Heads Up, Marketers: That Jargon Habit Could Be Costing Your Brand Millions of Dollars

A new study calculates the wages of gibberish.

How Linda McMahon’s “A.1.” Gaffe Sparked a Viral Campaign for Steak Sauce

When Linda McMahon called AI “A.1.” at a summit, Kraft Heinz and Mischief turned the viral blunder into a spicy social media moment, even getting a shoutout from John Oliver.

EXCLUSIVE: Madwell Furloughs Employees as Financial Distress Mounts

The troubled ad agency, facing serious financial pressure, has furloughed an estimated 20-30 staffers.

3 Crazy Details from ADWEEK’s Interview with Madwell’s Controversial Founder Chris Sojka

Here are the three craziest details from ADWEEK’s interview with disgraced Madwell founder Chris Sojka.

Doner Takes Ross-Simons’ Media AOR from Kepler

Doner Media has been named media AOR for Ross-Simons, shifting the account from Kepler after a competitive pitch.

Tariff Headwinds Shook the Markets, But Not Arthur Sadoun’s Confidence

Publicis Groupe CEO says clients are ‘cautious but combative’ following a strong Q1.

Momentum Worldwide’s Jason Snyder Named Chief AI Officer, Shaping Brand IP

The IPG-owned agency’s creation of a CAIO is “a core business strategy.”

AKQA Names Four Global Chiefs Following Reorg

AKQA has appointed four new global executives as part of a broader restructure.

Innocean Wins El Pollo Loco Creative Account From Organic

After a competitive review, El Pollo Loco has dropped incumbent agency Organic and handed its creative business to Innocean USA, charging the Southern California shop with reviving the 50-year-old QSR […]

Xbox Wants You to ‘Wake Up’ for Its New Global Brand Campaign

Co-directed by acclaimed filmmakers David Fincher and Romain Chassaing, the film will run across various global markets.

Huge Folds In Hero Digital, Adds AI and Performance Marketing Muscle

Huge is integrating fellow AEA-owned agency Hero Digital and retiring the brand as it expands its capabilities in AI, marketing, and commerce.

CarMax Selects 72andSunny Los Angeles as Creative Agency of Record

The used-car retailer is moving from The Martin Agency after a competitive review.

This CCO Splits His Studio Time Between Campaigns and Fine Art

Bailey Lauerman’s Carter Weitz is an accomplished painter across a range of styles, from landscapes to abstracts.

EXCLUSIVE: McCann NY Eliminates CCO and Head of Growth Roles

McCann NY is streamlining leadership as two top execs depart.

Enter ADWEEK’s 2025 Media Plan of the Year Awards Before the Final Deadline

Get your submissions in by April 21.

Final Deadline for ADWEEK’s 2025 Agency All-Stars Is Approaching

Submissions are due by April 21.

Too Much Milk, Not Enough Seats: EssenceMediacom’s Messy First Day of RTO at WTC 

Reports of overcrowding, employees working from waiting room chairs, and a fridge full of milk marked WPP’s first day back to the office.

Stagwell Appoints John Kahan as First Chief AI Officer

Stagwell has appointed John Kahan, former Microsoft and IBM executive, as its first Chief AI Officer.

Stagwell Appoints John Kahan as First Chief AI Officer

Stagwell has appointed John Kahan, former Microsoft and IBM executive, as its first Chief AI Officer.

McCann ECD Launches Creative Agency to Bolster Offshore Talent

McCann Worldgroup executive creative director (ECD) Ioana Filip is leaving to launch her own creative agency called International Waters, ADWEEK has learned. The exec has spent nearly 20 years at […]