With a dozen new data stories, 50+ IRL activations and a multiplayer mode, Spotify is pulling out all the stops for its annual listening recap. www.campaignlive.com/article/audi...

Omnicom has formally completed its acquisition of Interpublic Group, creating the world’s largest marketing services holding company and consolidating two of the industry’s biggest agency groups into a single entity with nearly $26 billion in combined revenue.

Survivors of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's abuse are urging Congress to force the Justice Department to release the remaining documents tied to his trafficking network in a stirring new national PSA. Watch: www.campaignlive.com/article/surv...

For the fifth year, Campaign highlights marketers with the proven ability to navigate an increasingly arduous landscape. Meet this year's CMO 50: www.campaignlive.com/article/2025...

Jerry Greenfield’s last scoop: The co-founder of the Ben & Jerry’s ice cream brand is calling it quits on the company he launched in 1978 with partner Ben Cohen. Greenfield accused Unilever of silencing the company’s activism. www.campaignlive.com/article/jerr...

“Shutting the shops felt like the biggest statement we could make,” Hilary Jones, Lush’s global ethics director, told Campaign. “There’s a whole population of people who are starving and deprived of medical supplies. Those borders need to open up for a flood of aid.”

WFH flexibility helped level the playing field in advertising. It expanded the hiring pool, lowered barriers to entry and gave marginalized talent a shot at thriving in an industry notorious for burnout and bias. Now those gains are at risk of being undone. www.campaignlive.com/article/real...

American Eagle isn’t the only brand to cast an Americana, bombshell girl-next-door type and get mixed reviews. Campaign's Julia Walker, Gianna Sottile & Luz Corona break down what this creative disconnect tells us about modern advertising.

Ad of the week: Doritos ‘A Spicy, But Not Too Spicy Plumber’ by Rethink — In the hilarious short film, the only triangle Walton Goggins wants is Sriracha-flavored. Watch:

Introducing the 2025 Campaign 40 Over 40 — The 6th annual 40 Over 40 recognizes senior talent who have built lasting and meaningful careers in advertising, marketing, media, technology and communications, and whom rising stars can look up to. www.campaignlive.com/article/intr...

Campaign US, TrinityP3 and Mercer Island Group team up on the US State of the Pitch — a first-of-its-kind survey to uncover what’s working, what’s broken and what needs to change. Details:

Which U.S. campaigns won the most awards at Cannes? See the most decorated U.S. work from this year’s festival, from headline-grabbing Grand Prix winners to breakout bronze streaks:

Live from @canneslions.bsky.social — Follow Campaign's rolling blog of winners, big bets, crowd chatter and festival highlights from the Croisette. www.campaignlive.com/article/camp...

From Grand Prix to Bronze, see which U.S. agencies and production companies are cleaning up at Cannes this year. Follow updates live every day:

Campaign has announced the best American ad of the 21st century, as voted on by you! The final round was Snickers and BBDO New York’s Betty White (2010) vs. Jeep and Highdive’s Groundhog Day (2020). Watch as we reveal the winner: www.campaignlive.com/article/1918...

Campaign's 2025 Agency Performance Review is live — A breakdown of today's ad agencies and where they stand in business and development, innovation, DEI, sustainability and creativity. Explore the report here:

Campaign Cup, the March-Madness-esque bracket for advertisements, is now live! Throughout March and April, voters can select their favorite ads from 16 different matchups to determine the best American ad of the 21st century. Vote today: www.campaignlive.com/article/camp...

Campaign Cup, the March-Madness-esque bracket for advertisements, is now live! Throughout March and April, voters can select their favorite ads from 16 different matchups to determine the best American ad of the 21st century. Vote today: www.campaignlive.com/article/camp...

"As consumers, we want clothing that not only looks great on our body types, but that is also functional and enables a strong workout," writes author Mita Mallick. Why ​the NikeSkims partnership is one to watch: campaignlive.com/article/why-the-nikeskims-brand-partnership-one-watch-2025/1908606

Campaign US reveals 2025 Inspiring Women — These female trailblazers have risen to the top of their fields, broken boundaries and served as role models for those following in their footsteps in the advertising marketing, media and technology industries.

Influencer Taha Arshad discusses creating social content for social change — The influencer shares his journey becoming the person he needed growing up as a queer, Pakistani and Indian immigrant. Read his story, as told to Campaign's Julia Walker: www.campaignlive.com/article/infl...

Uber Eats and its creative agency, Special U.S., launched a crop of hilarious teasers leading up to its February 9 Super Bowl spot featuring actor Matthew McConaughey, singer Charli XCX and former media mogul and pop culture icon Martha Stewart. Watch:

"For brand marketers, Bad Bunny’s approach offers a blueprint for creating campaigns that are authentic, emotionally resonant and culturally meaningful," writes MEL's Omar R. Quiñones.

'It’s truly like living through a Hollywood horror movie:' These agencies in Los Angeles put their employees first as the wildfires in southern California continue to rage.

The dating and lifestyle app BLK is offering a ‘Freedom Weekend’ for anxious Black residents in Washington, D.C. ahead of inauguration day — Timed to overlap with the MLK holiday, the inauguration of the 47th U.S. president has many seeking to escape the area, according to the app.

JCPenney has named Mischief @ No Fixed Address as its new creative agency, a move that signals the retailer's determination to revitalize its brand as part of a multiyear, self-funded $1 billion reinvestment focused on improving the customer experience. Details:

"AI isn’t replacing the human touch. It’s amplifying it," writes Code and Theory's Craig Elimeliah. "The tools are only as good as the minds using them. AI won’t save bad ideas or weak strategies. If anything, it will expose them faster."

From #AI altering traditional agency business models to Agency Performance Reviews delivered as tarot card readings, these were the buzziest Campaign US agency articles of the year.

Wendy's spicy ornament proves everyone loves to get roasted — The fast-food chain worked with agency VML to bring the infamous chicken sandwich to American Christmas trees. Watch:

Cheery, clever, chilling and… chaotic? These are the usual themes that agencies try to aim for every year for their holiday cards. Here are some of this year’s standouts that play into these themes incredibly well.

Gift article: "Disability inclusion isn’t optional — it’s a necessary step for agencies that want to stay relevant, effective and equitable," writes Misfit Media's Kelsey Lindell. "The good news? You don’t need to overhaul everything to get started."

Bluesky's head of trust and safety says a safe space requires a mix of humans, automation and tools. “I still have to throw humans at a huge chunk of the problems because there’s all the gray-area content,” Aaron Rodericks, Bluesky’s head of trust and safety, told platformer.news. More: