November, 2024

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State Farm and Disney Keep the Caitlin Clark Effect Alive With New Co-Branded Ad

Adweek

Caitlin Clark capped a record-breaking college basketball career this year by shattering marks during her WNBA rookie season--and she's steadily scored points for State Farm and Disney throughout it all. Now that Clark finally has some time off the court, the WNBA Rookie of the Year is putting in a few extra sports marketing minutes.

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“Thank you” is a complete sentence

Seth Godin

It’s a way to offer connection or acknowledgment. It’s a recognition of feedback and the time it took someone to consider us. We can use it after we share something important, or someone shares with us. More than the end of an exchange, it can be the beginning of a relationship. “Thank you” helps someone feel seen and understood.

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Customer experience management in the age of agentic AI

Martech

“I am excited to introduce our next step in this journey,the Webex AI agent. This is in pilot right now, it will be available to our customers in an early calendar quarter in 2025. This AI agent brings together conversational intelligence and generative AI to deliver natural conversations with hyper-personalization.” Those words came from Cisco, the enterprise digital communications and technology company; specifically from Anurag Dhingra, SVP and GM of Cisco Collaboration.

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Nielsen Says You Shouldn’t Count Out The Old Guard Just Yet

AdExchanger

Change is hard for a company like Nielsen, which has been around so long it even predates the first publicly available television sets. The post Nielsen Says You Shouldn’t Count Out The Old Guard Just Yet appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Digital Media Leaders Take Control of Audience Trust and Transparency at AdMonsters PubForum

Ad Monsters

Digital media leaders gathered at AdMonsters PubForum to reclaim audience trust and transparency, exploring strategies for resilient growth amid platform disruptions, AI integration, and shifting traffic dynamics. On Monday, at Publisher Forum Scottsdale, I joined a buzzing roundtable of media leaders, eager to unpack strategies for amplifying their audience value in a world under siege from dwindling audience signals and declining traffic.

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JD Sports and Uncommon redefine Christmas ads

More About Advertising

While the John Lewis ad feels like it’s been made for middle class women and the ad industry, here’s a Christmas campaign that’s going to look a lot more familiar to the rest of Britain. Uncommon and JD Sports introduce an authentic notion of “Family” that – just like last year’s effort – is pretty … The post JD Sports and Uncommon redefine Christmas ads first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Understanding pricing

Seth Godin

The money we exchange for a service or item isn’t based on how much it cost to make, how hard it was to produce or how much the producer likes it. That’s hard to hear, because when we make something, we spend most of our time thinking about those very things. Price is based on the purchaser’s worldview and situation, not the producer’s.

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What makes content go viral, backed by research

Martech

What makes content go viral? According to our latest research, the key lies in triggering specific emotions, publishing at the right time and telling stories that resonate. By understanding the emotional drivers behind viral content, brands can create campaigns that reach wider audiences and inspire real engagement. The viral emotions driving brand engagement Up to 70% of journalists say PR pros are important to the success of their jobs, yet 49% of journalists seldom or never respond to PR pitc

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SmartHub is Now Attekmi: After Rebranding New Solutions & Services Were Introduced

Exchange Wire

SmartHub, a programmatic company, has undergone the rebranding process – now it is Attekmi with an extended range of ad tech solutions including AdEx Basic, AdEx Plus, and White Label Ad Exchange. Operating in the programmatic industry since 2018, SmartHub has [.] The post SmartHub is Now Attekmi: After Rebranding New Solutions & Services Were Introduced appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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How Publishers Are Using AI Tools To Achieve Their Ad And Rev Ops Goals

Ad Monsters

Publishers leveraging AI to optimize workflows, engage audiences, and streamline ad operations are driving innovation across their content and revenue strategies. The AI race is sticky and has hurdles that could trip even the most seasoned publisher. Despite regulatory and ethical hurdles, many publishers still see the tech as essential for crossing the finish line.

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

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Forrester’s SSP Wave Lists The Top 10 SSPs – With Google At The Bottom (Really)

AdExchanger

Forrester released its first SSP wave since 2014 last week, and there’s a surprise. The research firm ranked Google – whose sell-side ad tech platform is facing federal antitrust charges – as a mere challenger to Amazon, Magnite, PubMatic, Microsoft, InMobi, Index Exchange, Equativ and Adform. OpenX was also listed as a challenger alongside Google. […] The post Forrester’s SSP Wave Lists The Top 10 SSPs – With Google At The Bottom (Really) appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Comcast, Disney, and IBM Are Among Advertisers Returning to X After Ad Freeze

Adweek

X's former top advertisers including Comcast, IBM, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, and Lions Gate Entertainment, have resumed ad spending on the platform this year, albeit at much lower rates than before. From January to September 2024, media intelligence platform Media Radar found that these brands collectively spent less than $3.3 million on X. This is.

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Kinds of power

Seth Godin

There’s the James Bond villian sort of power, based on division, dominance and destruction. This is the short-term power of bullies, trauma and mobs. And then there’s a more resilient form of power. This is power based on connection, discussion and metrics. A power based in reality over the long term. Divisive power tears things down. Resilient power builds things up.

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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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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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Google uses search remedies trial to subpoena OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft over their generative AI efforts

Digiday

For the remedies phase in the Google search antitrust trial, the giant has subpoenaed three of its biggest rivals — OpenAI, Perplexity AI, and Microsoft. The subpoenas, sent in October, were made public on Monday through legal filings from all four companies. The disclosures came just hours after the Google ad-tech antitrust trial wrapped up closing arguments from lawyers representing Google and the Department of Justice.

