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Burger Battle Goes Viral: How a McDonald’s Video Turned Into a Marketing Lesson

Dr Tausif Malik Burger Battle Goes Viral: How a McDonald’s...

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Advertising Club Madras Opens Submissions for the 44th Edition of MADDYS 2026

INDIA Advertising Club Madras Opens Submissions for the 44th Edition...

YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

March 12, 2026

Dr. Tausif Malik YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s...

Africa

TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

March 12, 2026

Kenya TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI...

Movement - Accounts & People

Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

March 12, 2026

USA Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy...

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YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

March 12, 2026

USA YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney:...

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DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail Performance

March 10, 2026

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YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

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TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

Movement - Accounts & People

Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

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YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

Publicis Groupe Middle East Appoints Joyce Hallak as CEO of Spark Foundry ME

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Singapore Tourism Board Appoints BLKJ Havas as Creative Agency

Asia, Australia & NZ

Gap Inc. Launches Encore, A New and More Rewarding Loyalty Experience for Lovers of Fashion & Entertainment

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PMAR 2026: India Becomes a 60% Digital Advertising Market as Traditional Media Shrinks

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Criteo Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot in ChatGPT

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IIMCAA Announces Winners of 10th IIMCAA Awards at 14th Connections Meet in Delhi

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Hyderabad to host Premier Global DM–CX–Loyalty Summit 2026 , Uniting Global Leaders Under the Theme “From Data to Devotion”

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Tzkrti.com Launches Cultural Impact Fund to Empower Arab Artists Across SWANA and the Diaspora

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Snapchat Launches ‘Cricket in a Snap’ to Help Brands Tap India’s IPL-Fueled Gen Z Fandom

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

‘Unwarranted sensationalism’: Indian Government suspends TRP ratings of news channels amid Iran war

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 7, 2026

EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour Sparks ₹943 Crore Economic Impact Across India

March 6, 2026

Advertising Club Madras Opens Submissions for the 44th Edition of MADDYS 2026

March 5, 2026

PMAR 2026: India Becomes a 60% Digital Advertising Market as Traditional Media Shrinks

March 3, 2026

IIMCAA Announces Winners of 10th IIMCAA Awards at 14th Connections Meet in Delhi

March 3, 2026

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Publicis Groupe Middle East Appoints Joyce Hallak as CEO of Spark Foundry ME

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 5, 2026

Tzkrti.com Launches Cultural Impact Fund to Empower Arab Artists Across SWANA and the Diaspora

The MAD Buzz Desk - February 15, 2026

Union Properties, Hypermedia Sign Landmark Deal to Transform Motor City into a Smart Media Advertising Hub

January 21, 2026

Advanced Media launches CINECommunity with Courtyard Art & Community Centre and Analog The Room

January 7, 2026

Samsung, Anghami partner to empower MENA’s rising artists with ‘I Am The Scene’ campaign

January 7, 2026

Ooredoo, Social & Sport Contribution Fund (Daam) sign agreement to support Doha Marathon by Ooredoo 2026

January 6, 2026

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TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

Washington Post Layoffs Trigger Hiring Wave Across Media Industry

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Snapchat Launches ‘Cricket in a Snap’ to Help Brands Tap India’s IPL-Fueled Gen Z Fandom

March 10, 2026

‘Unwarranted sensationalism’: Indian Government suspends TRP ratings of news channels amid Iran war

March 7, 2026

365 Digital, Truecaller join forces to scale advertising across Kenya & South Africa

March 5, 2026

NBA All-Star Game Dominates Connected TV Screens, Says Looper Insights Report

March 5, 2026

Criteo Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot in ChatGPT

March 3, 2026

IIMCAA Announces Winners of 10th IIMCAA Awards at 14th Connections Meet in Delhi

March 3, 2026

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Washington Post Layoffs Trigger Hiring Wave Across Media Industry

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Precision Strategies Acquires Firehouse Strategies, Creating Public Affairs Powerhouse

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 7, 2026

Gap Inc. Launches Encore, A New and More Rewarding Loyalty Experience for Lovers of Fashion & Entertainment

March 4, 2026

Criteo Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot in ChatGPT

March 3, 2026

P&G, Native Debut America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length Microsoap

