Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Last year, rapper Lil Yachty made the unusual move of adding his 11.3 million Instagram followers to his Close Friends list on the app. His fans were confused, wondering why a globally famous figure had invited them into an intimate circle. Lil Yachty posted on Instagram as if only his closest friends were watching, becoming.
Ad Rants
APRIL 11, 2024
If you like taking a selfie or two, you'll know that lighting is everything. It's crazy the impact lighting has on the outcome of the selfie. If you can catch the day when the sun is just right, you'll have a golden glow and piercing eyes. But not every hour of the day will allow you to get that look. So, below, we've created a guide for the best time of day for selfies.
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Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Megan Thee Stallion has always had a front-row seat to the evolution of content creation on social media. The rap superstar first started posting her freestyle videos on YouTube as early as the 2010s before her rap in a Houston artist cypher went viral on social media in 2016. The Grammy Award-winning artist's original content.
Seth Godin
APRIL 11, 2024
That’s the first part of the confusion. It’s a group of people who can’t decide what the thing they do is supposed to be. Is it: Advertising Publicity Increasing retail distribution Direct and measured response SEO Making the logo pretty Wholesale and trade relationships Maintaining the status quo and not screwing up Keeping the website running Positioning Creating network effects Community engagement Strategy Listening hard to market desires Customer service Customer delight Q
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Paramount Global has hired the bank Oaklins DeSilva+Phillips to explore the sale of VidCon, a live event franchise focused on the creator economy, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company is hoping to secure a strategic buyer for the experiential property rather than a private equity firm, according to the person. The.
Martech
APRIL 11, 2024
In our zeal to harness the tech part of martech, the ops part of MOps and the automation part of marketing automation, MOps professionals have failed to accomplish the most important part of the equation — marketing. B2B marketing is suffering from an effectiveness crisis, having chased efficiency gains for years. Effectiveness should be mastered and constantly invested in ahead of efficiency.
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Martech
APRIL 11, 2024
“What marketing technologies should a (fill in the industry) company have in their martech stack?” That’s a question I’m asked regularly, likely because all companies are curious about their competitors. So I thought I’d use it to test Google Gemini, OpenAI ChatGPT and Perplexity AI. Gemini (formerly Bard) and ChatGPT returned similar content in a similar format to my query, “What marketing technologies should a luxury retailer have in their martech stack?
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
After 44 years in the business, creating some of advertising's most iconic work, David Lubars deserves to do nothing for a while. Lubars is set to retire from his post as chairman and chief creative officer of BBDO Worldwide, and he told ADWEEK that as he starts his retirement, he's going to do nothing, "and.
illumin
APRIL 11, 2024
When you think of TikTok, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Perhaps it’s the platform’s short-form videos, its entertainment value, or its reputation for authenticity and virality. Undoubtedly, the social network has experienced an explosive growth trajectory over the past five years and quickly surpassed the beginnings of other social media platforms.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
In the flush of obituaries following the death of O.J. Simpson on Wednesday, media outlets have found themselves looking back on one man--and many careers. There's Simpson the Hall of Fame football star and the actor who popped up in films like The Naked Gun. There's Simpson the sportscaster, franchisee, real estate investor and--memorably--the face.
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AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
Tracking is a mess. Attribution is broken beyond repair. IP address identity data may go the way of the dodo. Which means marketing mix modeling is back, baby! If you need proof, Google launched its open-source MMM model, called Meridian, last month. A marketing mix model (MMM) is a way to attribute ad spend channel […] The post As MMM Rides Again, Google Finds Its Place In The Conversation With Meridian appeared first on AdExchanger.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Amazon is making a prime hire for its video ads team. Today, the company confirmed to ADWEEK that it is hiring former Comcast NBCUniversal executive Krishan Bhatia as vp of global video advertising. This is a new, global role, with Bhatia's duties spanning everything from strategy to go-to-market and sales. "We are delighted to welcome.
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Reddit Here First Google and Reddit have numerous deals – the contours of which are unknown – that will likely come under some scrutiny. Take Reddit’s search visibility. It showed some improvement last year, but ever since a search algo update last month, […] The post Reddit And Google, Sitting In A Tree; Meta’s Glitch In The Matrix appeared first on AdExchanger.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Massachusetts-based cannabis conglomerate MariMed has broken ground in its home state--and for the industry broadly--by inking a deal as the exclusive weed sponsor at two popular Boston music venues. The alliance kicks off within one week and spans the 2024 calendar year, weaving MariMed product messages into the live experience at MGM Music Hall at.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
While Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio is still pending, the smart TV maker must keep its eye on its own future priorities. In recent years, Vizio has undergone a metamorphosis, transitioning from a hardware company to primarily a connected TV ad platform. Now, its biggest growth opportunities lie in programmatic ad sales and home screen monetization […] The post Vizio’s Vision For Programmatic And Home Screen Monetization appeared first on AdExchanger.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Olympic gold medalist Simone Biles shocked fans and onlookers when she paused her celebrated gymnastics career and withdrew from the 2020 Tokyo Games, citing stress and burnout. Her decision was a significant moment that sparked a global conversation about mental health and athleticism. Now the world-renowned gymnast has returned to the sport, with her sights.
