Wed.Sep 18, 2024

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Cannabis Brand Challenges Opioid Makers to Take Their Own Medicine

Adweek

As a follow-up to its satirical "Ask Your Doctor" campaign, Missouri cannabis brand Show-Me Organics is taking another sharp-elbowed jab at Big Pharma, challenging company leaders to personally use the opioids they hype to American consumers. A documentary-style ad called "Taste Your Own Medicine" revolves around that dare, with the goal of advocating for cannabis.

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CTV viewership rebounds to near pandemic-era levels

Martech

This year, viewers are watching more CTV in longer sessions. Viewership now approaches pandemic-era levels after pulling back in recent years, according to a new study, “The CTV Trends Report 2024,” released by Wurl, an AppLovin company. Average daily hours of CTV viewing are up 5% year over year, according to the study, which draws on Wurl’s insights from more than 4,000 channels and 1 billion monthly viewing hours through its CTV marketing platform.

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Havas Chicago Names Chase Cornett as Chief Strategy Officer

Adweek

Havas Chicago has named Chase Cornett as chief strategy officer, expanding its leadership team. Cornett will join Havas Chicago's executive bench which includes Myra Nussbaum as co-president and chief creative officer, and Kat Ott as co-president, bolstering the strategic vision for the agency. "Chase's track record is unmatched, yet it's not only his amazing reputation.

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Amid political ad blitz, brands can hack the media landscape by Optimove

Martech

The 2024 U.S. presidential election is set to break records for political ad spending, with projections estimating a monumental $12 billion by election day — more than a 30% increase compared to 2020. And it is not just traditional ad spending. Digital media costs will soar. Brands will be pushed to either spend more than they want and/or optimize so they are smarter about their deployment of digital marketing strategies.

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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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Odd Couples: Why Unlikely Brand Collaborations Are Everywhere

Adweek

Unexpected brand collaborations literally have fans covered head to toe in 2024, whether it's Lipton Ice Tea's creamy yellow hat from its range with streetwear label Cruel Pancake or McDonald's Hamburglar-themed Crocs. With the average American exposed to anywhere between 4,000 and 10,000 ads every day, it's tough for brands to stand out. Enter weird.

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How to use micro-moments to capture customer intent in real-time

Martech

Attention spans are shrinking and customers now have instant access to information. Marketers must capture “micro-moments” — those brief times when people turn to their devices for quick answers or decisions. Whether they’re searching for a last-minute gift, checking restaurant reviews or looking up how to fix a leaky faucet, these moments offer key opportunities for engagement and conversion.

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The Role of Mirror Neurons in Consumer Behavior

The Ad Tech Blog

Understanding the role of mirror neurons in consumer behavior can provide valuable insights for marketing professionals. This article explores how these specialized brain cells influence purchasing decisions and how marketers can leverage this knowledge to enhance engagement and conversion rates. Understanding Mirror Neurons Key Points Mirror neurons fire both when performing an action and observing the same action.

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Google Is Expanding Its AI Tools for Making Search Ads and Measuring Campaigns

Adweek

Google is bringing more AI ad tools to search results. Google is expanding AI-driven search ads to German, French, and Spanish languages in its AI search engine, AI Overview. Google said the new tool will help small and medium-sized businesses run ads in global markets. Google unveiled the update at digital marketing conference DMEXCO in.

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Roku Launches Its Own Self-Serve Ad Platform

AdExchanger

Roku became the latest streaming company to unveil a self-serve ad platform. Roku Ads Manager, as it’s called, is part of Roku’s bid to reach new CTV buyer demand. The post Roku Launches Its Own Self-Serve Ad Platform appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Noom Taps Rachel Mahoney As Chief Brand Officer Amid GLP-1 Expansion

Adweek

Digital health and wellness platform Noom has appointed a new chief brand officer (CBO) in Rachel Mahoney as it jumps into the off-label weight loss drug market. Mahoney was most recently chief marketing officer (CMO) at Shutterstock. She will now be the architect of Noom's brand strategy as it continues to add anti-obesity drug offerings.

