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Creative 100: Honoring the Most Innovative Talent Across Advertising, TV, Visual Art and More

Adweek

ADWEEK's annual Creative 100 list honors the most innovative and inspiring creative talent across advertising, marketing, social media, TV and streaming, filmmaking, visual art, and more. This year's cohort defied challenges to make exceptional work in their respective fields. Summing up the upheaval facing many creative professionals, Geneva Robertson-Dworet and Graham Wagner, creators of hit.

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Advertisers Are Misinformed About The Ad Industry’s Misinformation Problem

AdExchanger

Advertisers that rely on ad tech vendors to protect them from buying ads on shoddy, offensive or deceptive news content are … in for some bad news. Researchers at Stanford University and Carnegie Mellon University recently set out to determine how often ads are served to sites that publish misleading stories, propaganda or conspiracy theories, […] The post Advertisers Are Misinformed About The Ad Industry’s Misinformation Problem appeared first on AdExchanger.

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The seduction of false promises

Seth Godin

Why do we buy the pitch of the snake oil salesman, the flim-flam man, the con artist, the demagogue or the trickster? As our modern world becomes more informed and more rational, we see an increase (not the expected decrease) in scams, hustles, and chaos. There are Jokers and Riddlers on every corner, and our email box and mailbox are filled with schemes and manipulations.

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How do fake email generators contribute to improving digital advertising security?

The Ad Tech Blog

Fake email generators contribute to improving digital advertising security by providing a layer of protection against fraudulent activities. They help in creating temporary email addresses that can be used to test and verify the security of digital advertising campaigns. This ensures that the actual user data remains secure and reduces the risk of data breaches.

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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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Oracle Is Shutting Down Its Ad Business  

Adweek

Software giant Oracle shared that it is shutting down its ads business during its earnings call last night for the quarter ending March 31, as revenue declined to $300 million in the 2024 fiscal year. "In Q4, we decided to exit the advertising business, which had declined to about $300 million in revenue in fiscal.

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E.W. Scripps Is The First CTV Publisher To Adopt The Trade Desk’s OpenPass

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E.W. Scripps becomes the first CTV publisher to adopt OpenPass, The Trade Desk's single sign-on product for user authentication. The post E.W. Scripps Is The First CTV Publisher To Adopt The Trade Desk’s OpenPass appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Consumer Confidence Index and Digital Ad Spend Allocation

The Ad Tech Blog

Overview of Consumer Confidence Index and Digital Ad Spend Key Points Consumer confidence directly impacts digital ad spend allocation. Understanding consumer behavior helps in optimizing ad campaigns. Economic indicators can guide media planning strategies. Adapting to changes in consumer confidence can improve ROI. Data-driven insights are crucial for effective marketing.

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Exclusive: The Trade Desk Threatens to Demonetize Yahoo Video

Adweek

The Trade Desk alerted buyers earlier this week of plans to no longer monetize Yahoo's video after it alleged the publisher had been consistently misrepresenting the inventory as in-stream, a type of online video that typically fetches higher prices from buyers. "Yahoo has been misdeclaring video inventory as in-stream," according to an email seen by.

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Roku Will Pass More Data In The Bidstream

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Roku unveils what it's calling the Roku Exchange, a more direct path between Roku’s ad supply and programmatic demand. The post Roku Will Pass More Data In The Bidstream appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Boundaries and limits

Seth Godin

They serve different purposes. The fence near the train tracks is a boundary. You can go near it without risk. The electrified third rail, on the other hand, is a limit. If you touch it, you’re done. Boundaries can give us room to innovate and thrive. Budgets, schedules and specifications all exist to show us where the safe areas are. Sure, go to the edges and challenge the boundaries, that’s why they’re there.

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

what retail media advertising is what a retail media network is how the changes in the privacy landscape benefit retail media networks how retail media network functions market overview of retail media networks

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Are there any reliable fake email generators for simulating email-based threats?

The Ad Tech Blog

Yes, there are reliable fake email generators for simulating email-based threats. These tools help cybersecurity professionals test their defenses against phishing attacks, malware distribution, and other email-based threats. They provide a controlled environment to evaluate the effectiveness of security measures and train employees to recognize and respond to suspicious emails.

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Starbucks Launches Its Own Production House, Starbucks Studios

Adweek

Starbucks is launching its own production studio, Starbucks Studios. The studio, according to a statement on the brand's website, will "produce original entertainment and tell stories that deepen connections and spark conversations." Starbucks is launching the studio in partnership with Sugar23, a media company founded by Oscar-winning producer Michael Sugar that specializes in connecting brands.

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How to bridge the gap between creative marketers and marketing analysts

Martech

Data-driven marketing organizations must create a conduit of information between their data teams and creative teams. However, legacy organizational structures, specialty skills and a lack of shared information often hinder this flow. Let’s explore the roots of the divide between creative marketing teams and marketing analysts and uncover practical solutions to bridge this gap.

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What spoiled wrecks

Seth Godin

There’s nothing wrong with abundance and joy. But being spoiled causes two real problems: it makes it difficult to appreciate what you have. If perfect is the standard, it’s rarely met and never exceeded. it leads to tantrums. Tantrums about sharing, about the lack of ‘more’ and about the endless poverty of comparison. As a community increases in wealth, the number of spoiled citizens increases as well.

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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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How can fake email generators help identify phishing attacks?

The Ad Tech Blog

Fake email generators can help identify phishing attacks by allowing cybersecurity teams to create and test various phishing scenarios. These tools enable the simulation of phishing emails, helping to train employees to recognize and avoid real threats. By analyzing the responses to these simulated attacks, organizations can identify vulnerabilities and improve their security protocols.

