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Exclusive: Sue Bird Joins Deep Blue as First Partner and Chief Strategy Officer

Adweek

WNBA legend Sue Bird is teaming up with Giant Spoon's Laura Correnti to change the way brands interact in the women's sports world. Correnti launched Deep Blue Sports + Entertainment in December with the mission of forming the leading agency of record in women's sports, and the firm has now added Bird as chief strategy.

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The opposite of insubordination

Seth Godin

“Do as I say.” That’s industrial management in four words. If you don’t follow the instructions to the letter, you’re insubordinate. Not subordinate. Complete subordination might have been the goal in an industrial setting. But now, it’s dangerous, expensive and inefficent. Because people close to the work know exactly what needs to be done.

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Prime Video Ad Tier CPMs ‘Far More’ Competitive Than Netflix’s at Launch

Adweek

Prime Video's ad tier is on the way, and Amazon is trying to make advertisers and viewers an offer they can't refuse. The company is offering lower ad prices than competitors at launch on Jan. 29, and projecting massive reach thanks to a plan that automatically enrolls consumers, according to several media buyers familiar with.

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Web analytics is badly broken 

Martech

Years ago, I was working with an ecommerce team that would hire and fire based on what they saw in their Google Analytics dashboard. It’s hard to see anything like that happening in today’s world, where marketers are increasingly doubting the accuracy and veracity of their analytics data. The reason for this is one word: privacy. And it’s causing a big rethink on the viability of web-based analytics — a category caught in the crossfire between government regulators, Big Tech and our own mo

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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6 Ads That Show Tiger Woods and Nike’s Lasting Impact on Sports Marketing

Adweek

Rumors had been swirling for months, but it wasn't until Monday that Tiger Woods officially announced on social media that his 27-year deal with Nike has ended. "Phil Knight's passion and vision brought this Nike and Nike Golf together and I want to personally thank him, along with the Nike employees and incredible athletes I.

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Google is allowing select sites to delay phase out of third-party cookies

Martech

Google is giving websites the opportunity to request additional time to transition away from third-party cookie dependencies. To address possible compatibility concerns, the search engine has introduced a third-party cookie deprecation trial. While Chrome plans to eliminate third-party cookies by Q3 2024, this program lets embedded sites and services temporarily enable them until December 27, 2024.

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Inuvo’s AI-Driven Twist On Segmentation Zeroes In On The ‘Why,’ Not The ‘Who’

AdExchanger

Startups are coming out of the woodwork to capitalize on the AI craze among marketers. But not every AI player is new to the scene. Inuvo, a software company that uses a web crawler combined with machine learning to analyze online interactions and predict consumer intent, has been around the block – and it’s got […] The post Inuvo’s AI-Driven Twist On Segmentation Zeroes In On The ‘Why,’ Not The ‘Who’ appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Cadbury Remixes a Crowd Favorite for Nostalgic 200th Anniversary Campaign

Adweek

Cadbury, one of the most well-known British brands, is marking a major milestone by showcasing its role in everyday celebrations over the past 200 years. The Mondelez International brand's anniversary campaign, "Yours for 200 Years," leans heavily into nostalgia and remixes a popular ad from 2018, "Mum's Birthday." That spot was part of an overhaul.

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Alphonso Shareholders Win Their Suit Against LG Electronics Over Corporate Board Drama

AdExchanger

After being summarily booted from the board of LG Ads in late 2022, Alphonso’s founding team has won its lawsuit against LG Electronics. The plaintiffs, which also included a group of minority Alphonso shareholders, had sued LG in April 2023 for wrongful termination and board misconduct. On Friday, Delaware’s Chancery Court ruled in Alphonso’s favor, […] The post Alphonso Shareholders Win Their Suit Against LG Electronics Over Corporate Board Drama appeared first on AdExchanger.

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National Cinemedia Launches 2024 Young Lions Competition

Adweek

National Cinemedia (NCM) is hoping to attract even more talent to the Cannes Young Lions program as it kicks off its 2024 competition as the U.S. Representative of the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Registration begins today and is open through Feb. 2 for advertising, marketing and communications industry professionals who were born on.

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

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What Will the Next 12 Months Look Like for the Programmatic Supply Chain?

Ad Monsters

The sector saw its reputation tarnished in 2023; what’s in store for 2024? “ 2024 is shaping up to be a crazy year for the advertising industry. Who knows what will come out of cookie deprecation and greater focus on generative AI.” — Terry Guyton-Bradley, Senior Director, Advertising Technology, Fortune. 2023 was a trying year for the programmatic supply chain, at least from a PR point of view.

