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How TikTok is transforming brand advertising

Martech

TikTok is no longer just the platform for viral dances and trends; it’s transforming how brands connect with consumers and driving unprecedented advertising success. As companies embrace TikTok’s unique blend of storytelling, targeted ads and interactive features, they’re discovering a powerful path to growth that seamlessly integrates brand visibility, audience engagement and increased sales.

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How Brands Find New Audiences As Media Habits Shift

Adweek

Brands are always on the hunt for new audiences. At ADWEEK's Mediaweek event in New York last week, executives from Coca-Cola's Bodyarmor Sports Nutrition and news publisher The Shade Room discussed how they're expanding their audiences by working with influencers and staying on top of changes to content distribution on social platforms. As a sports.

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Customer-Centric Marketing: Speaking Your Audience's Language in a Digital World

Ad Rants

The effectiveness of marketing strategies hinges on one fundamental concept: customer-centricity. For experienced advertisers and marketers, embracing this approach isn't just beneficial; it's imperative for driving engagement and ensuring brand success. The modern consumer demands more than just a product or service; instead, they value experiences that resonate with their personal values and needs.

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How HUMAN and Opera Ads Are Building a Stronger Front Against Ad Fraud

Ad Monsters

From ad optimization to comprehensive fraud protection, HUMAN Security’s collaboration with Opera Ads highlights its mission to create a safer, more transparent digital ad ecosystem. Geoff Stupay’s career path may not have started in cybersecurity, but his journey as an online publisher laid the groundwork for a mission to protect ad placements from fraud.

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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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Why B2B CMOs are frustrated with ABM platforms

Martech

Account-based marketing (ABM) platforms came with the promise of revolutionizing B2B marketing. They reminded us that it’s all about the account and transformed that insight from a concept into a craft. They recognized that the value of a lead extends beyond MQLs and SQLs, reframing it as a powerful account signal for prioritization and scoring. ABM platforms enabled marketers to peer into the crystal ball of intent data, identifying which accounts were in-market for solutions.

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Financial Brand Empower Names Goodby Silverstein & Partners as Agency of Record

Adweek

Retirement and wealth management brand Empower has picked Goodby Silverstein & Partners (GS&P) as its new creative agency of record. GS&P will lead the brand's strategic and creative marketing efforts "as it seeks to help more Americans access the financial advice, wealth management, and retirement services they need to help secure their financial future," according.

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TikTok launches its search ads

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TikTok is pushing the envelope on search advertising. Here’s what you need to know about the social media platform’s initiative to boost search ads. Modern social media advertising will look a lot brighter as one of the social media giants is investing more in its search ads portfolio. TikTok launched its “Search Ads” campaign on September 24, 2024.

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Why B2B marketing must adopt B2C tactics

Martech

Digital natives aren’t like the rest of us. They are bringing entirely new behavioral patterns into the B2B buying process, and experienced marketers and sellers ignore this at their peril. Call it “the consumerization of B2B.” We must treat buyers like the consumers they are in their personal lives, and develop new expertise in the media channels and messages that tend to work in consumerland.

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A Deeper Dive Into Election Night 2024 Ratings: Fox News Leads All Networks

Adweek

Election Night ratings are in and Fox News was viewers' network of choice on Tuesday. FNC attracted 10.3 million total viewers and 3.1 million viewers in the advertiser-rich Adults 25-54 demo during the 8-11 p.m. hours (All times Eastern). But it's worth noting that the 2024 presidential election wasn't a particularly big ratings driver overall.

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The Kids Aren’t Playing In The Privacy Sandbox

AdExchanger

Until recently, you couldn’t swing a cat in ad tech without also hitting someone pontificating about the end of third-party cookies and Privacy Sandbox testing. (PSA: Please don’t swing cats.) But since July, when Google announced that deprecation in Chrome is no longer in the cards, there’s been relative silence. Cookies “went from dominating the […] The post The Kids Aren’t Playing In The Privacy Sandbox appeared first on AdExchanger.

