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Want to Cut Emissions From Your Ad Campaign? Try Old-Fashioned Billboards

Adweek

Out-of-home advertising could reduce the carbon emissions of your ad campaign. Global OOH ad agency Billups worked with carbon intelligence firm Cedara to measure the environmental impact of OOH compared with other ad formats. Cedara's research found that billboards and other traditional OOH ads were 188% more efficient that programmatic display ads, 246% more efficient.

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Rethinking media mix modeling for today’s complex consumer journey

Martech

Media mix modeling (MMM) helps brands understand how marketing investments affect the bottom line. It originally focused on high-reach channels such as network television, print and radio to assess brand impact and audience reach. Valued for being reliable and easy to measure, these legacy channels were key drivers for brand awareness and conversions.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Sony Headphones Are Built for Gen Z

Adweek

Many brands simply add a celebrity's branding when working with artists. But Olivia Rodrigio has partnered twice with Sony to make custom headphones. After developing a pair of earphones called LinkBud S last year, Rodrigo and Sony launched two new earphones in October that retail for $200: LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open.

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Demandbase rethinks ABM amid B2B marketing challenges

Martech

“The state of B2B advertising” is the name of a recent report from ABM advertising, customer intelligence and data platform Demandbase. But what about the state of B2B marketing itself? People don’t seem to be sure about what works any more. “That’s our new reality, that’s for sure,” said Demandbase CMO Kelly Hopping. “It’s definitely a moving target in terms of what works today versus what worked six months ago.” In particular, there’s a gro

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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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Ravineo’s AI Tech Finds that 80% of Influencers Don’t Disclose Brand Deals

Adweek

The evolution of influencer marketing has brought unparalleled opportunities for brands. But it's also created some murky tactics, including undeclared partnerships and hidden collaborations. That's where marketing analytics platform Ravineo, which officially launched on Nov. 12, comes in. Ravineo lets brands and agencies make smarter, data-driven decisions about their influencer strategies in real time, using.

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2024 holiday sales live up to the record-breaking projections

Martech

Ecommerce is experiencing the best holiday season ever, keeping pace with a record-breaking forecast from Adobe Analytics. Cyber Week, the period just concluded from Thanksgiving to Monday, brought in $41.1 billion in U.S. online sales, up 8.2% year-over-year. Last year, the five-day period saw a 7.8% YoY increase , with $38 billion in U.S. ecommerce sales, according to Adobe.

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Maryland Is The New State To Watch When It Comes To Data Privacy

AdExchanger

There are now 19 states that have enacted comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, eight of which are currently in effect. When talk turns to the most impactful of these state privacy laws, the conversation usually starts and stops with California. However, recent developments should alter that conclusion. The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) takes […] The post Maryland Is The New State To Watch When It Comes To Data Privacy appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Domino’s Saves Squid Game Contestants With Emergency Pizza

Adweek

Domino's is inserting itself into the high stakes challenges of Squid Game ahead of the Netflix hit show's season 2 premiere, with ads showing pizza deliveries saving contestants from being eliminated. The campaign, created by agency WorkInProgress, features two ads based on episodes from Squid Game season 1, while integrating Domino's Emergency Pizza offer, a.

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Insight Is A Man’s Best Friend, With Mars Pet Nutrition

AdExchanger

Letting ROI determine the success of your marketing is a bit like letting the tail wag the dog. Because ROI isn’t necessarily a good measure of marketing performance, says Jean-Paul “JP” Jansen, SVP of marketing and CMO for North America at Mars Pet Nutrition, on this week’s episode of AdExchanger Talks. Jansen joined Mars – […] The post Insight Is A Man’s Best Friend, With Mars Pet Nutrition appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Walmart Closes Vizio Deal: 3 Things Advertisers Should Know

Adweek

Walmart is officially even more connected to connected TV. Today, the retail giant closed its $2.3 billion deal for TV manufacturer Vizio, which was first announced in February. In a press release, Walmart noted that the purchase of Vizio and its SmartCast Operating System, which has more than 18 million active accounts, will enable the.