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Conversion-Based Tactics Are Pressuring Marketers Out of Great Creative Ideas

Adweek

If the pressure-tested marketer is honest--no matter how great the diversified, integrated plan looks--the nearly relentless focus on digital media, and the accountability and measurement that come with it, is exhausting. Digital fatigue is real. And these days, due to the seemingly endless quest for greater intel and activation at scale, so is AI fatigue.

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How Australia is Accelerating Programmatic TV

VideoWeek

The Australian TV market has a reputation for being an early adopter in programmatic TV. Back in 2014, Australian TV network MCN was trialling a rudimentary form of programmatic for linear TV (more automation of the buying process), which at the time represented an early milestone not just in Australia, but globally. Almost a decade on, one of the market’s leading innovators is Jordan King, Director of Programmatic & Digital Sales at Nine, Australia’s second largest TV network.

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Former Mindshare Leader Amanda Richman Joins Wpromote’s Board of Directors

Adweek

Amanda Richman, who led GroupM agency Mindshare in North America, suddenly left the organization last March and is now joining digital marketing agency Wpromote's board of directors. The independent shop is known for its specialization in performance marketing, and for its significant growth trajectory. It made Adweek's list of Fastest-Growing Agencies in 2021, 2022 and.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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Marketing Briefing: Pop-Tarts and Cheez-Its’ buzz prove why mascots still matter for big brands

Digiday

The outcome of the recent Pop-Tarts and Cheez-It college football bowls – where Pop-Tarts introduced its new mascot as the first “edible” mascot and Cheez-It responded in kind with its mascot noting that it was “non-edible,” generating significant social buzz for both brands – made it clear that mascots can still contribute breakthrough moments for brands.

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Despite Criticism, Golden Globes Reaches Largest Audience in 4 Years on CBS

Adweek

The revamped Golden Globes was looking to have an award-worthy start on CBS on Sunday, and--against the odds--it might've achieved that. The early numbers are in, and Sunday's 81st Golden Globes averaged 9.4 million viewers on CBS, which is up 50% from last year's show for NBC. That marks the largest audience since 2020, according.

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Reddit’s aspirations to lead ‘contextual and interest-based advertising’: How the platform is gearing up for 2024

Digiday

In 2023, Reddit laid significant groundwork for its ads business. This included focusing on commerce and performance enhancements and setting the stage for a major push into the advertising market, possibly even including its long awaited IPO. With a (potentially) big year ahead, Digiday caught up with Reddit’s COO Jen Wong and evp of business marketing and growth Jim Squires to get the lowdown on how the platform woos marketers, its stance on privacy and its focus on covering the full funnel in

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Adweek Podcast: Marketing Oppenheimer Was More Than Just an Ad Campaign

Adweek

Director Christopher Nolan designed Oppenheimer with IMAX in mind. He captured the film with IMAX cameras, and only in IMAX theaters will these sequences expand vertically to fill the entire screen. The immersive cinematic experience provided audiences with even greater scope and breathtaking image quality. So how does a marketing team even begin to promote.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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How Nationwide is navigating the short-form video boom

Digiday

In light of the short-form video boom ushered by TikTok, Nationwide is investing in its online video strategy, testing TikTok competitor YouTube Shorts and hiring influencers to help keep up a steady stream of content. “That’s been our big shift [last] year,” said Kristi Daraban, assistant vice president of social media at the insurer. “[We’re] really honing in on how we can make more video content and have a lot more interactive experiences.” Last year, Nationwide launched its

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Planet Fitness and Megan Thee Stallion Save Workouts From ‘Fitspo Fakes’

Adweek

Megan Thee Stallion, aka the "Hot Girl Coach," has landed in Planet Fitness' orbit as "Mother Fitness," and she is here to change fitness for everybody-ody-ody-ody-ody. The Grammy-winning rapper, actor and mental and physical health advocate is the headliner for the company's "Big Fitness Energy For All" campaign. In the hero spot, "Mother Fitness," she.

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CES Briefing: Publisher sales teams head to CES to get a ‘vibe check’ on the 2024 ad market 

Digiday

In a persistently uncertain ad market, publisher sales leads are hoping that CES will provide them the opportunity to learn directly from marketers and agency execs about what will convince them to spend their ad budgets in the new year. While some sales teams are doing this by having as many one-to-one meetings with existing and prospective advertisers as possible over the four days, others have planned larger dinners and floor tours for a curated group of C-suite level brand and agency execs.

