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Vox Media Announces Layoffs, Reorganizes Its Lifestyle Properties

Adweek

The digital media company Vox Media is implementing layoffs and a substantial restructuring of its lifestyle properties, according to an internal memo obtained by ADWEEK. The changes will primarily affect the titles Thrillist, PS (formerly PopSugar), and Eater, as well as the media production and technology team, chief executive Jim Bankoff wrote to staff on.

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Why bad business decisions can hurt email deliverability

Martech

Most deliverability advice looks only at email list issues and how to design, send and manage your email campaigns. However, not all deliverability problems are solved by removing inactive subscribers and spam complainers, or tunin up your email coding to avoid triggering a spam filter. Instead, seemingly unrelated business decisions can affect the wider application of your email program and undermine its deliverability.

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Week of Nov. 25 Cable News Ratings: Audiences Have Little Appetite for News During Thanksgiving

Adweek

This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of Nov. 25, 2024. The long Thanksgiving holiday resulted in all three networks experiencing week-to-week declines in total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. Double-digit drops in both measured categories were recorded during this slow news period. Fox News continued to.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: December 5

Martech

Almost half of advertisers now “completely” or “mostly” trust AI adtech to make decisions about campaigns without human oversight — up from 25% last year, according to a report from Advertiser Perceptions, a business intelligence provider. Source: Advertiser Perceptions’ report Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning in Advertising 2024 Previously, advertisers “somewhat trusted” these ad technologies to make investment and optimization decisions without human involvement.

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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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Condé Nast Culls Its C-Suite in Fresh Round of Layoffs

Adweek

The digital media company Conde Nast laid off a number of its top executives, along with key events, social media, and editorial staff, in a targeted round of cuts Thursday evening, according to interviews with four current and former staff. A representative for the company confirmed the layoffs but declined to share their exact scope.

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IAB finalizes retail media networks standards for in-store

Martech

IAB, in collaboration with IAB Europe and leading retail media networks (RMNs), released finalized definitions and standards for proving the impact of RMN campaigns. The standards were originally introduced and opened up for public comment in September at the IAB Connected Commerce Summit. “These standards lay the groundwork for transparency and consistency in in-store retail media by focusing on what matters — clear definitions and measurement methodologies,” said IAB VP, measurement addressabi

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 How AI is radically reshaping marketing budgets by Edna Chavira

Martech

Artificial intelligence is heavily disrupting marketing teams, particularly in medium to large companies. In fact, its estimated that up to 40% of traditional marketing spend is under incredible pressure to be reallocated – if it hasnt already. Join The 40% Shift: How AI is Radically Reshaping Marketing Budgets for a practical deep dive into the financial and organizational implications of AI in marketing (B2C & B2B).

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Sports-Focused Streamer Fubo Says Revenue From Upfront Commitments Increased 40%

Adweek

When sports-first streamer Fubo closed its 2024-25 upfront season, revenue from upfront commitments was up over 40% compared to the previous year, which is an all-time high, according to the company. The platform saw the most growth across advertisers from automotive, pharmaceutical, and consumer packaged goods categories. According to Fubo, 40% of advertisers that made.

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Are cookies on the menu in 2025?

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The big topic of 2024 was third-party cookies – so what’s their status going into 2025? While Google abandoned its plans to phase out cookies, other tech companies have stuck to their guns. Consumers are certainly in favor of cookieless approaches, so will Google’s decision to stick with their old but trusted targeting methods influence marketers? Despite the search giant’s decisive lack of action, forecasters predict that cookies will go away eventually.

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Perplexity Adds The Independent, LA Times, Blavity, and Others to Its Publisher Revenue-Sharing Program

Adweek

Perplexity's Publisher Program, which distributes revenue to media outlets when their content appears next to ads on the AI search platform, has recruited its second batch of publisher partners. The San Francisco-based startup now works with over a dozen global media titles, including the Los Angeles Times, Blavity, The Independent, Prisa Media (the leading Spanish-language.

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

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Why Mobile In-App Ads Are the Key to Success This Holiday Season

Ad Monsters

Unlock the holiday season’s advertising potential by shifting focus from overcrowded channels to immersive mobile in-app experiences that captivate user attention and drive sales. The holiday season is a crucial time for retailers and advertisers, with the 2024 season expected to see a 9.5% increase in online sales compared to 2023 , reaching $271.58 billion.

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Liquid Death and Depend Drop ‘Pit Diaper’ so You Don’t Miss Any of the Show

Adweek

If this was ever a discreet, below-the-radar trend--wearing adult diapers to live concerts so as not to miss a moment of the show--it's not anymore. That's because Liquid Death, which doesn't do anything quietly, is jumping into the fray via an improbable but pragmatic alliance with personal care behemoth Kimberly-Clark. The result is a goth-inspired.

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Will Social Video Kill The TV Star? Vevo Exec Rob Christensen Says It’s Complicated

AdExchanger

Music video network Vevo has evolved a lot in six years. After shutting down its consumer-facing website and mobile app in 2018, it embraced CTV with its own free ad-supported channels for different music genres, including pop and country. Rob Christensen joined Vevo in 2019 as EVP of global sales and to oversee its FAST […] The post Will Social Video Kill The TV Star?

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Spotify is the Latest Brand Facing AI Backlash Over Wrapped Campaign

Adweek

Spotify is the latest brand to face criticism for using generative AI in its highly anticipated end-of-year campaign, Wrapped, released yesterday (Dec. 4). Disgruntled users took to TikTok, X, and Reddit to air their grievances with the campaign's AI-powered features, calling the music streamer "lazy" and saying the work "flopped" for its lackluster design and.

