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GroupM Integrates DeepSeek to Simplify Media Buying in China

Adweek

GroupM's global brands can now efficiently target audiences in China thanks to DeepSeek's capabilities.

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Starbucks and Anomaly Combine To Brew Something Good

AdPulp

Starbucks and its new advertising agency Anomaly, are making interesting new product- and caf-focused commercials. The cinematic spots feature soundtracks by AC/DC, The Ting Ting, and Willie Nelson. And smart copy. It starts in darkness. In countless neighborhoods before sunrise. And then suddenly, out of the darkness, energy. According to Marketing Dive, Starbucks executives including […] The post Starbucks and Anomaly Combine To Brew Something Good appeared first on Adpulp.

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Wednesday, March 19 Evening Cable News Ratings: The Five Takes Total Viewers While Jesse Watters Claims the Demo

Adweek

The Rachel Maddow Show led the way for MSNBC, CNN saw a split between Jake Tapper and Abby Phillip.

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Why brand-owned communities are the future of growth

Martech

Companies spend years growing audiences on LinkedIn, Facebook, Slack and other platforms. They pour money into content, engage in endless algorithm games and try to carve out space in a crowded feed controlled by someone else. Then, the rules change and access disappears overnight. LinkedIn recently shut down company pages for two lead-gen providers , erasing their ability to instantly reach followers.

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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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With No Deal in Place, Perplexity Details Plans for TikTok

Adweek

AI-powered search engine Perplexity has no reported agreement of any kind in place with embattled video-sharing app TikTok.

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Why 2025 Will Unlock Audiobooks, In-Car Ads, and AI as the Next Big Audio Opportunities

Ad Monsters

Paul Kelly, the new CEO of A Million Ads, shares why 2025 will be a turning point for digital audio advertising, from the rise of in-car and audiobook ad opportunities to AI-driven ad personalization. After leading A Million Ads (AMA) to a 60% revenue growth as chief revenue officer, Paul Kelly was promoted to CEO on December 10, 2024. The newly appointed leader is setting his sights on opportunities in the audio space, as the company specializes in personalized audio ads, tailoring them to indi

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Taboola Data Reveals Millions of Brits Turn to Martin Lewis Amid Benefits Cuts

Exchange Wire

Millions of Brits are turning to personal finance guru Martin Lewis amid fears around welfare spending overhaul, readership data from Taboolas network of publishers indicates. On Tuesday, Work and Pensions secretary Liz Kendall announced her intention to significantly reduce welfare expenditure [.] The post Taboola Data Reveals Millions of Brits Turn to Martin Lewis Amid Benefits Cuts appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Showrunner of Apple TV+’s BE@RBRICK Says Shows Based on Toys Must Be Authentic

Adweek

Meghan McCarthy wants to make Apple TV+'s BE@RBRICK authentic.

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MAA Ad of the Week: Ocean Outdoor for WWF’s Earth Hour

More About Advertising

Sometimes advertising is as much about what you don’t say as what you do (memo to the UK’s Hattons of London which has Michael Buerk droning on interminably about a new King Charles coin on the cheap channels.) This Saturday is Earth Hour and to support the WWF Ocean Outdoor is joining the global turn-off … The post MAA Ad of the Week: Ocean Outdoor for WWFs Earth Hour first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Thursday, March 20 Evening Cable News Ratings: The Five Dips Below 4 Million Viewers as March Madness Begins

Adweek

Rachel Maddow and Jake Tapper were first in total viewers for MSNBC and CNN, respectively.

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

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Einav rejoins Murphy and Golding: is there such a thing as gravity-defying account management?

More About Advertising

Former adam&eve joint CEO Tammy Einav is teaming up again with James Murphy and David Golding, but this time at Ogilvy which bought Murphy and Golding’s New Commercial Arts venture last year. Murphy is one of the leading account managers of his era, as was Einav at A&E. Back in the day such folk defied … The post Einav rejoins Murphy and Golding: is there such a thing as gravity-defying account management?

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MSNBC Debuts New 1st Amendment-Themed Promo Campaign

Adweek

The campaign will air across linear and social media channels.

