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For agency leaders still treating PR as a soft layer that sits somewhere above the ‘real business stuff’, this should be the wake-up call.
Advertisers need to reach qualified consumers on channels that are likely to engage them while avoiding duplication issues, and they need to do so efficiently and effectively.
AW SHORTS – BRANDS + MARKETERS
We spoke with Michael Pavone, the CEO and Founder of Philadelphia-based food and beverage marketing agency quench, about what he’s seeing in 2025 so far and what that might portend for 2026.
Music tourism isn’t just a cultural trend – it’s an economic force. It’s reshaping travel and changing the ways consumers are choosing to spend their money.
When the brand promise and employee experience don’t align, you lose talent, creativity and growth. That’s why the CPO + CMO Power Partnership matters, says Carol-Ann White, Group Chief People Officer at Landor.
The Q3 2025 IPA Bellwether Report arrives at a delicate time, as the market slowly regains its footing after a period of hesitance.
In this interview, Ivan Doruda, CEO of MGID, explains why the industry’s protective systems have backfired, how this has weakened the media ecosystem, and what advertisers can do to reverse the trend.
As commerce and retail initiatives take centre stage, PrOOH is uniquely placed to drive measurable outcomes – whether that’s influencing purchase intent, reinforcing key messages close to point of sale, or boosting ROI when paired with other channels.
Reach may open the door, but resonance is what closes the deal. In today’s creator economy, performance is the premium, and it’s time our contracts caught up.
With markets populated by near-identical products and differentiation becoming increasingly difficult, it’s not hard to see why brands are turning to mascots en masse.
In a country increasingly divided along political lines, the media we consume should strive to maintain balance and fairness.
Relying on TV or radio alone, or ignoring the power and measurability of digital, will usually lead to inefficiencies or missed opportunities.
By focusing on these five areas, advertisers can unlock the full potential of the open internet. In so doing, they can make every impression, every signal, and every dollar deliver real business value.
The success of the genre confirms that 50+ isn’t just a consumer group worth chasing — it’s one that the smartest brands can’t afford to let get away.
