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Walmart Asks Brands to Boost Ad Spend by at Least 25% Despite Sales Stagnation

Adweek

Another brand has increased annual spend by 75%.

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COVID, Remote Work & AI

The Ad Tech Blog

COVID accelerated Remote Work. Remote Work accelerated AI. And AI is not accelerating, it is reshaping the job market. A +20 Years Old Trend Back in 2005, my first client was a media agency from Spain. It was one of my worst clients. It was also my first experience as a remote contractor. Back then, people called it telework. I remember a professor explaining the benefits of teleworking, and all the students looked at her like she was crazy.

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Building the Modern Ad Ops Team: Meet Disney’s VP of Ad Ops, Bobby Noble

Ad Monsters

Many ad tech professionals fell into this industry by chance. But Bobby Noble, now Disneys VP of ad operations, says that, for him, it felt like a natural evolution. Bobby Noble was always fascinated by the psychology behind consumer behavior. After college and earning a degree in international business and marketing, he set out to find a career that combined his interests and landed at Woven Digital (now Uproxx Media), where he became the companys first ad operations manager.

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The Winner of the AI Wars Will Be the Best Brand

Adweek

Building the best product is no longer an AI firm's key differentiator.

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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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What AI means for the future of agency-brand partnerships

Martech

AI is rewriting the rules of marketing and redefining the agency-brand relationship. Brands increasingly expect agencies to harness AI to drive faster execution, more innovative optimization and stronger performance. While the technology delivers on those promises, it’s also raising new questions: Will AI replace agency roles? Should clients expect lower costs as workflows become automated?

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Who’s in and Who’s out at MSNBC as SpinCo Spin-Off Looms

Adweek

The SpinCo split means that journalists that have previously worked for both networks now have to choose one.

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Meta Introduces Additional Built-In Restrictions for Instagram Teen Accounts

Adweek

These restrictions will also be added to other Meta apps, including Facebook and Messenger.

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5 areas where businesses need to improve their customer experience

Martech

Businesses need to decrease customer effort if they want to improve the perception of their brand, and better search and AI experiences can help, according to a new report. The “2025 Coveo Customer Experience Relevance Report” (registration required) examined evolving digital customer experiences and found room for improvement in search results, content recommendations, AI-powered self-help and inconsistent customer experiences across channels.

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The Trade Desk’s OpenPath Fuels 15% Revenue Growth for Gaming Platform Overwolf

Adweek

Since being on OpenPath, two major advertisers have struck more strategic buys with the gaming platform.

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This is number 10,000

Seth Godin

Give or take. It’s hard to get the exact count through the sands of time. But it’s at least 10,000 blog posts as of today. That’s 25 years, once or twice a day. Back of the envelope, that’s about 2 billion blog post views. I’ve written and edited every post myself, hence the typos. 3,000,000 words so far. I’m certain I couldn’t have done it all at once, and that I probably would have hesitated to sign up for a streak like this.

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

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Allison Rosati Returns to WMAQ After Illness

Adweek

Rosati said she had been dealing with shingles

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Critical Mass, Wondery, Publicis Imagine and Hulu are 2025 Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards winners

Digiday

This years Digiday Media Buying and Planning Awards winners demonstrated a trend toward personalized, inclusive campaigns that leveraged high-impact creative and cross-channel integration to drive impactful results. Brands and agencies are also increasingly leaning on strategic partnerships and influencer marketing to amplify brand messaging and foster brand loyalty.

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Week of March 31 Cable News Ratings: MSNBC Has Its Most-Watched Week Since the Election

Adweek

Fox News won the week overall, but MSNBC saw the most sizable gains, particularly in total day.

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Amazon, Disney and NBC Sports are among this year’s Digiday Streaming and Video Awards finalists 

Digiday

The 2025 Digiday Streaming and Video Awards finalists reflect a clear trend: brands and agencies are prioritizing measurable results, personalization and creative collaborations to deliver high-impact campaigns. From AI-enhanced contextual targeting to personalized content powered by data, the work honored this year showcases how emerging technology and smart partnerships are redefining marketing success.

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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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The Best Movie Theater Drinks and Snacks at CinemaCon 2025

Adweek

From Dirty Icees to artisan waffles, some great concessions are coming to a theater near you.

