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How Hodinkee’s Big Bet on a Watch Business Backfired

Adweek

When watch enthusiast website Hodinkee acquired the used-watch marketplace Crown & Caliber in February 2021 after raising $40 million, the merger made perfect sense on paper. Hodinkee had a loyal audience, while Crown & Caliber knew how to operate in the booming business of second-hand watches, which topped $22 billion in sales that year, according.

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How marketers can help boost martech utilization

Martech

In 2023, martech utilization was only at 33% per Gartner — a steep decline from 42% in 2022 and 58% in 2020. The underutilization of martech has unintended consequences. For example, it may lead to future budget reductions based on past platform usage. Insufficient usage of martech may also hinder the improvement of marketing processes. There are different reasons why martech is underutilized.

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Why CeraVe, Velveeta and Bottega Veneta Are Putting the Paparazzi on Speed Dial

Adweek

While some A-listers shirk the paparazzi, others accept the press pack are part and parcel of show business. Some celebrities even stage their own photoshoots, inviting photographers to capture seemingly candid moments and shop them around the tabloids. Now advertisers including Velveeta, CeraVe and Italian luxury brand Bottega Veneta are taking a leaf out of.

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Reminder – Google is turning off all Universal Analytics services and APIs

Martech

Google issued a reminder that it will be discontinuing all Universal Analytics (UA) services and APIs on July 1. With Google Analytics 4 (GA4) properties fully replacing UA, access to UA properties through the Google Analytics front-end and APIs will no longer be available starting in July. If you haven’t fully migrated to GA4 properties, Google advises following the migration guide to begin transitioning as soon as possible.

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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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DTC Brand Mad Rabbit Readies Platform Pivot As TikTok Ban Looms

Adweek

Tattoo aftercare brand Mad Rabbit saw quick and early success on TikTok. But with the platform's future in potential flux, the strategy is shifting. The direct-to-consumer (DTC) brand has nearly 600,000 TikTok followers and has been posting more of its TikTok content to social platforms like YouTube and Snap in the last year, as well.

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The Future of US Privacy Compliance: A Q&A With Jamie Barnard, CEO of Compliant

Ad Monsters

While the US can learn much from the EU’s privacy compliance regulations, Compliant CEO Jamie Barnard says the US is not far behind our friends across the pond. At the beginning of the year, we covered Compliant’s US Publisher Compliance Index which revealed that 90% of US Publishers share consumer data without consent. Privacy compliance is becoming increasingly critical.

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What are the latest developments in Google’s ad tech?

The Ad Tech Blog

The latest developments in Google’s ad tech, particularly its focus on machine learning and AI, have significantly altered digital advertising strategies. By enhancing targeting capabilities, automating ad bidding, and optimizing ad placements, Google is making it possible for advertisers to reach their desired audience more efficiently and effectively than ever before.

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McDonald’s Fuels Celebrity Gossip With a Contract for Nugget Sharing

Adweek

Food sharing etiquette can be a challenge for couples and friends alike. McDonald's U.K. and agency Leo Burnett are playing up that drama by introducing a "Pre-Nug Agreement" for sharing nuggets fairly. A four-minute film, directed by Tom Speers through production company Smuggler, features reality TV show-style interviews with four duos who have decided to.

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The Stack: ITVX Reports Record Quarter; Google Settles Incognito Lawsuit; Musicians Take a Stand Against Irresponsible AI Music Generation Tools 

Exchange Wire

This week on The Stack: ITVX Reports Record Quarter; Google Settles Incognito Lawsuit; Musicians Take a Stand Against Irresponsible AI Music Generation Tools Our digest news this week featured several video related updates. Disney launched on Hulu+ in the US under [.] The post The Stack: ITVX Reports Record Quarter; Google Settles Incognito Lawsuit; Musicians Take a Stand Against Irresponsible AI Music Generation Tools appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Social Media Week Preview: Duolingo’s Masterminded Social Listening Tactics

Adweek

Katherine Chan is Duolingo's global head of social media, responsible for the outrageous social media stunts that make Duolingo a household name, and build brand affinity for its mischievous green owl mascot, Duo. On Tuesday, April 9, from 2:25 to 2:50 PM EDT, Chan will appear on a Main Stage panel at ADWEEK's Social Media.

