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‘It’s Devastating’: As TikTok Ban Nears, DTC Brands Confront the Loss of Key Business Lines

Adweek

After launching in 2020, August gained traction on TikTok with co-founder Nadya Okamoto's viral video about traditional pads taking 800 years to decompose, compared to August's six to 12 months. Take a stroll down a Target aisle and you might spot the period care brand August. You'd have TikTok's algorithm to thank for that.

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Infographic: The Advertising Industry’s New Job Landscape

Adweek

In April 2020, the number of positions in advertising, public relations and other related services declined 8.3% Three years ago this month, as Covid-19 began to spread across the country, more than 20 million U.S. jobs disappeared. The ad industry was not spared.

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The Out-of-Home Advertising Recovery Has Not Been Equal

Adweek

out-of-home advertising declined 30%, from $8.5 billion in 2019 to $6 billion in 2020, according to marketing intelligence. They relied on DoorDash for food, Peloton for exercise and Netflix for entertainment. Without people driving to work or walking around downtown, U.S.

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Advertisers’ Sweet Tooth Fades, With Many Unfazed by Google’s Latest Cookie Removal Delay

Adweek

Google first announced its decision to sunset third-party cookies in 2020, but just last week, pushed its plans again until 2024. To keep advertisers happy, the company plans to expand its Privacy Sandbox trials, which promise a level of audience targeting.

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Data privacy laws are tightening across the US, advertisers need to get ahead

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With data privacy facing increased scrutiny, advertisers must stay on top of upcoming regulations to get ahead of the curve. By adopting strong privacy practices now, advertisers can prevent backpedaling and rewriting policies down the road. The APRA strongly signals that data privacy laws are tightening in the US.

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Blood, Sweat and Bravery: How AMV BBDO and Essity Shaped Each Other

Adweek

Enduring client-agency relationships are a rarity in advertising. Between 1987 and 2020, the average length of these partnerships has steadily declined from seven years to less than three, according to The Bedford Group.

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Infographic: What People Really Think About Political Ads

Adweek

One estimate expects advertising for the presidential general election alone to hit $2.16 billion this cycle, up 17% relative to 2020. Amid another contentious presidential election year, where neither side seems to agree on any of the issues, one thing is certain: Political ads have been pummeling the public for months.