New York’s AI Disclosure Law Is a Reckoning for Lazy Brands

New York’s AI Disclosure Law Is a Reckoning for Lazy Brands

Synthetic performers and consumer trust By Eric Fulwiler, Co-founder & CEO, Rival When New York’s synthetic performer disclosure law went into effect in early June, it became the first state to require advertisers to clearly disclose when they use synthetic performers instead of human actors. While the legislation was opposed by various technology and marketing […]

Rival Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Kostas Voudouris as Chief Product Officer and Partner

Rival Strengthens Leadership with Appointment of Kostas Voudouris as Chief Product Officer and Partner

Rival, the independent integrated marketing consultancy, has appointed Kostas Voudouris as partner and chief product officer—a new position. The move underscores the consultancy’s commitment to reinventing the agency model through tech-enabled and AI-native services.  With more than 15 years of experience in advertising and marketing, Voudouris has led transformative work at WPP agency, EssenceMediacom and […]

Rival Expands Global Marketing Consultancy Capabilities with Acquisition of Award-Winning London Design Studio OAT

Rival Expands Global Marketing Consultancy Capabilities with Acquisition of Award-Winning London Design Studio OAT

Rival, the fully integrated international marketing consultancy with offices in London, Boston, and Cape Town, announces the strategic acquisition of OAT Studio, an acclaimed London-based design firm. This move significantly enhances Rival’s capabilities in delivering holistic, high-impact marketing solutions that drive tangible growth and disruption for global brands. OAT Studio, renowned for its innovative design […]