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Katt Williams stars in TextNow’s first major brand campaign

TextNow’s first major campaign uses Katt Williams to call out contracts and fees, reframing wireless as a control and trust problem for consumers.

Jinro taps BTS’s V for its first global campaign as soju goes mainstream

Jinro taps BTS’s V for its first global campaign as soju goes mainstream

Jinro’s first global campaign with BTS’s V pairs a shareable story with signals about product variety, as overseas soju sales rose 9% in 2025.

Study finds Hallyu exports hit $19B as AI personalization grows fandoms

Study finds Hallyu exports hit $19B as AI personalization grows fandoms

A new ecosystem study sizes Hallyu exports at US$19B, with music up 84% and AI personalization linked to faster global fandom

Sony and Spotify turn Spider-Man fandom into a personalised in-app journey

Sony and Spotify turn Spider-Man fandom into a personalised in-app journey

Sony Pictures Canada and Spotify use listening history and a phone-flip mechanic to create a Spider-Man themed in-app journey for US and Canada users.

Public relations plan template: how PR teams turn strategy into execution

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Public relations plan template: how PR teams turn strategy into execution

Use this public relations plan template to align goals, audiences, messages, owners, timelines, budget, and measurement before outreach starts.

AI statistics show a split between AI adoption and public trust

AI statistics show a split between AI adoption and public trust

New stats show 88% of firms use AI, but only 7% fully integrate it. Marketers face trust gaps and detectable AI content.

Katt Williams fronts TextNow’s “Way Too Smart To Pay Dumb” campaign

Katt Williams fronts TextNow’s “Way Too Smart To Pay Dumb” campaign

TextNow’s new campaign with Katt Williams targets contracts and hidden fees, positioning control and simplicity as the real product message.

OpenAI builds scaled ads team around reseller growth

OpenAI builds scaled ads team around reseller growth

OpenAI's new scaled ads roles show a shift from testing ChatGPT ads to building the reseller and vendor systems needed for advertiser growth.

Genea’s new IVF campaign spotlights “life after treatment,” not the process

Genea’s new campaign spotlights families formed after IVF, using real participants and long-term proof to stand out in a high-trust healthcare category.

KFC Singapore turns 71 outlets into a Pokémon GO and TCG playground

KFC Singapore turns 71 outlets into a Pokémon GO and TCG playground

KFC Singapore’s Pokémon campaign spans 71 outlets with GO PokéStops, TCG tutorials, and phased collectibles, signalling the rise of fandom-led QSR

PR KPIs: what to track when coverage has to prove value

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PR KPIs: what to track when coverage has to prove value

A practical PR KPI guide for measuring earned media beyond clip volume, inflated reach, and dashboard noise.

Rare Beauty’s “Rare Beginnings” taps Greek mythology for a global fragrance push

Rare Beauty’s “Rare Beginnings” taps Greek mythology for a global fragrance push

Rare Beauty’s Rare Beginnings fragrance campaign uses a myth-inspired hero film, painterly visuals, and a Sephora-only release to shape brand context.

Higgsfield Adathon turns AI ads into a judged workflow

Higgsfield Adathon turns AI ads into a judged workflow

Higgsfield's Adathon shows how AI marketing is moving from asset generation into brand briefs, judging criteria, and creative operations.

HubSpot opens Agent Hub beta for AI agent control

HubSpot opens Agent Hub beta for AI agent control

HubSpot's Agent Hub beta puts custom AI agents and workflow control inside its CRM for Professional and Enterprise teams.

Trippant hires ex-Ogilvy PR EMEA CEO Joanna Oosthuizen

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Trippant hires ex-Ogilvy PR EMEA CEO Joanna Oosthuizen

Trippant has hired Joanna Oosthuizen as chief client officer, strengthening its senior counsel and commercial communications positioning.

Communications calendar: how PR teams plan visibility

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Communications calendar: how PR teams plan visibility

A practical communications calendar guide for PR teams covering fields, workflows, tools, mistakes, and post-campaign learning.

AI-assisted ‘Like a Prayer’ cover tops Australian radio, sparking transparency debate

AI-assisted ‘Like a Prayer’ cover tops Australian radio, sparking transparency debate

An AI-assisted “Like a Prayer” cover topped Australian radio. Here’s why provenance and disclosure now shape brand risk in audio-led ads.

The Korean wave is shifting into “K-lifestyle” consumer adoption

The Korean wave is shifting into “K-lifestyle” consumer adoption

Assembly outlines how Korean entertainment is shifting from awareness to routine adoption. What it changes for category strategy, creators, and localisation.

iD Collective wins Eight Sleep Australian PR brief

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iD Collective wins Eight Sleep Australian PR brief

iD Collective has won Eight Sleep's Australian PR and influencer brief, adding a consumer wellness technology account to its local remit.

How to convert OST to PST files without losing email data

How to convert OST to PST files without losing email data

Learn when and why to convert Outlook OST files to PST, the most common conversion challenges, and best practices for preserving mailbox data during migration or recovery.

UGG taps Muna and student creators for a back-to-school arts push

UGG taps Muna and student creators for a back-to-school arts push

UGG builds a back-to-school campaign around Muna, student creators, and art, with paid media across TikTok and Meta plus on-theme retail offers.

Hanes leans into awkward, risqué humour with “Get Comfortable” campaign

Hanes leans into awkward, risqué humour with “Get Comfortable” campaign

Hanes’ “Get Comfortable” uses risqué, awkward scenarios to reframe basics as confidence, backed by a logo refresh and OOH in NYC.

Under Armour taps François Arnaud to tease HeatGear in “For When It’s Hot”

Under Armour taps François Arnaud to tease HeatGear in “For When It’s Hot”

Under Armour names François Arnaud a global ambassador to spotlight HeatGear, aligning marketing spend with sharper franchise-led storytelling.

Brrandom expands AI marketing practice in Southeast Asia

Brrandom expands AI marketing practice in Southeast Asia

Brrandom's Southeast Asia expansion shows how AI marketing vendors are bundling media, creative, analytics, and agentic execution.

Swift taps Angelica Panganiban’s “multiverse” to sell nostalgia (and hotdogs)

Swift taps Angelica Panganiban’s “multiverse” to sell nostalgia (and hotdogs)

Swift’s “Method Acting” uses Angelica Panganiban’s characters to package SikSuRap as a nostalgic, meme-ready story for old and new fans.