Mon.Sep 23, 2024

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How The Nature Conservancy and SAS Are Navigating AI Hype to Drive Revenue

Adweek

A recent global market survey by analytics firm SAS and Coleman Park found that while 9% of organizations plan to invest in generative AI by 2025, a staggering 90% of CMOs admit they do not fully understand the technology or its potential impact on business processes. This knowledge gap highlights a significant concern amid the.

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3 ways to optimize your marketing automation beyond technology

Martech

Memo To : Marketing directors, VPs, SVPs and CMOs Re : Recommendations to optimize your automated marketing campaigns Your investment in technology to support marketing automation was smart. Automated campaigns increase relevance for your target audience and boost the productivity of your marketing team, which together should improve your bottom-line performance.

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Mastercard Enters ‘New Frontier’ in Sensory Marketing: A Haptic Logo

Adweek

From sonic branding to perfumes and restaurants in New York and Sao Paulo, Mastercard has leveraged almost every sense to engage and assure customers. Now, it's turning to touch. The brand is debuting a haptic logo, claiming a "world first," with a distinctive series of vibrations that customers will "feel" via their phone when shopping.

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Mail still holds appeal for younger generation

Martech

Sixty-five percent of consumers still send letters and packages with nearly half (48%) of Gen Z sending mail one to two times per month. That’s according to new research from online postage and shipping vendor Stamps.com. Why we care. Not only does mail still exist (it’s that stuff in your mailbox) but direct mail continues to play a role in marketing.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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The Atlanta Journal Constitution Hosts Its First Upfront

Adweek

Regional news publisher The Atlanta Journal-Constitution hosted the first upfront of its 156-year history last Tuesday, part of a broader bid from the news outlet to reintroduce itself to audiences and marketers as a modern media company. The term upfront has historically referred to a marketing event hosted by television networks in May to showcase.

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Role of a marketing technology manager: Best of the MarTechBot

Martech

Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. The language model is based on content from MarTech embedded on top of ChatGPT. The editors of MarTech selected this response for its usefulness and have supplemented it with additional relevant content.

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Embodied energy

Seth Godin

It might only cost $2 in the vending machine, but that can of soda is a complicated battery. It stores the energy of the machines that were used to mine the bauxite, the ship that brought the ore to Iceland, the astonishing temperatures used to create the aluminum, then more shipping, more processing, more handling, the lights in the store and the power to the vending machine.

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Social Shopping Is on the Rise—and It’s Not Just Gen Z

Adweek

Shoppers of all ages are buying products through social apps, gaming platforms, and livestreams, according to new data from Horizon Media, exclusively shared with ADWEEK. TikTok's popularity among younger audiences, and the buzz around TikTok Shop, has spurred the notion that it's Gen Zers who are most likely to shop via social platforms. According to.

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3 announcements from Dreamforce marketers need to follow

Martech

Salesforce held its annual Dreamforce conference in San Francisco last week, and to the surprise of no one, the Bay Area air was filled with news about AI. With announcements covering the full range of the Salesforce universe, from Data Cloud to Service Cloud and everything in between, there was something for everyone in the revenue organization. But all the news makes it easy to lose track of what’s most important for marketers.

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New AARP Study Finds Positive Shift in Online Images of Older People

Adweek

A new AARP study found that there has been a positive shift over the past five years in how adults over 50 are portrayed online. Overall, negative sentiment in online media and marketing images dropped from 28% in 2018 to only 10% in 2023. According to the research, the 50-and-older population is perceived as more.

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

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Spicy Quotes You’ll Be Quoting From The Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial

AdExchanger

If Judge Leonie Brinkema, who’s presiding over Google’s ad tech antitrust trial in Virginia, had a catchphrase, it would probably be “Let’s move this along.” Since the trial began on September 9, thousands of documents have been entered into evidence, and Judge Brinkema has listened to roughly 80 hours of testimony. Now that the DOJ […] The post Spicy Quotes You’ll Be Quoting From The Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial appeared first on AdExchanger.

