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X escalates fight against advertisers
Less than a week before President-elect Trump takes office, X doubles down on legal war against advertisers with plans to expand its antitrust lawsuit.
Three-quarters of brands eye agency payment overhaul, WFA study finds
New WFA report finds brands want better alignment with business results and greater transparency.
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WFA: APAC media inflation set to soar in 2025, 2026
Significant inflation predicted for India, China, and Japan necessitates adaptation and optimisation of media strategies in APAC's fiercely competitive market.
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GARM vs X: A case of good cause, bad execution
"Advertisers have a responsibility to act in the best interests of their shareholders and customers, but that does not give them the right to flout anti-cartel laws," argues Darren Woolley, highlighting the complexities of brand safety in the wake of GARM's dissolution.
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WFA dissolves brand safety coalition GARM following X lawsuit
The abrupt announcement comes just days after the organisation and several advertisers, including Unilever and Mars, were accused by X of illegally withholding spending from the social media platform.
Musk’s X sues advertisers over alleged ‘illegal boycott’
“We tried peace for two years, now it is war,” Musk posted on X about the lawsuit following a significant dip in adspend on the platform since 2023.
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