DAVID Buenos Aires Shows the New Face of Bank Robbery for HSBC

Last year, cybercrime grew by 403% in Argentina. In response, DAVID Buenos Aires created “Dear Customer” for HSBC, a new campaign that seeks to prevent people from becoming a victim of these financial crimes. By making the cybercriminal’s nefarious acts plain to see, the spot works particularly well. It’s also a smart call for customers […]

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Google suspends engineer who claimed AI bot had become 'sentient'

Blake Lemoine, a software engineer on Google’s artificial intelligence development team, has gone public with claims of encountering “sentient” AI on the company’s servers.

Reddit Talk Live Bar Being Rolled Out for the Web

Reddit will roll out its Reddit Talk live bar for the web starting next week, making it easier for Redditors to discover Reddit Talk audio sessions that are happening if they are not on the flagship application. The live bar will only be displayed if relevant live Reddit Talks are happening while a Redditor is…

Taking a Stand Against Government Oppression Should Get Top Billing at Cannes

As delegates from all corners of the world unite to celebrate the ad industry’s boldest and brightest creative work at Cannes Lions, a dark cloud looms large over the daily news. Globally, headlines crawl across tickers detailing threats to civil rights, inclusion, democracy and human life itself. In Europe, Russia’s brutal war on Ukraine has…

As Bosses Carouse in Cannes, a Workforce Revolution Is Underway

For many in the marketing world, gathering at Cannes Lions this month will feel like a “return to normal” as they pack the Croisette for the first time since the pre-pandemic days of 2019. But the creative industry’s return to the Riviera masks the fact that the ad industry remains in the middle of a…

Why Everyone at Cannes, Not Just DEI Speakers, Should Be Talking About Inclusion

Last month marked the two-year anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, which sent ripples throughout society, culture and business. In the ad industry, Floyd’s death and the ensuing Black Lives Matter protests prompted a wave of soul-searching and pledges to address a long-standing lack of diversity. But more than two years later, as creative professionals prepare…

What Ukraine Needs From Agencies and Brands at Cannes

The all-out war unleashed by russia (yes, lowercase) has devastated Ukraine in so many ways. By mid-May, more than 6 million Ukrainians–including me–had fled their homeland, with even more getting displaced within the country. The war has taken a heavy toll on people’s lives and homes as well as national infrastructure and businesses–including the creative…

The Need for Climate Action Is More Urgent Than Ever. Can Cannes Lions Deliver?

The last time the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity took place in person, nobody had heard of Covid-19 nor read a brief for a “We’re in This Together” spot. The United Nations was gearing up to deliver a three-part report detailing how burning fossil fuels was responsible for global warming that will devastate communities…

Australian Paper Deletes Rebel Wilson Column but Denies Outing Her

The actress disclosed her relationship with Ramona Agruma a day before The Sydney Morning Herald published a column about it. The writer, Andrew Hornery, said he had made mistakes and would learn from them.

Dan Peres named Ad Age president

Peres retains his title of editor-in-chief.

Ratings for the Tony Awards Rebounded, but Remained Low

The Tonys drew an audience of 3.9 million viewers on CBS on Sunday, about a million viewers more than last year. It was the second-lowest viewership on record.

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Are Those Twitter Prompts Working? Yes, According to a Study

Twitter shared a study of the results of more than 200,000 prompts that encouraged people to reconsider whether they wanted to send a reply that could be harmful or offensive. The social network began experimenting with those prompts in May 2020. Data scientists Lauren Fratamico and Kathy Yang wrote in a blog post, “We found…

Ulta Beauty CMO Shelley Haus dies after cancer battle

Shelley Haus, chief marketing officer of Ulta Beauty, passed away after a battle with cancer.

To Dine For Podcast: American Entrepreneur Mark Cuban

In many circles, Mark Cuban needs no introduction. He is the embodiment of the American Dream. From Pittsburgh, Pa with a passion for tech and an ability to grind like no other, Cuban has hewed out his own career as a billionaire businessman who now lives in Dallas, Texas, and owns the Dallas Mavericks. His…

Ulta Mourns CMO Shelley Haus, Who Has Died of Cancer

Ulta Beauty CMO Shelley Haus passed away this week from complications related to an unspecified form of cancer, according to a LinkedIn post by the company. She was 49. “Those who knew her, understood how special she was and the incredible impact she had on our industry, our brand and most importantly, our teams,” according…

Kate Bush Rides ‘Stranger Things’ to a New High on the Singles Chart

“Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)” hit No. 4 on the U.S. singles chart this week, 37 years after its release. Harry Styles’s “As It Was” is still No. 1.

Meta’s Olympics campaign, Channel 4 Paralympics ad win big at AICP Awards

Droga5 was most honored agency while Wingstop’s ‘Thighstop’ picked up AICP Next Award.

Absolut Brings Its World of Cocktails to Life in a Message About Inclusion

Showing support for LGBTQ+ people during Pride hinges on the knowledge that the countless variations of queerness are what make the different communities under the LGBTQ+ umbrella so strong. Embracing the fluidity of gender and sexuality is a major part of understanding the importance of the ongoing celebration and protest that is Pride. With that…

Adweek Podcast: What to Expect From Cannes Lions 2022

On this week’s episode of Yeah, That’s Probably an Ad, creativity and inclusion editor Shannon Miller is joined by Europe brand editor Rebecca Stewart and Europe creative editor Brittaney Kiefer to talk about the return of advertising’s most high-profile international event, Cannes Lions. During the conversation, they discuss who they think will be the big…