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Google’s Gen AI Search Threatens Publishers With $2B Annual Ad Revenue Loss

Adweek

Google launched its artificial intelligence-powered search engine, Search Generative Experience, in beta last May, sending publishers scrambling to prepare for a significant disruption in organic search traffic, with potential declines ranging from 20% to 60%, according to media executives and search engine optimization experts interviewed for this story.

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Curation (vs the road to junk)

Seth Godin

The independent bookstore down the street is carefully curated. Each book takes up the spot that a different book could inhabit, so the owner makes sure that there’s a great reason a title is included. Amazon, on the other hand, has no shelf space problem, and the Kindle multiplies it. As a result, the average book on the Kindle is virtually worthless, because once it’s easy to include everything, everything gets included.

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There’s A Lot Wrong With Google And Meta’s Non-Transparent ‘Refund’ Practices

AdExchanger

Over the past few weeks, thousands of Google and Meta advertisers have seen refunds trickling back into their accounts. Why? Well, it’s hard to know for sure, because both companies have a habit of obfuscating the reasons behind campaign refunds. Meanwhile, campaign misappropriation issues seem to be cropping up more frequently on both platforms and […] The post There’s A Lot Wrong With Google And Meta’s Non-Transparent ‘Refund’ Practices appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Google’s cookie deprecation: An essential marketing playbook for the post-cookie era

Martech

Google’s full deprecation of third-party cookies is right around the corner. Time is running out to get all those well-laid marketing plans off the whiteboards and into action. No matter where your company is at in the post-third-party preparation curve, the truth is that we won’t fully realize the impact on our marketing efforts until Google finally flips the switch and we head into the unknown.

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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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Exclusive: NWSL Tells Fans to ‘Keep Up’ Ahead of 2024 Season in New Creative

Adweek

The NWSL is back, and it wants fans to know it. Ahead of this weekend's season kickoff, the National Women's Soccer League unveiled the latest iteration of its "We Play Here" sports marketing campaign with the new 60-second spot,"Keep Up." From agency Cartwright, "Keep Up" debuts today on paid TV, digital and social properties, the.

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Preference and utility

Seth Godin

Taste varies. That’s why we don’t call it utility. Taste is individual preference, not absolute truth. In team settings, then, it’s much more helpful to say, “I prefer this over that,” instead of, “this is wrong.” Some things are wrong. There are standards that we can all accept when it comes to utility, efficiency and even beauty.

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How Publishers Can Boost Their Value On The Open Exchange – Without Cookies

AdExchanger

For those who closely monitor the divergence in value of addressable (Chrome) vs. non-addressable (Safari) inventory, the drumbeat of third-party cookie (3PC) deprecation drives a rhythmic anxiety against Chrome’s timeline. No one, including Google, knows how the Privacy Sandbox is going to perform at scale. Early data suggests Sandbox performance is likely to be better […] The post How Publishers Can Boost Their Value On The Open Exchange – Without Cookies appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How Did This Cell Carrier Advertise a 50% Rate Discount? Chop a Ford in Half, Of Course.

Adweek

In February, a survey conducted by WhistleOut--a search engine that lets consumers compare mobile plans--revealed that half of Americans believe they pay too much for their cell phone service. Over a third of respondents said they'd be unable to afford so much as a 10% rate hike, and some three quarters fear that such a.

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Later or now?

Seth Godin

When we feel like doing something selfish, indulgent, hurtful or short-term, we can simply decide to do it later. And when it occurs to us that we might be able to make a useful contribution or do something important, perhaps we could do it now.

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What measures should tech entrepreneurs take to comply with HIPAA?

The Ad Tech Blog

Tech entrepreneurs must implement strong data protection and privacy practices to comply with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ( HIPAA ). This includes conducting regular risk assessments, ensuring that electronic Protected Health Information ( ePHI ) is encrypted when in transit and at rest, and training employees on HIPAA compliance and data privacy principles.

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

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How to protect customer trust when using AI

Martech

The launch of OpenAI’s text-to-video tool Sora highlights a broader AI problem that too many marketers ignore: With so much AI-generated content out there, customers don’t know what’s authentic. This might not seem like a big issue. Still, your company’s reputation plays an increasingly important role in influencing consumer decisions and any missteps with AI can damage it.

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Exclusive: Disney Adds Ally, CarMax as NWSL Sponsors as Season Kicks Off

Adweek

Ahead of this weekend's National Women's Soccer League kickoff, Disney Advertising added two sponsors to its sports marketing roster. Ally and CarMax have officially signed on to sponsor the NWSL on ESPN ahead of the season start on Saturday at 1 p.m. on ABC, ESPN Deportes and ESPN+, with the Kansas City Current taking on.

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Holding on for dear life

Seth Godin

That’s a cliche from the movies. Dangling from a railroad bridge, only determination and firm grip can save the hero. In our modern world, we often end up holding on to ideas, to grievances or to our view of the world. Ironically, the harder we hold on to the things we’re hiding from, the less dear our life becomes. Perhaps we could let go for dear life instead.

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What are the penalties for failing to adhere to HIPAA privacy law in digital health?

The Ad Tech Blog

The penalties for failing to comply with HIPAA privacy law in digital health can range from $100 to $50,000 per violation, with a maximum penalty of $1.5 million per year for violations of the same provision. These fines vary based on the level of negligence, with higher fines reserved for willful neglect of HIPAA rules that are not corrected in a timely manner.

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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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Ad industry steps up to meet signal loss, privacy challenges: IAB

Martech

The ad industry is making major investments in order to adapt to the new privacy-by-design ecosystem, according to an IAB survey of 500 advertising and data experts at brands, agencies and publishers. The 2024 edition of the IAB’s annual “State of Data” report shows how the industry is addressing the new privacy-by-design ecosystem in which the deprecation of third-party cookies and other privacy-protective measures are expected to lead to significant signal loss.

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Exclusive: How Jimmy Kimmel Pulled Off Surprise Tequila Shots at the Oscars

Adweek

When it comes to viral marketing at the Oscars, Don Julio is taking its shot. At the 96th Academy Awards on Sunday, host Jimmy Kimmel and his right-hand-man Guillermo Rodriguez "surprised" Best Actor nominee Colman Domingo with Don Julio margaritas live during the show. In the bit, which had Kimmel taking a tequila shot on.

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Naming is part of marketing

Seth Godin

A name is a hook for us to hang a story on. We need to begin with empathy and a useful story… useful to the people who want to believe it, spread it, and use it to accomplish their goals. But then, the story needs firm footing and a way to stick with us. Patagonia is a great name because while most people have no idea where the place known as Patagonia is, they’re able to associate it with the story that the company has been telling for a long time.

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How can startups ensure data protection and comply with HIPAA in digital health initiatives?

The Ad Tech Blog

Startups must implement robust security measures, including encryption, access controls, and regular security audits, to ensure data protection and comply with HIPAA in digital health initiatives. They should also educate their staff on HIPAA requirements and best practices for handling sensitive health information. What specific measures can startups take to protect health data?

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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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Privacy Sandbox: What’s Wrong With Video?

Ad Monsters

There is a major technical issue between VAST and PAAPI from the Privacy Sandbox. It’s something that was called out by the IAB Tech Lab in a recent report. While Google claims that PAAPI supports VAST, that can’t happen without a lot of work — if at all. Today we’re talking Video and Google’s PAAPI, so bear with me it’s going to get technical. We’ll do our best to untangle the web of acronyms and give you a better understanding of the current situation as these two have been trading blows over

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Progressive Marketers Are Tracking a New Metric: Share of Model

Adweek

Every marketer dreads bad reviews of their brand. Now with the rise of AI-powered chat programs like ChatGPT, Meta's Llama 2 and Microsoft's Copilot, marketers must prepare for the worst words about their brand to be repeated as answers to search queries. Since large language models (LLMs) will soon answer billions of search queries each.

