Media Artemis

03/31/2026

https://adage.com/creativity/work/aa-nhl-espn-tnt-sportnet-stanley-cup-playoffs-you-just-have-to-watch/

In a league first, ESPN, TNT Sports and Sportsnet partnered on the “You Just Have to Watch” campaign from Arts & Letters.

02/17/2026

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/16/health/drug-advertisements-consumers.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share

Aging means “becoming a target” of the industry, one expert said. After decades of debate, politicians of all stripes are proposing bans.

11/13/2025

https://www.mmm-online.com/news/former-ceo-within-wpp-media-sues-wpp-for-alleged-retaliation-violating-whistleblower-protection-laws/?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_MMM_PM_111325_GF&hmEmail=I34mfBFoz%2BGRXGfWXWUMnpLeFJBMNP1A39%2Bd18LqB2M%3D&sha256email=147c718952478ec026e3bad3dbd41ef05f572a7864970bd94daa93820b8ffee8&elqTrack=True

The holding company is being sued by Richard Foster for alleged wrongful termination, retaliation and violations of whistleblower protection laws in California and New York.

11/13/2025

https://www.mmm-online.com/news/ipg-sheds-3200-jobs-vacates-office-space-ahead-of-omnicom-merger/?utm_source=marketing&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NWLTR_MMM_AM_111325_GF&hmEmail=I34mfBFoz%2BGRXGfWXWUMnpLeFJBMNP1A39%2Bd18LqB2M%3D&sha256email=147c718952478ec026e3bad3dbd41ef05f572a7864970bd94daa93820b8ffee8&elqTrack=True

The holding company’s latest SEC filing shows 800 layoffs in Q3 2025 and over 700,000 sq ft of office space vacated as it races to streamline costs before completing its $13.5 billion merger with Omnicom.

09/30/2025

Key US Economic Indicators for August 2025:

• Consumer confidence slipped further in September, as wages and personal savings showed modest gains despite softer sentiment. US Consumer confidence down 8% compared to August 2024.
• The job market showed signs of weakening, with unemployment rising and the average duration of joblessness increasing to 24 weeks—the longest since April 2022
• The Consumer Price Index rose +2.9% year-over-year, with the West and Northeast continuing to lead regional growth.
• Wholesale prices increased slightly, up +0.1 points from July and +2.6% versus last year, while commodity markets remained volatile.
• Livestock prices stayed elevated compared to last year, poultry prices declined month-over-month, and coffee and cocoa continued their two-year upward trend, contrasting with declines in wheat and oats.
• Restaurants continued to outpace retail food sales through August; gap driven by persistent food at home costs

09/26/2025

Independent agencies are thriving as they move away from holding companies, industry leaders say.

The shift is driven by agility and entrepreneurial spirit, contrasting with the slower, more bureaucratic nature of holding companies, panelists said.

The Drum Live 2025 is now in full swing, featuring two days of debate and comment that bring our audience into the live workings of The Drum. Here, top agency figures look at how the biz is reshaping around

09/25/2025

Retailers and Automakers Will Slash the Most Digital Ad Spend This Year, and Tariffs Are to Blame

Ad spend will grow slower than previously expected, according to a new Emarketer report.

09/08/2025

PwC expects holiday spending to fall 5%, driven by a 23% Gen Z pullback: That’s far worse than our modest 1.2% growth forecast, offering little comfort for retailers.

08/21/2025

https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/rage-bait-ads-are-risky-so-why-do-brands-keep-making-them/?utm_source=Iterable&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=campaign_14674748_ADWEEK_Daily_250821&lctg=cb81f8b7-70c2-4853-9111-1a2a799cb501

From American Eagle to E.l.f., ads that outrage consumers are suddenly everywhere

07/25/2025

Latest US Economic Indicator summary:

June 2025 Summary:
• In May 2025 U.S. Consumer Confidence seems to be gaining strength, but is still down by -3.3 points vs same time in 2024
• Gross Domestic Product declined -0.3% in Q1 of 2025, the first decline since COVID-19
• Consumer Price Index grew +2.4% vs YA, and +0.1% vs April 2025, with West region being the biggest growth driver
• Wholesale prices are up +2.6% in May 2025 vs YA and slight growth of +0.1% vs April 2025
• Restaurants continue to have higher share than Retail Food through April 2025 mainly driven by inflation, while several restaurant chains have released data stating their revenue went down
• Credit Card Debt has been in decline for the past 4 consecutive months
• House prices decreased by -0.5% vs Q4 2024 and by -2.3% vs YA, with this decline primarily being driven by the West
o Existing Single-Family Home Sales decreased in April vs March 2024, as well as vs prior month
• After trending down the last few months, the Mortgage Rate slightly rose
• Total Market sales grew by 2.1%, driven primarily by Non-Promo Price
• Private Brand Sales continue to outpace National Brand growth, up +4.7% vs YA
o National Brands saw growth of +1.5% in Dollar Sales while Units remained flat
o The price gap between Private Brand vs National Brand continues to be the smallest in the last 4 years

07/22/2025

https://www.adweek.com/creativity/ad-awards-rush-to-tighten-ai-rules-amid-cannes-fallout/

After one of the most controversial Cannes Lions in recent memory, One Club, Clios, and D&AD are tightening AI rules ahead of entry season