Seth Godin
APRIL 11, 2024
Every internet success works because the network effect kicked in. There’s no other way for an idea to reliably and economically reach a big enough audience to be sustained. That’s why Super Bowl ads make so little sense in 2024. Ideas that spread win. I wrote a bestseller about this 20 years ago, and I still take the insight to heart. One challenge with fundraising is that it’s awkward to share.
Adweek
APRIL 11, 2024
Every agency wants to be paid its worth for its services, and there are many compensation models that agencies and brands use for payment, but finding the right one that is equitable for both sides, and is easy to implement, is sometimes as clear as mud. A new paper--a collaboration between the American Association of.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
Incrementality startup INCRMNTAL only works with inbound leads. That might sound like a humble brag, as in the company doesn’t need to market itself. But there’s a reason for it, said CEO and co-founder Maor Sadra. Measuring the true impact of a marketing campaign, channel or tactic often reveals it’s not working – and some marketers […] The post The INCRMNTAL Way: Long Live Causation And Down With Correlation appeared first on AdExchanger.
Martech
APRIL 11, 2024
A marketing campaign using AI to help dogs in shelters get adopted? You better believe I’m writing about that. The Adoptable campaign from PEDIGREE pet products combines AI technology with the brand’s global ad reach to create picture-perfect and location-specific ads for dogs needing a home. The Adoptable technology, from Nexus Studios, takes amateur dog photos from shelter workers and creates a digital dog double with information about the pose and general characteristics of the dog.
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
Eyeo is putting the “learning” in machine learning. Last year, it partnered with a university in Munich to have students find new and innovative approaches to using AI in its online ad filtering. As the parent company of AdBlock and Adblock Plus, two of the most downloaded ad-blocking services on the market, eyeo has invested […] The post How Eyeo Worked With Students To Innovate On AI appeared first on AdExchanger.
Ad Monsters
APRIL 11, 2024
In a world where data reigns supreme, few have managed to navigate its complex waters with the finesse and insight of Madeleine Want. As Vice President of Data at Fanatics Betting & Gaming, Want has been at the forefront of leveraging data in dynamic and transformative ways. Her journey, stretching from Sydney to Berlin and eventually planting roots in New York City, is a testament to her ability to adapt, innovate, and lead in the ever-evolving digital landscape.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
AI often steals the spotlight these days, but it is nothing without a data set. In a nod to the interconnectedness of data, the agency holding company Dentsu created a new data and technology group. And in March, Shirli Zelcer stepped in to lead the group as Dentsu’s first chief data and technology officer. In […] The post Dentsu’s Chief Data And Technology Officer On Generative AI, Cookies And The Future Of Data appeared first on AdExchanger.
Digiday
APRIL 11, 2024
Snapchat’s recent staffing shake up has left publishers puzzled. Layoffs across the mobile messaging app over the last six months have thrown a spanner into their usual way of working with them. In February alone, Snap laid off 10% (530 employees) of its overall, global workforce. As a result, key contacts at the platform have gone silent or become slower to respond to publishers, and replacements haven’t provided much clarity — yet.
AdExchanger
APRIL 11, 2024
Enjoy this weekly comic strip from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem … The post Comic: Ain’t No Party Like A First-Party … Party appeared first on AdExchanger.
Digiday
APRIL 11, 2024
Last month, the esports company PGL enlisted gaming influencers to co-stream a “Counter-Strike” tournament — and more than doubled the event’s viewership as a result. The move shows how influencer co-streams could help rejuvenate fans’ interest in an increasingly beleaguered esports industry. Based in Bucharest, Romania, PGL has operated esports tournaments since 2002, largely within the “Counter-Strike” scene.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
VideoWeek
APRIL 11, 2024
In this episode, Thomas Bremond, SVP & CRO, International at FreeWheel, joins Vincent Flood, Editor-in-Chief at VideoWeek. Bremond discusses how FreeWheel has changed in light of its acquisition by Comcast, the role of social networks in TV distribution, and what it means to be a broadcaster in 2024. You can subscribe to the VideoWeek podcast in your podcast reader of choice, including Apple Podcasts , Spotify , and pretty much every other podcast reader, or you can simply listen bel
Digiday
APRIL 11, 2024
Amid all of the concerns that the made-for-arbitrage (née made-for-advertising ) crackdown would unfairly impact premium publishers, Forbes has been called out by a report by advertising transparency vendor Adalytics for intentionally operating an MFA subdomain for years, unbeknownst to the buy-side until this month. Four agency executives told Digiday that it’s still too early into investigations to determine how much of their clients’ budgets were spent on ads displayed on Forbes’ subdomain
Exchange Wire
APRIL 11, 2024
On today’s news digest: Comcast Sells $1.2bn in Advertising for Olympics; OpenAI and Meta to Release New AI Models; ByteDance Reports 60% Profit Jump Ahead of this year’s summer of sports, Comcast has sold approximately USD$1.2bn (£950m) of advertising for the [.] The post Comcast Sells $1.2bn in Advertising for Olympics; OpenAI and Meta to Release New AI Models; ByteDance Reports 60% Profit Jump appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.
Digiday
APRIL 11, 2024
Interested in sharing your perspectives on the media and marketing industries? Join the Digiday research panel. X, the social platform formerly known as Twitter, is making moves to convince marketers that it’s a safe space for their brands (again). But according to results from a first-quarter Digiday+ Research survey conducted among brand, retailer and agency professionals, it might be too late.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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