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Campaign of
the Quarter

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.

2
Awardees
Q1–Q2
2026
1
Per quarter
Latest winner
Q2 2026
Adobe Firefly
Adobe
Campaign of the Quarter
Adobe Firefly Campaign of the Quarter
AdPulse Editorial · Q2 2026
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Search Everywhere Optimization

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AI in marketing tools

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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…

Social media engagement drops

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After a decade or more, the ‘social media’ platforms are losing their golden spark. Previously, the algorithm was predictable, as well as…

advertising spend trends

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Advertising has been a trillion-dollar industry worldwide, but advertising has changed so much. Now, it’s not just about how much brands spend; it’s about where they spend…

Agentic Marketing

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Creative campaigns and assets are not rising in ad effectiveness in proportion to what brands have expected. Every day, a…

Consumer Attention Era

Consumer Behavior Amid Attention Economy Era Puts Creativity at Stake

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The modern consumer rarely interacts with content in isolation. Streaming shows, short-form videos, social feeds, messaging apps, and games now…