Ad Age

Ad Age is a daily publication covering the marketing and media landscape with objective reporting, data analysis, and industry insights. The publication focuses on creativity, innovation, and forecasting within various sectors including advertising, automotive, finance, healthcare, staffing and workforce solutions. Ad Age is part of Crain Communications which provides business news and information to professionals across the globe.

86%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermines the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
Analysis.OverallConflictOfInterestScore * 0.3F + Analysis.OverallBiasScore * 0.3F + Analysis.DeceptivenessScore * 0.3F + Analysis.ReadabilityScore * 0.1F

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

The Daily's Verdict

This news site has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on its reporting.

Bias

95%

Examples:

  • Ad Age appears to provide objective and fair coverage of the marketing and media landscape.

Conflicts of Interest

95%

Examples:

  • There are no clear examples of conflicts of interest within Ad Age's reporting.

Contradictions

86%

Examples:

  • Contradictory information is presented in the Uber Eats Super Bowl ad controversy where different organizations express their disappointment and frustration.
  • In one article, Samsung's fake sitcom features grainy video as a deliberate representation of '90s quality.

Deceptions

70%

Examples:

  • Another article discusses Microsoft's Copilot AI platform without providing specific examples of how it works.
  • One article suggests that Uber Eats may have some control over the content on their platform, but it is unclear if this is accurate.

Recent Articles

  • Toys 'R' Us Debuts Groundbreaking Film Created with OpenAI's Text-to-Video Tool Sora

    Toys 'R' Us Debuts Groundbreaking Film Created with OpenAI's Text-to-Video Tool Sora

    Broke On: Monday, 24 June 2024 Toys 'R' Us creates history at Cannes Lions Festival with first brand film made using OpenAI's text-to-video tool, Sora. The film, 'The Origin of Toys 'R' Us', reimagines the retailer's past and showcases potential disruption in digital entertainment.
  • Samsung's 'UnCrush': A Response to Apple's Controversial iPad Pro Ad

    Samsung's 'UnCrush': A Response to Apple's Controversial iPad Pro Ad

    Broke On: Wednesday, 15 May 2024 Samsung and Apple engage in a marketing battle following the release of Apple's controversial 'Crush' ad for iPad Pro. Samsung responds with 'UnCrush,' featuring a woman playing on Galaxy Tab S9 and AI, while Apple apologizes and removes the ad. Samsung has a history of attacking Apple in ads, including mocking iPhone fanboys and notch design.
  • Apple Apologizes for Controversial iPad Pro Ad: Celebrities, Users Criticize Destructive Imagery

    Apple Apologizes for Controversial iPad Pro Ad: Celebrities, Users Criticize Destructive Imagery

    Broke On: Thursday, 09 May 2024 Apple apologizes for controversial iPad Pro ad showing destruction of creative tools, drawing criticism from internet users and celebrities. The company's vice president of marketing communications issued a statement to AdAge expressing regret and confirming the ad will no longer run on TV.
  • Samsung Offers Free 65-inch 4K TV with Preorder of New OLED and 4K Models

    Samsung Offers Free 65-inch 4K TV with Preorder of New OLED and 4K Models

    Broke On: Thursday, 21 March 2024 Samsung is currently running a promotion for its latest TV lineup, which includes an OLED model and two 4K models. The company is giving away a free 65-inch 4K TV when you preorder one of the new sets between now and April 11th at several retailers including Samsung's website, Amazon, Best Buy and other online stores.
  • Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad Sparks Controversy Among Food Allergy Advocates

    Uber Eats Super Bowl Ad Sparks Controversy Among Food Allergy Advocates

    Broke On: Friday, 09 February 2024 Uber Eats' Super Bowl ad featuring a man having an allergic reaction to peanut butter has sparked controversy among food allergy advocates. The commercial is seen as insensitive and offensive by many people with food allergies, leading some organizations to call on Uber Eats to edit or remove the ad altogether.
  • ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch New Streaming Service for Content Distribution Rather Than Ad Inventory Sales

    ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery Launch New Streaming Service for Content Distribution Rather Than Ad Inventory Sales

    Broke On: Wednesday, 07 February 2024 ESPN, Fox and Warner Bros. Discovery are set to launch a new streaming service in the fall that will act purely as a method of content distribution rather than selling its own ad inventory. Advertising on the streamer will be a pure reflection of ads airing in linear networks including ESPN, ABC and Fox.
  • Microsoft Shifts AI Focus to Copilot Over Bing Search Engine: New Ad Showcases Chatbot's Capabilities in Generating Storyboard Images and Writing Code for 3D Games.

    Microsoft Shifts AI Focus to Copilot Over Bing Search Engine: New Ad Showcases Chatbot's Capabilities in Generating Storyboard Images and Writing Code for 3D Games.

    Broke On: Thursday, 08 February 2024 Microsoft is shifting its AI focus from Bing search engine to Copilot, showcasing the chatbot's capabilities in generating storyboard images and writing code for 3D games.

  • 2023 NBA Season: Predictions, Expectations, and New Tournament Format

    Broke On: Wednesday, 25 October 2023 Victor Wembanyama is expected to make a significant impact on the Philadelphia 76ers this season. The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, and Denver Nuggets are among the teams that are being heavily bet on to perform well this season. The NBA is introducing a new tournament format this season, which is being heavily marketed by the league. Predictions for the Most Valuable Player (MVP) and Rookie of the Year awards are already being made.