Meta says yes. A US regulator says: how convenient. But, whether it serves his interest or not, does Mark Zuckerberg have a point?

Change is cyclical and recognising these cycles creates opportunity — after all, what’s old is new, what’s new is old. The chance to grow brands now is significant.

The Heineken brand opened a corner shop complete with a dance floor as it adopted a social-only media plan for the first time.

It shouldn’t just be publishers calling out the immoral practices of AI search companies. Advertisers, agencies and tech vendors all have a role to play.

Choreograph global chief data officer Alex Steers on how the acquisition will boost WPP’s ‘ID to AI’ approach to its data strategy.

MD Pete Coates explains how the group’s 15-month-old branch fits seamlessly into the wider UK network and why northern talent shouldn’t be overlooked.

In a world where attention is expensive, your message must be economical. It doesn’t matter if this is creatively valid — this is the reality we face now.

Ross Jenkins discusses what sets Mediahub apart, why brands continue to over-invest in social media and the future shape of AI-driven agencies.

UK CEO Kate Rowlinson and other industry figures discuss GroupM changes including the InfoSum acquisition, Brian Lesser’s data-led strategy, a return-to-office mandate and the “pressure to perform”.

Proprietary media doesn’t benefit smaller brands or agencies, resulting in a two-tier system. I still don’t think proprietary media can offer better value than a well-considered media strategy.