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AI-powered martech news and releases: October 24

Martech

More than three-quarters of U.S. workers say they don’t know how to use their new AI tools, according to a report from Slingshot. The survey found only 23% of employees feel completely educated and trained on AI. And while 72% of employers say their employees are at least adequately trained on AI, only 53% of employees believe they are. There’s also a significant difference between genders with AI training: 66% of males feel adequately trained on AI, but only 44% of females say the same.

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Havas Media’s First Shell Campaign Is Under Fire With More Than 70 Complaints for Greenwashing

Adweek

More than 70 people have filed complaints with ad watchdog the U.K.'s Advertising Standards Authority claiming a recent Shell ad is guilty of greenwashing. The spot is part of the first campaign that Shell's media agency Havas Media worked on for the oil giant since winning the account in September 2023, following months of climate.

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SMS deliverability: What you need to know

Martech

SMS campaigns can yield big results for marketers , but there’s a catch: High hurdles around deliverability. For consumers, and ultimately for brands, it’s good that SMS messages are regulated. It’s bad when customers think you are intrusive. At the same time, many consumers prefer SMS as a communication channel, so the right text could be valuable to them and your brand.

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Instagram, Eyeing Gen Z Push, Poaches YouTube Exec for Top Global Marketer Role

Adweek

Instagram has a new head marketer. Jake O'Leary has joined Instagram as global head of marketing, Meta confirmed to ADWEEK. He will lead marketing for the Instagram app, Instagram's creators, and Threads. O'Leary's purview has been covered by Eshan Ponnadurai, Meta's VP and president of consumer marketing, who oversees marketing across multiple properties owned by.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Unlock the real value of genAI in martech

Martech

Eighteen months after GPT-4 shook the martech world, the dust is settling and it’s time to evaluate the real-world impact of generative AI. As brands and vendors navigate integrating genAI into their marketing stacks, one key question emerges: What’s actually working and where should the focus be? Below, we’ll explore the genAI landscape using our data and recent research, highlighting key use cases.

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Let’s Talk About the Elephant Stomping in the Room

Adweek

It has been an epic season for the WNBA. Record-breaking attendance, viewership, and engagement; all signs pointing up and to the right for overdue investment fueling women's sports. In New York City, the stars are shining bright, fresh off the heels of the New York Liberty's first-ever franchise championship win. And while we expect to.

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Here Are the Top 10 Halloween Streamers for 2024

Adweek

While Halloween night is when the ghosts, goblins, and adult-sized Blueys come out to play, the rest of October is for staying inside and binging on scary streaming content. But which streamers deliver the most tricks--and treats--for your subscription budget? ADWEEK's resident horror experts ranked the Top 10 digital destinations for horror movies and series.

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B2B Advertising: the only guide you need

illumin

In the rapidly evolving landscape of business, B2B (business-to-business) advertising is emerging as a critical component for companies aiming to grow, scale, and maintain competitive advantage. Unlike B2C (business-to-consumer) advertising, which targets individual consumers, B2B advertising focuses on engaging other businesses, often with a longer sales cycle and more complex purchasing decisions.

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Oh Boy: Radio Station in Poland Replaces Journalists with AI

Adweek

A radio station in Poland has replaced its human journalists with AI. The Associated Press reported that weeks after letting its journalists go, OFF Radio Krakow relaunched with what it said was "the first experiment in Poland in which journalists. are virtual characters created by AI." The station in Krakow said its three avatars.

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Important problems

Seth Godin

Some problems are easy to solve, others are difficult, requiring a lot more labor, willpower, resources and coordination. Some problems have simple solutions, while others are complex in what it takes to move forward. The trivial problems are fun. They’re simple to solve and don’t require much effort. Yes, please, go solve them. We’re tempted to focus on the problems that are complicated but apparently easy.

