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A labor of love

Seth Godin

That’s magical. To have the resources to expend labor on something that fills us with joy. If you’re lucky enough to encounter this, perhaps it makes sense not to confuse the issue by also trying to turn it into labor for maximum profit. When we focus on one, we often decrease the other.

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How A 134-Year-Old US Law Still Defends Against Monopolies Today

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It might be surprising to learn the government fights against monopolies the same way now as it did in the late 19th century – partly because the laws haven’t needed to change all that much. The post How A 134-Year-Old US Law Still Defends Against Monopolies Today appeared first on AdExchanger.

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AI Briefing: How the AI race could pay a role in Google’s antitrust trial

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Google’s upcoming antitrust trial brought on by the U.S. Department of Justice looks at the the search giant’s past actions in ad tech, but industry experts say the stakes also are high for the future of AI — and Google’s role within it. While much of the case is focused on Google’s actions in the digital advertising market, some pre-trial evidence from Google and the DOJ already highlighted various aspects of the giant’s AI efforts.

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Trawling The Google Trial Exhibits For Privacy-Related Tidbits

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The Google antitrust trial starting on Monday in Virginia is not about the company’s privacy practices. Google is accused of allegedly operating a monopoly over the digital advertising market. The ad trades have been feasting on the cache of unsealed emails, depositions, motions and other related documents released in the lead-up to the trial. But […] The post Trawling The Google Trial Exhibits For Privacy-Related Tidbits 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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How the elections are shaping influencer marketing, from brand strategies to social media spending

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Potential voters are expecting more election content from influencers as the U.S. presidential race enters its most intense phase — but agencies will have to strike the right balance in their creator strategies, content types and the variety of platforms. Agencies expect TikTok to play a major role in the creator space over these final months, but there’s also a growing movement to tighten brand safety measures across social channels.

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Nike, Lancôme and more: mega list of creative ads of the week

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Every week, I attempt to curate a list of clutter-breaking creative ads. Occasionally, I comment on trends pertaining to the ad industry. In this week’s collection: ads from Nike, Lancôme and more. Nike: winning isn’t comfortable Earlier this year, the ‘Winning isn’t for everyone’ ad fuelled a polarised debate on the internet.

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Chaos Creates The Future …

Rob Campbell

Recently I was in NYC and I absolutely loved being back. There’s many reasons for that, of which one is crazy cities are where I feel I am able to breathe. I know that’s a bit of an oxymoron given they’re full of pollution and people, but it’s true. I feel free, alive, engaged and present there. It’s like oxygen to me. Don’t get me wrong, I like Auckland A LOT – much more than some of the other places I’ve lived – but its no comparisson to the busy, demanding, restless and relentless

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Why most — but not all — Esports World Cup stakeholders consider the event a success

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With the Esports World Cup in the rear-view mirror, the event’s organizers and sponsors are projecting confidence around its performance. However, some questions remain about the Esports World Cup’s ability to achieve its ambitious future goals. It’s been just over two weeks since the Esports World Cup’s closing ceremony on August 25, and the numbers are coming in.

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McCann wins global Peroni

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Asahi’s Peroni has appointed McCann Worldgroup led by McCann London as its gl;obal agency of record (AOR.) McCann beat Accenture Song, Uncommon and incumbent Trouble Maker in a pitch. London agency Creature handles other Asahi brands in the UK. Asahi’s chief growth officer Nathalie Pfaff says: “Creatively and strategically, McCann impressed the team over the … The post McCann wins global Peroni first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Media Buying Briefing: How Bob Kantor used his agency life to build a different holdco model at Dawn

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As with so many other stories in life, Bob Kantor’s entry into the world of ad agencies starts with a girl. The CEO of Dawn, a 5-year-old agency holding company of sorts that financially partners with (rather than owns) such brands as Crossmedia, Pereira O’Dell, BarkleyOKRP, Zoo Media and the newly formed Citizen Inside, was living in the D.C. neighborhood of Georgetown with a girlfriend during college, but his parents insisted he get a job.

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

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Top 10 Ad Servers Publishers Can’t ignore in 2024

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An ad server is advertising software hosted on a server, used by publishers and ad networks to facilitate and manage ads. Check out our list of the top Ad Servers for publishers. As we delve deeper into the ad monetization world, we come across many avenues that allow us to monetize our website or app advertisements [.

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Meet Judge Leonie M. Brinkema, who’s overseeing Google’s second antitrust case

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Judge Leonie M. Brinkema is set to rule on whether Google crossed the line on federal antitrust laws with its grip on online advertising tech. A judge for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia since 1993, thanks to President Bill Clinton’s nod, Judge Brinkema is no stranger to the spotlight. Known for her sharp eye and decisive rulings, she’s navigated everything from national security to civil liberties.

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How Snacks Conquered America; X Loses Its Brazilian Stans

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Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Snack Attack Snacks have taken over American culture and media. How? An essay in The Atlantic explores that question and often finds advertising at the heart of the change. The ball started rolling with loosened restrictions on advertising in the ’80s, meaning processed […] The post How Snacks Conquered America; X Loses Its Brazilian Stans appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Mother and the FT take climate action into the boardroom

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The Financial Times has partnered with global directors’ forum Chapter Zero to move climate-related issues up the business agenda. A new campaign by Mother frames climate change in language that business understands – and even has a bit of fun with it too. Six different full-page weekly print ads will appear in the FT, all … The post Mother and the FT take climate action into the boardroom first appeared on More About Advertising.

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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!