NBCU Advertising Adds Walmart Data to Its Live Sports Playbook

Walmart Connect and NBCUniversal expand partnership for better targeting and measurement in live sports.

Creatives Predict Less Hype in AI Talk at Cannes

Agency leaders from VML, VCCP, Mother LA, Gale, Grey, and Movers+Shakers share their predictions for the themes, trends, and standout work at this year’s Cannes Lions Festival.

PayPal Debuts Shoppable Ads for Publisher Sites

The new ad format aims to engage consumers as AI is eating into retailers’ traffic.

Cannes Lions Live Blog

Madwell’s Chris Sojka Tries to Sell $19M Jet Amid Legal, Financial Chaos

The CEO of the recently-imploded indie agency Madwell is liquidating a private jet he bought less than a year ago.

The Hidden Trade-Offs of Private Equity Investment for Agencies

A recent roundtable highlights the growing pressures on agencies backed by private equity: the challenge of scaling quickly, adapting to financial oversight, and integrating new acquisitions while maintaining creative integrity.

Chemistry Appoints President and Chief Strategy Officer

Atlanta-based indie agency Chemistry has named Taylor Guglielmo as its new president and hired Milla Stolte as chief strategy officer, following recent private equity investment.

FCB’s Emma Armstrong Adds Global Transformation Chief to Title

FCB appoints Emma Armstrong as global transformation officer, expanding her leadership from CEO of FCB New York to the agency’s global network.

Circle K Reveals First Work From New AOR Grey

Circle K has named Grey as its first global creative agency of record, launching the “Circle K Makes Your Day” platform and debuting the “We Definitely Have That” campaign.

Fox Ad Sales Adds Paramount Exec as CMO

Puja Vohra joins Fox as CMO and evp of ad sales.

How a Car Brand Drove Funding for And Just Like That Companion Series

Here’s the genesis of how Genesis got involved in HBO and Max’s Behind the Look.

Paramount Cuts Ties With WPP Media After Two Decades of Partnership

Paramount is cutting ties with its media agency of record for over 20 years.

Bombshell Love Island Brand Partnerships Enter the Villa for Season 7

CeraVe, Cuervo, Instacart, and Maybelline New York want to make a connection with viewers in Love Island USA on Peacock.

How Gainbridge and USL Super League Both Won Naming Rights Deal

How Gainbridge and USL Super League both won a naming rights deal, with the brand getting access to soccer growth and Peacock viewers.

EXCLUSIVE: Omnicom To Ditch Individual Agency Email Domains

Regardless of what agency brand they work for, all staff will now use @omc.com emails.

Matt Drzewicki Chosen to Lead Target’s Retail Media Network, Roundel

Drzewicki has been leading Roundel in an interim capacity since January.

Business Insider Lays Off 21% of Staff, Citing ‘Traffic Sensitivity’

The Axel Springer-owned property is restructuring to prepare for a media landscape reshaped by artificial intelligence.

Old-School Linear Meets CTV as InterMedia Hires Digital Lead

David Nyurenberg joins InterMedia Advertising as svp of digital.

Nostalgic Disney+ and Hulu Campaign Wants to Give the Best of Both Worlds

Disney campaign showcases series such as Hannah Montana, Lizzie McGuire, and The Golden Girls.

NBA Playoffs Take It to the House for Global Fan Fests

NBA posts up in Mexico City, Mumbai, Calgary, and São Paulo as it scores a growing international following.