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Dentsu Creative Isobar Launches New-Age Social

Dentsu Creative Isobar has announced the launch of New-Age Social, a reorientation of how the agency approaches social media led marketing within a creator first, content saturated digital ecosystem. Gone live in the second half of 2025, the initiative …

Dentsu Named Media, Creative AOR For i-Health

  Dentsu has been named Media and Creative Agency of Record (AOR) for i-Health, a division of nutrition, health and beauty firm dsm-firmenich.  The award followed a competitive review. It was not clear whether the firm worked with an incumbent agency.  …

Dentsu Wins i-Health’s Integrated Media and Creative Account

i-Health—the company behind women’s over-the-counter brands AZO, Estroven, and Culturelle—has expanded its relationship with Dentsu, naming the agency its media and creative AOR as it looks to modernize its portfolio and reignite growth. A division of …

Former WPP executive Ajay Gupte moves to dentsu

Ajay Gupte, a seasoned media and advertising executive with a long stint at WPP, is set to join dentsu in a leadership role, according to sources close to the development. Gupte spent close to 15 years with WPP, where he held multiple leadership positions …

Canada's Brookfield to buy Dentsu's Tokyo headquarters tower in $2bn deal

ChatGPT Gets Ads: Omnicom, WPP, and Dentsu Line Up Brands for OpenAI Pilot

Some U.S. users on ChatGPT’s free tier and its $8-per-month Go subscription plan will start seeing embedded ads, OpenAI said Monday in a blog post. The company previously confirmed to ADWEEK that it wants advertisers to pay at least $200,000 for its early …

Dentsu Creative’s Caitlin Ryan leaves to run AI start-up

OpenAI begins testing ads in ChatGPT in the US

OpenAI is to begin testing ads in ChatGPT in the United States, limiting the rollout to logged-in adult users on the Free and Go tiers. OpenAI said Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise, and Edu accounts will not have ads during the test. OpenAI described the …

EU must not let tobacco control ambition falter under the Cypriot Presidency

The Cypriot EU Council Presidency’s latest attempt to advance the EU’s tobacco tax reform was put to the test on Wednesday 21 January, when officials convened in the Council’s Working Group on Tax Questions. Intended to inject momentum into the long- …

MINI and Jung von Matt turn a car wash into a global dreamscape

In its first major international product push since assuming the role of lead creative agency, Jung von Matt has unveiled a global campaign for MINI that transforms a mundane car wash into a cinematic dreamscape. Built around a modular storytelling …

Carat Extends Arla Foods Remit For Two Years

  Dentsu media agency Carat has extended its media agency assignment with international dairy company Arla Foods for two years.  The renewed agreement covers markets including UK, Sweden, Denmark and the Netherlands. Spending on the assignment was not  …

Malaysia’s First Large Language Model based Synthetic Data Intelligence Platform with Agentic function, AxxonAI launched ...

Empowering ASEAN & global businesses to make sound data-driven decisions while ensuring privacy and compliance KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Feb. 10, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Athenatech AI Sdn Berhad (athenatech.ai ), one of Malaysia’s top six AI start- …

B2B International MD Wilcock Joins Basis

February 9 2026 In the UK, fast-growing agency Basis Global has hired former B2B International leader Conor Wilcock as Managing Director, B2B. Basis was founded in 1990 and provides ad hoc and tracking solutions for clients across retail and a range of …

Media Buying Briefing: Why is Wall Street punishing Publicis – and maybe other holdcos?

Speak to any holding company leader and they’ll be the first to tell you they’re misunderstood. They feel maligned by all the independent agencies looking to poach their smaller clients who may feel overlooked or under appreciated. They feel the downward …

The next 10 years in advertising

India’s advertising industry closed 2025 at ₹1,21,339 crore and is projected to touch ₹1,40,001 crore by 2027, at a CAGR of 7.41 per cent, says the 10th edition of dentsu India’s Digital Advertising Report. Digital advertising expanded 19 per cent in 2025 …

Creatives React: T-Mobile’s Surprise Backstreet Boys Concert Feels Tired

The Backstreet Boys made a surprise appearance at T-Mobile’s Times Square location in late January, shocking real customers with a goofy, over-the-top reimagination of their 1999 hit “I Want It That Way” for the wireless carrier’s Super Bowl 60 appearance. …

The 23 best Super Bowl commercials of all time, from Hare Jordan to the E-Trade Babies By Debby Wolfinsohn, Kevin ...

The Super Bowl is one of the few cultural events to enrapture the entire nation. Even if sports aren't your thing, the halftime show probably is. And then there's the commercials, which have consistently been a highlight of the festivities. Brands …

Politics goes Pop as Japanese PM ignites Sana-Katsu

Japans Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during a news conference at the prime ministers office in Tokyo, Japan, Dec. 17, 2025. (Kiyoshi Ota/Pool Photo via AP, File) Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has garnered much attention in recent months …

CLOC – The next chapter 

The Corporate Legal Operations Consortium’s (CLOC’s) European chapter yesterday (5 February) drew a senior crowd of in-house legal professionals, focusing on topics such as how to build cohesive, data-driven models to elevate legal operations and, of …

brooklynONE productions Presents North American Premiere of New Love This March

A bold, intimate two-hander featuring a live audience-determined ending, directed by Christy Hall and starring Brianna Espinal and Isaiah Rothstein. BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- brooklynONE productions …