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

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Over Half European Viewers Visit Linear TV as First TV Destination

VideoWeek

More than 50 percent of Europeans still choose linear TV as their first port of call for connected TV viewing, according to the latest ‘TV Key Facts’ report from RTL AdAlliance, with 53 percent first visiting linear when turning on their TV. The 31st edition of the report emphasises the relatively high consumption of TV in Europe, where daily viewing time averaged 3 hours 13 minutes in 2023.

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3 must-send emails to maximize your Black Friday campaign

Martech

With Black Friday quickly approaching, the smartest marketers are preparing to pull out all the stops on their email campaigns for the biggest shopping day of the year. Perhaps you’re already outlining, drafting and even uploading your campaigns to your CRM or email service provider. But before you hit send, consider this: Your campaign must deliver more than discounts to be effective and profitable this Black Friday.

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What to Expect From Amazon’s First Election Night Special

Adweek

How do you stand out from the sheer volume of Election Night news coverage on Tuesday? By going live from your own Volume. The creative team behind Prime Video's Election Night Live with Brian Williams--Amazon's maiden voyage into news programming waters--reveals to TVNewser that the one night only special will stream from the entertainment giant's.

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How Kenvue Avoided $3 Million In Unnecessary Ad Verification Bills

AdExchanger

When advertisers see their ad verification partners blocking lots of impressions, they often think, “Okay, good – that’s proof the technology is working.” But negative blocking isn’t the healthiest – or the most efficient – way to approach brand safety, said Mark Proulx, global director of media quality and responsibility at Kenvue, the consumer health care company that […] The post How Kenvue Avoided $3 Million In Unnecessary Ad Verification Bills appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Vici Unveils Digital Out-Of-Home Advertising Product To Their MarTech

Ad Tech Daily

Vici is a leader in digital advertising solutions, and is excited to reveal its latest product: Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) Ads. This groundbreaking offering combines the power of digital technology with traditional out-of-home advertising, providing brands with a dynamic and engaging way to reach their target audiences. With the rise of digital screens in public spaces, […] The post Vici Unveils Digital Out-Of-Home Advertising Product To Their MarTech appeared first on Ad Tech Daily.

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Maximizing your B2B paid media ROI with alternative platforms

Martech

In B2B marketing, simply sticking to traditional channels may limit your potential. As audiences diversify and new platforms emerge, expanding your media strategy can be a game-changer for engaging decision-makers where they spend time. But how do you know which channels fit your strategy and whether they’ll resonate with your target audience? This article discusses strategies to help you better understand your audience, develop a clear and effective media plan and explore some overlooked platfo

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Video Uploads on LinkedIn Have Grown 34% Year-Over-Year as the Platform Makes a Big Play for Creators

Adweek

LinkedIn is becoming a bigger platform for creators. The social platform for professionals is a growing tool for creators to build an audience and get brand deals. Creators like Gen Z public speaker Morgan Young, comedian London Lazerson and Jonathan Reid, founder of podcast firm Reidentify, are some of the biggest stars on LinkedIn. They're.

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LiveRamp Outperforms On Earnings And Lays Out Its Data Network Ambitions

AdExchanger

LiveRamp reported an unexpected boost to Q3 revenue, from $160 million last year to $185 million in 2024, during its quarterly call with investors on Wednesday. The company has a number of tailwinds, said CEO Scott Howe. LiveRamp benefits by the disappearance of Oracle’s ad business – another prominent data marketplace provider and a main […] The post LiveRamp Outperforms On Earnings And Lays Out Its Data Network Ambitions appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Apple M4, Brian Cox for Uber Eats and more: ads of the week

Bhatnaturally

After Ascics, the screen personality of actor Brian Cox is used creatively in a hilarious ad for Uber Eats. This and other clutter-breaking creative ideas in my weekly curated list, which has been ongoing for a few years now. Apple M4: No sweat Apple made a slew of announcements recently focused on the Mac lineup. [.] The post Apple M4, Brian Cox for Uber Eats and more: ads of the week appeared first on Bhatnaturally.