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

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McDonald’s signs ‘pre-nug’ agreement for McNuggets fans

More About Advertising

Must be something in the, er, nuggets. Leo Burnett and McDonald’s are becoming very adept at ads that isolate an unexpected slice of life and here’s another: ‘pre-nug’ agreements about sharing McNuggets, riffing on those supposedly legal agreements that never seem to fend off the lawyers. Here’s the long social version with more of various … The post McDonald’s signs ‘pre-nug’ agreement for McNuggets fans first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Are All AI Features Created Equal? Not in Video and CTV

MNTN

AI in advertising continues to be a hotly debated topic , but it’s already reached a new frontier: now it can tell viewers what it thinks they want, and further shaping the viewing — and potentially the advertising — experience. Last week, YouTube announced a new YouTube Premium feature for U.S. users that uses AI to analyzewatch behavior and, with a simple double-tap of the screen, skip to where it predicts the user will want to go next.

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MAA Ad of the Week: BA Out of Home from Uncommon

More About Advertising

Out of Home is on a roll, in the UK at least, with two high profile agencies – New Commercial Arts and Uncommon Creative Studio – using it to the max. NCA to annoy other banks by saying Nationwide isn’t closing branches (the ASA doesn’t entirely agree) and Uncommon for British Airways. A few years … The post MAA Ad of the Week: BA Out of Home from Uncommon first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Adelaide Announces AFP, Adelaide for Publishers, Including Free Attention Audits – The New York Times Joins as Launch Client 

Exchange Wire

Adelaide, the leader in attention-based media quality measurement, announces a new suite of attention measurement and activation tools designed for media owners called Adelaide for Publishers (AFP). The New York Times has joined as the launch client for AFP. Adelaide’s metric, [.] The post Adelaide Announces AFP, Adelaide for Publishers, Including Free Attention Audits – The New York Times Joins as Launch Client appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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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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‘Only O2’ will take you clubbing with a little blue robot

More About Advertising

VCCP is turning the focus onto O2’s bells and whistles for 2024 – this is the first of a new series of “Only O2” ads that will be all about customer perks rather than coverage or hardware. Customer experience – and loyalty – are the new battleground for brands, and O2 has a pretty good … The post ‘Only O2’ will take you clubbing with a little blue robot first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Clicks & shifts: Yahoo Study Reveals Daily Habits & Perceptions Towards Mobile Apps & Digital Services in Singapore

Exchange Wire

Clicks and Shifts: Yahoo Singapore Digital Study, delved deep into the daily habits and perceptions of 1,500 users in Singapore towards mobile apps and digital services, revealing intriguing insights into the digital landscape and potential societal concerns. Findings from the study [.] The post Clicks & shifts: Yahoo Study Reveals Daily Habits & Perceptions Towards Mobile Apps & Digital Services in Singapore appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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The WIR: Roku Patents New Pause Ad Tech, Paramount Enters Exclusive Talks with Skydance, and Reach Describes Meta as ‘Potent Threat to Society

VideoWeek

In this week’s Week in Review: Roku patents new tech for detecting ad breaks, Paramount enters exclusive takeover talks with Skydance, and Reach calls out Meta’s deprioritisation of news. Top Stories Roku Files Patent for Serving Ads in Breaks via HDMI Devices Roku is looking to insert ads on its TVs by detecting breaks on connected HDMI devices.

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Chase launches media network

Martech

This week, JPMorgan Chase launched Chase Media Solutions, its new digital media business. It’s the first bank-led media platform, allowing advertisers to send relevant promotions to some 80 million financial customers. Chase acquired transaction-based digital advertising platform Figg in 2022 — a key component in Chase’s two-sided commerce platform.

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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.