Abadir Nasr selected as Top Pharmacist of the Year by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Abadir Nasr at their annual awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Abadir Nasr, Pharmacist/Owner, was …

Trusted By Top Brands on Every Stage, Smartstage Earns Business from Touring Production and Global Icon: Metallica

Smartstage’s reliability continues to win the confidence of world-renowned performers and event production partners. LAS VEGAS, NV, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- From global tours to one-night spectacles, Smartstage’s …

Frances Harder selected for The Trailblazer Award by IAOTP

The International Association of Top Professionals IAOTP will honor Frances Harder at their annual awards gala at the Plaza Hotel in NYC NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Frances Harder, Founder, President and …

Spergel Selected to Present at INSOL London 2026, INSOL International’s Global Conference

Canadian research on consumer insolvency and psychological wellbeing recognized on the global academic stage TORONTO, ON, CANADA, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Spergel, one of Canada’s leading Licensed Insolvency Trustee firms, has …

From OTAs to Direct Guests: Top Suite Web Marketing Helps Hotels Reclaim Profit Margins in 2026

DALLAS, TX, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- For hotels across the country, February marks more than the start of spring travel planning, it’s an opportunity to reset strategies for long-term guest loyalty. Top Suite Web …

Elizabeth M. Lykins Introduces a New Approach to Spiritual Cleansing, Reframing Inner Peace as Mental Clarity

Elizabeth M. Lykins encourages individuals to look within for understanding, offering a grounded approach to spiritual well-being LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In a culture saturated with self-help advice, …

Revealed: The Stories of Fallen Athletes Depicted on Vladyslav Heraskevych’s Banned Olympic Helmet

Full list released of 20+ fallen Ukrainian athletes from Vladyslav Heraskevych’s banned Olympic helmet, documenting lives cut short by the invasion. KYIV, UKRAINE, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following the International Olympic …

Collaborative Sign & Design Achieves WBENC Certification, Advancing Women-Owned Business Leadership

Gilbert-based signage company earns recognition for diversity, innovation, and personalized, high-quality signage solutions. GILBERT, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Collaborative Sign & Design, a woman-owned …

Catalina Behavioral Health Expands Its Tucson Inpatient Rehab Programs for Addiction and Mental Health Treatment

TUCSON, AZ, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Catalina Behavioral Health announced today an expansion of its residential rehabilitation programming in Tucson, strengthening access to structured, around-the-clock support for adults …

Veteran Podcasters & Financial Experts Malcolm Ethridge & Ricky Mulvey Launch “This Time is Different”

New program entertainingly dissects investing, market myths, and money narratives DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CNBC contributor and Managing Partner at Capital Area Planning Group, Malcolm Ethridge, and the …

Trinity Girls Network Corp. Marks 10 Years of Impact, Honoring Service, Holiday Outreach & Black History Leaders

Trinity Girls Network Corp. Marks 10 Years of Impact, Honoring Community Service, Holiday Outreach, and Black History Month Legacy Leaders ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Trinity Girls Network Corp. proudly …

Reputation Pros Named Among Best Reputation Management Companies in London

Leading U.S.-Based Firm Recognized by Both Manchester Digital and London Post for Excellence in Online Reputation Management LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Reputation Pros, a premier online reputation …

Influential Women: Margaret Alston, PT, PhD, Morgan State University Professor Leading The Way In Allied Health

BALTIMORE, MD, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Celebrating Excellence in Education: Dr. Margaret Alston’s Lasting Impact on the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders Margaret Alston, PT, PhD, a distinguished educator and …

Joy Begnaud Jaeger: Dedicated Community Organizer Championing Equity, Family Power, And Justice In Aurora

DENVER, CO, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Empowering Communities Through Education, Advocacy, and Creative Leadership Joy Begnaud Jaeger is a committed Community Organizer, where she works closely with Black family …

Altaris Business Awards Announces the Winners of the 2026 Franchise Business Awards

DONCASTER, UNITED KINGDOM, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Altaris Business Awards is pleased to announce the winners and finalists of the 2026 Franchise Business Awards, recognising franchise organisations and franchisees that have …

Prof. Richard Larson to be inducted into IAOTP’s Hall of Fame

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Prof. Richard Larson at their annual awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Prof. Richard Larson, MIT …

Influential Women Spotlights Emily Scarpa, Emerging Leader Driving Excellence in Arts, Advocacy, and Administration

BROOKLYN, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Combining Organizational Expertise with Community Engagement to Foster Impact Across Arts and Mental Health Sectors Emily Scarpa, a rising administrative professional and emerging …

Fidenza Hair Co. Establishes New Standard for Non-Surgical Hair Restoration and Trichology in San Diego

Fidenza Hair Co. (formerly Dermatex San Diego) provides non-surgical hair replacement, CRLAB CNC systems, and trichology to La Jolla, Del Mar, and San Diego, CA SAN DIEGO, CA, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fidenza Hair Co. today …

Driven by Purpose®️: Shaun Capps on Faith, Perseverance, and Advocacy

NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, February 10, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Driven By Purpose®, the podcast hosted by motivational speaker Rudy Ruettiger, has released a new episode featuring Shaun Capps, personal injury attorney and founder of …