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AI In Advertising: What’s Real Beyond The Buzz

AI in advertising has gone from a buzzword to a full disruptor in what feels like just a few months. If CES was any indication, there is no sign of this slowing down. Yet, although everyone’s talking, few are seeing real results. New research from AdExchanger and Comcast Advertising found that 77% of advertisers agree […] The post AI In Advertising: What’s Real Beyond The Buzz appeared first on AdExchanger.

AdExchangerFeb 18, 2026Source
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Influence, At Half The Cost; Are ChatGPT Ads On Target?

Why influencer marketing is all the rage; Target forays into ChatGPT ads; and Paramount Skydance's difficult week. The post Influence, At Half The Cost; Are ChatGPT Ads On Target? appeared first on AdExchanger.

AdExchangerFeb 18, 2026Source
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How To Set Up AI Prompt Tracking You Can Trust [Webinar] via @sejournal, @lorenbaker

Explore the essentials of AI prompt tracking. Discover strategies to improve your visibility in AI search engines and analytics. The post How To Set Up AI Prompt Tracking You Can Trust [Webinar] appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine JournalFeb 18, 2026Source
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Popeyes UK picks media agency

Appointment follows a competitive pitch.

CampaignFeb 18, 2026Source
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ISBA updates advice on proprietary media amid the rise of “bundled solutions”

The guidance, which supports ISBA’s Media Services Framework, has been welcomed by IPA.

CampaignFeb 18, 2026Source
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"Creative" really needs to go back to being an adjective, not a noun

"Creative" as a noun is slapped on to any and all advertising, regardless of merit. Adland has lost touch with its use as an adjective, one that distinguished between the run-of-the-mill and the creatively inspired.

CampaignFeb 18, 2026Source
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David Lloyd Clubs launches creative review

TBWA\Manchester is the incumbent.

CampaignFeb 18, 2026Source
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Kimberly-Clark moves entire ad account to McCann

FCB London originally held the account.

CampaignFeb 18, 2026Source
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Apple Embraces Video Podcasting with New Tools and Video Ads

Apple has announced it is introducing new video podcast capabilities to its Apple Podcasts platform, embracing the convergence of audio and video through new tools which will streamline the video experience on the app, while also adding new video advertising capabilities. While podcasters have already been able to upload video versions of their content to Read More

VideoWeekFeb 18, 2026Source
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Digest: Starmer Targets Youth Social Media Access; Warner Bros Gives Paramount Final Bid Deadline

In today’s Digest, we cover Starmer targeting youth social media access, Ireland’s DPC probing X over Grok imagery, and Ad Net Zero’s young leaders making new recommendations. We also look at Warner Bros giving Paramount a final bid deadline The post Digest: Starmer Targets Youth Social Media Access; Warner Bros Gives Paramount Final Bid Deadline appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

ExchangeWireFeb 18, 2026Source
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Is CTV Really Advertising’s Premium Pasture?

Shirley Marschall is back - this week she's looking at why CTV reminds her of a joke about a cow... Here’s a story about Kuh Elsa: A butler informs his employer, the Count, that one of his cows has died. The [...] The post Is CTV Really Advertising’s Premium Pasture? appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

ExchangeWireFeb 18, 2026Source
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Limelight Inc.’s Annual Report Charts Ad Networks’ Move from Aggregation to Curation

Limelight Inc.’s latest annual report, Progress and Possibility: State of Ad Networks, Digital Publishing and AdTech 2026, delves into how successful ad networks are shifting from aggregation to curation - doubling down on quality, relevance, transparency, and targeting sophistication - [...] The post Limelight Inc.’s Annual Report Charts Ad Networks’ Move from Aggregation to Curation appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

ExchangeWireFeb 18, 2026Source
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How Columbia Sportswear reclaimed its marketing edge—from calling out flat earthers to selling bear poop beer

Matt Sutton, senior VP and head of marketing at Columbia Sportswear, joins the Marketer's Brief podcast.

Ad AgeFeb 18, 2026Source
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Acadia is returning media rebates to its clients—and lighting a fire under other agencies to do so

The independent agency Acadia is returning media rebates to clients, shining a light on one of the industry's worst-kept secrets.

Ad AgeFeb 18, 2026Source
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Black agency leaders on DEI’s quiet phase—and why courage still matters

DEI's quiet phase: Why courage still matters

Ad AgeFeb 18, 2026Source
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How to launch an unbranded campaign without losing your brand identity

Unbranded campaigns use curiosity and emotional equity to drive deeper participation and brand engagement while maintaining core identity.

Ad AgeFeb 18, 2026Source
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EXCLUSIVE: Babylist Revamps Advertising Network With New Technology

The baby registry site tapped Koddi to power ads.

AdweekFeb 18, 2026Source
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Chris Paul’s First Post-NBA Move: Partnering With AT&T at All-Star Weekend

The basketball legend’s personal ties to the telecom firm aligned with a campaign marking 150 years since the first phone call.

AdweekFeb 18, 2026Source
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5 Ways Emerging Businesses Can Show up in ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity via @sejournal, @nofluffmktg

AI models default to familiar brands. What makes them mention your company instead of a bigger or more established competitor? The post 5 Ways Emerging Businesses Can Show up in ChatGPT, Gemini & Perplexity appeared first on Search Engine Journal.

Search Engine JournalFeb 18, 2026Source
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Sports, Influencer and Media Buying Capabilities to Drive M&A This Year

While Sky's proposed £1.6 billion takeover of ITV's media and entertainment business reportedly hits some bumps in the road, the overall M&A landscape for media and marketing in the UK looks smoother this year than in 2025. According to Moore Kingston Smith (MKS), a multi-disciplinary advisory, tax and audit firm that tracks deals in the Read More

VideoWeekFeb 18, 2026Source
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Audion Launches First AI Agent Built to Deliver Tangible Outcomes in Digital Audio Advertising

Audion, a global digital audio specialist, has launched 'Audion AI', the first artificial intelligence (AI) solution designed to deliver outcome-driven audio advertising campaigns that maximise brand performance. Audion AI addresses key challenges facing audio advertising: the highly fragmented environment in which [...] The post Audion Launches First AI Agent Built to Deliver Tangible Outcomes in Digital Audio Advertising appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

ExchangeWireFeb 18, 2026Source
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Creators eye Snapchat as a reliable income alternative to TikTok and YouTube

Figuring out the Snapchat formula has been very lucrative for creators looking for more consistent revenue on a less-saturated platform.

DigidayFeb 18, 2026Source
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Future of TV Briefing: WTF is server-guided ad insertion?

This week's Future of TV Briefing looks at server-guided ad insertion, a newish method for inserting ads into streaming video on the fly.

DigidayFeb 18, 2026Source
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‘Agentic with a small a’: CMOs are adopting AI more slowly than it’s evolving

And the caution isn’t confined to large language models or flashy generative tools. It bubbles up just as clearly in decisions about agentic workflows.

DigidayFeb 18, 2026Source