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Retail media advertising: How e-commerce is becoming AdTech’s next frontier

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Revolving Door Agency Moves: Buddy Media Group, Milk Agency, Minds + Assembly, and More

Adweek

The 2024 ANA Masters of Marketing Conference in Orlando, Fla., is drawing much of the attention in the agency world, but there are still account wins, acquisitions, mergers, and product launches to report. 50,000feet Independent brand consulting and creative agency 50,000feet acquired brand and communications firm Long Dash with an eye toward delivering more comprehensive.

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The Curation Debate

AdExchanger

We discuss the rise of curation in programmatic buying and the current backlash. Is curation an ad network with new window dressing? And will it save or undermine the open web? The post The Curation Debate appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Resume Rewind: Matty Beckerman Wants to Make Star Wars Shoppable

Adweek

How does someone's career pivot from running a record label, to running a film company, to shoppable QR codes? IRCODE founder and CEO Matty Beckerman--the latest subject of video series Resume Rewind, sponsored by entertainment wiki hosting service Fandom--explained his journey. Beckerman's father is a mechanical engineer, so he said his first job was assembling.

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Streaming Reach Is Still No Match For Linear

AdExchanger

In the age of streaming services, it’s easy to overlook the enduring power of linear TV. But even though platforms like Netflix and Hulu have captured a significant portion of the market, traditional television still reaches a massive and valuable audience. And, as a result, linear TV remains a vital component of any effective advertising […] The post Streaming Reach Is Still No Match For Linear appeared first on AdExchanger.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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How Micah Parsons Gave Bleacher Report Shows an Edge With Sponsors

Adweek

Warner Bros. Discovery and Bleacher Report saw no reason to draft retired athletes for video podcast insights when some of the greatest sports scholars are still in the game. Micah Parsons was an All-American linebacker at Penn State before being taken in the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. Now.

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What does retail media need to do next?

Exchange Wire

Retail media has been a hot topic for the last year. But what does it need to do to hit the next level? The industry gives their thoughts. Brands and retailers are leveraging retail media to reach consumers at critical buying [.] The post What does retail media need to do next? appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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ANA: The Industry Has Not Aligned Around Marketers’ Growth Agenda

Adweek

The advertising and marketing ecosystem is fueled by brand budgets, but agencies, publishers, vendors, and other constituents have not been aligned on marketer growth. That's the view of Bob Liodice, CEO of the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), who sat down exclusively with ADWEEK at the organization's flagship Masters of Marketing conference in Orlando, FL.

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Comic: Exclusive Distribution Deal

AdExchanger

Enjoy this weekly comic strip from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem … The post Comic: Exclusive Distribution Deal appeared first on AdExchanger.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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CNN’s How It Really Happened Takes on the Tylenol Murders (Exclusive)

Adweek

Looking for a fresh true crime binge? Here's the prescription: CNN is premiering three new episodes of the long-running How It Really Happened docuseries in November. Tony winner Jesse L. Martin returns to host the trio of new installments, which kicks off with a fresh look at the notorious Tylenol murders that had America on.

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Bountiful Cow Launches ‘Relative Advantage: Unblocked,’ a Programmatic Tool to Buy Inventory from Quality Publishers Unfairly Deemed Unsafe

Ad Tech Daily

Today, independent media agency Bountiful Cow, has announced the launch of ‘Relative Advantage: Unblocked’, a programmatic tool designed to buy ‘brand unsafe’ but quality inventory. Developed with The Ozone Project, the premium digital advertising platform, the tool is built to solve the industry-wide issue whereby brand safety technology has overreached and now penalises quality publishers, […] The post Bountiful Cow Launches ‘Relative Advantage: Unblocked,’ a Programmatic Too

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Chill Everyone: Coors Light Is Back for Super Bowl 59

Adweek

Molson Coors is being incredibly chill about bringing Coors Light to Super Bowl 59. It's the third consecutive year of Super Bowl ads for Molson Coors since Anheuser-Busch ended its nearly 35-year run of Big Game exclusivity. The company noted that this year's 30-second spot will be just a portion of a broader football-and-entertainment campaign.

