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9 things to assess when auditing your CX tech

Martech

Customers have high and constantly evolving expectations for their experience with your brand. As brands work to build stronger connections and increase engagement, technology plays a key role in supporting these efforts. However, it’s important to remember that the customer experience is driven by emotions, feelings and perceptions — technology simply facilitates and enhances that experience.

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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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“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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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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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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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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Apple’s Moving Holiday Ad Follows a Father’s Journey With Hearing Loss

Adweek

Apple's emotional holiday ad follows the journey of a father living with hearing loss, as the brand continues to highlight its accessible technology for people with disabilities. "Heartstrings," created by Apple's longstanding agency TBWAMedia Arts Lab, launches on Thursday (Nov. 28) ahead of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3.

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Talking (Antitrust) Turkey With DCN’s Jason Kint

AdExchanger

Nothing new was shared during closing arguments in US v. Google on Monday in Alexandria, Virginia. But there was much to deduce from the questions Judge Leonie Brinkema asked the DOJ and Google while they made their final cases as to whether Google operates an illegal monopoly (or monopolies) in the online advertising sector. For […] The post Talking (Antitrust) Turkey With DCN’s Jason Kint appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How marketers can stop fueling customer churn for good

Martech

If you’re like me, then in the past 12 months, you’ve heard about Alex Hormozi’s book “$100M Offers” at least a half-million times. It feels like all the business coaches are saying the same thing, “You’ve got to have an irresistible offer, or you’ll never sell anything, die and be buried in a pauper’s grave.” Frankly, it annoys me every time I hear it.

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Week of Nov. 18 Cable News Ratings: Post-Election News Fatigue Continues

Adweek

This is TVNewser's basic cable network ranker and cable news report for the week of Nov. 18, 2024. All three cable news networks continued to see week-to-week declines in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo in the period following the 2024 presidential election. However, Fox News remained the most-watched of the three major.

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Toward better

Seth Godin

In our work to make things better, it’s easy to overlook two things: Improvements, connection and possibility rarely come down in a lightning bolt from Mt. Olympus. Instead, they’re the product of the grass roots, of small groups of people finding opportunities and keeping promises. Better happens incrementally. The first steps aren’t dramatic, and in fact, might even be less effective than what came before.

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

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What are VAST Tags? How to Create, Validate, and Debug Them?

AdPushup

We have already covered the benefits of video advertising and how it can help publishers improve their website monetization strategy. But on the technical side, serving video ads wouldn’t be as seamless if not without VAST Tags. VAST Tags works like any ad server’s usual third-party ad tags. Except, in this case, it’s for video [.

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Will big tech burst the AI bubble?

Martech

As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, a new battle is brewing between startups and tech giants. Companies like Perplexity are raising billions to challenge the dominance of Google, Microsoft, Apple and Meta. Still, the question remains: Will the AI wave create lasting winners, or is it a bubble waiting to burst? AI search wars: Perplexity vs.

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American Coup Reveals How Journalism Aided the 1898 Wilmington Massacre

Adweek

Stop us if this scenario sounds familiar: A closely-watched election; voters split along party--and racial--lines; misinformation circulated as journalism; and an undercurrent of violence that grows stronger as voters head to the polls. That may sound like the presidential election cycle Americans just lived through, but those same events played out over 126 years ago.

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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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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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Cookie Information Releases the Best Free Plan on the Market

Exchange Wire

With more than 5,000 clients, Cookie Information is growing in the cookie consent management space. Now, the company introduces a generous free plan to reinforce the positive growth trajectory. Balancing marketing efficiency and compliance with privacy laws remains one of the [.] The post Cookie Information Releases the Best Free Plan on the Market appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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In 2025, Marketers Should Regain Choice And Control

AdExchanger

As we close the books on 2024, we’ve noticed some trends over the past twelve months. Any of these could summarize the “theme” of 2024: the rise of AI, the debate over supply curation, the “will they, won’t they” around cookie deprecation. Together, these trends have laid the groundwork for what’s to come in 2025: […] The post In 2025, Marketers Should Regain Choice And Control appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Overnight Cable News Ratings Nov. 19-21: SpinCo News Fails to Spark an MSNBC Ratings Renaissance

Adweek

Tuesday, November 19 Fox News continues to lap the competition in both total viewers and the Adults 25-54 demo. Jesse Watters Primetime was the network's most-watched show in the latter category, while The Five took No. 1 with the former crowd. Meanwhile, CNN fell short of 500,000 total viewers during primetime, and only mustered 379,000.

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The long walk

Seth Godin

Before buying a house, it makes sense to spend a day on foot, walking around the neighborhood. You’ll notice things you might have missed in a car. Before starting a business, spend a few shifts working the cash register at a similar establishment. And before going into marketing, go make some sales. In the USA, tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Once again, the free Thanksgiving Reader is available for you to print and share and make a part of your family gathering.

