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IPA, APA and ISBA unite to improve production pitch process

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA, APA and ISBA have launched a new Production Pitch Process Initiative to help improve the production pitching experience for all sides. The Pitch Process Initiative features a number of principles and associated key actions for all parties to agree upon. They have been developed in acknowledgment of the increasing pressures on all parties, with the document stating that: From a production company perspective, the level of investment currently required is not sustainable. For agencies, project-based versus retained working, more nontraditional deliverables and smaller time and budget parameters have…

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IPA and ISBA launch industry principles for use of generative AI in advertising

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA and ISBA have announced twelve guiding principles for agencies and advertisers on the use of generative AI in advertising. The principles are broad-brush and designed to ensure that the industry embraces AI in an ethical way that protects both consumers and those working in the creative sector. They cover issues around transparency, intellectual property rights, human oversight and more. These principles are not exhaustive and apply only to the creative process rather than other areas of the industry. The IPA and ISBA will consider publishing additional best practice guidance…

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Joint statement on behalf of the Advertising Association, IAB UK, IPA & ISBA

Stuart Mitchell

Effectively addressing illegal advertising, such as scam ads, and increasing the protection of children requires a united approach and meaningful collaboration between industry bodies and the Government. It’s not something that any one of us can do alone. This is why the Online Advertising Taskforce has been created and it’s that shared focus that has informed the Action Plan released today, which sets out both to improve the evidence of in-scope harms and enhance existing initiatives to tackle them. Together with our respective members, we – the Advertising Association, IAB…

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IPA and ISBA launch Pitch Positive Pledge to improve pitching behaviours

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA and ISBA have today launched their much-anticipated Pitch Positive Pledge, a joint initiative that seeks to improve the behaviours of agencies and advertisers around pitching for the benefit of its people, the planet and profit. SIGN THE PLEDGE With almost 40% of the industry workforce reporting feeling stressed and anxious in the last twelve months, the Pledge, supported by Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) and NABS, brings together the two trade associations, their members, procurement professionals and intermediaries, to focus on making the pitching process more intentional, accountable and…

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IPA and ISBA announce plans to transform industry pitching process

Stuart Mitchell

The IPA and ISBA have announced a cross-industry plan to improve the pitching process to make it more intentional, accountable, and effective for both advertisers and agencies. Spearheaded by IPA President Julian Douglas, and ISBA’s Andrew Lowdon, the initiative forms a core part of Douglas’ 10x agenda in 2022. The Pitch Positive Pledge plan will bring together the IPA, ISBA their members, and intermediaries and was discussed at the cross-industry RENEW conference. According to IPA President Julian Douglas, previous pitch guides have focused on the ‘how to’ of pitching without…

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