As the 2026 Super Bowl approaches, a notable quiet has settled over the automotive section of the advertiser roster. Ford's continued absence, alongside most major rivals, signals a profound strategic shift away from the event's iconic—and astronomically priced—commercial slots.
JCDecaux SE is rolling out its programmatic digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising platform across street, transport, and retail networks globally, integrating over 30,000 screens into a unified, data-driven buying system. This strategic move seeks to enhance targeting and measurability for brands, potentially reshaping the company's AdTech narrative amid a challenging financial landscape.
Despite a surge in new technical standards designed to enable AI agents to buy and sell ads, industry leaders at the IAB ALM conference warn that fragmentation and competing priorities are slowing real-world implementation, risking stalled progress.
News Corp is set to report quarterly earnings Thursday afternoon, with investors eyeing its digital transition and advertising resilience. Analysts project modest revenue growth as the media conglomerate navigates a shifting landscape.
Outdoor advertising giant Lamar Advertising has expanded its footprint in the Ohio market through the cash acquisition of Cleveland Outdoor Advertising's assets, integrating dozens of prime billboard locations into its portfolio.
As the pet care market expands, investors weigh the focused approach of Chewy against Walmart's diversified scale. While Chewy offers pure exposure, Walmart's broader ecosystem and advertising growth present a compelling alternative.
At the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, industry leaders grappled with a transformative agenda: navigating a looming patent cliff, geopolitical shifts, and a recalibrated M&A landscape, all while betting big on AI and obesity therapeutics.
An analysis of third-quarter earnings reveals a mixed picture for the safety and security services industry. While the sector showed overall revenue resilience, performance varied sharply among key players, with legacy giant Brink's posting the slowest growth.
In a bid to break the deadlock on a pivotal crypto bill, major industry players are reportedly offering new concessions to traditional banks, aiming to address fears over disintermediation and share the stablecoin pie. Despite a recent closed-door Senate meeting described as 'productive,' a final agreement remains elusive.
Wabtec Corporation and Union Pacific Railroad have inked a historic $1.2 billion agreement to upgrade 1,700 locomotives, marking the largest modernization program in North American rail history and spotlighting the industry's push for efficiency and digital transformation.
The aviation industry faces a turbulent start to 2026 as another airline, Romania's Legend Airlines, officially winds down operations. Its closure follows a series of high-profile shutdowns and bankruptcies globally, highlighting persistent pressures on regional and niche carriers.
Fox Corporation's second-quarter revenue climbed to $5.18 billion, surpassing analyst forecasts, fueled by strength in cable programming and a resilient advertising market despite a dip in political ad spending.
January saw a wave of layoff announcements across the packaging sector, with plastics specialists and diversified giants like International Paper and Dow outlining significant workforce and facility reductions in the coming months, signaling a broader industry realignment.
Industry leaders are urging Australian governments to harmonize fragmented packaging regulations, arguing that a unified national approach is essential to boost recycling, support local reprocessing, and meet sustainability targets.
As engine maker Cummins prepares to report fourth-quarter results, investors are watching for signs of resilience in the face of slowing demand and shifting industry dynamics.
The Malaysian electrical components firm UMS-Neiken Group Berhad (KLSE:UMSNGB) is showing signs of strain, with its Return on Capital Employed (ROCE) falling to 3.0%—significantly below the industry benchmark. A five-year trend of declining returns on stagnant capital raises questions about its growth trajectory and operational efficiency.
Carrier Global's Abound platform has rolled out a generative AI feature designed to provide facility managers with deeper operational insights and guided maintenance for over 150,000 connected assets. The move comes as the HVAC industry grapples with a worsening technician shortage, positioning the tool as a critical aid for knowledge retention and faster troubleshooting.
The parent company of popular West Coast chain Cream files for bankruptcy, highlighting the economic pressures squeezing dessert shops despite modest industry growth.
FedEx expands its blended sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) program to Dallas-Fort Worth and JFK airports, part of a coast-to-coast push. The move comes as the logistics industry grapples with supply constraints and policy uncertainties that threaten broader adoption of lower-carbon alternatives.
European software, data analytics, and advertising shares tumbled on Tuesday as the rapid evolution of AI models, including new legal-focused tools, sparked investor fears over the durability of established business models. The sell-off highlights a dramatic shift in sentiment toward sectors once considered prime AI beneficiaries.
