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The 20 Best Ads of 2023

Adweek

As 2023 draws to a close, Adweek's annual roundup of the year's best ads is a celebration of something that may seem simple: creativity. But anyone who does creative work knows the struggle of it, the days that feel like drudgery--and how remarkable it feels to break through. When we looked back on the work.

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Half of Top News Sites Blocked OpenAI’s Crawlers in 2023

Adweek

At the end of 2023, nearly one-half (48%) of the top news websites, based on reach, across 10 countries blocked OpenAI's crawlers, while nearly one-quarter (24%) blocked Google's AI crawler, according to a study by Reuters Institute.

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Adweek’s 2023 Experiential Awards: Standout Activations Making Their Mark

Adweek

Freed of pandemic-era restrictions, experiential was back in full swing in 2022 and 2023. Brands and agencies were empowered to take even bigger risks, beckoning a renaissance for the industry. Our fifth annual Experiential Awards reflect a bold and purposeful era for a form of marketing that's coming into its own. This year's roster of.

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How Much Adtech CEOs Made in 2023 Compared to Their Employees

Adweek

In 2023, the median compensation for. His total compensation, which includes salary, bonus, equity awards and all other forms of financial remuneration, was 795 times more than the median pay of AppLovin's 1,745 employees. If that sounds like a lot, it is.

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The 10 Most Significant Agency Account Changes in 2023

Adweek

For most marketers and advertisers, 2023 was a strangely challenging year. Advertising spend continued to decelerate, and even decline, in some depressed categories like linear TV. Spooked, and fearful of marketers tightening their purse strings yet again, a lot of agencies resorted to layoffs. Meanwhile, several accounts went into review.

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A Deeper Dive Into the 2023-2024 Season Ratings

Adweek

As we settle into the 2024-2025 broadcast season, TVNewser is taking a last look back at some of the lesser-told narratives of 2023-2024 broadcast season. We're focusing on time periods and networks that don't always factor into our weekly coverage, from the Sunday morning shows to NewsNation and CNBC. Sunday Morning News CBS News' Face.

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Here’s How the TV Ad Market Changed in 2023

Adweek

From the Hollywood strikes to a soft ad market, advertisers had to contend with several obstacles in 2023. The TV ad market is changing FAST-er than ever. Those obstacles are having a lasting impact, accelerating the move to streaming and FAST channels, firmly cementing sports and live events as coveted inventory, and changing how the.

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