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OpenAI Nears Largest VC Fundraising Round of All Time at $6.5B

Adweek

The artificial intelligence hype train continues to steam down the tracks, as Bloomberg reported that the largest venture capital fundraising round of all time--for none other than OpenAI--is on the verge of completion. The $6.5 billion funding round values OpenAI at $150 billion, up from $86 billion in an earlier round, according to Bloomberg, which.

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Open Season On False Advertising; Google’s New Hub For The Home

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. The Crusts Are Off The growth of online groceries and retail media puts new pressure on false advertising. It is not a coincidence that false advertising lawsuits have risen sharply. For one thing, claims made on packages on a store shelf or in a […] The post Open Season On False Advertising; Google’s New Hub For The Home appeared first on AdExchanger.

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New York Magazine Suspends Olivia Nuzzi Following Alleged Affair With RFK Jr.

Adweek

The East Coast media world was rocked by the news that political journalist Olivia Nuzzi had been suspended by New York magazine after an alleged affair with former 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Former CNN media reporter Oliver Darcy broke the news in his Status newsletter. (TVNewser) Nuzzi did not proactively disclose her.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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As Viewer Habits Shift On CTV, Are Advertisers Keeping Up?

AdExchanger

The TV industry has come a long way from the early days of cord-cutting skepticism. Today, consuming entertainment on the living-room screen over the internet is the norm. According to Nielsen’s The Gauge, streaming services accounted for 41.4% of TV viewing in July – the largest share for any viewing format in its history. With […] The post As Viewer Habits Shift On CTV, Are Advertisers Keeping Up?

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Droga5 and UN Foundation Launch Campaign to Mobilize Youth Around Global Issues

Adweek

After the United Nations Foundation named Droga5 its creative agency, that partnership has debuted a campaign bringing together the voices of millions of young people to drive meaningful conversation and positive change around global issues. "Once Upon a Future" launches in support of the UN's Summit of the Future, a two-day event that is part.

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How PinkNews Leveraged OpenWeb to Boost User Engagement and Data Collection

Ad Monsters

The partnership between PinkNews and OpenWeb is driving robust first-party data collection and enhancing civil reader interactions. PinkNews, a leading LGBTQ+ news and entertainment platform, partnered with OpenWeb to create a safer, more engaging space for its audience. Together, they are driving deeper user engagement while building robust first-party data.

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Sterling Riggs Leaving WDRB in Louisville

Adweek

WDRB morning anchor Sterling Riggs has announced his departure from the Louisville, Kentucky Fox affiliate. "Friday, September 27th will be my last day on WDRB Mornings," he announced on social media. "Words can't express what a wonderful ride it has been," he wrote. "I will miss the team and our viewers tremendously." Riggs, who joined.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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EU overturns Google’s €1.49bn fine: What next for advertising?

Marketing Tech News

Google has claimed a rare legal victory with the European Union General Court’s overturning the €1.49 billion antitrust fine levied on the internet giant in 2019. The verdict was a huge victory in Google’s struggle with the EU, signalling a turning point in the long-running dispute over competition in digital advertising. The case focused on.

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Fractional Consultancy Launches to Accelerate Sustainability Efforts

Adweek

Plenty of agencies claim some form of sustainability offerings for clients, but few make it their main focus. As Climate Week NYC gathers global leaders to find ways to tackle climate change, Chiefly & Co., a women-led fractional executive consultancy, is launching to help companies prove that being sustainable is not just the right thing.

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The best deployment model for martech genAI

Martech

Many companies are struggling to prepare their organizations for generative AI. As they navigate this process, they typically choose from one of three models: the centralized, decentralized or open approach. But which one is best? Our data reveals that leading companies across industries aren’t struggling. They’ve embraced innovation and embedded it into their everyday operations.