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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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The Stack: The Latest on Google’s Legal Battles; AUS Passes Bill Banning Social Media for Under 16s  

Exchange Wire

This week on The Stack: The Latest on Google’s Legal Battles; Social Media Under Growing Scrutiny; Today’s MadTech Daily This week, Google wrapped up its ad stack court face-off against the DOJ. Closing arguments were made by both parties. Now, the [.] The post The Stack: The Latest on Google’s Legal Battles; AUS Passes Bill Banning Social Media for Under 16s appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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The Great Data Smackdown: Buy Side vs. Sell Side Strategies Collide

Ad Monsters

A lively debate between the buy and sell sides at AdMonsters PubForum Scottsdale highlighted the ongoing battle for data strategy dominance. Both sides presented compelling arguments on privacy, first-party data, and creative optimization. Jordin Sparks once sang, “Why does love always feel like a battlefield?” But in this case, why does the song remind me of the data dance smackdown between the buy and sell sides?

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Hannah Waddingham Revives The Love Boat in Princess Cruises’ Nostalgic Ad

Adweek

Princess Cruises is the latest brand to lean into nostalgia, launching a modern tribute to 1970s TV series The Love Boat with Emmy-winning Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham. The cruise line's campaign, created by its agency of record Terri & Sandy and directed by Dave Laden through production company Hungry Man, taps into a real.

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Facebook and TikTok Pose Online Harms in Ofcom Report

VideoWeek

Apps and websites owned by Alphabet and Meta account for half the time UK adults spend online, according to the latest Online Nation report from Ofcom. In May 2024, UK adults spent an average 2 hours 4 minutes per day on the duopoly’s apps, including YouTube, Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram. The research comes one year on from Ofcom’s expanded remit into online safety, under the Online Safety Act.

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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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TikTok to Block Certain Beauty Filters for Under 18s; Google Sends Subpoenas to OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft; OpenAI Shuts Down Video Tool After Artists Protest 

Exchange Wire

News in brief: TikTok to Block Certain Beauty Filters for Under 18s; Google Sends Subpoenas to OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft; OpenAI Shuts Down Video Tool After Artists Protest TikTok to Block Certain Beauty Filters for Under 18s As more attention is increasingly [.] The post TikTok to Block Certain Beauty Filters for Under 18s; Google Sends Subpoenas to OpenAI, Perplexity and Microsoft; OpenAI Shuts Down Video Tool After Artists Protest appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Operating Systems Are Now Battlefields – At Least In The CTV World

AdExchanger

With so many streaming apps and platforms available on the market, TVs need operating systems. And just like with early PCs, game consoles, mobile phones and streaming services, that means a battle for dominance is imminent. The post Operating Systems Are Now Battlefields – At Least In The CTV World appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Nielsen Confirms It Will No Longer Sunset Legacy TV Ratings

Adweek

It would be an understatement to say that the measurement industry has undergone a lot of changes in the last few years, especially for Nielsen. In April 2023, the analytics giant regained national accreditation from the Media Rating Council after getting it suspended in 2021. Then, the company added a new leader in late 2023.

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A holiday gift guide for marketers

Martech

Last week, a marketing director messaged me about her team’s holiday gift exchange: “Half my team is remote, half is in office and all of them deserve something special.” It got me thinking about how our industry’s gift-giving needs have evolved along with our working arrangements. As marketing professionals, we’re expected to stay ahead of trends and keep our finger on the pulse of what’s next.

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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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Comfortable with the fuzziness

Seth Godin

Atmospheric conditions on Earth limit visibility on a perfect day to less than 200 miles. Time works the same way. When we’re doing the same thing, in the same way, our perception of what will happen next can feel crystal clear. Plant some apple seeds in your backyard, and you’re pretty sure you’ll have an apple tree in a decade (not an oak or maple) but it’s hard to be sure exactly what it’s going to look like.

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From TikTok Troubles to AI Scraping: UK Publishers Spell Out Their Biggest Gripes

VideoWeek

The House of Lords’ communications committee yesterday published ‘The Future of News’, a report on the state of news media in the UK. The findings, perhaps unsurprisingly, weren’t too positive. Difficulties monetising content, the continued growth of social platforms as news sources, and developments in AI continue to threaten the economics of mass market journalism.

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Ryan Reynolds Spoofs Netflix’s Hot Frosty in New Aviation Gin Ad

Adweek

The internet has lost its collective mind--admittedly, it doesn't take much--over a Netflix rom-com called Hot Frosty, which makes this particular piece of silly-sappy entertainment ripe for parody. Enter the king of snark Ryan Reynolds, who's also a veteran advertising creative and a shameless promoter of his brand portfolio.

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How to build AI strategies that prioritize people

Martech

AI continues to embed itself into the fabric of business. However, the conversation often neglects a key component in the shadows: people. Training people in prompt engineering and system integrations is not enough. Today’s “AI experts” are too focused on the technology and process sides of the “People, Process and Technology” paradigm.

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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.