny acts to change the world

Every major holding company calls on Gen Z to carry out 2 billion tiny acts to change the world

Dentsu, Havas, IPG, Omnicom, Publicis and WPP have teamed up with Google for Common Ground's new "Little x Little" campaign.

Vans' 'Girls Skate India' campaign follows athletes battling cultural expectations

Vans' 'Girls Skate India' campaign follows athletes battling cultural expectations

The brand opted for longform video to bring its International Women's Day work to life.

How brands crashed the Royal Wedding

How brands crashed the Royal Wedding

There was no shortage of hoopla this weekend over His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales getting hitched to American actress Meghan Markle. Campaign takes a closer look brands that couldn't resist getting regal.

Sir Martin Sorrell set to reignite career with stock market return

Sir Martin Sorrell set to reignite career with stock market return

The former WPP CEO is thought to be gearing up to acquire a new company which he will turn into a new marketing group.