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Hyper-realistic ‘virtual influencers’ are being used to promote leading brands — drawing ire from human content creators
Microsoft-owned professional networking site has increased revenues as big brands boycott rival platform
Plans for new political ads team to hit $100mn in sales ahead of US presidential election are met with industry scepticism
US tech giant promises Janet Jackson’s former husband extra protection after false ads used his image on Facebook
Platforms must open up and let marketers see where their ads are being placed
Ads on Google by Air France, Lufthansa and Etihad found to have breached advertising code
Social media site accelerates plan to attract small businesses as billionaire owner battles big brands
Outburst by social media platform’s billionaire owner comes during chaotic interview following antisemitism controversy
Research suggests search giant has served ads on hundreds of questionable sites in violation of its own policies
UK advertising regulator claims Hilux commercial had ‘no regard for environmental impact’
Brands have paused spending on social media platform over concerns about Elon Musk and antisemitic content
Campaigners warn proliferation of categories describing sensitive professions could leave users open to blackmail
Campaigners criticise marketing efforts to soften youth opinion towards fossil fuels
Move by Facebook and Instagram parent comes as social media platforms confront concerns about digital alterations
US tech companies YouTube and Meta can expect to achieve rapid growth in video revenues, say analysts
Advertising agency says third-quarter earnings were affected by ‘cautious spending trends’
Dismissal follows police raid of GroupM China’s offices and questioning of executive and two former employees last week
Shanghai police say a senior manager and two others held as part of investigation
GroupM China senior advertising executive held for more questioning, according to people briefed on matter
In her new book championing groundbreaking black creatives, Charlene Prempeh celebrates the art director and activist Emmett McBain
Can the chief of the company formerly known as Twitter survive Musk’s chaos and win back advertisers?
We’ve let the priorities of fashion brands and duty-free shops override those of the hapless passenger
Broadcaster’s chief criticises government for a lack of policies to stimulate growth
Balancing viewpoints has become more fraught amid an advertising slowdown
Depressed share price means acquiring more growth is no longer an option
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