Meta to earn $240bn from advertising in 2026 outpacing global social media ad growth

June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Meta to earn $240bn from advertising in 2026 outpacing global social media ad growth

In recent years, Meta has transformed its proposition to advertisers through AI-driven automation, leading its...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Charities call for end of rule locking 70,000 pensioners out of vital financial support

National charity Independent Age and 12 other organisations1 have teamed up to...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions’ Landmark AI Craft Ruling Proves What One Birmingham Founder Has Been Saying All Along – Human Creativity Isn’t Optional, It’s Everything

As Cannes Lions 2026 prepares to award the first ever AI Craft...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Episode 21 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Leadership and Impact

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast returns with a...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

PRCA calls on the public affairs and public relations industry to adhere to ethical GEO standards

The Public Relations and Communications Association (PRCA) has issued a rallying call...

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UK’s energy supply needs over £900 billion investment to reach net zero by 2050, NatWest and BCG report says

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Meta to earn $240bn from advertising in 2026 outpacing global social media ad growth

In recent years, Meta has transformed its proposition to advertisers through AI-driven automation, leading its advertising business to grow a forecasted 22.3% to $240bn this year, according to WARC Media. Serving ads across its mass reach ‘family of apps’ remains the foundation of its monetisation strategy. Its fast-growing ad business funds an aggressive AI innovation programme – which, in turn, fuels the flywheel through further...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Charities call for end of rule locking 70,000 pensioners out of vital financial support

National charity Independent Age and 12 other organisations1 have teamed up to send an open letter...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions’ Landmark AI Craft Ruling Proves What One Birmingham Founder Has Been Saying All Along – Human Creativity Isn’t Optional, It’s Everything

As Cannes Lions 2026 prepares to award the first ever AI Craft Lion – requiring entrants...

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June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Episode 21 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Leadership and Impact

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast returns with a new episode on the...

News

June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Meta to earn $240bn from advertising in 2026 outpacing global social media ad growth

In recent years, Meta has transformed its proposition to advertisers through AI-driven automation, leading its advertising business to grow a forecasted 22.3% to $240bn this year, according to WARC Media. Serving ads across its mass reach ‘family of apps’ remains the foundation of its monetisation strategy. Its fast-growing ad business funds an aggressive AI innovation programme – which, in turn, fuels the flywheel through further...

News

June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Charities call for end of rule locking 70,000 pensioners out of vital financial support

National charity Independent Age and 12 other organisations1 have teamed up to send an open letter...

News
June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Cannes Lions’ Landmark AI Craft Ruling Proves What One Birmingham Founder Has Been Saying All Along – Human Creativity Isn’t Optional, It’s Everything

As Cannes Lions 2026 prepares to award the first ever AI Craft Lion – requiring entrants...

News

June 9, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

Episode 21 of CIPR’s Engage Podcast out now; Leadership and Impact

The Chartered Institute of Public Relations’ (CIPR) Engage podcast returns with a new episode on the...

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May 26, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

CAP – Renters Rights Act May 2026 – what does it mean for your ads?

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Renters Rights Act May 2026 – what does it mean for your ads?, The post is copied below but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in...

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May 24, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

CAP – Make sure you don’t need VAR – keeping your World Cup ads onside

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Make sure you don’t need VAR – keeping your...

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April 29, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

CAP – Bill ieve it or not: making greener homes savings claims add up

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tread carefully:- Bill ieve it or not: making greener...

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April 28, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

CAP – Mind your Ps and Qs: harnessing the Royal Effect without breaching protocol (or the CAP Code)

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tread carefully:- Mind your Ps and Qs: harnessing the...

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April 24, 2026 Stuart Mitchell

CAP – Scream Day! Ensuring your horror themed ads are fearlessly compliant

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Tread carefully:- Scream Day! Ensuring your horror themed ads are fearlessly compliant. but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical Marketing. Scream Day, on 24...

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January 13, 2025 Stuart Mitchell

Our thoughts on the changes at Meta

I don’t often write pieces like this, but I’ve had a few DMs and messages asking...

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January 2, 2023 Stuart Mitchell 0

“Our industry must use complaint feedback to enhance data privacy learning for SMEs when UK GDPR is reformed”

The Data & Marketing Commission’s (DMC) Chief Commissioner, Amerdeep Somal, issues comments about how regulators can...

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November 13, 2022 Stuart Mitchell 0

Through Generation Equality, young activists hold the world accountable

This year marks the tenth anniversary of the International Day of the Girl, an occasion devoted...

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September 6, 2025 Stuart Mitchell

ASA – What’s the story when advertising ticket sales?

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: What’s the story when advertising ticket sales? . I have enclosed the text of the link below, but please have a look at the ASA/CAP site as there are lots of things of interest to anyone with an interest in Ethical...

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November 5, 2023 Stuart Mitchell 0

CAP – Step into (a compliant) Christmas

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: Step into (a compliant) Christmas. I have enclosed the...

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July 12, 2023 Stuart Mitchell 0

ASA creates resource especially tailored for small businesses

The ASA/CAP have released a post called: ASA creates resource especially tailored for small businesses I have...

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April 6, 2021 Stuart Mitchell 0

IPA launches new effectiveness accreditation scheme to highlight value of agencies

New IPA President Julian Douglas has announced the launch of the IPA Effectiveness Accreditation programme, designed...

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