No matter how high global ad spend rose in 2025, marketers will likely remember the year for its bad vibes. In the U.S., advertisers had to contend with persistent global conflict, a tariff-addled economy, antitrust and regulatory pressure on its major ...

There are more ads than ever, and with AI, they’re being produced faster than you can blink. Honestly, many are easy to miss. But a few campaigns this year have managed to wake Ad Nut from an otherwise cashew-induced coma. Cutting through the noise is ...

At least 15 campaign ads featuring AI-generated content have run since November, stoking concerns that the now-ubiquitous technology could cause confusion or even mislead voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get ...

One of the greatest tests of a marketing campaign? Its ability to linger in the collective consciousness. This year, several brands have already stood out for their smart strategies to reach customers and stay on their minds. Unhinged is still in vogue ...