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

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Opti Digital Reports eCPM 36% Higher on Black Friday Compared to November Averages

Exchange Wire

Black Friday continues to dominate as a pivotal moment for both publishers and advertisers, driving significant opportunities across the digital ecosystem. Global consumer spending on Black Friday reached USD$74.4bn (£58.7bn), a 5% increase from last year, according to Salesforce. This [.] The post Opti Digital Reports eCPM 36% Higher on Black Friday Compared to November Averages appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Giving the Gift of Ganja on the Down-Low Just Got Easier

Adweek

From the brand that packaged cannabis like top-shelf liquor for the 2023 holidays comes a new--even more covert--way to give the gift of ganja. Vivid, which has a devoted fan following among Missouri cannaseurs, has launched limited-edition containers modeled after bottles of wine and video game controllers.

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OTT Viewership Statistics & Industry Growth Trends (2024)

MNTN

Over-the-top (OTT) television has taken the world by storm; billions of people now use it every day to stream their favorite shows and movies. With OTT viewership skyrocketing, staying apprised of the latest developments in the industry is crucial. With that in mind, here are 10 OTT trends you need to know about. Over 100 Million U.S. Households View OTT Content Connected TV (CTV) content — streaming content — is what people access via OTT devices, and it is rapidly becoming the most prevalent t

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Sean Hannity to Host Long-Form Interview Series on Fox Nation

Adweek

Fox News primetime host Sean Hannity introduced a new long-form monthly interview series on Tuesday--aptly titled Sean--on the streaming service Fox Nation. The interview series captures candid conversations with guests from sports, entertainment, and politics, diving deep into their lives, passions, and perspectives. It will also provide behind-the-scenes stories and unfiltered discussions about the moments.

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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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EX.CO Partners with Scope3 to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Video Advertising

Exchange Wire

EX.CO, the machine-learning video platform driving successful video strategies for the world’s leading media groups, today (December 3rd, 2024) announced the launch of Green Media Products (GMPs), powered by Scope3 — the market leader in decarbonising media and advertising. This strategic [.] The post EX.CO Partners with Scope3 to Reduce Carbon Emissions in Video Advertising appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Seeing More Video Ads in Retail Environments? You’re Not Alone.

Adweek

With companies as varied as Uber, PayPal, and Home Depot all pushing into the advertising business, Americans are seeing more ads. The increase, however, isn't limited to tiny squares on a smartphone. In 2024, 68.6 million U.S. adults recalled seeing a video advertisement in a physical retail environment during the prior 30 days, according to.

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Modern Citizens CCO Ben Middleton picks his Desert Island Ads

More About Advertising

You’re probably reading this on a phone, sat on the bog, pretending to be “checking your slack messages” in a meeting, or just drifting home on a train wishing that twat chatting on ‘speaker’ would just use their phone like a normal human being. Because the little marvel of technology grafted to our palms is … The post Modern Citizens CCO Ben Middleton picks his Desert Island Ads first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Mattel Faces Class-Action Suit Over Pornographic URL on Wicked Doll Packaging

Adweek

It's not all fun and games for toy manufacturer Mattel, which was hit with a class-action lawsuit Tuesday over a high-profile packaging error on dolls depicting characters in Universal Pictures' Wicked. Law firm Poulin Willey Anastopoulo filed the suit in U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on behalf of South Carolina resident.

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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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Brands Are Asking More of Their Agencies When it Comes to YouTube

VideoWeek

Brands have continued to invest more and more in YouTube in recent years, and as they’ve done so, they’ve started asking more of their agencies says Matt Nash, SVP, EMEA at Pixability. At the same time YouTube has begun adding more formats and features to YouTube, making advertising on YouTube overall more complex. In this interview, Nash describes how brands’ expectations for their agencies are changing, and also discusses Pixability’s recent UK Agency Report.

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Giving Season Lasts All Year Long for Production Company Spark & Riot

Adweek

The end of the year is a time of giving, as people and companies open their wallets during the holidays and charities capture the bulk of their donations for the year. One company makes sure its giving spirit is strong all year long by building community support into its operating model. LA-based production company Spark.

