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07/28/2025

Simpli.fi

The 2025 Simpli.fi Holidays Trends Guide: What Marketers Can Expect And What Surprises Are in Store

Simpli.fi’s 2025 Holiday Trends guide just dropped! With holiday shopping starting as early as September, Simpli.fi’s 2025 Holiday Trends Guide helps you plan now to reach early buyers and stand out this season.

07/21/2025

broadhead

Broadhead Names Tony Booth Senior Vice President, Creative Operations

Independent marketing agency Broadhead has named industry veteran Tony Booth as senior vice president, creative operations. Booth brings more than 20 years of experience leading creative operations at top agencies and will play a pivotal role in aligning creative excellence with operational strategy across Broadhead’s growing national portfolio.

07/21/2025

GSD&M

Behind GSD&M’s White Castle Win—Creative and Media Accounts Slide Over to the Omnicom Agency

White Castle, the 104-year-old family-owned slider chain, has named GSD&M as its new creative and media agency of record.

07/17/2025

ActiveCampaign

ActiveCampaign Research Finds Small and Medium-sized Business Marketers Using AI to Keep Pace with Larger Companies

AI is fundamentally reshaping how marketers maximize campaign performance and deliver bottom-line results. When used smartly, AI delivers back 13 hours each week and an average of $4,739 per month in cost savings. Get our report to see how your AI Marketing Maturity stacks up compared to 1,000 marketing professionals.

07/08/2025

Direct Digital Holdings

Forbes: What Today’s Consumers Really Want From Brand Content

The piece highlights findings from our April 2024 consumer study, which underscores how modern audiences—especially Gen Z—expect content that reflects their values, encourages dialogue, and goes beyond product promotion.

06/30/2025

Meta

Cannes Lions 2025: Introducing The Next Era of Generative AI for Advertisers and Agencies – Personalization at Scale

At Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, Meta introduced the next era of generative AI solutions for advertisers and agencies to improve ad campaign performances and drive business growth.

06/12/2025

FCB New York

FCB Expands Emma Armstrong’s Role, Adding Global Transformation Officer to New York CEO Remit

FCB has appointed Emma Armstrong as global transformation officer, a newly-created role that expands her leadership beyond FCB New York to the global network.

06/11/2025

Trozzolo Communications Group

Trozzolo Announces Acquisition of Milwaukee – Based Punch PR, Continuing Path for Growth

Trozzolo Communications Group continues to expand its national reach with the acquisition of Punch PR in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The deal between the two agencies officially closed on June 1.

06/11/2025

TBA WW

New TravelBoom Hotel Marketing Study Finds Most U.S. Travelers Book Within 1–2 Months—Confidence and Value Now Drive Booking Behavior

In the face of rising inflation and economic uncertainty, Americans are still prioritizing travel, but with a newfound sense of financial caution and strategic timing.

06/06/2025

Yes&

Yes& Supercharges Creative Capabilities with Acquisition of Hothouse

Yes&, the premier, independent, fully integrated creative agency based in greater Washington, DC, with remote staff in 32 states and three countries, today announced its acquisition of Atlanta-based creative agency Hothouse. This move marks the latest milestone in Yes&’s strategic expansion and national growth strategy.

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