Advertising
Converse Apologises and Pulls Sneaker Ad After KKK Imagery Backlash
Converse has apologised and withdrawn a sneaker advertisement after facing widespread criticism over imagery that viewers said evoked the Ku Klux Klan and...
Converse Apologises and Removes Ad After Racist Imagery Backlash
Sneaker brand Converse has apologised and removed a social media advertisement after critics said its imagery evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching....
UK Peers Push for Tobacco-Style Restrictions on Gambling Advertising
By Benson Daniel A cross-party group of members of the UK House of Lords has called for a near-total ban on gambling advertising,...
Channel 4 Wins Paramount’s £300m-Plus TV Advertising Business From Sky
By Benson Daniel Channel 4 has secured Paramount’s UK television advertising sales business from Sky in a major commercial deal that strengthens the...
ARCON fixes October 23 for 2026 special recognition awards in Lagos
By Benson Daniel The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria has announced October 23, 2026, as the date for the maiden expanded edition of...
Baidu Revenue Misses as Advertising Weakness Offsets AI Growth
Chinese technology company Baidu reported weaker-than-expected revenue as a decline in its advertising business outweighed strong growth in its artificial intelligence and cloud...
ARCON, Stakeholders Seek Stronger Collaboration to Shape Advertising
By Benson Daniel The Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria and key stakeholders in the advertising industry have called for stronger collaboration to improve...
Meta Profit Miss Misses Expectations as AI Spending Drains Cash Flow
Meta Platforms reported a sharp decline in second quarter free cash flow as the company accelerated spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure, highlighting the...
