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Dr. Tausif MalikU.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2025–2026 Election Cycle: Political advertising spending in the United States is on...

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ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe as OpenAI Targets 31 New Markets

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Events

MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to Examine the ‘New Architecture of Influence’

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Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

September 4, 2026

UAEBrand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer...

Awards

Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

September 4, 2026

Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEPAnita Rani to Receive Special...

Digital & Tech

Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

September 4, 2026

USAAdobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO,...

MENA

Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

September 3, 2026

UAEDubai's Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts in...

America

Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

September 2, 2026

USA/ChinaYum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut...

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Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

Awards

Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

Digital & Tech

Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

MENA

Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

South Asia

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Ananya Birla Takes Charge as Founder and Chairperson of Birla Studios, Expands Leadership into Cinema

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 28, 2026

Maharashtra FDA Notices Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Elaichi Advertisement

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 18, 2026

IAMAI Launches E-Commerce Council of India to Drive the Future of India’s $120 Billion Digital Commerce Economy

August 7, 2026

Advertising Club Madras Crowns India’s Finest Creative Work at 44th MADDYS 2026

July 30, 2026

Star Sports to Broadcast Lanka Premier League 2026 Across India

July 14, 2026

Advertising Club Madras Announces Shortlist for the 44th PEPS presents MADDYS 2026

July 10, 2026

MENA Region

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Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 3, 2026

MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to Examine the ‘New Architecture of Influence’

August 18, 2026

Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches ‘Collective Management in Music Guide’

August 13, 2026

Arab Podcast Programme concludes third edition with four specialised workshops

August 3, 2026

TBWARAAD Named Among the Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising & Marketing 2026

July 30, 2026

Media

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Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 3, 2026

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 31, 2026

Omnicom Media Launches Hearts United, New Global Media Agency Combining Hearts & Science and Mediahub

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 28, 2026

90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens New Door for Campaign Marketers

August 27, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe as OpenAI Targets 31 New Markets

August 21, 2026

Motion Picture Association, ByteDance Reach Agreement to Strengthen Copyright Safeguards for Generative AI

August 18, 2026

Ministry of Economy and Tourism launches ‘Collective Management in Music Guide’

August 13, 2026

IAMAI Launches E-Commerce Council of India to Drive the Future of India’s $120 Billion Digital Commerce Economy

August 7, 2026

Farzana Baduel named among BBC Rising Roots 2026 changemakers

August 4, 2026

America

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Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 2, 2026

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

August 31, 2026

U.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2025–2026 Election Cycle

August 31, 2026

90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens New Door for Campaign Marketers

August 27, 2026

Google to Buy Bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ Business Data for $10 Million to Train AI

August 18, 2026

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Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe as OpenAI Targets 31 New Markets

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 21, 2026

Farzana Baduel named among BBC Rising Roots 2026 changemakers

August 4, 2026

Rowenna Prest Joins Wonderhood as Chief Audience & Strategy Officer

July 5, 2026

PM Modi’s ‘Melody’ Gift to Giorgia Meloni Turns Into a Global Marketing Moment for Parle

May 20, 2026

Unique X, Imagica EMS Sign Long-Term Deal to Transform Japan’s Cinema Advertising Market

May 6, 2026

Advertising

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U.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2025–2026 Election Cycle

Dr Tausif Malik - August 31, 2026

90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens New Door for Campaign Marketers

Dr Tausif Malik - August 27, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe as OpenAI Targets 31 New Markets

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 21, 2026

Maharashtra FDA Notices Shah Rukh Khan, Ajay Devgn and Tiger Shroff Over Vimal Elaichi Advertisement

August 18, 2026

ANNOUNCING THE INDUCTEES INTO THE AAF 2026 ADVERTISING HALL OF ACHIEVEMENT

August 6, 2026

Netflix Appoints Kumar Kanagasabapathy as Director of Brand Partnerships for Asia Pacific

August 1, 2026

TBWARAAD Named Among the Best Workplaces in Media, Advertising & Marketing 2026

July 30, 2026

National Police Association Launches New Animated TV Public Service Announcement Promoting Safe and Positive Police-Community Relations

July 25, 2026

10,000+ Applications in 48 Hours: Dubai’s New Tourism Campaign Becomes a Marketing Success Story

July 25, 2026

Editorial & Interviews
Editorial & Interviews

Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

UAEBrand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer...

Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEPAnita Rani to Receive Special...

Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

USAAdobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO,...

Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 3, 2026

UAEDubai's Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts in...

Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 2, 2026

USA/ChinaYum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut...

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 31, 2026

USAMusic Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as...

Africa

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PRISA to Host PRISMS Summit 2026, Bringing Africa’s Communications Industry Together

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 28, 2026

APO Group Earns Five Global Communications Awards in 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 7, 2026

Kenyan Agency Makes History at Cannes Lions with Grand Prix-Winning ‘Paid Sick Leave for Cows’ Campaign

August 1, 2026

Coca-Cola Unveils AI-Driven Global Brand Refresh, Redefining the Future of Marketing

July 25, 2026

Cairo Ad School Receives Prestigious IAA Accreditation, Sets New Milestone for Advertising Education

July 5, 2026

Unilever Turns FIFA World Cup 2026™ Into Its Biggest-Ever Global Marketing Campaign

June 15, 2026

Asia, Australia & NZ

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Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 2, 2026

Netflix Appoints Kumar Kanagasabapathy as Director of Brand Partnerships for Asia Pacific

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 1, 2026

Seven & i, PayPay to Merge Loyalty Programs, Creating 100 Million-Member Customer Database

