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These Visceral Ads Show How Pollution Hurts Kids—Without Mentioning Climate Change

In a pair of new ads from nonprofit Potential Energy, kids struggle to breathe as pollution fills the air. The ads air in a handful of states withja high concentration [...]

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Following a Slump in Demand, Fewer Electric Vehicle Ads Will Run During Super Bowl 58

Barring a surprise on Sunday, this marks the first dip in EV-featured spots as a percentage of total auto ads since 2019.

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How Honda Aims to Overcome EV Knowledge Gaps Through Educational Marketing

Honda's EV Prologue SUV launch campaign includes dealer trainer and staff support.

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This Fossil Fuel Nonprofit Cut Ties With Havas Over Shell Account. Now It Has a New AOR

The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative, a global movement to promote international cooperation in support of a clean energy transition, has a new public relations agency of record: Stagwell-owned global [...]

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Havas Agencies Could Be Stripped of B Corp Certification Due to Shell Account Win

Four Havas agencies are at risk of losing their B Corp status after the holding company won Shell's media account last year, B Corp's certifying body B Lab Global has [...]

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In 2024, Expect Tensions to Rise With Global Temperatures

Adland is more aware than ever of its climate responsibility. The question that it must answer is where the scope of that responsibility ends.

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Edelman’s Koch Connection Follows a Long History of PR-Led Climate Obstruction

PR firm Edelman's connection with the Koch network is the latest example of how PR firms can obstruct climate progress.

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Climate Publisher The Cool Down Finds Profitability After Adding Ads

A B2B newsletter and an insights operation are in the works.

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Greenpeace’s Trilogy of Terror Takes Aim at Climate Change Causes

The French campaign features three spots that parody horror movies.

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Greenhushing Morphs to Green Silence Ahead of Election Season

Despite the need for climate literacy, major brands will likely avoid the conversation for fear of backlash.

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How Agencies Cut Climate Impact in Ad Production

AMV BBDO is using AdGreen's carbon calculator tool.

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5 Times Activists Roasted Adland’s Fossil Fuel Addiction During the Hottest Year Ever

Climate groups zeroed in on agencies' role in global warming in 2023.

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Media Agencies Increasingly Include Return on Carbon Along With ROI in Plans

Wavemaker, Havas Media Network U.K. and Omnicom Media Group are increasingly measuring ROC alongside ROI.

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‘Sustainability Plus Profitability’ Requires a Unique Metrics Mix

Setting up measurements across all emission-driving activities is extremely complex. That’s why estimations are key to understanding "hot spots" for reduction.

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20 Campaigns That Made Creatives Jealous in 2023

From Barbie's pinkwashing to Taylor Swift and Super Bowl spots, creatives loved these ads.