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How to Personalize Your LinkedIn Ads at Scale: A Practical Guide

Single Grain

In todays competitive digital landscape, generic LinkedIn ads simply wont cut it. To truly connect with your audience, your ads need to be tailored to each individualwhile still being scalable. This guide provides practical strategies for personalizing your LinkedIn ads at scale, and shows you how leveraging tools like Karrot can streamline the process.

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Brian Cox Is Actually Chill in Malibu Rum’s Rallying Cry to ‘Clock Off’

Adweek

Malibu and agency Wieden+Kennedy London kick off the summer drinking season with a breezy Brian Cox ad.

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How Well Do You Know Your Target Audience?

Buyer Advertising

Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica For all the fans of the TV show The Office, Im sure you remember the episode when Jim made fun of Dwight by emulating him for the first few minutes of the show. If you dont know what Im talking about then please stop reading this blog and come back after youve watched season 3, Episode 21. OK, for the rest of us cultured TV consumers, lets continue.

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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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Digital Tools to Elevate the Wine Experience With Treasury Wine Estates

Adweek

Justin Noland on innovating in a restricted category and industry challenges.

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How StackAdapt Balances Automation and Control in its Outcome-Focused DSP

VideoWeek

When Canadian ad tech business StackAdapt announced earlier this year that it had closed a $235 million equity funding round led by Teachers Venture Growth, the news picked up a lot of attention thanks in part to the size of the figure. Funding rounds of that size aren’t nearly as common in ad tech generally as they once were, and certainly not in the demand-side platform category, where StackAdapt sits.

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Call for Nominations: ADWEEK’s Fastest Growing Agencies 2025

Adweek

The early bird deadline is April 14.

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New IAB Europe Study Reveals Consumer Views on Personalised Ads, Privacy, and Free Online Services

Exchange Wire

A new study by IAB Europe, conducted by leading research firm Kantar, reveals fresh insights into how European consumers perceive online advertising, data privacy, and the trade-offs that sustain free digital services. As debates around privacy regulation and the future of [.] The post New IAB Europe Study Reveals Consumer Views on Personalised Ads, Privacy, and Free Online Services appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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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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Subway Hires Ex-PepsiCo Marketing Chief Greg Lyons as CMO

Adweek

He previously led marketing for PepsiCo's North American beverage division.

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Digest: X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EU’s Digital Services Act; BBC pushes for Credit in Apple and Google News

Exchange Wire

Todays digest looks at a potential fine for X from the EU, copyright lawsuits brought against OpenAI and Microsoft being combined, the BBC pushing for more credit in Apple and Google News, and CNBCs new streaming service. X Faces $1 Billion [.] The post Digest: X Faces $1 Billion Fine Under EUs Digital Services Act; BBC pushes for Credit in Apple and Google News appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Cinnabon and Carvel are Having a Baby to Target Gen Z and Millennials

Adweek

The two brands are uniting to launch 30 Cinnabon Swirl retail locations.

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Why publishers are pivoting to community as a new source of growth

Digiday

Mark Zohar, CEO, Viafoura The publishing industry is at an inflection point. After one decade of over-reliance on platform-driven growth, declining social media referrals and AI-driven traffic shifts are forcing publishers to rethink their audience strategies. Community is the way forward. Its more than a buzzword its a proven driver of engagement, retention and revenue.

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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 AI Trailblazers Power 100 Are Building the Future

Adweek

The leaders in artificial intelligence unlocking new business possibilities.

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Nexxen Addresses Advertising Fragmentation in German Market with Launch of TV Intelligence Solution   

Exchange Wire

Nexxen, a global, unified advertising technology platform with deep expertise in data and advanced TV, today (April 8th, 2024) announced the launch of its TV Intelligence (TVI) solution in Germany, enabling advertisers to more effectively activate and optimise their campaigns [.] The post Nexxen Addresses Advertising Fragmentation in German Market with Launch of TV Intelligence Solution appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Thought Leadership Is Doing a Lot of Following These Days

Adweek

A report on trend reports reveals a sea of sameness.

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Captivate and VIOOH Partner to Expand Digital Out-of-Home Ads in Premium North American Properties

Exchange Wire

Captivate, North Americas leading digital out-of-home (DOOH) video network, today (April 8th, 2025) announced a new partnership with VIOOH, a premium DOOH supply-side platform, expanding its footprint across the US and Canada. VIOOH, with its advanced technology platform and global footprint, [.] The post Captivate and VIOOH Partner to Expand Digital Out-of-Home Ads in Premium North American Properties appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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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.