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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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Why Amazon Sellers Need Product Reviewers

Ad Badger

Who writes your Amazon reviews? Ever thought about who’s really behind those Amazon reviews? It’s not always your regular shopper. Read More Why Amazon Sellers Need Product Reviewers The post Why Amazon Sellers Need Product Reviewers appeared first on Ad Badger.

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Mercedes F1 Bids an Emotional Farewell to Lewis Hamilton as Iconic Partnership Ends

Adweek

It's the end of an era for both Mercedes and Formula 1 star Lewis Hamilton as one of the most iconic partnerships in racing reaches the finish line. Ahead of Hamilton's final race for Mercedes in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday (Dec. 8), the auto brand is sending him off with a heartfelt.

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Driving Innovation: How OEMs Are Redefining The CTV Ecosystem

AdExchanger

CTV advertising is experiencing a power shift as original content manufacturers (OEMs) position themselves at the intersection of audiences, advertisers and content providers. In the eyes of advertisers, OEMs have risen in importance by including built-in FAST channels on their devices, combining subscription services and opening up their home screen to advertisers.

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Tools of the Trade: Alysha Light of Flight PR

Adweek

Tools of the Trade is a feature to help highlight the many tools that help make advertising and marketing folks successful. The tools can be anything that helps people perform at their top form, from a favorite drafting table to the best software program to a lucky pen, a vintage typewriter or a pair of.

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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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True Crime Podcasts Can Win Advertisers – As Long As The Discourse Stays Civil

AdExchanger

True crime podcasts are incredibly popular with listeners. But theyre a hard sell with advertisers. Roughly one quarter of the most-listened-to podcasts in the US are in the true crime genre the most of any genre, according to a 2023 study by Pew Research. And 34% of American podcast listeners say they regularly tune […] The post True Crime Podcasts Can Win Advertisers As Long As The Discourse Stays Civil appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Executive Moves Hint at Big Plans for Publicis Connected Media

Adweek

Publicis Groupe is looking to ride the growth wave of its Publicis Connected Media unit--which includes its digital experience agencies, martech firm Epsilon, influencer marketing shop Influential, investment arm PMX and Publicis Media--with several executive moves, highlighted by the promotion of Dave Penski to lead all Connected Media operations. The aim of Publicis Connected Media.

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Comic: Every Time A Bell Rings, An RMN Gets Its Wings

AdExchanger

Enjoy this weekly comic strip fromAdExchanger.comthat highlights the digital advertising ecosystem The post Comic: Every Time A Bell Rings, An RMN Gets Its Wings appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How Citi CMO Alex Craddock Balances AI’s Power With Human Creativity

Adweek

Citibank's chief marketing and content officer Alex Craddock believes that despite the power of AI, the magic of great creative still comes from humans. Craddock joined Citi in May from BlackRock after a restructure to oversee its marketing department and set a new strategy for original content and thought leadership, ADWEEK reported at the time.

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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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Don’t Discount Black Friday

AdExchanger

This year, Black Friday stretched on for days and days. And the retail holidays is evolving in other ways, as online shopping takes over. The post Don’t Discount Black Friday appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Peacock’s New Brand Campaign Goes Full Potty Humor

Adweek

How do you watch TV? Also, why are you doing it in the bathroom? Those are some of the questions Peacock explores in its new brand campaign, "Watch However, Watch Whyever." According to Peacock, its new set of ads acts as a playful riff on familiar viewing habits. One spot pokes fun at the infamous.

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Common Mistakes With Amazon Product Listings and How to Avoid Them  (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast]

Ad Badger

SUBSCRIBE Emma Shermer Tamir of Marketing by Emma joins Michael this week to offer a concise strategy for writing Amazon. Read More Common Mistakes With Amazon Product Listings and How to Avoid Them (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast] The post Common Mistakes With Amazon Product Listings and How to Avoid Them (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast] appeared first on Ad Badger.

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IPG Sells Huge to Private Equity firm AEA Investors

Adweek

Interpublic Group has sold experience design and technology agency Huge to private equity firm AEA Investors. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. As part of the transaction, AEA Investors will combine Huge with Hero Digital, a customer experience company it already owns. AEA Investors said the combined agency will become one of the largest.

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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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How Digital Publishing is Changing in 2025: Fighting AI and Walled Gardens

Playwire

Key Points The digital publishing landscape in 2025 faces unprecedented challenges from AI-generated content flooding the market and tech giants fortifying their walled gardens Publishers need to adapt their content strategy to emphasize unique value that AI can't replicate First-party data collection and management will become critical as privacy regulations tighten Alternative traffic sources will gain importance as search engines evolve Revenue diversification beyond traditional advertising w

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Call Her Daddy’s Alex Cooper Launches Her First Product

Adweek

Alex Cooper, the popular podcast host of Call Her Daddy is ready for her next act: entering the beverage space. Cooper unveiled the launch of her hydration drink, called Unwell Hydration, on Dec. 4 at The New York Times' DealBook conference. The name is a nod to the podcast network she also runs called Unwell.

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Q&A with Jessica Chan, Perplexity’s head of publisher partnerships

Digiday

Perplexity announced today it has added more than a dozen new media companies to its publisher program, including Blavity, Gear Patrol, The Independent, Lee Enterprises, Los Angeles Times and MediaLab. Jessica Chan, who became Perplexity’s new head of publisher partnerships in September, spoke to Digiday about the five-month-old program, what it offers, and what’s in store for the AI tech company next year.

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J.Crew Hires Ex-Skims Exec Julia Collier as CMO

Adweek

Julia Collier is the new chief marketing officer for J.Crew, the brand's parent company, J.Crew Group, announced today. Collier joins from Skims, where she was most recently senior vice president of marketing. She spent more than four years at the Kim Kardashian-owned company, which she joined ahead of its launch in 2019. The hire comes.

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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.