Keywords: Advertising


Scopely acknowledges using generative AI in a Star Trek game ad

Scopely has confirmed that it used generative AI to produce promotional material for Star Trek Fleet Command after an Instagram advertisement drew criticism from users who identified the content as machine generated. The promotion featured a visibly artificial human character moving through a futuristic......

Les Étoiles 2026 open registrations and call for top marketing campaigns

As Les Impériales Week 2026 approaches, the Les Impériales association has officially opened registrations for Les Étoiles 2026, inviting agencies, brands, and creators to submit their campaigns for recognition among the year’s top professional achievements. Over the years,......

Lidl to end television advertising in France, citing restrictive rules

Paris, January 2026 – German discount retailer Lidl has announced it will stop advertising on French television, blaming what it describes as an overly restrictive regulatory framework that exposes advertisers to excessive legal risk. The decision comes just months after Lidl was ordered by the......

Samsung now displays ads on its $2,000+ smart refrigerators

A new kind of advertisement has entered the kitchen. This week, Samsung began rolling out a software update in the United States that introduces ads on the touchscreens of its Family Hub smart refrigerators, which cost more than $2,000. Owners of these high-end models were surprised to find a banner......

French online advertising leader Criteo plans to relocate its legal domicile to Luxembourg

Criteo, the French leader in online advertising listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to move its legal domicile from France to Luxembourg. This relocation marks a preliminary step toward a potential transfer of its global headquarters to the United States. According to Frederik......

Irish homeowners urged to adopt energy-efficient upgrades as costs rise

With energy prices climbing and colder months approaching, the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) has unveiled a nationwide campaign encouraging homeowners to invest in energy-efficient home improvements. The initiative, crafted in collaboration with Posterplan and WPP Media, delivers its......

French council of State upholds €8 million fine against Apple over advertising trackers

The French Council of State has upheld the €8 million fine imposed on Apple by the CNIL (France’s data protection authority) in late 2022 for using advertising trackers on French users without their explicit consent. In its ruling on Wednesday,......

SearchKings transforms local TV advertising for small businesses

SearchKings has unveiled SearchKings TV (SKTV), a groundbreaking TV advertising platform designed to empower small and mid-sized service businesses across the United States. Built on Comcast’s Universal Ads API, SKTV offers advertisers access to highly localized TV inventory and integrates campaign......

Boosted by AI, Publicis widens its lead over competitors in the advertising market

ANALYSIS — The French advertising giant Publicis has once again raised its organic growth forecast for 2025, marking the second upward revision this year. The group continues to outperform its rivals, driven by strong client demand, favorable market conditions, and its......