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Jonathan Novack Joining KIAH in Houston as Chief Meteorologist

Adweek

Jonathan Novack is joining Houston CW affiliate KIAH as chief meteorologist. Novack comes from Los Angeles Fox-owned station KTTV. The move was first reported by Houston media blogger Mike McGuff. This is a return to Houston for Novack, who worked at NBC station KPRC from 2007 to 2010 before leaving to appear on The Bachelorette.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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From scratch to slam dunk: New York Liberty’s Shana Stephenson on building basketball team’s brand and keeping fans in the game

Digiday

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • Spotify Women’s basketball team New York Liberty is having a moment. It just finished the regular season last Thursday with the best record in the league, defeating top teams like the Las Vegas Aces and the Connecticut Sun. Meanwhile, the team’s mascot Ellie the Elephant has become a celebrity in her own right, known for her dance moves and fashion.

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Elon Musk Backs Down in Fight With Brazilian Judges to Restore X

Adweek

Elon Musk fought the law. The law appears to have won. X, Musk's social media platform, backed down in its fight with the Brazilian judiciary, after complying with court orders that had blocked users in the country from accessing X. (The Guardian) These included naming a representative in the country and blocking accounts that Supreme.

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FreeWheel Names Industry Veteran Kris Magel as New Head of Global Agency Partnerships

Ad Tech Daily

Magel will leverage his 30+ years of media and advertising experience to help the world’s largest agencies take advantage of FreeWheel’s advanced advertising solutions to best serve its ad clients NEW YORK — FreeWheel, a global technology platform for the TV industry, announced that it has named Kris Magel as Head of Global Agency Partnerships. […] The post FreeWheel Names Industry Veteran Kris Magel as New Head of Global Agency Partnerships appeared first on Ad Tech Daily.

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Ticker: CNN’s Alisyn Camerota Reveals Death of Husband Tim Lewis

Adweek

Top of the Ticker: CNN anchor Alisyn Camerota revealed on Friday that her husband Tim Lewis passed away in July following a two year battle with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was 58 years old. "I cannot imagine any human being soldiering through a devastating diagnosis with more humor, humility and bravery than Tim," Camerota.

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Solving the Biggest Tech Challenges in RevOps

In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.

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Digiday+ Research News Subscription Index 2024: Washington Post, Vox shift their strategies

Digiday

The publishing industry faced volatile times throughout most of 2024. The L.A. Times , Business Insider , The Wall Street Journal , Chicago Tribune and The Washington Post all laid off staff in the last year. Along with those layoffs, publishers have also been hit by major changes within the advertising industry as a result of Google’s revision to its cookie deprecation plan.

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Addictive Social Media Feeds Hit With New California Law to Protect Children

Adweek

California will, starting in 2027, prohibit social media platforms from deliberately delivering addictive feeds to minors without parental consent as part of a new law. (Axios) SB 976 also bans companies from sending notifications to users identified as minors between midnight and 6 a.m. or during the school day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Marketing Briefing: Why fractional CMOs are being tapped for ‘impartial’ evaluations of marketing orgs, agencies

Digiday

As fractional or part-time execs become more commonplace throughout organizations’ leadership suite, the fractional CMO is still chief among them. When organizations bring in fractional CMOs, doing the day-to-day job of directing the marketing arm of the company is just one element of the remit. Often, according to current and former fractional CMOs, another element of the gig is to evaluate the current marketing team and vendors’ strengths and weaknesses.

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How the NFL Is Winning Hearts Worldwide With CMO Tim Ellis

Adweek

Welcome to another special Greatest Hits episode of the Marketing Vanguard podcast. Today, host Jenny Rooney speaks with Tim Ellis, the National Football League's evp and chief marketing officer. Ellis delves into the league's digital growth and strategies for reaching diverse audiences. He highlights the importance of authentic partnerships with creators, the NFL's cultural integration.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

Consolidating your tech stack is an effective cost-saving measure that drives GTM efficiency and adds value to your enterprise. With a cohesive, integrated tech stack, your revenue teams can deliver an excellent customer experience that sets you up to win faster than your competitors.