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Default to surrender

Seth Godin

AI chatbots highight a challenge that is worth understanding. It applies to customer service, bureaucracies and teachers as well… If you ask an AI a question and it’s not confident in the answer, it should say, “I’m not sure.” That could be followed up with, “do you want me to guess” or “if you could give me more context…” But proudly and confidently bluffing isn’t helpful.

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What are the key components of HIPAA privacy law that affect digital health technologies?

The Ad Tech Blog

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) sets the standard for protecting sensitive patient data for entities dealing with health information. Digital health technologies must comply with HIPAA’s Privacy Rule, which requires the safeguarding of Protected Health Information (PHI) , and the Security Rule , which sets standards for the secure electronic transmission of PHI.

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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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Navigating the cookieless future with cross-functional teams

Martech

The shift away from third-party cookies represents a significant change in how advertisers and businesses collect and use data. The change isn’t just a technical issue but will require unprecedented cross-functional collaboration. Marketing, IT, legal, compliance, customer service teams and other parts of the business must work together to navigate the complexities of collecting and managing data flow.

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In the Hot and Heavy World of Romance Novels, Harlequin Is Rebranding to Stay Ahead

Adweek

It's probably a sign of the times that reality stars like Hannah Brown--an alum of The Bachelor, The Bachelorette and Dancing With the Stars--has not only finished writing her second book, but that it's also a romance novel. Set for release on May 7, Mistakes We Never Made is a story that Brown has called.

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Hiding the ‘aha’

Seth Godin

The most effective persuasion happens when we persuade ourselves. The purpose of the memo or the table or the graph or the presentation is to create the conditions for someone to make up their own minds. Because it’s almost impossible to make up their mind for them. The aha is actually a chemical reaction, a rewiring of our brain, the moment when we see what we hadn’t seen before and make a new decision based on what we believe to be new information.

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Digital Health and HIPAA Privacy Law: What Tech Entrepreneurs Must Know

The Ad Tech Blog

As healthcare technology ventures continue to push the boundaries of innovation, understanding the legal framework that governs patient data privacy is not just optional — it’s imperative. This comprehensive guide dives deep into the nuances of HIPAA privacy law , offering tech startups the essentials to forge ahead confidently and ensure that their digital solutions are both groundbreaking and compliant.

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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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Riding the AI tsunami: Harnessing creativity and efficiency in the digital age 

Martech

In the dynamic world of consumer-packaged goods (CPG), my curiosity has converged around brands, consumer behavior, behavioral economics and the intriguing domain of artificial intelligence. What excites me most about this landscape is AI’s ability to increase efficiency and drive creativity. AI: A driver of creativity and efficiency AI isn’t just a tool; it’s a transformative force for creativity, augmenting human ingenuity rather than replacing it.

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What Would a TikTok Ban or Sale Mean for Advertisers?

Adweek

TikTok's future in the U.S grew more uncertain after the House passed a bipartisan bill Wednesday that would force China-based ByteDance to sell TikTok within 165 days or face a nationwide ban. This comes on the heels of escalating concern in Washington over China's access to Americans' data. Introduced last week, the bill still needs.

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How US Intelligence Agencies Buy And Use Programmatic Data For Surveillance

AdExchanger

Government intelligence agencies have their own galaxies of acronyms worthy of ad tech. The IC, for example, as the intel community refers to itself, has HUMINT (info collected by humans), GEOINT (geospatial data collection) and OSINT (open-source online info), to cite just a few. And here’s another: ADINT, or information gathered through commercial ad tech […] The post How US Intelligence Agencies Buy And Use Programmatic Data For Surveillance appeared first on AdExchanger.

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What is integrated marketing?

Smart Insights

Examples and definitions of integrated marketing today. Find out why integrated omnichannel marketing is essential to the success of your business Without getting too Aristotelian, with marketing, the whole is most certainly more than the sum of its parts - … The post What is integrated marketing? appeared first on Smart Insights.

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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.