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Fandom Debuts Helix, a Contextual Targeting Solution, to Unlock Unlikely Audiences

Adweek

Today, the fan platform Fandom, a user-populated library of gaming and entertainment content, unveiled its new contextual targeting solution, Helix. The product uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to taxonomize Fandom's 50 million pages of content, enabling the publisher to serve contextually relevant ads to users and unlock new, nonintuitive audiences for advertisers, according to.

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How marketing leaders can transform marketing from a support function to a growth driver

Martech

The decline of marketing as an influential business function is well documented. Among C-suite roles, chief marketing officers (CMOs) are the least likely to advance to the CEO spot and the most likely to be dismissed. This unsettling trend is supported by the Fall 2023 CMO Survey, where most CMOs reported limited involvement in executive-level decisions.

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Perplexity AI Is Testing Ads In Search With Brands Indeed and Whole Foods Market

Adweek

Artificial intelligence startup Perplexity AI is officially moving forward with previously announced plans to begin testing ads within its search results. Initial agency and brand partners include Indeed, PMG, Universal McCann, and Whole Foods Market. The company said in a blog post announcing the move, "To fully deliver on our mission to spark the world's.

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Meet Evertune, A Gen-AI Analytics Startup Founded by Trade Desk Vets

AdExchanger

The ad industry is all-in on generative AI, a buzzword that makes data clean rooms or blockchain look quaint. But for the most part, that interest is reserved for the, well, generative aspect. ChatGPT to replace film and video production, say, or to fill in ad copy. What’s missing right now is the analytics to […] The post Meet Evertune, A Gen-AI Analytics Startup Founded by Trade Desk Vets appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Don Lemon Departs Elon Musk’s X: ‘It’s Time for Me to Leave the Platform’

Adweek

Don Lemon announced his departure from X, formerly Twitter, on Wednesday. "It's time for me to leave the platform," the former CNN anchor said in a video posted to his official account. "I once believe that it was a place for honest debate and discussion, transparency, and free speech," Lemon added. "But I now feel.

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Sinch introduces RCS features in Customer Dashboard

Martech

Mobile experience company Sinch announced RCS features are now available in the Sinch Customer Dashboard, allowing marketers to integrate rich content into mobile message (SMS) campaigns. In the U.S., RCS (rich communication services) was a little used version of SMS messages only available on Android, until this year. Apple added RCS to iOS 18, significantly increasing the reach of RCS, which include options for video content and interactive features like buttons.

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How autonomous AI pipelines will transform marketing campaigns

Martech

Last month, I took my first ride in a Waymo — a fully autonomous trip through the streets of San Francisco. As I stepped out, two other people who had just completed their first ride exchanged amazed looks with me. We shared a mix of awe and disbelief, marveling that a car could navigate city streets entirely on its own. One day, I imagine I’ll feel the same amazement watching a fully autonomous marketing campaign unfold — from inception to optimization — without human intervention.

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Infographic: The Rapid Rise and Fall of the Metaverse

Adweek

Three years ago, the Facebook family of companies changed its name to Meta. The idea, as CEO Mark Zuckerberg explained, was to usher in a new era of the internet where people were "in the experience, not just looking at it," he wrote in a letter at the time. "We call this the metaverse, and.

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Transform On-Site Display Challenges into Commerce Media Triumphs

PubMatic

As we look toward 2025, commerce media has emerged as an undeniably dominant force in the digital advertising ecosystem. Retailers are establishing media networks, providing brands with valuable on-site display advertising opportunities, and maximizing on the unique potential to reach shoppers at the exact moment of purchase. With global spending on commerce media expected to surpass  $81.6 billion by 2025 , and global ecommerce display investment reaching nearly $10 billion in 2024, let’s take

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Five Expert Tips for Brand Marketers Thinking of Collaborating with a K-pop Act

Adweek

Ever since McDonald's rang up double-digit sales increases in 2021 with its BTS Meal, American brands have lined up to do endorsement deals with K-pop stars. Coca-Cola, American Express, Levis, and even the National Basketball Association have all signed a K-pop group (or a breakout star from a group) to promote their wares. But as.

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

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Get ready for 2025 with insights from industry leaders by Edna Chavira

Martech

Retailers are facing significant challenges and opportunities as they prepare for 2025. To stay ahead, leveraging advanced technology and data strategies to enhance customer engagement and drive growth is essential. Join our expert panel for Charting the Path Forward: Building a Future-Forward Platform for Retailers in 2025. Gain insights from Melissa Tatoris, Head of Retail Practices at Zeta Global, and Leslie Lorenz, Head of Retail at Snowflake, on building a future-ready platform.

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Omnicom Media Group, Publicis Groupe, and dentsu Lead Forrester Media Wave Report

Adweek

Omnicom Media Group (OMG), Publicis Groupe, and dentsu lead Forrester's media agency Wave report, released today. The research firm evaluated 12 media agencies, both holding company-owned and independents, based on three criteria: capabilities, strategy, and customer feedback. Agencies were then grouped into three categories based on their score: leaders, strong performers, and contenders.

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Integral Ad Science Goes Big On Social Media As Retail Ad Spend Softens In Q3

AdExchanger

Integral Ad Science shares dropped more than 10% on Wednesday, after the company reported lackluster revenue growth and softened its guidance for the Q4 season during its quarterly earnings Tuesday afternoon. The company’s total revenue increased 11%, from $120 million in Q3 2023 to $133.5 million during the period this year. And it turned a […] The post Integral Ad Science Goes Big On Social Media As Retail Ad Spend Softens In Q3 appeared first on AdExchanger.

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John Lewis Christmas Ad Goes in New Direction With Relatable Sister Story

Adweek

British retailer John Lewis' Christmas ad, long considered the unofficial start of the holiday season in the U.K., goes in a different direction this year by depicting an everyday, familial kind of festive magic. On Thursday (Nov. 14), John Lewis released "The Gifting Hour," the second Christmas campaign by agency Saatchi & Saatchi, which took.

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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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Digest: CMA Releases Updated Privacy Sandbox Report; MediaSense Acquires R3

Exchange Wire

News in brief: CMA demands revised Privacy Sandbox commitments from Google; MediaSense acquires R3 Media; and Azerion snaps up Goldbach Austria GmbH CMA demands revised Privacy Sandbox commitments from Google The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has issued its latest report [.] The post Digest: CMA Releases Updated Privacy Sandbox Report; MediaSense Acquires R3 appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Olipop Steps Up Marketing With Its First Holiday Ad Starring Two Misunderstood Yetis

Adweek

These yetis aren't hiding in the Himalayas, they're ice skating on the local pond and caroling through the neighborhood in a new campaign for alternative soda brand Olipop. While the goal in this scenario is to spread cheer, the giant lumbering beasts manage only to terrorize the townsfolk. It's not until they shed the costumes.

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Skyrise & Cedara Partner to Help Advertisers Measure & Reduce Environmental Impact of Media Campaigns

Exchange Wire

Skyrise, the advertising technology platform, has collaborated with Cedara, the Carbon Intelligence Platform, to offer media decarbonisation to advertisers. The sustainable media offering works across all formats allowing omnichannel measurement of client advertising campaigns. The fully integrated Cedara solution benefits Skyrise [.] The post Skyrise & Cedara Partner to Help Advertisers Measure & Reduce Environmental Impact of Media Campaigns appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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The Ankler’s Ad Revenue Is Up 500% YOY. Here’s How CEO Janice Min Plans to Sustain It

Adweek

For Ankler Media CEO Janice Min, 2024 was the inflection point when advertisers finally understood that when it comes to audiences, it's not all about size. "Our goal is to have the largest, most pristine audience we can have in terms of the subscriber list," said Min, former editorial director at The Hollywood Reporter and.

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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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How managed WordPress hosting can level up your SEO by Kinsta

Martech

Many believe that SEO is just about keywords, backlinks and content. But a website’s performance can also impact SEO success. How fast your site loads, how secure it is and even how stable it remains during traffic spikes can impact SEO, too. That’s why investing in managed WordPress hosting is a good idea. Unlike shared hosting, managed hosting is specifically built to support high-performance websites.

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Resume Rewind: Linqia VP Keith Bendes on the Power of Being Multifaceted

Adweek

"I did have a very nontraditional career," Keith Bendes, vice president of strategy at influencer marketing agency Linqia, told ADWEEK for video series Resume Rewind, sponsored by entertainment wiki hosting service Fandom. Bendes has been with Linqia for five-and-a-half years, following a four-and-a-half-year stint with consumer-packaged-goods giant Unilever.

