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• Omnicom Group reports strong earnings in Q2, despite ‘economic headwinds’

  19-07-2022 23:42
  
  Media giant Omnicom Group – owner of a number of major agencies, including BBDO Worldwide and TBWA Worldwide – released its results for the second quarter of 2022 (April 1 to June 30) earlier today. The company reported strong growth, despite the worldwide economic strain caused by the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a number of other crises.
  According to a press release, Omnicom Group experienced an increase in organic growth of around $403.8m (11.3%) in
  
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• Omnicom Group reports strong earnings in Q2, despite 'economic headwinds'

  19-07-2022 23:42
  
  Media giant Omnicom Group — owner of a number of major agencies, including BBDO Worldwide and TBWA Worldwide — released its results for the second quarter of 2022 (April 01—June 30) earlier today. The company reported strong growth, despite the worldwide economic strain caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and a number of other crises.
  According to a press release, Omnicom Group experienced an increase in organic growth of around $403.8mn (11.3%) in the
  
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• Popeyes’ ‘IDK Meal’ for indecisive diners returns

  19-07-2022 22:06
  
  As of today, Popeyes has reintroduced the ‘IDK meal’ (I Don’t Know Meal) to help solve the age-old question: 'What should we eat?' This time around, the fried chicken chain has enlisted TikTok couples to help spread the word.
  According to the New York Post, couples spend over 132 hours every year deciding on what to eat. Fried chicken fast food chain Popeyes aims to trim down that time with the launch of “The IDK Meal,” the first meal designed for people who don&rsq
  
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• FMCG companies see rural demand revival - Economic Times

  19-07-2022 21:24 via economictimes.indiatimes.com
  
  FMCG companies see rural demand revival  Economic Times
  
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• Amazon alleges Facebook groups incentivize fake reviews in new lawsuit

  19-07-2022 20:42
  
  Amazon is suing the leaders of thousands of Facebook groups over allegations that these groups facilitated or promoted fake product review schemes. Reviews are a critical component of the success of buyers, sellers and the platform itself, according to experts.
  Amazon announced today that it has filed a lawsuit against the leaders of more than 10,000 unique Facebook groups for allegedly posting fraudulent reviews on its ecommerce site “in exchange for money or free products,” per the
  
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• Pick of the Week: Canesten doesn’t fanny about when it comes to intimate health

  19-07-2022 18:46 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Bayer's intimate healthcare brand worked with AnalogFolk London to create a safe space for people to learn about vaginal and vulval health.
  
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• The National Gallery recreates famous artworks in Roblox

  19-07-2022 17:54
  
  The National Gallery has recreated some of its most famous artworks on Roblox.
  The free ‘metaverse’ experience is designed to broaden interest in the National Gallery’s collection, in addition to allowing users to curate their own virtual art collections and complete in-experience quests.
  The Keeper Council was designed with the gaming aspects of Roblox in mind, with in-experience tasks and requests that echo those of other games and build up to an in-game reward.Other effectiv
  
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• Samsung running ad cleared amid ‘victim blaming’ concerns

  19-07-2022 17:25 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Showing a woman running alone at night did not encourage ‘unsafe practice’ ASA says, rejecting 27 complaints.
  
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• Canadian Invasion: Zulu Alpha Kilo plots US expansion while still independent

  19-07-2022 17:25
  
  In this series, The Drum speaks with various agencies hailing from the Great White North – including TAXI and No Fixed Address (NFA) – to learn about their origins, their goals and their secrets to success. Here’s how embracing creative bravery helped Zulu Alpha Kilo become one of the top indie agencies in the world.
  The first thing brands or creatives might notice about Canadian agency Zulu Alpha Kilo is its amusing website. “Zulu Alpha Kilo is the only agency
  
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• Hindustan Unilever earnings show commodity costs continue to hurt FMCG margins - The Week

  19-07-2022 17:05 via theweek.in
  
  Hindustan Unilever earnings show commodity costs continue to hurt FMCG margins  The Week
  
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• Agency dissatisfaction drives growth of in-housing: WFA

  19-07-2022 17:04 via campaignlive.com
  
  Nearly seven in 10 respondents to a survey from the World Federation of Advertisers and The Observatory International survey said they had recently made, or planned to make, changes to their agency roster.
  
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• What to expect from Netflix's critical earnings call today

  19-07-2022 16:53
  
  Ahead of the much-anticipated Netflix second-quarter earnings call this afternoon, Lotame's connected television lead Hunter Terry spells out a handful of key predictions.
  Netflix's quarterly earnings are slated to be released today.
  Once accustomed to torrid revenue and profit growth, the company is now facing major challenges. How will the streaming giant weather the storm and what can we expect ahead of its Q2 earnings call?
  Netflix is as predictable as streaming services come. The compa
  
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• Queer Britain opens UK’s first LGBTQ+ museum with campaign by M&C Saatchi London

  19-07-2022 16:52 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  ‘The place to be seen’ features the likes of Bimini Bon Boulash, Bel Priestly and Dr Ranj Singh.
  