February 15, 2026

IAB 2026 Outlook Study Forecasts 9.5% Growth in U.S. Ad Spend

January 29, 2026

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Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion House to Host Industry Celebration

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Finnish AI news service Freepress raises €1M in funding – shares revenue with media outlets

The MAD Buzz Desk - January 7, 2026

Landmark Junk Food Advertising Ban Comes Into Force to Protect Children’s Health

January 6, 2026

Meera Syal Becomes First Asian Woman to Receive Damehood for Arts and Culture in King’s New Year Honours 2026

December 30, 2025

Havas to Acquire DIGIZIK, Launching Havas Play in Belgium

December 27, 2025

UK: Farzana Baduel Appointed as Sole Media and Communications Member of English Law Panel

December 10, 2025

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YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

Singapore Tourism Board Appoints BLKJ Havas as Creative Agency

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 4, 2026

PMAR 2026: India Becomes a 60% Digital Advertising Market as Traditional Media Shrinks

Dr Tausif Malik - March 3, 2026

Criteo Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot in ChatGPT

March 3, 2026

P&G, Native Debut America’s First Brand Co-Produced Feature-Length Microsoap

February 15, 2026

Instacart Goes ‘Bananas’ in Super Bowl LX Ad, Featuring a Showdown between Ben Stiller and Benson Boone

January 29, 2026

ChatGPT Plans Limited Advertising to Keep AI Affordable

January 17, 2026

Melts™ Launches Open Affiliate Program, Announces Nationwide Talent Search

January 15, 2026

Disney Unveils New Solutions Powering Its Advertising Ecosystem at Sixth Annual Global Tech & Data Showcase

January 9, 2026

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Editorial & Interviews

YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

Dr Tausif Malik - March 12, 2026

Dr. Tausif Malik YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s...

TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

Kenya TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI...

Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

USA Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy...

YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

USA YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney:...

DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail Performance

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

USA DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail...

Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion House to Host Industry Celebration

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Ireland Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion...

Africa

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TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

365 Digital, Truecaller join forces to scale advertising across Kenya & South Africa

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 5, 2026

Winners of the 2025 FM AdFocus Awards Announced in Johannesburg

December 7, 2025

GALA Elects New Global Officers, Brinsley Dresden to Serve as Global Chairman

December 2, 2025

Shah Rukh Khan Becomes a Billionaire, Surpasses Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise with $1.4 Billion Net Worth

October 2, 2025

Nike Reintroduces “Just Do It” to Today’s Generation with “Why Do It?” Campaign

September 13, 2025

Asia, Australia & NZ

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YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

Dr Tausif Malik - March 12, 2026

Singapore Tourism Board Appoints BLKJ Havas as Creative Agency

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 4, 2026

Meta Acquires Singapore-Based AI Startup Manus AI in $2 Billion Deal, Strengthening Global Push for Autonomous Agents

December 31, 2025

Singapore Film Society To Honour Director Jack Neo With Lifetime Achievement Award

December 28, 2025

South Korea to Mandate Labels on AI-Generated Advertisements From 2026

December 27, 2025

New Balance Launched the 442 v3, Blending Iconic Football Heritage with Modern Innovation

December 26, 2025

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Precision Strategies Acquires Firehouse Strategies, Creating Public Affairs Powerhouse

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 7, 2026

Corporate Reputation Becomes a US$7.07 Trillion Asset Class, Burson Study Reveals

Dr Tausif Malik - January 21, 2026

Melts™ Launches Open Affiliate Program, Announces Nationwide Talent Search

The MAD Buzz Desk - January 15, 2026

Samsung, Anghami partner to empower MENA’s rising artists with ‘I Am The Scene’ campaign

January 7, 2026

PVR INOX, Ikonz Studios Launch India’s First Full-Stack Holographic Cinema Advertising Platform

January 6, 2026

Dubai Unveils 8-Day NYE 2026 Spectacle at Burj Khalifa Led by Shah Rukh Khan

December 29, 2025

From Custom Stickers to Labubu-Style Charms, Personalized Accessories Named 2025 Product of the Year in Promotional Products

December 25, 2025

Sharjah Shopping Promotions 2025–2026 draws large crowds

December 17, 2025

UK: Farzana Baduel Appointed as Sole Media and Communications Member of English Law Panel

December 10, 2025

Marketing

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YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

Dr Tausif Malik - March 12, 2026

Dr. Tausif Malik YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s...

YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

USA YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney:...

DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail Performance

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

USA DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail...

EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour Sparks ₹943 Crore Economic Impact Across India

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 6, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati...

DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail Performance

Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion House to Host Industry Celebration

Washington Post Layoffs Trigger Hiring Wave Across Media Industry

Snapchat Launches ‘Cricket in a Snap’ to Help Brands Tap India’s IPL-Fueled Gen Z Fandom

International Women’s Day: Real Food, Real Leadership: A Health Blueprint for Women Leaders

Precision Strategies Acquires Firehouse Strategies, Creating Public Affairs Powerhouse

‘Unwarranted sensationalism’: Indian Government suspends TRP ratings of news channels amid Iran war

EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour Sparks ₹943 Crore Economic Impact Across India

Digital

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TikTok Pledges $200,000 in Ad Credits to Boost AI Media Literacy in Sub-Saharan Africa

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

Snapchat Launches ‘Cricket in a Snap’ to Help Brands Tap India’s IPL-Fueled Gen Z Fandom

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

365 Digital, Truecaller join forces to scale advertising across Kenya & South Africa

March 5, 2026

Criteo Joins OpenAI Advertising Pilot in ChatGPT

March 3, 2026

IAB 2026 Outlook Study Forecasts 9.5% Growth in U.S. Ad Spend

January 29, 2026

Threads Overtakes X in Mobile Daily Active Users

January 20, 2026

Movement

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Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

Publicis Groupe Middle East Appoints Joyce Hallak as CEO of Spark Foundry ME

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 5, 2026

Asad Ayaz has been named Chief Marketing and Brand Officer of The Walt Disney Company

January 15, 2026

Wikimedia Foundation appoints Bernadette Meehan as Chief Executive Officer

December 10, 2025

IBM Launches Global Review of Its $330 Million Media Account

December 9, 2025

Samsung Electronics MENA Appoints Publicis Groupe, Dentsu Under New Dual-Agency Media Model

December 7, 2025

Featured

International Women’s Day: Real Food, Real Leadership: A Health Blueprint for Women Leaders

Dr. Shabana Parvez, MD, FACEP International Women's Day: Real Food, Real Leadership: A Health Blueprint for Women Leaders. As the world observes International Women’s Day, much...

MENA

Tzkrti.com Launches Cultural Impact Fund to Empower Arab Artists Across SWANA and the Diaspora

MENA Tzkrti.com Launches Cultural Impact Fund to Empower Arab...

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Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment Strikes Historic Deal With Universal Music Group, Valuation Crosses ₹2,400 Crore

Zaheer Darbar Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani-owned Excel Entertainment has...

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California Makes History as the First Jurisdiction Worldwide to Offer a Centralized Data Deletion Platform

Dr Tausif Malik California Makes History as the First Jurisdiction...

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GLP-1 Drugs Are Reshaping How America Eats, Shops, and Spends, New Circana Research Finds

Dr Tausif Malik & Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP GLP-1...

Events, Exhibitions & Awards
Events, Exhibitions & Awards

Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion House to Host Industry Celebration

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Ireland Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion...

EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour Sparks ₹943 Crore Economic Impact Across India

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 6, 2026

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor EY Report: Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati...

Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

USA Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy...

YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 12, 2026

USA YouTube Becomes the World’s Largest Media Company, Surpassing Disney:...

DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail Performance

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

USA DM20.ai Launches World’s First AI Platform for Direct Mail...

Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion House to Host Industry Celebration

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 10, 2026

Ireland Media Awards 2026 Now Open for Entries; Dublin’s Mansion...

YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026

Asia, Australia & NZ

Dr Tausif Malik - March 12, 2026

Dr. Tausif Malik YouGov: Milo, Woolworths, and Ford Lead Australia’s Word-of-Mouth Brand Surge in 2026: A new report from global market research firm YouGov highlights...

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