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Uncommon glories in the ugliness of Quaker porridge oats

More About Advertising

After hijacking London Fashion Week with its own brand of oat couture, represented by the worlds ugliest dress, Uncommon Creative Studio is back with a fly posting campaign to celebrate the ugly beige mess that is porridge for breakfast. The copywriters have had a lot of fun thinking of every possible insult to draw attention … The post Uncommon glories in the ugliness of Quaker porridge oats first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Yahoo Sells TechCrunch to Private Equity Firm Regent, Streamlining Its Portfolio

Adweek

Spinning off the influential tech publisher allows the private equity-backed Yahoo to further sharpen its focus

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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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Throat clearing

Seth Godin

Simply say it. The first minute of a speech, the first paragraph of a novel or the tuning of the orchestra before they begin… The performance improves if we skip that part. Sometimes, our throat actually needs clearing. But most of the time, we’re hooked on a ritual that doesn’t benefit the audience. If you need to get settled, consider doing it before you go on stage.

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Despite Big Marketing Moves, Nike’s Revenues Have Slid 9%

Adweek

This was Nike's first full quarter under chief executive (CEO) Elliott Hill, who returned to the brand in October 2024.

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M&A Mania: The Latest On Oracle-TikTok, and the Alphonso-LG Ads Aftermath

AdExchanger

Alphonso shareholders won their lawsuit against LG Ads, clearing the way for an IPO. Then, as TikTok counts down the days until its stay of execution expires, Oracle might buy a minority stake. The post M&A Mania: The Latest On Oracle-TikTok, and the Alphonso-LG Ads Aftermath appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Streaming Ratings, Week of Feb. 17: Netflix Remains No. 1 Thanks to Robert De Niro

Adweek

Netflix had two mini-series crack the top 10, while Saturday Night Live marked another milestone.

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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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The Stack: Major Developments in Ad Tech

Exchange Wire

This has been a busy week, from safer online spaces to secret tech battles and industry shake-ups. Also, in todays MadTech Daily, we dive into major acquisitions at Omnicom, the worlds first AI generated newspaper edition, and Google Search being [.] The post The Stack: Major Developments in Ad Tech appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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CBS Mornings to Exit Times Square Studio

Adweek

The move comes amidst cost-cutting measures by the network's parent company, Paramount Global.

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The WIR: Google Changes Tone on News Value, ProSieben Board Approves Sale of Non-TV Assets, and Publicis Integrates Firefly into CoreAI

VideoWeek

In this week’s Week in Review: Google questions the value it gets from news, ProSieben gets go ahead to sell non-TV assets, and Publicis expands its AI deal with Adobe. Top Stories Google Questions the Value it Gets from News in Europe Google released new research on Friday into the value of European news content to its search engine, claiming tests have shown that removing news content from Google only slightly impacted Google’s traffic, and made no significant difference to Google&

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Indianapolis Station to Launch Family Friendly Afternoon Local Shows

Adweek

The station said the shows will "inspire, educate, and strengthen family bonds while bringing communities together.

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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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More Data, More Problems: Explaining the DOJ’s Push to Get Google to Share More Ad Data

Adweek

Googles selective transparency isnt accidentalits core to its business model.

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Here’s the Roundup for the Week Ending March 21

Adweek

Happy Friday to all who celebrate.

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Brand Madness: Round One Is Locked In

Adweek

March Brandnesspowered by Nativos Brand Rankthrows 16 standout brands into head-to-head matchups, with consumer consideration as the scoreboard. Advancement is based on the results of a survey in which more than 1,000 U.S. consumers answered: Which brand are you most likely to buy?

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Former WTIC Reporter Matt Caron Posts Video About His Layoff and The State of Journalism

Adweek

He said he wouldn't sign an NDA to take a pay out from an industry that was supposed to be about speaking truth to power.

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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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Jim McKernan to Retire as GM of WOWT in Omaha

Adweek

He's been the GM of the Omaha, Nebraska NBC affiliate since 2021.

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Michael Martin Leaves WXMI in Grand Rapids After More Than 11 Years

Adweek

The station said he's the man behind a story that got the most views online, a cat that saved a man's life by getting a cell phone to him after the man fell.