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• Queer Britain opens UK’s first LGBT+ museum with campaign by M&C Saatchi London

  19-07-2022 16:52 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  ‘The place to be seen’ features the likes of Bimini Bon Boulash, Bel Priestly and Dr Ranj Singh.
  
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• Diverging Rating Trend for EMEA FMCG Companies from Cost Inflation - Fitch Ratings

  19-07-2022 16:34 via fitchratings.com
  Diverging Rating Trend for EMEA FMCG Companies from Cost Inflation  Fitch Ratings
  
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• Confused.com makes light of confusion in wacky new brand platform

  19-07-2022 15:23
  
  Confused.com has rolled out a bizarre new brand platform that aims to make confusion entertaining. 
  Its latest TV ad campaign, by Accenture Song, asks everyday confusing questions, such as, “Is a hot dog a sandwich?” and “Why do we struggle to walk on a broken escalator?”
  The first in a series of 30-second ads poses the question: “Why did we start keeping money inside pigs?” Produced by Riff Raff and directed by Vedran Rupic, the spot tells the ‘his
  
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• Group M launches global framework to reduce carbon footprint of media

  19-07-2022 15:14 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Clients will be advised on which channels, and eventually media vendors, are causing the most carbon emissions in effort to slash advertising's carbon footprint.
  
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• Covid impact on discretionary spends bigger concern than inflation for FMCG firms: Godrej Consumer Products - The Financial Express

  19-07-2022 14:49 via financialexpress.com
  
  Covid impact on discretionary spends bigger concern than inflation for FMCG firms: Godrej Consumer Products  The Financial Express
  
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• Covid impact on discretionary spends bigger concern than inflation for FMCG firms: Godrej Consumer Products - Devdiscourse

  19-07-2022 14:41 via devdiscourse.com
  
  Covid impact on discretionary spends bigger concern than inflation for FMCG firms: Godrej Consumer Products  Devdiscourse
  
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• In Pictures: Media Week 30 Under 30 party 2022

  19-07-2022 12:47 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Check out the best snaps from the Media Week 30 Under 30 party last week.
  
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• Nissan campaign creates ‘Electrified art’ in the metaverse

  19-07-2022 12:17 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  The campaign was created by TBWA\London.
  
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• Five by Five appoints managing director from M&C Saatchi

  19-07-2022 11:59 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Five by Five has worked with clients such as B&Q, Bacardi, and RNLI.
  
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• Safety, shopping, SMEs – inside TikTok's plans to conquer the social media world

  19-07-2022 11:52 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  TikTok's global leaders on how they plan to attract 'millions' of advertisers.
  
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• Cadbury's glitchy outdoor ads aim to create mystery over limited-edition bars

  19-07-2022 10:45 via campaignlive.co.uk
  
  Campaign has been created by VCCP London.
  
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• IDBI Capital Is Positive On This Large Cap FMCG Stock, Suggests Buy For 19% Gains, Promising Outlook - Goodreturns

  19-07-2022 09:51 via goodreturns.in
  
  IDBI Capital Is Positive On This Large Cap FMCG Stock, Suggests Buy For 19% Gains, Promising Outlook  Goodreturns
  
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• Unprecedented Cost Inflation Challenging EMEA FMCG Companies - Fitch Ratings

  19-07-2022 09:00 via fitchratings.com
  Unprecedented Cost Inflation Challenging EMEA FMCG Companies  Fitch Ratings
  
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• 12 Best FMCG Stocks to Buy Now - Yahoo Finance

  19-07-2022 09:00 via finance.yahoo.com
  12 Best FMCG Stocks to Buy Now  Yahoo Finance
  
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• Barometers near the days high; FMCG shares decline - Business Standard

  19-07-2022 08:56 via business-standard.com
  Barometers near the days high; FMCG shares decline  Business Standard
  
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• Indices open lower; FMCG, IT and financials drag the market - Dalal Street Investment Journal

  19-07-2022 06:03 via dsij.in
  
  Indices open lower; FMCG, IT and financials drag the market  Dalal Street Investment Journal
  
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• Nestle launches Milo flavoured KitKat - Inside FMCG

  19-07-2022 04:29 via insidefmcg.com.au
  
  Nestle launches Milo flavoured KitKat  Inside FMCG
  
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• Coles Group raises $1.7 million for food-delivery charity - Inside FMCG

  19-07-2022 04:29 via insidefmcg.com.au
  
  Coles Group raises $1.7 million for food-delivery charity  Inside FMCG
  
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• Australian keto pioneer Locako expands into the UK - Inside FMCG

  19-07-2022 04:29 via insidefmcg.com.au
  
  Australian keto pioneer Locako expands into the UK  Inside FMCG
  
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• Michael Clarke-backed distillery Drummerboy launches zero-alcohol spirits - Inside FMCG

  19-07-2022 04:28 via insidefmcg.com.au
  
  Michael Clarke-backed distillery Drummerboy launches zero-alcohol spirits  Inside FMCG
  
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• Rising costs force FMCG firms to raise prices - Businessday

  19-07-2022 03:05 via businessday.ng
  
  Rising costs force FMCG firms to raise prices  Businessday
  
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