Adweek
JULY 11, 2024
Who doesn't love a meme or pop culture moment? Especially when it seems like all of the internet wants to be a part of a collective memory or joke. Leveraging trending pop culture references can be a goldmine for brands looking to connect with their audience. As I'm writing this, you may have someone from.
Ad Rants
JULY 3, 2024
Maintaining an ethical approach to advertising is key if you work in marketing. Ethical branding shows that you care about the needs of your audience and take your social responsibility seriously. Utilizing shady marketing techniques -- like manipulative pricing and false claims -- can land you in hot legal water and damage your reputation, too. This is a serious issue if you are marketing a growing brand and are trying to capture a share of the target market for yourself.
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Martech
JULY 29, 2024
Change is constant, but one thing is certain: hype cycles grab attention and influence budgets, for better or worse. Artificial intelligence (AI) is just the latest enterprise fixation, but it won’t be the last. Additionally, AI is too broad a term to focus on, with generative AI taking much of the oxygen in conversations, yet with other forms of artificial intelligence, such as predictive analytics and robotic process automation (RPA), having a larger existing footprint.
illumin
JULY 18, 2024
Predictive AI (predictive analytics) has the lowest barrier to entry of any artificial intelligence technology. It is a proven use case that makes introducing AI into your organization seamless and more likely to succeed. The predictions made by predictive AI drive millions of decisions every single day. This technology can quickly process data and give marketers accurate and meaningful predictions about consumer behavior.
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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
AdExchanger
JULY 22, 2024
Apologies for not putting more of a disclaimer on that headline, and further apologies to anyone who spit their coffee out onto their laptop. But you read it right: Google is seriously considering plans to scrap third-party cookie deprecation in Chrome. Instead, Google is proposing some kind of TBD opt-out tool for third-party cookies. Google […] The post Google Says It Might Not Deprecate Cookies In Chrome After All (?!
Seth Godin
JULY 26, 2024
Willpower is overrated. If you want to eat healthier, don’t work hard to avoid stopping at the cookie jar when you walk into the kitchen. Get rid of the cookie jar. Systems are long-lasting, widespread and resilient. We can push back on them with effort, but over time, the system usually comes out ahead. Once we see a system, we can change it.
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Ad Rants
JULY 3, 2024
Hey there! Navigating the digital landscape can feel overwhelming. What strategies do you use to make your brand stand out in a competitive market? There are numerous ways of enhancing online presence, from crafting engaging social media posts and optimizing for SEO to improving user experience design. Just picture a brand voice that is so compelling and visuals that are so attractive that the audience has to keep returning for more.
Martech
JULY 17, 2024
Eighty-three percent of Chinese business decision-makers say their organizations are using AI. This contrasts with the U.S. (65%) and the U.K. (70%). However, closer questioning reveals that U.S. organizations are ahead in terms of genAI maturity, having fully implemented solutions. These statistics come from an extensive global survey of 1,600 decision makers in genAI strategy or data analytics in organizations across key sectors conducted by Coleman Parkes for data management and analytics ven
The Ad Tech Blog
JULY 18, 2024
AI bias in advertising is a significant concern in the ad-tech industry. This article explores how to mitigate bias in AI-driven advertising, ensuring fair and inclusive marketing practices. Understanding AI Bias in Advertising Key Points AI bias can perpetuate stereotypes and exclusionary practices. Diverse training data is crucial for reducing bias.
AdExchanger
JULY 9, 2024
There isn’t enough popcorn in the world. Late last week, the Department of Justice (DOJ) published the witness list for its upcoming antitrust trial against Google, and it reads like the online advertising industry’s answer to the Social Register. There are 68 names on the confirmed list. Some of them will testify live, and others […] The post The DOJ’s Witness List For The Google Antitrust Trial Is A Who’s Who Of Advertising appeared first on AdExchanger.
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Seth Godin
JULY 17, 2024
My friend’s organization is working with a branding studio to think about how they appear to people who don’t know them well. This is sometimes called ‘rebranding.’ What is almost always done in practice is actually better referred to as re-logo-ing. A brand is not a logo. A brand is a promise, a story and a shorthand. A brand tells us what to expect the next time we engage with you.
Adweek
JULY 8, 2024
Elon Musk and his X leadership team still have a long way to go to lure advertisers back to the platform following the owner's bid to smooth relations at the Cannes Lions Festival last month, six sources told ADWEEK. Musk dialed back on his 2023 provocative "go f**k yourself" comment to advertisers, explaining that X.
Adweek
JULY 12, 2024
After Ben Affleck achieved his dreams of pop stardom by forming the boy band the DunKings, Dunkin' is making more music by releasing its first EP exclusively on Spotify today. *NSYNC's Joey Fatone and the Backstreet Boys' A.J. McLean have united as the Iced Boys for their first duet, "Iced Like My Coffee." Referencing the.
Adweek
JULY 22, 2024
"Am I a bad person, tell me, am I?" actor Willem Dafoe, asks in the voiceover for Nike's latest ad, as clips of elite athletes, including basketball forward LeBron James, runner Sha'Carri Richardson, Italian fencer Bebe Vio and tennis icon Serna Williams, flicker across the screen. "I have no empathy, I don't respect you, I'm.