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The DOJ and Google Give Closing Arguments in Landmark Antitrust Case

Ad Monsters

The DOJ’s antitrust trial against Google’s ad tech business has reached its climax, with both sides delivering closing arguments in a case that could redefine the digital advertising landscape. As U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema deliberates, the stakes are high for Google and the future of programmatic advertising. Google has been fighting an uphill battle with regulators for years over its alleged market dominance in several areas of its business, such as search.

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Publishers Grapple With A Lack Of Control Over Deal Curation

AdExchanger

The sell-side curation craze is in full swing. In fact, the backlash has even begun. SSPs are rushing to strike partnerships with DMPs that have embraced the supply side’s role in curation. For example, Permutive announced its curation partnership with Index Exchange during its Programmatic Summit in NYC last week. But while tech companies are […] The post Publishers Grapple With A Lack Of Control Over Deal Curation appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 8-11: CNN and MSNBC Experience Post-Election Ratings Blues

Adweek

Friday, Nov. 8 Fox News more than tripled CNN and MSNBC's combined audiences among primetime total viewers and as well as the Adults 25-54 primetime demo. MSNBC also experienced a steep drop in the demo in both primetime and total day, finishing behind CNN. 25-54 Demographic (Live+SD x 1,000) Total Day: FNC: 329| CNN: 81.

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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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Dumbing it down

Seth Godin

There’s a lot of pressure to make things dumber. Better to make it dumb than to have someone simply walk away, apparently. With so much to consume, and an unlimited amount to learn, there’s a race to make knowledge into a checklist item. Freon gas! Large language model! Coefficients! Many people just want to say a magic word and move on.

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11 essential SEO elements you should be tracking

Martech

By now, you may have encountered SEO dashboards, such as those from Screaming Frog, which sync with Looker Studio. Perhaps you use an enterprise tool to track your technical SEO in the cloud. That’s all fine, but how helpful is it? Is it improving your rankings? If you’re managing 30-50 or even 100+ sites, does tracking technical SEO with cloud crawlers offer anything actionable?

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Why the ad industry is redefining what it means to be a creator vs. influencer

Digiday

The ad industry and the creator economy are constantly debating the difference in terms between creators and influencers. As the industry evolves and takes up a bigger slice of the marketing pie, there are now more ways to differentiate between the two types of talent — one term seen as a more premium way of marketing, and the other focusing more broadly on creating content across different platforms.

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Living Overseas Is A Gift That Keeps On Giving …

Rob Campbell

I’ve written a lot over the years about the gift of living overseas. I’ve talked about how I totally understand why people worry about what they’ll miss … but they should also think about what they’ll gain. I’ve highlighted how I owe everything in my life – bar my relationship with Paul – to me living and working overseas.

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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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Exclusive: Forbes, CNN, and More Lose Millions as New Google Policy Tanks Affiliate Businesses

Adweek

The search visibility of the Forbes, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Fortune, and Time affiliate businesses has fallen dramatically in recent months, according to data from the search visibility firm Sistrix and multiple search consultants. That lost traffic is cumulatively worth at least $7.5 million, according to Sistrix. These publishers had been generating passive revenue by.

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The Daily Beast Nearly Doubles Revenue, Has Higher Ambitions for Next Year

Adweek

The politics and pop culture publisher The Daily Beast increased its year-over-year revenue by 81% in the third quarter--the first profitable quarter in the 16-year history of the title. The results, reported last week in the public earnings of parent company IAC, are a welcome green shoot for Joanna Coles and Ben Sherwood, the media.

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All the Brands Chiming in on Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Mustard’ Reference

Adweek

In their latest effort to capitalize on lightning-fast internet trends, many brands have taken to social media to scream about.mustard. The condiment-related enthusiasm comes in response to Kendrick Lamar's new album, GNX, which surprise dropped on Friday (Nov. 22). Named after his ties to the 1987 Buick vehicle model, the 12-song album sees the rapper.

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Complex Launches Complex Shop, Eyeing $100 Million in Commerce Revenue

Adweek

The music and streetwear publisher Complex launched a curated shopping platform called Complex Shop on Wednesday, part of a broader bid from the media company to expand its burgeoning commerce business. The platform will live both as a distinct hub on the Complex website and integrate into editorial content, according to chief executive officer Aaron.

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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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Behind the Scenes of Coca-Cola’s AI Reinvention of a Holiday Classic 

Adweek

One of the buzziest campaigns of the holiday season so far is Coca-Cola's artificial intelligence (AI) reboot of its classic ad, "Holidays Are Coming." Since the rise of generative AI, the technology has invoked fear from some in the industry who worry it could harm creative jobs.

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Week of Nov. 11 Evening News Ratings: Viewers Tune out Following Election Night

Adweek

As normalcy returns to the news networks after an intense campaign and election period, viewer engagement and interest is proving ho-hum. All three evening newscasts delivered mixed results for the week of Nov. 11.

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Overnight Cable News Ratings for Nov. 15-18: CNN and MSNBC’s Lost Weekend

Adweek

Friday, Nov. 15 MSNBC triumphed over CNN among Adults 25-54 during primetime led by The ReidOut with Joy Reid as the most-watched show in that advertiser-coveted demo. But CNN still claimed bragging rights for the total day demo, seeing the most A25-54 viewers during the 5 p.m. hour of The Lead with Jake Tapper.

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40% of an Ecommerce Brand’s Pmax Buys Were Served on AI-spun MFA Sites and Dead Domains

Adweek

The increase in AI-spun made for advertising sites is making it harder for buyers to ensure their ads show up in quality environments, especially when using AI-powered media buying tools like Google's Performance Max, according to four sources. One ecommerce brand found that, for one recent campaign, between 30% and 40% of its Pmax display.

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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.