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

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A next frontier for spam and scams

Seth Godin

Please be on the alert for: Spam that includes your name, address, phone number and other personal details. Phone calls that are from human-sounding bots that pretend to be from friends or trusted brands. Job offers. Video mashups that include AI-generated people that seem to be made just for you. Security alerts that are actually precisely the opposite.

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IAB Releases New Standards on In-Store Retail Media Measurement

Adweek

Advertising trade organization the Interactive Advertising Bureau today released a new set of standards for in-store retail media, aiming to align the industry on how digital ads are sold and measured inside retail stores. The standards are the result of months of collaboration between retailers, agencies, and brands and build on the IAB's U.S. retail.

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The Digital Ecosystem Isn’t Crumbling – It’s Maturing

AdExchanger

Despite Google’s recent decision to continue support for third-party cookies on Chrome, the ongoing degradation of legacy identifiers and data signals within the digital marketing ecosystem continues at an impressive pace. But it’s not the loss of these tracking and measurement approaches that deserves the attention. Rather, our industry should be putting the focus on […] The post The Digital Ecosystem Isn’t Crumbling – It’s Maturing appeared first on AdExchanger.

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3 Signs Your Brand Needs a New Narrative

Adweek

"Narrative" is one of those words in the water right now. Politicians talk about "resetting the narrative" after campaign missteps. Coaches go hoarse trying to change the narrative after a string of losses. Savvy business leaders are recognizing the need, too, with the understanding that narrative can supercharge alignment across a growing organization and shift.

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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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New DEI-Focused SSP Wants To Put More Money Into The Hands Of Publishers

AdExchanger

Programmatic media buyers care about serving the needs of their advertiser clients. But there’s no reason they can’t also help publishers – especially diverse publishers – at the same time. The post New DEI-Focused SSP Wants To Put More Money Into The Hands Of Publishers appeared first on AdExchanger.

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If You Love Carvel Ice Cream, Thank a Flat Tire

Adweek

On Memorial Day of 1934, 28-year-old Tom Carvel loaded his trailer with ice cream and dreamed of dollar signs. His plan was to sell scoops to New York motorists headed up into the country. But then Carvel got a flat in front of a pottery shop in Hartsdale, and he watched as his inventory--which he'd.

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How CX transforms marketing from cost center to revenue engine

Martech

As CMOs, we’re constantly trying to balance driving growth with the fact that marketing is often seen as a cost center. But what if we could change the narrative? What if marketing were viewed as a revenue driver instead of a budget drain? One of the most effective ways to shift this perception is by using customer experience. Below, I’ll share strategic insights on how customer experience can transform your marketing department into a profit center.

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Roku Positions New Ads Manager as One-Stop Buying Solution for Advertisers

Adweek

Today, Roku announced the launch of Roku Ads Manager, its new self-service offering for CTV advertising. Among the highlights, the ads manager is set to help marketers with optimization and performance, utilizing Roku's CTV footprint to drive awareness and bottom-of-funnel engagement; it will give advertisers direct access to Roku inventory without third-party fees, helping with.

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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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Tourism Ireland rewrites history for Halloween

More About Advertising

Some of us thought Halloween was invented by some American department store to shift more junk, rather like Hallmark Cards with Mother’s/Father’s days. Then we did our painstaking research (that is, consulted Wikipedia) and discovered it celebrates All Hallow’s Day/Eve, October 31 when it gets dark and spooky in Europe. Not quite so according to … The post Tourism Ireland rewrites history for Halloween first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Paramount+ Returns With Peak Screaming Collection to Scare Up Horror Demand

Adweek

Paramount+ wants to give subscribers a reason to scream. again. Today, the Paramount+ Peak Screaming Collection returns to the streaming service just in time for Halloween next month. The collection, which is back for its fourth year, is expanding to feature over 450 new originals, fan-favorite horror movies, and Halloween episodes from popular series.

