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Creative Rights In AI Coalition Calls On Government To Protect Copyright As GAI Policy Develops

A new coalition of rights holders including publishers, authors, artists, music businesses, specialist interest publications, unions, and photographers has called on government to spur growth in the creative and tech sectors by protecting copyright ahead of an imminent consultation.

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Government Must Act Against Copyright Theft By AI Firms, Parliamentarians and Creatives Warn

Senior parliamentarians and leading creatives have raised significant concerns about the theft of copyright on a mass scale by generative artificial intelligence firms. Dozens of organisations and individuals have voiced their support for amendments tabled by Baroness Kidron to the Data (Use and Access) Bill, which would make UK copyright law enforceable in the age of GAI.

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Spend in the Battle of the Festive Ads to Reach £10.5bn

Advertisers are expected to spend a record £10.5bn during the festive season, according to new data released by the Advertising Association (AA) and WARC. This marks a 7.8% increase from last year’s spend of £9.7bn and the investment highlights advertising’s vital role to support businesses, jobs and the economy during the Christmas period.

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UK Advertising Reports £108BN Spend in Q2 2024

UK advertising recorded £10bn spend during the second quarter of 2024, marking a 13.4% increase, according to the latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report. This was just over four percentage points (pp) ahead of forecast owing to stronger-than-expected digital growth and the relatively weak comparable results for 2023. The latest figures now provide a picture for the first half of the year, showing adspend increased 13.5% to £19.6bn in H1.

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CPCA and ICO begin development of world’s first regulator-approved privacy certification for digital advertising

Today, the Coalition for Privacy Compliance in Advertising (CPCA) announced it is working with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) to develop the world’s first regulator-approved privacy certification for digital advertising technology. The groundbreaking initiative aims to clarify how the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) applies to digital advertising, increase regulatory clarity and reduce market uncertainty.

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Applications open for the 2025 Stationers’ Company Warrants

The Stationers’ Company announced today that it is now open for applications for new Warrants and 2025 Warrant renewals.

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Advertising Association Publishes Inaugural Report From AI Taskforce

The Advertising Association today launches the first output from its AI Taskforce, a new report called ‘Advertising and AI: Showcasing Applications and Responsible Use’. The Advertising Association’s AI Taskforce was established in September 2023 to develop a cohesive industry approach towards AI, is co-chaired by Google and VCCP, and drawn from the Advertising Association’s wider membership.

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PinkNews Appoints Caroline Fenner as Chief Revenue Officer

PinkNews, the world's largest and most influential LGBTQ+ media brand, is excited to announce the appointment of Caroline Fenner as Chief Revenue Officer.

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UK Advertising Spend Reached £9.2BN in Q1 2024

The latest Advertising Association/WARC Expenditure Report shows UK ad spend increased 9.3% to £9.2bn during the first three months of 2024 – setting a new high for a first quarter period. Data reveals this rise was almost three percentage points (pp) ahead of forecast, due to stronger-than-expected online growth, with online formats accounting for 79.7% of all UK spend in Q1 2024.