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Harley-Davidson Revs Up Global Brand Reset with ‘Ride’ Platform

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South Asian Female Finalists Make History in The Apprentice 2026

Dr Shabana Parvez, MD FACEP South Asian Female Finalists Make...

Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

April 17, 2026

Yousuf Khan Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia &...

Loyalty Program

Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering more value without trade-offs

April 17, 2026

Satish Nair Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering...

Public Relations

PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

April 17, 2026

UAE PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026: PRCA MENA...

Marketing

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

April 16, 2026

USA 5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing...

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Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026 Campaign “Syd for Short”

April 16, 2026

USA Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026...

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Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

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Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering more value without trade-offs

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PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

Marketing

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

Footballco Announce First Saudi Women’s Football Awards – Roshn Group Confirmed as Exclusive Presenting Partner

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WPP appoints Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as Chief Transformation Officer

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Paytronix 2026 Loyalty Report: AI and Real-Time Personalization Redefine Customer Engagement

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Cannes Lions to Honour Susan Credle with Prestigious Lion of St Mark Award

Awards

PostcardMania Appoints Chris Foster as Chief Evangelist to Empower Small Businesses with Marketing Education

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Founders Media Secures Strategic Investment from Foras.ai to Scale WAYA Media Across MENA

MENA

Microsoft Shifts $700 Million Global Media Business from Dentsu to Publicis Groupe

Movement - Accounts & People

The Walt Disney Company Sets Leadership Team For Expanded Disney Entertainment Segment

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End of an Era: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 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

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

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

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PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Dubai Police, RTA Launch‘Drive Like Your Mum’s Watching’ Campaign to Promote Safer Roads

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

Yas Island Redefines Family Travel with ‘The Answer is Yas’ Campaign

April 13, 2026

Footballco Announce First Saudi Women’s Football Awards – Roshn Group Confirmed as Exclusive Presenting Partner

April 10, 2026

Founders Media Secures Strategic Investment from Foras.ai to Scale WAYA Media Across MENA

April 6, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

Media

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YouTube Bans Viral Pro-Iran AI LEGO Videos Targeting Trump Amid Escalating ‘Meme War’

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Phone-Free Dining Is the Next Big Lifestyle (and Brand) Movement

Dr Tausif Malik - April 13, 2026

South Asian Female Finalists Make History in The Apprentice 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 11, 2026

American Public Media Announces New Digital Audio Advertising Network

April 10, 2026

Founders Media Secures Strategic Investment from Foras.ai to Scale WAYA Media Across MENA

April 6, 2026

The Walt Disney Company Sets Leadership Team For Expanded Disney Entertainment Segment

March 18, 2026

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

March 12, 2026

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

March 12, 2026

Washington Post Layoffs Trigger Hiring Wave Across Media Industry

March 10, 2026

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Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026 Campaign “Syd for Short”

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

April 16, 2026

Smashing Bus Shelter Sparks Apology Ad as Delivery Robots Face Scrutiny in Chicago

April 15, 2026

Harley-Davidson Revs Up Global Brand Reset with ‘Ride’ Platform

April 11, 2026

American Public Media Announces New Digital Audio Advertising Network

April 10, 2026

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South Asian Female Finalists Make History in The Apprentice 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 11, 2026

Microsoft Shifts $700 Million Global Media Business from Dentsu to Publicis Groupe

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 4, 2026

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

March 10, 2026

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

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

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Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Dubai Police, RTA Launch‘Drive Like Your Mum’s Watching’ Campaign to Promote Safer Roads

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

Smashing Bus Shelter Sparks Apology Ad as Delivery Robots Face Scrutiny in Chicago

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

Harley-Davidson Revs Up Global Brand Reset with ‘Ride’ Platform

April 11, 2026

American Public Media Announces New Digital Audio Advertising Network

April 10, 2026

Cannes Lions to Honour Susan Credle with Prestigious Lion of St Mark Award

April 7, 2026

$220M DHS Ad Spend Under Fire: Democrats Seek DOJ Probe into Kristi Noem Over Campaign Transparency

March 18, 2026

Moonfolks Launches Operations in Brunei, Expands Southeast Asia Footprint

March 14, 2026

81% of Americans Open to Trying New Grocery Brands, Study Finds

March 13, 2026

Editorial & Interviews
Editorial & Interviews

Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Yousuf Khan Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia &...

Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering more value without trade-offs

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Satish Nair Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering...

PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

UAE PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026: PRCA MENA...

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA 5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing...

Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026 Campaign “Syd for Short”

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026...

Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live...

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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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Moonfolks Launches Operations in Brunei, Expands Southeast Asia Footprint

The MAD Buzz Desk - March 14, 2026

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

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

Promotions & PR

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PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

Smashing Bus Shelter Sparks Apology Ad as Delivery Robots Face Scrutiny in Chicago

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

Yas Island Redefines Family Travel with ‘The Answer is Yas’ Campaign

April 13, 2026

AMP3 PR Agency Trend Watch 2026: Cultural Shifts Redefine Fashion, Beauty & Travel Narratives

April 10, 2026

Jarrard Expands Leadership Team with Senior Appointment and Multiple New Hires

March 13, 2026

Precision Strategies Acquires Firehouse Strategies, Creating Public Affairs Powerhouse

March 7, 2026

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

January 21, 2026

Melts™ Launches Open Affiliate Program, Announces Nationwide Talent Search

January 15, 2026

Marketing

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Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering more value without trade-offs

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Satish Nair Chipotle relaunches rewards with “Rewards on Repeat,” delivering...

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA 5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing...

AMP3 PR Agency Trend Watch 2026: Cultural Shifts Redefine Fashion, Beauty & Travel Narratives

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 10, 2026

USA AMP3 PR Agency Trend Watch 2026: Cultural Shifts Redefine...

Paytronix 2026 Loyalty Report: AI and Real-Time Personalization Redefine Customer Engagement

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 7, 2026

Satish Nair Paytronix 2026 Loyalty Report: AI and Real-Time Personalization...

Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026 Campaign “Syd for Short”

Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

YouTube Bans Viral Pro-Iran AI LEGO Videos Targeting Trump Amid Escalating ‘Meme War’

Dubai Police, RTA Launch‘Drive Like Your Mum’s Watching’ Campaign to Promote Safer Roads

Smashing Bus Shelter Sparks Apology Ad as Delivery Robots Face Scrutiny in Chicago

Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Phone-Free Dining Is the Next Big Lifestyle (and Brand) Movement

Yas Island Redefines Family Travel with ‘The Answer is Yas’ Campaign

End of an Era: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Digital

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YouTube Bans Viral Pro-Iran AI LEGO Videos Targeting Trump Amid Escalating ‘Meme War’

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 15, 2026

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

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

Movement

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WPP appoints Anne-Isabelle Choueiri as Chief Transformation Officer

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 10, 2026

PostcardMania Appoints Chris Foster as Chief Evangelist to Empower Small Businesses with Marketing Education

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 7, 2026

Microsoft Shifts $700 Million Global Media Business from Dentsu to Publicis Groupe

April 4, 2026

Jarrard Expands Leadership Team with Senior Appointment and Multiple New Hires

March 13, 2026

Mile Marker Appoints Lauren Fraser as SVP of Strategy & Transformation

March 12, 2026

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

March 5, 2026

Featured

Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Phone-Free Dining Is the Next Big Lifestyle (and Brand) Movement

Dr Tausif Malik Disconnect to Reconnect: Why Phone-Free Dining Is the Next Big Lifestyle (and Brand) Movement: The next time you step into a trendy restaurant...

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End of an Era: Legendary Singer Asha Bhosle Passes Away at 92

Zaheer Darbar - Entertainment Editor End of an Era: Legendary...

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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,...

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...

Events, Exhibitions & Awards
Events, Exhibitions & Awards

Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live...

Footballco Announce First Saudi Women’s Football Awards – Roshn Group Confirmed as Exclusive Presenting Partner

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 10, 2026

Saudi Arabia Footballco Announce First Saudi Women’s Football Awards -...

PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

UAE PRCA MENA appoints exclusive Regional Boards 2026: PRCA MENA...

5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing Major Transparency Gaps

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA 5WPR Publishes First-Ever Fortune 500 PR Spend Analysis, Revealing...

Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026 Campaign “Syd for Short”

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA Sydney Sweeney Reunites with American Eagle for Summer 2026...

Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 16, 2026

USA Coalition of States Wins Landmark Antitrust Trial Against Live...

Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move

Advertising

The MAD Buzz Desk - April 17, 2026

Yousuf Khan Target x Pokémon @ 30: Retailtainment, Nostalgia & Fandom Commerce Collide in a Power Move: In a bold play that blends nostalgia, culture,...