‘Stan the Man’ Levenson, Dallas PR and advertising legend, dies at 91

Stan Levenson, Dallas’ widely respected public relations executive, community citizen, mentor and jazz aficionado, died early Wednesday morning from natural causes in his Uptown home. He was 91. Levenson and his wife, Barbara, were instrumental in...

NHL study reveals nonstop gambling ads dominated Stanley Cup final coverage

The betting line for Game One of the Stanley Cup Final shows the Vegas Golden Knights favored over the Washington Capitals (Credit: Ethan Miller/Getty Images) The NHL is facing fresh scrutiny after new research highlighted the overwhelming...

Gambling Ads Are Bombarding US Spectators, The Guardian Says

In a recent article published by The Guardian, a UK media outlet with a clear editorial stance on the gambling industry, the publication argues that hockey fans in particular are “bombarded” with gambling logos and ads. These assets could be seen...

If Hotel Website Sales Only Grow When You Run Ads, Something’s Missing

Many hotel managers today aim to shift more bookings to their website — and rightly so. But in practice, website sales often come in short-lived spikes, driven almost entirely by paid campaigns. When ads are the only traffic source, the website...

Rail ticket price claims in Trainline ads were ‘misleading’ – watchdog

CDC’s Anti-Smoking Ads Set to End After 13 Years

Key Takeaways 'Tips From Former Smokers' ads will end in September after 13 years The ads encouraged millions to give up tobacco and helped more than a million succeed Public health experts warn ending the ads could reduce access to free...

Women in advertising: Ideas playing hide and seek

Advertising is loud. Bold headlines, big ideas and even bigger personalities. Yet behind the curtain, where ideas are born, a quieter story unfolds – hesitation, second-guessing and brilliant minds whispering instead of shouting. Imposter syndrome...

Trainline ads for rail tickets 'misleading', says watchdog

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has ruled that adverts for online train ticket retailer Trainline, which claimed its prices were unbeatable, were "misleading". A TV advert featuring a robot on a fictional planet stating: "You won't find...

Google Advances Personalized Loyalty Ads For Retail

Loyalty, where consumers remain dedicated to a specific brand, took on a new meaning Tuesday when Google advanced personalizing member-only pricing and shipping benefits for retailers. The updated service available in Performance Max and Shopping...

40% of Job Ads Skip Salary Ranges Despite Transparency Laws

In an era where workers are increasingly demanding clarity on compensation, a growing number of employers are navigating a patchwork of regulations that mandate salary disclosures in job postings. Yet, despite these laws, many job listings...

Google Ads Renamed Chat To Ads Advisor

Google Ads renamed the "Chat" section or button in the Google Ads interface to "Ads Advisor." The Google Ads Chat feature was spotted earlier this year in January, and I guess Google would rather call it an "advisor" and not "chat." Here is what...

Loyalty Goal In Google Ads & More Merchant Center Loyalty Offerings

After seeing the loyalty pricing and discounts in the Google search results and shopping ads, Google has now announced that they have new loyalty offerings in Merchant Center and also loyalty goal in Google Ads. Google wrote, "We're also launching...

Meet the ‘Banksy of fast food ads’ subverting McDonald’s posters in broad daylight

In a high-vis vest and armed only with a hex key, the graffiti artist has been hacking billboards and bus stop ads in their mission to challenge consumerism.This isn’t your usual My Creative Career profile, mainly because I can’t reveal the...

Rail ticket price claims in Trainline ads were ‘misleading’ – watchdog

Adverts for online train ticket retailer Trainline featuring claims about its prices were “misleading”, a watchdog has said. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled a TV ad with a robot on a fictional planet stating: “You won’t find...

Netpeak Becomes Official Telegram Ads Reseller in Latin America

Tuesday, August 26th 2025 - 00:20 UTC Netpeak Agency, part of the global Netpeak Agencies Group, has been appointed an official Telegram Ads reseller in Latin America — one of the first agencies worldwide to earn this status. With offices and...

Job Ads in Croatia Fall for Seventh Month, but Teacher Demand on the Rise

Croatia’s Online Vacancy Index (OVI) dropped for the seventh consecutive month in July, falling by 2% compared with the same month last year, according to the Institute of Economics, Zagreb (EIZ). While still in decline, analysts note this is the...

Global Destinations Shift From Mass Ads to Targeted Plays for Indian Tourists

Magnite launches ‘Pause Ads’ to boost monetisation

Magnite, an independent sell-side advertising platform, has unveiled Pause Ads, a new high-impact format designed to capitalise on natural breaks in streaming content. The rollout includes major partners such as DIRECTV, DISH Media, and Fubo, and...

BT plans for advertising hubs giving free Wi-Fi calls thrown out

The authority has yet to reach a decision about three other suggested locations on Friargate South, near McDonald’s, elsewhere on New Hall Lane and on Church Street. BT argued in its applications for all of the sites that while the units would be...

Jeep Puts Content Creators In Driver's Seat to Make NFL on YouTube Ads

Last Thursday evening, the redesigned, next-generation Jeep Cherokee launched with an influencer-heavy celebration in Brooklyn's Domino Park. The day after its reveal, Jeep handed over the keys to two versions of the SUV to content creators who...