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AI is revolutionising how we plan – and how we create. With WPP Open, we’re combining data, tools and advanced AI to unlock faster, smarter, more agile planning. From social-first campaigns to real-time cultural activations, it’s helping brands stay ahead of the curve in a fast-moving world. Whether it’s finding the perfect TV show tie-in or designing a buzzworthy moment, WPP Open delivers the insights to power bold, creative strategies that drive results. This is planning, reimagined. Find out more 👉 wpp.com/ai Learn more about WPP Open 👉 www.wpp.com/open #AI #CreativeStrategy #TransformingHowWeCreate

Commerce media is a $100B shift in how media now works 🤌 IAB’s new report 'Defining Commerce Media and Its Ecosystem' explores how websites, apps, loyalty programs - even checkout screens - are being transformed into performance-driven media channels. This evolution goes beyond formats, ushering in new business models, deeper partnerships, and smarter ways to tie media to measurable outcomes. WPP Media's very own Briana Finelli, Head of Commerce, US, contributed to the report, offering guidance on how collaboration and transparency can unlock innovation across this fast-evolving space. A huge thanks go to IAB and all members of the commerce board for bringing the report together and sharing these powerful insights 💡 Swipe through for a few of the most eye-opening takeaways from the report, and access the full report here 👉 https://loom.ly/nNkGeWY

Is your agency evaluation framework ready for AI? The traditional pitch is evolving. WPP CTO Stephan Pretorius explains why clients are now evaluating technology and AI as much as people and creativity. To find out more, download The AI-Empowered Agency: 6 Principles For A Transformed Future 👉 https://ow.ly/NhSt50WzZ92 #TransformingHowWeCreate #WPPOpen

Earnings season so far has shown a clear trend: AI is leading the way. 📊 In our latest podcast episode, the WPP Media Intelligence team explores how companies like L’Oreal and Meta are leveraging AI to fuel growth. L’Oreal stands out with: - Digital twins of hair types for personalized beauty solutions - Accelerating molecule discovery with 150+ polymers in just 6 months The team also dives into Reddit’s explosive 84% ad revenue growth, Amazon’s earnings, and how tariffs are reshaping industries like luxury and auto. 🎧 Listen now: https://loom.ly/A_6lm0M (special video version available this week!)

Privacy or scale? Why not both? 🤔 Open Intelligence makes it possible for you to: - Unlock insights from 5 billion people without moving data - Go beyond IDs to uncover real behaviors and motivations - Stay compliant while scaling smarter, faster, and ethically No trade-offs. Just results. #OpenIntelligence

We’re thrilled that one of Britain's most iconic retail brands, Marks and Spencer, has renewed their decade-long partnership with Mindshare UK! 👏 Since 2014, Mindshare has delivered exceptional media services across M&S Food, Fashion, Home and Beauty divisions, while providing advanced modeling capabilities and SEO expertise for both UK and international operations. Sharry Cramond, Director of Loyalty, Fashion, Home & Beauty Marketing and Masterbrand at Marks & Spencer, said: “Mindshare UK has supported us in broadening our appeal as we continue to reshape M&S for growth. Mindshare has consistently been creative in its output - helping us think differently about the channels we invest in and which product offerings and services are the most appropriate to target both new and existing customers. We really value Mindshare as our media agency and look forward to the next few years in terms of strategic output and growth.” We look forward to supporting Mindshare UK as they build on their successful track record of broadening M&S's reach and creating meaningful connections with consumers. #MediaExcellence #StrategicPartnership Mindshare

77% of marketers are using AI every week, but only 13% have had any formal training 💡 For Deepika Nikhilender, APAC Chief Solutions Officer at WPP Media, this stat from recent ADMA research is a call to action. In a recent roundtable hosted by StackAdapt, Deepika laid out a clear blueprint for moving past hesitation. Her plans start with education and experimentation over perfection, and the understanding that AI should be doing the heavy lifting, while humans guide it with strategy, creativity, and emotional intelligence. For brands to truly unlock AI’s value, she says they must build the infrastructure to activate first-party data intelligently and at speed 🫡

Come behind the scenes of our Boots On, Boots Off shoot with Asahi Beverages and Holly Aitchison 🏉 In this week's vlog: 🗽 Tom's in New York talking with WPP Media clients 🎥 Go behind the scenes with our Production team for our Asahi shoot 🏉 Meet Holly Aitchison 🎬 Our Global VP, Campaign Delivery, explains how our new Campaign Productions Team works Tom Cornish Joseph McGeehan Amanda Codea Charlotte Beaumont George Butler Scarlett Craythorne Otis Adams Devin Duffy-McKenna Hannah Ryan #InfluencerMarketing #BTS #BrandActivation #Production

Advertising is following the money—literally. Commerce-driven media connects ads to purchases, and it’s not just about retail anymore. 💡 By the numbers: - Retail media is set to grow at an 8.2% CAGR, reaching $252.1 billion by 2030 - Travel media networks could generate over $2 billion globally (ex-China) in 2025 - Financial services media networks may contribute as much as $500 million in ad revenue With AI driving optimization and M&A activity heating up, commerce media is rewriting the rules of advertising. 🔗 Explore the interactive overview here: https://loom.ly/atX9Ojg #ThisYearNextYear

What happens when food, feelings, and AI come together? 🍿🤖 WPP OpenDoor’s latest work for Amazon Prime Video & Amazon MGM Studios shows what emotional intelligence really looks like in the media world. Teaming up with Wootag and Zomato, we created two industry-first campaigns that reimagine content discovery, not based on algorithms, but on how people actually feel. By embedding emotion-sensing into digital ads and mapping moods to food orders, the campaign offered hyper-relevant, swipe-to-watch content recommendations, all anchored in the simple truth that what we watch is driven by how we feel 🩵 Deepa Jatkar, India Lead, WPP OpenDoor, said: “In today’s dynamic digital landscape, true personalization transcends data points; it’s about understanding the human experience. With Prime Video, we saw an unparalleled opportunity to innovate beyond behavioural targeting and connect with audiences at a deeper, emotional level. This campaign exemplifies our commitment to pioneering solutions that not only capture attention but also forge genuine connections. "By integrating emotion into the core of content discovery, we are not just recommending series and films; we are enhancing the entire entertainment journey, proving that when media strategy is truly empathetic, engagement becomes a natural outcome.”