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  • MPA calls out Meta over PG-13 labels on Instagram teen controls

    Meta is facing a legal challenge from the Motion Picture Association (MPA) after using the term “PG-13” to describe Instagram’s new content filtering system for teen users. The association issued a cease-and-desist letter objecting to what it called “highly misleading” marketing and the unauthorized use of a term central to the film industry’s ratings system.…

  • Ad spend hits new high but digital gains at TV’s expense

    Marketers may be celebrating a record-breaking year for ad spend, but not every channel is winning. According to Guideline SMI’s latest report, total media agency bookings for FY25 have surpassed US$9 billion for the first time, representing a 2.4% year-on-year growth. Yet behind that milestone is a clear signal that advertisers are shifting priorities. Traditional…

  • Netflix taps the cassette for one last Stranger Things rewatch

    Netflix Thailand is inviting fans to rewind time, literally, with a new Stranger Things recap told entirely through cassette tape audio. As the show approaches its final season, the platform is leaning hard into 1980s nostalgia to rekindle emotional connections and fuel global fandom. In partnership with VML Thailand, the streaming giant has launched an…

  • Sony brings the drama back to gaming in new global PS5 campaign

    Sony Interactive Entertainment is turning up the volume on emotion. Its latest global campaign for PlayStation 5, titled “It happens on PlayStation 5,” puts cinematic spectacle front and center, reminding gamers not just what the console does, but how it makes them feel. Launching in more than 20 markets, the brand push isn’t about touting…

  • How to get indexed by ChatGPT search

    Imagine being able to ask questions and get direct, instant answers, all in a seamless, conversational flow. That’s what ChatGPT’s search feature now offers. By combining Bing’s search index with OpenAI’s AI-powered crawlers, ChatGPT is changing the way we find information online—providing users with quick answers and even letting them ask follow-up questions for more…

  • Why Generation Alpha matters to marketers now

    If you’re still designing campaigns with Millennials and Gen Z in mind, it’s time to widen your lens. A new generation is quietly growing in size, influence, and spending power, and marketers who wait too long to understand them risk falling behind. This article explores who Generation Alpha is according to McCrindle’s study. It analyzes…

  • Nominate your 2025 Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year

    Public nominations for the Yachting Journalists’ Association (YJA) Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year Awards are now open. The Yachtsman of the Year Award recognises the best in British yachting. Credit: YJA Members of the public are being urged to submit their nominations for the Yachting Journalists’ Association’s (YJA) Yachtsman of…

  • Perplexity goes pop culture with Lewis Hamilton and Eric André

    AI search startup Perplexity has rolled out a new campaign featuring an unlikely yet strategic duo: Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton and absurdist comedian Eric André. Framed as a short film titled The Garage, the clip highlights how curiosity powers both excellence in sport and breakthroughs in technology. While many AI brands lean on product…

  • Sephora taps Mariah Carey for holiday magic but not everyone’s buying it

    Sephora has officially declared the holiday season open, with none other than Mariah Carey leading the charge. The beauty retailer’s latest campaign builds on the singer’s annual “It’s time!” tradition, reimagining her festive kickoff in a glitzy branded rollout. This article explores how Sephora is leveraging cultural nostalgia and celebrity power to boost holiday engagement,…

  • Why your future marketing teammate might be an AI agent

    Marketing teams are changing. AI is no longer used only for small tasks. It is starting to act as a part of the team. This change is explained in Microsoft’s 2025 Work Trend Index, a study based on 31,000 workers across 31 countries​. The report shows that AI “agents”—systems that can plan, act, and complete…