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WPP takes full shareholding in Hornby’s T&Pm

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WPP has bought out the remaining minority shareholdings in T&Pm, Johnny Hornby’s agency that started life as Clemmow Hornby Inge and morphed via CHI & Partners through The&Partnership to its current guise which incorporates the agency’s M/Six media operation. T&Pm is now a substantial business with 1,800 people in 42 locations around the world.

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WongDoody Expands Leadership Team with Laura Davis as Managing Director US

Adweek

Creative and digital transformation agency WongDoody, an Infosys company based in Seattle, has named former Monks global chief client officer Laura Davis to the newly created role of managing director, U.S. In addition, the expansion of WongDoody's leadership team also includes bringing on Christian Golz as global head of immersive experiences, and Mariel Cunningham as.

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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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Mars launches global ad review of nearly everything

More About Advertising

Mars is reviewing most of its global advertising with the exception of creative (mostly at Omnicom) which poses a further challenge for WPP media operation GroupM. WPP’s Mediacom (now EssenceMediacom) won the combined Mars global media account in 2028, currently estimated at $2.4bn, about half in the US. Brands include M&Ms, Snickers and Wrigley’s plus … The post Mars launches global ad review of nearly everything first appeared on More About Advertising.

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From Dora to Bluey: What Marketers Need to Know About the ‘No Sabo Kids’

Adweek

As a Latina mother and marketer, raising bilingual children in today's media landscape is both a joy and a challenge. Growing up, shows like Dora the Explorer didn't just entertain me--they helped me navigate a complex world between two languages. While English wasn't my first language, those shows gave me a sense of belonging in.

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Marketing Has Made Great Progress, But Media Is Still A Minimum Viable Product

AdExchanger

This December, Sequent Partners will say farewell to the advertising and media industries. After 21 years of devising innovative ways to improve the effectiveness of advertising investments, we’ve decided it’s time. Freedom and the open road beckon. We will be retiring from media consulting. And while we will continue to provide assistance to the industry […] The post Marketing Has Made Great Progress, But Media Is Still A Minimum Viable Product appeared first on AdExchanger.

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KMSP Chief Meteorologist Ian Leonard Getting Treated for Skin Cancer Return

Adweek

Minneapolis chief meteorologist Ian Leonard said his skin cancer has returned. In a blog, posted to the Fox owned station's website, Leonard told viewers about the diagnosis. "Knock knock. Who's there? Skin Cancer. Damn." he wrote. "It seems my skin cancer journey is set to start again. It's kinda like a punch in the gut.

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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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Threads Will Have Ads Next Year; Perplexity, Gen-AI Search Engine, Already Does

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Gathering Its Threads When Facebook first took off, Co-Founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg wrestled with when to sacrifice ineffable coolness and organic popularity with advertising. For Instagram Threads, the text-based social platform that’s Meta’s version of the one-time Twitter, there is no such […] The post Threads Will Have Ads Next Year; Perplexity, Gen-AI Search Engine, Already Does appeared first on AdExcha

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Amazon Confirms Shutdown of FAST Service Freevee

Adweek

Freevee, we hardly knew ye: Amazon confirmed late Tuesday that it will shut down the FAST (free ad-supported streaming television) service, which debuted as IMDb Freedive in January 2019. Moving forward, the company will consolidate the streamer under Prime Video. "To deliver a simpler viewing experience for customers, we have decided to phase out Freevee.

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Google is getting ready to unveil how Chrome’s cookie opt-in model will work, sources say

Digiday

In July, a single announcement from the Google Chrome team turned the $300 billion digital media industry upside down, turning the subsequent months into a tense waiting game for ad tech decision-makers. For the uninitiated, Google’s July announcement was that, after years of uncertainty, it would retain third-party cookies in its Chrome browser.

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Gray Owned Maine Station Cuts Newscasts

Adweek

Gray-owned WAGM in Presque Isle, Maine is cutting some of its locally produced newscasts. WAGM announced the move last Thursday on social media. WAGM will be joining forces with WABI, it's Gray Local Media Partner. WAGM and WABI will continue its mission of providing local news, weather and sports coverage. Effective 11/18,the team will bring.

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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.