July 25, 2026

Coca-Cola Unveils AI-Driven Global Brand Refresh, Redefining the Future of Marketing

July 25, 2026

Ariff Communications Retains Hong Kong Tourism Board Malaysia Mandate Through 2028

July 5, 2026

Unilever Turns FIFA World Cup 2026™ Into Its Biggest-Ever Global Marketing Campaign

June 15, 2026

Promotions & PR

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PRISA to Host PRISMS Summit 2026, Bringing Africa’s Communications Industry Together

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 28, 2026

MEPRA Qatar Leadership Majlis 2026 to Examine the ‘New Architecture of Influence’

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 18, 2026

APO Group Earns Five Global Communications Awards in 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 7, 2026

Farzana Baduel named among BBC Rising Roots 2026 changemakers

August 4, 2026

National Police Association Launches New Animated TV Public Service Announcement Promoting Safe and Positive Police-Community Relations

July 25, 2026

Ariff Communications Retains Hong Kong Tourism Board Malaysia Mandate Through 2028

July 5, 2026

Unilever Turns FIFA World Cup 2026™ Into Its Biggest-Ever Global Marketing Campaign

June 15, 2026

Nike Debuts “Rip the Script”: A Step Inside the Universe of Nike Football

June 6, 2026

PRSA Announces 2026 Anvil Award Winners

May 15, 2026

Marketing

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U.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2025–2026 Election Cycle

Dr Tausif Malik - August 31, 2026

Dr. Tausif MalikU.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach...

90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens New Door for Campaign Marketers

Dr Tausif Malik - August 27, 2026

Dr. Tausif Malik90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens...

Google to Buy Bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ Business Data for $10 Million to Train AI

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 18, 2026

Satish NairGoogle to Buy Bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ Business Data...

Nielsen to Acquire DoubleVerify in $2.15 Billion Deal, Creating End-to-End Media Intelligence Platform

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 7, 2026

Satish NairNielsen to Acquire DoubleVerify in $2.15 Billion Deal,...

Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

U.S. Political Advertising Spending Projected to Reach Record $11.6 Billion in 2025–2026 Election Cycle

PRISA to Host PRISMS Summit 2026, Bringing Africa’s Communications Industry Together

Omnicom Media Launches Hearts United, New Global Media Agency Combining Hearts & Science and Mediahub

Ananya Birla Takes Charge as Founder and Chairperson of Birla Studios, Expands Leadership into Cinema

90% Ready to Vote: AAPI Electorate Opens New Door for Campaign Marketers

Quad launches Direct, a Quad Agency, to lead the renaissance of direct marketing

Digital

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Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 31, 2026

ChatGPT Ads Expands Across Europe as OpenAI Targets 31 New Markets

August 21, 2026

Google to Buy Bankrupt Spirit Airlines’ Business Data for $10 Million to Train AI

August 18, 2026

IAMAI Launches E-Commerce Council of India to Drive the Future of India’s $120 Billion Digital Commerce Economy

August 7, 2026

Myspace Set for Comeback as Owners Confirm Plans to Relaunch Iconic Social Network

August 4, 2026

Movement

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Ananya Birla Takes Charge as Founder and Chairperson of Birla Studios, Expands Leadership into Cinema

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 28, 2026

Netflix Appoints Kumar Kanagasabapathy as Director of Brand Partnerships for Asia Pacific

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 1, 2026

Rowenna Prest Joins Wonderhood as Chief Audience & Strategy Officer

July 5, 2026

Yong Yuan Appointed CEO of Ogilvy Group China in Major Leadership Move

June 3, 2026

Storytellers 101 Communications Appoints Akshat Jain as Managing Director

May 11, 2026

TBWARAAD Appointed Dany Aouad as Managing Director for Saudi Arabia

May 5, 2026

Featured

Coca-Cola Unveils AI-Driven Global Brand Refresh, Redefining the Future of Marketing

USAThe Coca‑Cola Company launched a new global visual identity system, sustaining the brand’s iconicity with a fresh, dynamic, and scalable look. Built around the strategic...

MENA

Media City Qatar Surpasses 500 Licensed Companies, Signalling New Phase of Growth

QatarMedia City Qatar Surpasses 500 Licensed Companies, Signalling New...

Digital

UAE Launches Government Media Content Guideline to Strengthen Public Communication and Embrace AI-Driven Future

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Featured

PM Modi’s ‘Melody’ Gift to Giorgia Meloni Turns Into a Global Marketing Moment for Parle

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Digital & Tech

GameStop Bids $55.5 Billion for eBay, Signals Disruption in E-Commerce and Network Advertising

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Events, Exhibitions & Awards
Events, Exhibitions & Awards

Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

UAEBrand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer...

Anita Rani to Receive Special Contribution Award at Travel Media Awards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEPAnita Rani to Receive Special...

Adobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO, Shantanu Narayen to Become Executive Chair on December 1, 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

USAAdobe Announces Anil Chakravarthy to Become President and CEO,...

Dubai’s Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 3, 2026

UAEDubai's Mada Media signs $408mln in advertising contracts in...

Yum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut Business

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 2, 2026

USA/ChinaYum! Brands Completes $2.7 Billion Sale of Pizza Hut...

Music Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as Anthropic Faces Billion-Dollar Stakes

The MAD Buzz Desk - August 31, 2026

USAMusic Giants Take AI Copyright Fight to Court as...

Brand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign

Events

The MAD Buzz Desk - September 4, 2026

UAEBrand Dubai concludes sixth season of the #DubaiDestinations summer campaign: Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has concluded...