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Innovation meets litigation: How media companies are tackling AI’s complex impact

Digiday

New lawsuits and deeper partnerships highlight the delicate balancing act between major publishers and AI companies. Some of the first media companies to strike deals with OpenAI say they’re getting ready to release new AI-enabled features that aim to benefit readers, publishers and advertisers. One of the latest examples is DotDash, which used AI to create a new way to target readers with contextual ads.

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How Marriott Bonvoy Is Redefining Loyalty and Personalization

Adweek

In this episode of The Speed of Culture podcast, Suzy founder and host Matt Britton speaks with Peggy Roe, executive vice president and chief customer officer at Marriott International. Roe shares insights on the evolution of the hospitality industry, emphasizing the impact of customer loyalty and the role of first-party data in personalizing guest experiences.

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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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Why Kai Cenat’s record-breaking subathon was a double-edged sword for Twitch

Digiday

Twitch creator Kai Cenat just finished a month-long “subathon,” livestreaming nonstop for 30 days and smashing the platform’s subscriber record in the process. The event was a ringing endorsement of Twitch as a creator platform — but also showcased the challenges caused by its lack of original IP. Cenat’s record-breaking stream tested the limits of Twitch’s brand safety guidelines.

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An Exclusive Peek Inside Project Orange, Home Depot’s Hushed New Content-Producing Workshop

Adweek

Rigby is on a freelance gig. His day job is sniffing out cadavers for the police department, but today, the frisky retriever is on a soundstage in front of a camera. In a few minutes, a bunch of kids will kick off a taco party. Rigby's only job is to look cute--and not eat the.

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Retailers are making a play for brand dollars, but advertisers aren’t convinced just yet

Digiday

Walmart’s acquisition of smart TV manufacturer Vizio is official as of this week. The move further bolsters Walmart’s ad business, adding streaming capabilities to potentially attract more brand dollars. Walmart is just one on a growing list of retail media networks that’s after those dollars. Advertisers, however, are keeping the purse strings tied tight on brand budgets for now.

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Bumble CMO Selby Drummond to Exit

Adweek

Bumble's chief marketing officer (CMO), Selby Drummond, is leaving after four years with the dating app. The business confirmed she will exit in January to pursue an external opportunity. It did not state how her role would be replaced. Drummond joined Bumble in 2020 and served as its chief brand officer before taking on the.

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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 curation conundrum: separating fact from fiction in ad tech’s latest obsession

Digiday

Ad tech’s obsession with “curation” has sparked plenty of chatter — some informed, some less so. But don’t worry about separating the wheat from the chaff. Digiday’s cut through the noise, debunked the myths and laid out the facts straight to you. Myth: Curation is new. Continue reading this article on digiday.com. Sign up for Digiday newsletters to get the latest on media, marketing and the future of TV.

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Leading Consumer Health Transformation With Purpose at Haleon

Adweek

In this compelling episode of the Brave Commerce podcast, co-hosts Rachel Tipograph and Sarah Hofstetter sit down with Katie Williams, chief marketing officer of Haleon, parent company of consumer health brands such as Sensodyne, Advil and Centrum. A seasoned leader in the consumer packaged goods industry, Williams shares her unique journey, navigating two major corporate.

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The diminishing returns of scale and a return to quality

Digiday

Bob Regular, CEO, Infolinks Scale is not a one-size-fits-all concept. Marketers and publishers historically have their own goals associated with scale. When it comes to content, the KPIs vary according to the media (i.e. podcast, video, etc.) and subject matter. Continue reading this article on digiday.com. Sign up for Digiday newsletters to get the latest on media, marketing and the future of TV.

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WXIA Names Dan Kennedy AM Weekend Anchor

Adweek

Dan Kennedy will join Atlanta NBC affiliate WXIA as morning weekend anchor and reporter. This is a move from within Tegna for Kennedy who anchors evenings at WVEC in Norfolk, Virginia. "Dan has an impressive track record of impactful journalism that showcases his deep commitment to the communities he serves," said Denisha Thomas, 11Alive news.

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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.