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AI-powered martech news and releases: November 7

Martech

Not news: Marketing attribution, never a simple thing, is becoming increasingly complex. News: AI-powered forecasting is rapidly gaining popularity as a desired feature in marketing attribution platforms, according to a new report from Ascend2. While still a niche feature, 29% of marketers now deem it crucial, a significant increase from 13% in 2023.

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Here’s How Brian Williams Began Amazon’s First Newscast

Adweek

Brian Williams didn't travel over the rainbow to return to the anchor's chair--just to Culver City, California. The former face of NBC Nightly News ushered Amazon into the brave new world of news programming on Tuesday when Election Night Live with Brian Williams debuted on Prime Video at 5 p.m. ET. And Williams was well-aware.

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DoubleVerify Won 70% Of The Former Moat Advertisers It Courted

AdExchanger

Moat, ya basic. Well, ya were basic, at least according to DoubleVerify CEO Mark Zagorski. “One thing we did note is that Moat had a pretty basic product,” Zagorski said on Wednesday during the company’s Q3 earnings call in response to an investor asking for more detail on the Oracle opportunity. In September, Oracle shut […] The post DoubleVerify Won 70% Of The Former Moat Advertisers It Courted appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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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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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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Some Brands Turned Off TikTok Smart+ After Inconsistent Performance

Adweek

Some brands have found that TikTok Smart+, launched in October, has delivered inconsistent performance. Others have grumbled about a lack of clear revenue data, beyond the basic campaign metrics like impressions, conversions, and return on ad spend, making it tough to validate its effectiveness. "We're not at a point where we're seeing large shifts of.

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Magnite’s CTV And Curation Businesses Are Both Growing Rapidly

AdExchanger

CTV advertising continues to drive significant growth for Magnite. That’s all thanks to “increasing programmatic adoption by the industry's largest players,” CEO Michael Barrett told investors on the company’s Q3 earnings call this Thursday. The post Magnite’s CTV And Curation Businesses Are Both Growing Rapidly appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Waitrose goes all Agatha Christie for Christmas

More About Advertising

Waitrose never quite hit the heights of big brother John Lewis at Christmas – trying to combine the two was never a good idea – so kudos to Saatchi & Saatchi (which now handles both, was adam&eveDDB) for essaying something different. A Christmas crime mystery as someone’s nicked the Christmas dessert (No.1 obs.) with Slow … The post Waitrose goes all Agatha Christie for Christmas first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Transition to a career in martech: Best of the MarTechBot

Martech

Best of the MarTechBot showcases the MarTechBot’s responses to prompts submitted by readers. See more about how marketers are using MarTechBot here. The language model is based on content from MarTech embedded on top of ChatGPT. The editors of MarTech selected this response for its usefulness and have supplemented it with additional relevant content.

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I Tried LinkedIn Video to See If It Lived Up To The Hype. Here’s What I Learned.

Adweek

I started playing around with videos on LinkedIn casually about a year ago, mostly out of curiosity. LinkedIn launched native video in 2017 and got more serious about the format in March 2024, seemingly overnight turning its algorithm sights on being the TikTok of B2B video. LinkedIn then made a significant monetization move by introducing.

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The Trade Desk Maintains Its High Growth Rate And Touts New Channels

AdExchanger

The Trade Desk grew by 27% year over year in Q3, with revenue now totaling $628 million, and net profits up from $39 million to $94 million in the same period. Snooze. What’s new? Well, without breaking out new revenue metrics, The Trade Desk did divulge some interesting tidbits about their business. For instance, while […] The post The Trade Desk Maintains Its High Growth Rate And Touts New Channels appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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.