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Retailers Are Opening Themselves To Programmatic – But Will They Regret It?

AdExchanger

Two years ago, retail media networks were at a crossroads. At the time they were weighing whether to become traditional walled gardens or allowing the programmatic ecosystem open access to data. Retailers are long past that point. Hundreds of store operators launched retail media businesses in the past couple years alone. And most of the […] The post Retailers Are Opening Themselves To Programmatic – But Will They Regret It?

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Megan Stalter Turns ‘Sinfluencer’ In e.l.f Skin’s Biggest Campaign To Date

Adweek

From sleeping in make-up to popping pimples and skipping on sun protection, e.l.f. Skin is calling out "skin sins" in its largest campaign yet. The cosmetics brand's skincare division has tapped comedian and Hacks actress Megan Stalter for a series exploring common skincare slip-ups like sleeping in makeup or popping pimples. Stalter plays a mischievous.

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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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Inside the Buy Side: What Retail Media Network (RMN) Is Right for Your Ads?

Ad Monsters

With retail media ad spend rapidly increasing, selecting the right network has become a strategic imperative. From leveraging retailer-specific insights to advanced audience targeting and data transparency, here’s what brands and agencies need to consider to achieve meaningful business outcomes in an increasingly competitive market. Choosing the right retail media provider is crucial for your advertising strategy.

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Britain’s Guardian in Talks to Sell Observer Newspaper to Tortoise Media

Adweek

The owner of The Guardian confirmed that it is in talks to sell The Observer, the world's oldest Sunday newspaper, to Tortoise Media. (BBC News) Tortoise said negotiations include a commitment from it to invest more than GBP25 million ($33 million) over the next five years in the editorial and commercial renewal of the title.

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Still Playing In The Sandbox; Will The YouTube Gates Reopen?

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. The Shifting Sandbox The Chrome Privacy Sandbox is still chugging along despite Google’s reversal on third-party cookie deprecation. The Sandbox team announced new updates based on feedback from testers on Wednesday. Chrome’s Protected Audience API will soon include fields for designating private marketplace […] The post Still Playing In The Sandbox; Will The YouTube Gates Reopen?

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Matt Fortin Named Weekend AM Reporter for NBC Boston

Adweek

NBC Boston has named Matt Fortin its morning weekend reporter. "I'm so happy to be NBC Boston's newest weekend morning reporter! Wake up early in the ams with me for your local headlines," Fortin wrote on social media.

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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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The Best Tips for Using Amazon Advanced Search Efficiently

Ad Badger

Whether you’re a seller or a consumer, Amazon Advanced Search can be your go-to solution for precision and efficiency. For. Read More The Best Tips for Using Amazon Advanced Search Efficiently The post The Best Tips for Using Amazon Advanced Search Efficiently appeared first on Ad Badger.

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National Mall to Get DC’s First Public Memorial for Fallen Journalists

Adweek

The Fallen Journalists Memorial Foundation unveiled its design for a National Mall monument honoring journalists killed in the line of duty, representing the first memorial for slain journalists on federal grounds. (The Daily Beast) The concept designs come as part of a lengthy but necessary regulatory process before the anticipated completion of the Fallen Journalists.

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‘There’s a point of diminishing returns’: Why retail media’s reckoning is said to be on the horizon

Digiday

With more than 200 retail media networks (and counting) and finite media dollars, agency executives say a retail media reckoning may be on the horizon. Retail media networks (RMNs) have been touted as the industry’s latest silver bullet. But given that glut of competition, agency execs say they’re advising clients to be more calculated with their RMN spend.

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Paramount Layoffs Hit Advertising Division

Adweek

Paramount's advertising division is the latest unit to be hit by layoffs. Deadline understands that layoffs began across Paramount Advertising, which is run by president John Halley, early Tuesday.

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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.