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Creative 100: Influencers and Celebrities Who Are Blazing Trails

Adweek

The creators and celebrities honored here are influencing culture and using their platforms to challenge norms. Ayo Edebiri, Actor, writer, producer Notable trophies on the mantel: Ayo Edebiri skyrocketed to fame as chef Sydney Adamu in FX's critically acclaimed comedy-drama The Bear, picking up a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, Critics Choice.

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Madhive Acquires Frequence In A Push For Local Omnichannel Budgets

AdExchanger

TV-focused demand side platform Madhive acquires Frequence, an omnichannel marketing platform with roots in broadcast TV. Both companies have a foothold with local advertisers. The post Madhive Acquires Frequence In A Push For Local Omnichannel Budgets appeared first on AdExchanger.

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After the emergency

Seth Godin

If we need to wait until after the short-term emergency is settled, it’s unlikely we’re ever going to get to work on the long-term important work. Of course, we want to do “everything we can” when an emergency strikes. But the standard for that has always involved tradeoffs. Perhaps we should resist trading the important work for the urgent distraction of right now.

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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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What are the best fake email generators for cybersecurity testing?

The Ad Tech Blog

For cybersecurity testing, the best fake email generators include Mailinator , Guerrilla Mail , Temp Mail , and EmailOnDeck. These tools provide temporary email addresses that can be used to test email security measures, phishing simulations, and other cybersecurity protocols without compromising real user data. How do fake email generators work? Fake email generators create temporary email addresses that can be used for a short period.

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Apple Finally Jumps Into the AI Race With OpenAI Deal

Adweek

Apple has officially planted its flag on the artificial intelligence turf with a little help from ChatGPT maker OpenAI. The tech giant announced its partnership with OpenAI at its WWDC 2024 keynote on Monday. The long-awaited deal brings ChatGPT into Apple's offerings, including its Siri voice assistant and writing tools. Siri will ask for user.

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The New York Times And Instacart Integrate For Shoppable Recipes

AdExchanger

The New York Times and Instacart walk into a kitchen. … That’s not the start of a bad joke. It’s an actual partnership. On Tuesday, the two companies announced a deal to make New York Times Cooking recipes shoppable via Instacart, of course, and to embed its cooking videos within the Instacart app. The deal […] The post The New York Times And Instacart Integrate For Shoppable Recipes appeared first on AdExchanger.

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What Pega GenAI tools might mean for marketers

Martech

This week, CRM and BPM software company Pega announced new generative AI capabilities, including enhancements to its new product, Blueprint, and to its AI assistant or copilot Knowledge Buddy. Before understanding what value these products might deliver for marketing or the CX organization in general, it’s worth taking a closer look at what they are and how they work.

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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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Cybersecurity Experts’ Favorite Fake Email Generator List

The Ad Tech Blog

Having access to a reliable fake email generator list is crucial for professionals aiming to protect digital advertising ecosystems. These tools help in creating temporary email addresses that can be used to test security measures, avoid spam, and maintain user privacy. Below, we delve into some of the top fake email generators favored by cybersecurity experts.

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The Roku Channel Tops Comscore’s List of Most Popular FAST Services

Adweek

A new report from measurement firm Comscore has shed light on the popularity of Roku, both as a streaming service and an operating system. According to the June findings, Roku is the most popular CTV operating system by time spent, representing 49% of the total market. Capitalizing on this usage, The Roku Channel has become.

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Qonsent Is Merging With A Blockchain Provider To Launch A Full-Stack Privacy Tech Startup

AdExchanger

The co-founders of a new privacy tech startup called Precise.ai are two names you’ll probably recognize: Adam Helfgott and Jesse Redniss. On Wednesday, the duo announced the formation of Precise.ai, which merges Qonsent with blockchain-based data infrastructure technology developed by Valence Labs, an R&D hub for cryptography tech founded by Helfgott in 2021.

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Is the digital marketing grass really greener in walled gardens?

Martech

As spring blossoms into summer, it feels like an apt time to address “walled gardens” in digital advertising. The term refers to closed marketing ecosystems in which the owner controls the content, data, inventory and engagement experience. Google, Meta and Amazon (a.k.a. the Big 3) are today’s dominant players. Reliance on these platforms can offer marketers significant advantages and limitations.

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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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Ethical AI Frameworks for Advertising Standards

The Ad Tech Blog

Understanding Ethical AI in Advertising Summary As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into marketing strategies, the importance of ethical considerations cannot be overstated. Here are key takeaways: Transparency and accountability are crucial in AI-driven marketing to build trust with consumers. Protecting privacy and data is a top priority, requiring strict security measures and clear consent protocols.

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Can AI Replace Humans for Market Research? This Firm Is Doing It

Adweek

Many chief marketing officers want their market research to possess more of these three qualities: Faster, cheaper, better. Making it happen, however, can be difficult--especially in the business-to-business category, which targets a more select group of individuals than business-to-consumer. Assembling focus groups takes time. Getting business leaders to fill out surveys can be expensive.

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Experian Enters The Third-Party Data Onboarding Business

AdExchanger

You don’t hear much about third-party data onboarders anymore, but it’s still a growing category. In fact, Experian entered the market on Tuesday with a new product called, appropriately, Experian Third-Party Onboarding based on its Tapad acquisition. The idea is to cut out the need for a middleman vendor between Experian’s offline consumer data and […] The post Experian Enters The Third-Party Data Onboarding Business appeared first on AdExchanger.

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AI is a game changer, but not generative AI

Martech

The generative AI arms race may be over before most people know it’s begun. Take the case of genAI as an assistant, helping users find their way around their dashboards, their messaging apps, their datasets, summarizing documents and chats and answering questions posed in natural language. Everybody’s doing it This week at PegaWorld I heard a lot about Pega’s Knowledge Buddy, an assistant trained on an organization’s own data and also plugged into an LLM, in this case Ope

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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.