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Campaign of
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Every quarter, our editorial team picks the one campaign that genuinely moved the needle. No sponsored picks. No hype. Just the creative strategy that stood apart and actually delivered.

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Awardees
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Per quarter
Latest winner
Q2 2026
Adobe Firefly
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Campaign of the Quarter
Adobe Firefly Campaign of the Quarter
AdPulse Editorial · Q2 2026
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AI Marketing ROI in H1 2026 AI adoption is widespread, but proving its value remains a challenge. This article explores…

audio advertising

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Gen Z Marketer on B2B

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AI announcements for marketers

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AI Launch Season: AI launches are coming in fast—but not all of them are built for real marketing impact. This…

How Synthetic Audiences Are Tackling Marketing's Predictability Problem 

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By Ruchi Roy / March 19, 2026

Automation in Marketing Automation in marketing can move in two very different directions—it can accelerate growth and unlock efficiency, or…

Humor in the Age of AI

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By Ruchi Roy / February 18, 2026

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athlete autonomy in marketing

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By Garima Sinha / January 26, 2026

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By Ruchi Roy / January 20, 2026

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  When Brands Break the Rules: What happens when a mistake becomes the idea? Some of the best advertising ideas…