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NBCU’s New AI-Driven Ad Offering Looks to Bring Cross-Platform Targeting Precision

Adweek

NBCUniversal's One Platform is looking to be a one-stop shop for targeted advertising. Ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) this week, NBCUniversal is unveiling One Platform Total Audience, which the company touts as its next step in cross-platform, audience-based advertising.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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CES 2024 arranca con el impacto cada vez mayor de la inteligencia artificial en los medios de comunicación y el marketing en primer plano

Digiday

No sorprenderá a nadie que asista al CES 2024 (Consumer Electronics Show) que la IA acapare la atención esta semana. Pero la cuestión más importante será dónde apuestan las empresas incluso después de salir de Las Vegas. Aunque el CES 2024 contará con docenas de sesiones relacionadas con la IA, también hay multitud de charlas sobre IA específicamente relacionadas con el marketing, las redes sociales y el entretenimiento.

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Frito-Lay Gives NFL Fans Taste of Victory in Pre-Super Bowl Ad

Adweek

What did Frito-Lay see as the common thread linking Rob Gronkowski, Marshawn Lynch and Troy Polamalu? Football? Sure. Super Bowl champions? Definitely: Polamalu with the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2006 and 2009, Lynch with the Seattle Seahawks in 2014 and Gronkowski with the New England Patriots in 2015, 2017 and 2019 and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

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La IA generativa atrae a multitudes al CES 2024, mientras el sector se mantiene cautelosamente optimista sobre la economía

Digiday

Se espera que más de 130.000 personas acudan en masa a Las Vegas para asistir al Consumer Electronics Show de este año. Son 15.000 más que los 115.000 asistentes del año pasado, lo que parece indicar que la gente está preparada para volver a los eventos presenciales y crea expectativas para la gran cantidad de eventos del sector de este año, desde South by Southwest hasta el Festival de Creatividad Cannes Lions.

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Chris Penn: Looking forward with AI

Martech

Everyone is talking about AI, but what does the future hold? In a series of interviews we examine unexpected perspectives on the space. One of the biggest questions in martech is how artificial intelligence will affect it. Not in five or ten years, but right now. To try and find out, we are doing a series of interviews with experts in the field. Our first is with Chris Penn, co-founder and chief data scientist at TrustInsights.ai.

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Solving the Biggest Tech Challenges in RevOps

In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.

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Bloomberg Media’s Christina Cook on strengthening advertiser relationships in 2024

Digiday

Subscribe: Apple Podcasts • Stitcher • Spotify Bloomberg Media made some changes to its sales operations last year in an effort to stay on top of the tumultuous ad market, including hiring Christine Cook as its new global chief revenue officer. Under Cook’s leadership, the events business hired a new head of event sales to put more intentional focus on that revenue stream, a client council was created to produce a more effective feedback loop from advertisers and more original video

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PubMatic Leads the Way in Adopting Addressability Alternatives, Delivering Monetisation Benefits for Publishers

Exchange Wire

PubMatic, an independent technology company delivering digital advertising’s supply chain of the future, announced recent expansion and success of Connect, its fully-integrated audience solution that leverages addressable signals from across the open internet to help data owners drive monetisation and [.] The post PubMatic Leads the Way in Adopting Addressability Alternatives, Delivering Monetisation Benefits for Publishers appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Como afrontan CES los veteranos del sector

Digiday

Sumérgase en el CES con nuestra guía para veteranos. Novato o profesional experimentado, hemos destilado lo esencial para impulsar su paseo. Navegue por el caos con los mejores trucos de viaje, ábrase paso entre la multitud con estrategias de expertos y llegue a la pista con estilo gracias a los consejos de los asistentes más experimentados. Planifique con antelación Lauren Wetzel, Directora de Operaciones de InfoSum, afirma que es importante trazar un plan y ceñirse a él.

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WPP’s share travails are a pressing problem for CEO Read

More About Advertising

WPPis hosting what it calls an in-person Capital Markets Day in London for institutional investors and analysts on January 30 when, presumably, its full year 2023 results will be available. Nobody should be expecting fourth quarter fireworks as its results have been poor so far for 2023 – blamed chiefly on tech clients cutting back … The post WPP’s share travails are a pressing problem for CEO Read first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

Consolidating your tech stack is an effective cost-saving measure that drives GTM efficiency and adds value to your enterprise. With a cohesive, integrated tech stack, your revenue teams can deliver an excellent customer experience that sets you up to win faster than your competitors.