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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.
Adweek
JULY 11, 2024
In 2015, CNN's Gary Tuchman visited a Fort Worth woman named Elizabeth Sullivan, age 104, to uncover her secret to longevity. Sullivan was happy to tell him: three cans of Dr Pepper a day. "Doctors told me that if I drink it, I will die--but they died first," she said. Sullivan's health advice is open.
Adweek
JULY 22, 2024
Google, which has been asserting since 2020 that it would stop passing third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, is planning to abandon that course. In a blog post published today, the tech giant said that given the amount of work it would take to move away from cookies, and the amount of impact it would.
Adweek
JULY 18, 2024
Apple's Underdogs, the scrappy but lovable team of coworkers turned entrepreneurs, are back in the fifth installment of a journey that now finds them on their first overseas business trip. In "The Underdogs: OOO (Out of Office)," created in-house, the crew is in Thailand, racing against the clock to launch a new product by the.
Adweek
JULY 25, 2024
The next time you're in a Walmart store, don't be surprised if you see an insurance ad looping on TV screens. Walmart Connect, Walmart's advertising arm, will begin selling in-store ads to brands that don't sell products on Walmart's shelves--known as non-endemic advertisers--like financial companies, auto brands and quick-service restaurants. The new offering was shared.
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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.
Adweek
JULY 24, 2024
Over the last three months, The New York Times has been using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to align a brand's campaign message with the most relevant articles and interested audiences, executives told ADWEEK. And it's seeing promising campaign results. The gen AI-powered ad tool, called BrandMatch, uses large language models (LLMs) to decode an advertiser's.
Adweek
JULY 23, 2024
Six ad firms--including four that buy online ads and two whose technology helps sell ads--have told ADWEEK that they are limiting their clients' exposure to streaming ads from Pluto TV, whose parent company Paramount has agreed to merge with media company Skydance. They are worried that Pluto TV is taking advantage of programmatic auctions to.
Adweek
JULY 24, 2024
For the first time, Olympics fans will experience an hour of the Opening Ceremony without commercials. Today, NBCUniversal announced that its live coverage of the Opening Ceremony for the Olympic Games Paris 2024, which kicks off Friday, July 26, on NBC and Peacock, will include an uninterrupted hour beginning at 1:30 p.m. ET. The commercial-free.
Adweek
JULY 3, 2024
Ad spend on TikTok year-over-year has been growing, but that growth has cooled since the threat of a potential U.S. ban was announced in March. However, the platform's user growth, especially among younger people, is flagging, according to data shared by five sources. TikTok's ad spend in March--the month the potential ban was announced--was up.
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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.
Adweek
JULY 30, 2024
It's only days into the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, but from ratings to engagement, NBCUniversal is off to a winning start. Today, NBCU announced it's delivering the highest Olympic and Paralympic ad revenue in history, securing more advertisers than the Rio and Tokyo Olympics combined, with nearly $500 million coming from first-time sponsors. Additionally, 70%.
Adweek
JULY 22, 2024
It's been a tough few days for CrowdStrike and its biggest customer brands. Microsoft, Delta and others were directly impacted by the global outage on July 18, with many citing the blue screen of death as a sign that Y2K was finally happening in 2024. The incident unfolded when a faulty CrowdStrike update compromised 8.5.
Adweek
JULY 3, 2024
At the final awards ceremony of Cannes Lions on Friday, June 21, agency and marketing professionals from around the world took the stage to honor some of advertising's best work. But aside from the glittering trophies and celebrations, something else was on display that night: the industry's gender imbalance. Alltold, an artificial intelligence company with.
Adweek
JULY 17, 2024
Layoffs continue to hit the media and entertainment industry, with Warner Bros. Discovery now making more cuts. Top line This week, Warner Bros. Discovery is enacting layoffs across the company, with under 1000 employees being affected. Between the lines According to a source familiar with the matter, the cuts are in the U.S. only, impacting.
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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.
Adweek
JULY 26, 2024
Star athlete and former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick is no stranger to the cutthroat world of media. After being blackballed by the NFL for protesting police violence against Black communities, he's become a civil rights activist, which has informed the businesses he's founded. In 2020, he started Kaepernick Publishing to emphasize minority voices.
Adweek
JULY 25, 2024
The reviews for Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine are in, and they're nearly as brutal as the hand-to-claw combat in the superhero action flick itself. The Los Angeles Times describes it as "manic meta mush," and TheWrap calls it an exercise in "corporate synergy." Meanwhile, Vulture damns it with this faint praise: "It's so determined.
Adweek
JULY 30, 2024
Adam Foroughi, CEO of mobile adtech firm AppLovin, made $83.4 million last year. His total compensation, which includes salary, bonus, equity awards and all other forms of financial remuneration, was 795 times more than the median pay of AppLovin's 1,745 employees. If that sounds like a lot, it is. In 2023, the median compensation for.
Adweek
JULY 8, 2024
Last spring, shoppers in Albertsons grocery stores were increasingly sticking to the store's perimeter--a trend that meant many people were skipping the sweets in the center aisles in favor of bakery items that sit closer to the outside walls of the building. That was bad news for the packaged cookie category, especially for the category's.
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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.
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