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ADWEEK and C2 Announce Strategic Partnership

Ad Tech Daily

Industry powerhouses will debut enhanced experiences at BRANDWEEK 2025 and launch new ADWEEK experiential marketing vertical NEW YORK — ADWEEK, the leading source of news, insights and intelligence for the marketing and advertising industry, and forward-thinking experiential studio C2, announced the launch of a new partnership. The announcement was made by ADWEEK CEO Will Lee and […] The post ADWEEK and C2 Announce Strategic Partnership appeared first on Ad Tech Daily.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Progressive is Driving Impact By Leading With Humor and Heart

Adweek

Whether it's Flo's bubbly personality and signature red lip or Dr. Rick's deadpan advice for "un-becoming your parents," Progressive Insurance's creative strategy has led with humor at its core. Chief marketing officer (CMO) Remi Kent joined the insurance company in 2021, and three short years later, its stock price increased from $94.84 to $250.69 in.

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Adlook Hires Anna Jankowska as New Executive VP of Global Partnerships Following Promotion at RTB House

Ad Tech Daily

Anna Jankowska becomes Executive VP of Global Partnerships NEW YORK & LONDON — RTB House, a global company that provides leading-edge marketing technologies for top brands and agencies worldwide, today announces the promotion of Anna Jankowska to Executive Vice President of Global Partnerships, which also sees her join Adlook, part of the RTB House Group, […] The post Adlook Hires Anna Jankowska as New Executive VP of Global Partnerships Following Promotion at RTB House appeared

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LiveIntent Lays off 35 Employees Following Zeta Global Acquisition

Adweek

LiveIntent has laid off 35 people, according to a warn notice filed this week with the New York State Department of Labor. The data and identity company was acquired by Zeta Global for $250 million in a deal that closed Oct. 21. The acquisition was first announced on Oct. 8. New York-based LiveIntent had 159.

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FreeWheel Selects Samba TV as Premier ACR Partner to Help Advertisers Target Audiences in Real-Time Across Linear, Streaming, and On Demand Content

Ad Tech Daily

As one of FreeWheel’s TV data partners, Samba TV will integrate its audience segments based on first-party TV data from 38M U.S. TV devices into FreeWheel’s Audience Manager to improve audience precision and match rates for client campaigns, just in time for the November elections. NEW YORK — FreeWheel, a global technology platform for the […] The post FreeWheel Selects Samba TV as Premier ACR Partner to Help Advertisers Target Audiences in Real-Time Across Linear, Streaming, and On

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Nicole Shanahan Offered $500K to WaPo Reporter to Share Sources, Be a ‘Whistleblower’

Adweek

Nicole Shanahan, former independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s running mate, offered $500,000 to a Washington Post journalist to be a "whistleblower" against her political enemies.

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Diverse Data Matters: Unpacking AI, Culture, and Inclusivity at BlackWeek

Ad Monsters

AI can either amplify or erase cultural diversity. At BlackWeek’s “Diverse Data Matters – DE&AI” session, industry leaders revealed how inclusive data is key to shaping advertising’s future. With AI, everyone’s talking about efficiency, scale, and optimization. But at BlackWeek’s “ Diverse Data Matters – DE&AI ” session, the conversation took a turn — toward the very real blind spots lurking in AI’s algorithms.

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Dow Jones Eyes Middle East Expansion With New WSJ Event

Adweek

Dow Jones is expanding The Wall Street Journal's flagship Tech Live event to Qatar next year as a part of a broader effort to build its business in the region.

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Don’t Hate, Collaborate; Getting Closure On Disclosures

AdExchanger

The term “data clean room” has gotten co-opted. Plus, a useful one-pager on the new baseline standards for DTC marketing. The post Don’t Hate, Collaborate; Getting Closure On Disclosures appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.