Adweek
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Amazon is planning to sunset its free, ad-supported television app Freevee in the coming weeks, according to three people familiar with the strategy--part of a broader effort to focus its advertising and product efforts on Prime Video, which launched an ad-supported tier in January. The exact date for the closure depends on a handful of.
VideoWeek
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
As more streaming companies enter the advertising market, the battle for eyeballs and ad dollars has never been more competetive. Publica, an ad server owned by IAS, argues that in order to attract ad dollars, you need to retain viewers – and in order to retain viewers, you need to ensure a seamless ad experience. In tandem with the company’s new white paper on the topic, VideoWeek asked Paul Gubbins, VP, CTV Strategy & Marketing at Publica by IAS, what CTV publishers need to thi
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Martech
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Have you ever wondered if traditional hiring practices are holding your marketing team back? I work with CMOs, helping them build best-in-class marketing teams, among other things. In many cases, they’re firmly rooted in what many, including myself, believe is an outdated requirement of seeking candidates with degrees. The evolving talent marketplace While degrees used to signal a person’s abilities, skills and potential, the landscape has changed dramatically.
Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
If you’re a writer, it probably doesn’t pay to chop down trees and make your own paper, or even to set up a little machine shop to make your own pens. That’s pretty obvious. Should the smoothie shop make its own almond milk? It’s pretty clear that Starbucks should have a team of architects, lawyers and graphic artists on staff, but does it pay for them to make their own cups?
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
In 2002, Christina Aguilera's "Dirrty" video exploded on to MTV, changing everything for the artist. In a blur of red leather chaps, dirt bikes, dancing, muscles and mud wrestling, Aguilera shed her bubblegum pop persona and pushed the boundaries of '00s sexuality.
The Ad Tech Blog
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
With the California Privacy Rights Act ( CPRA ) coming into full swing, tech startups, especially those navigating the intricate world of data privacy, might find themselves at a crossroads. This guide aims to de-mystify the CPRA, providing a practical roadmap to compliance packed with actionable insights. Understanding CPRA The CPRA sets the stage for a new era of data privacy, extending the rights of California residents and placing tighter controls on businesses processing personal data.
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Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
If you were around when the Model T was first announced, you could have built the organizations that became Disney, McDonald’s and Holiday Inn, all of which were powered by cheap, plentiful cars. You could have become a major developer of suburbs, mortgage banking and even pop music record labels (car radios changed the way music was consumed).
Adweek
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
A new training and certification program from the nonprofit Institute for Advertising Ethics (IAE) aims to guard against industry greenwashing--in exactly the forms that it exists today. The online course, Green Shield, which is free to take and can be completed in less than an hour, is the first ad industry-focused training to incorporate social.
AdExchanger
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Google’s Chrome Privacy Sandbox aims to offer an alternative for a cookie-free future, built on privacy principles defined by the Chrome team, with browser capabilities to support digital advertising. However, it’s impossible to replace everything that has been developed over the past 20 years to support online advertising in one giant leap. And let’s face […] The post Six Critical Business Challenges The Privacy Sandbox Must Address appeared first on AdExchanger.
Martech
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
B2B content marketing is an indispensable strategy for businesses looking to establish their brand, engage their target audience, and drive conversions. In this article, we will explore the fundamentals of B2B content marketing, delve into effective strategies for creating impactful content, and examine the role of generative AI in enhancing content creation.
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Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
When architects show off their work, or propose a bold new building complex or even ask for a zoning variance, the public sees the external photos. The tall spire, the innovative use of glass, the weird hole in the center of the building. And when a car company shows off a new model at a press conference, it’s the headlights or the door handles that catch our attention.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 23, 2024
Agencies and brands, driven by strategic business decisions to adopt generative artificial intelligence, are increasingly using small-language models for more task-driven solutions. "As we work with clients, we plan to use [SLMs] because the data set [to train] is smaller, and its tasks are defined to a particular brand's needs," said Michael Olaye, ?
AdPulp
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Are you an advertising professional in your late 30s? Great. You have about five years, give or take, to make all the money you can and reach the highest position you can. Don’t let the opportunity pass you by, because soon you’ll be too old to achieve at the highest level. You’ll also be too […] The post AARP Leads Battle Against Ad Industry’s Ageist Hiring Practices appeared first on Adpulp.
Martech
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Back in January, I was appointed CEO of our email agency. Within a week, I made a mistake that cost our company money. It’s not much, but it’s enough to make me not want to do it again. Unlike most email mistakes, this one happened behind the scenes. But even though my mistake didn’t end up in your inbox, it’s still a learning opportunity with takeaways that can help you spot potential errors long before they go out into the world.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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!
Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
When organizations reach scale, digital interactions belie our expectation that someone in charge actually gives a damn. Once there’s math to do, the CFO does the math. It quickly reveals that no, the search engine shouldn’t bother having a customer support team. That UPS or Fedex should simply hang up on you if your package is only a few hours late.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The live shopping platform Ntwrk has acquired the music and culture publisher Complex Media from BuzzFeed Inc. for $108 million in cash, finalizing a months-long series of discussions between the two companies. Universal Music Group will serve as a strategic partner in the tie-up, as ADWEEK first reported. Investors in the deal include Main Street.
AdExchanger
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
The hype cycle giveth; the hype cycle taketh away. Customer data platforms (CDPs) were the hot new tech five years ago. But CDPs and first-party data are being called to tougher account. Whether it’s late to the CDP party or just on time, Gartner released its first-ever Magic Quadrant report for CDPs last week. To […] The post CDPs Are In The Gartner Hype Cycle’s “Trough Of Disillusionment” appeared first on AdExchanger.
Martech
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
The marketing landscape is increasingly oversaturated, making niche advertising crucial for marketers aiming to connect with specific audiences. More businesses are investing in targeted strategies to capture specific market segments, but navigating the challenges and staying ahead of the curve requires a strategic approach. This article delves into the world of niche markets, exploring the challenges marketers face, the evolution of niche advertising and actionable strategies to succeed.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 17, 2024
Systemic and existential problems dance their way through three circles: If it’s not solvable, we’ll pretend it’s not a problem. If the cultural cost of solving the problem is too high, we’ll pretend there’s no solution. People don’t spend a lot of time planning for death because there’s no solution to it and the social costs of bringing it up are scary.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
VisitBritain's longstanding "Great" tourism campaign, which encourages travelers to flock to Great Britain and Northern Ireland, is set to get even more creative, with ambitions to deliver award-winning work and grow the nation's appeal on the world stage. The campaign has been running for 12 years. It debuted long before Britain's exit from the European.
AdExchanger
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
Hey Readers, I’m James Hercher, AdExchanger Senior Editor, and we’re coming in hot with this week’s edition of the Commerce Media Newsletter. In case you’ve been on a cross-world flight, under a rock or just awoke from a coma today, Walmart announced plans to acquire TV manufacturer Vizio on Tuesday in a $2.3 billion deal. […] The post With Vizio, Walmart Finally Places Its Stake In The Ad Industry appeared first on AdExchanger.
Martech
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Today, B2B marketing teams must tackle the challenge of handling intricate workflows, enhancing communication and fostering efficient collaboration. Traditional project management tools might not fully meet the requirements of B2B marketing teams. That’s where marketing work management solutions step in. These solutions go beyond project management, simplifying and revolutionizing critical business processes for better outcomes and performance.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Choose either one: When a new technology comes out, review it breathlessly. Explain without nuance or caution how it will instantly change the world. Go into the details of this first instantiation of it and assume it will never change, it’s done, here we go. When a new technology comes out, describe the scam that the founders are running. Highlight how it will cost us all our jobs, create untold new problems and definitely not work.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 21, 2024
McDonald's is giving anime and manga fans the chance to visit fictional chain WcDonald's with a campaign kicking off Feb. 26 in more than 30 markets around the world. An obvious riff off the "Golden Arches," WcDonald's has appeared in many memorable shows from anime and manga for decades. McDonald's is tapping into the meme.
AdExchanger
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The gradual disappearance of third-party cookies and mobile identifiers has given new life to ecommerce brands’ email marketing methods. Previously, direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands scouted for potential customers on social media, where site pixels, cookies and mobile device IDs facilitated practically endless custom audiences. But now, DTC brands are doubling down on direct outreach via email […] The post DTC Brands Are Trying Email, Since Social Alone Won’t Cut It appeared first on AdExch
Martech
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Forget nailing your value proposition, crafting eloquent email copy and avoiding spam filters. Your entire outreach will fail if your call to action (CTA) is weak. While regular cold emails can bring you an average reply rate of 5% to 10%, personalized CTAs perform 202% better. Yet, a truly good CTA isn’t just about personalization. This data-driven guide dissects the science behind powerful B2B calls to action along with insider tips and winning examples.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
Seth Godin
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
It’s sort of the opposite of “cued.” In addition to being delightful to spell, the idea of work that’s queued up is energizing. The chapter ahead of schedule, the process in place for the next quarter, the continued commitment to learning… It is locked, loaded and ready to go. It’s work that requires timing and foresight, and it’s an asset.
Adweek
FEBRUARY 20, 2024
Let's talk about consent. It's a critically important subject for marketers. How we get it, how long it's valid for, and how we maintain it. Typically referred to as permission-based marketing, consent is needed to allow us to land in a user's email or messaging inbox with marketing offers and announcements. Because consent is a.
AdExchanger
FEBRUARY 22, 2024
“Hey PMax, can you write this article for me?” We’re not quite there yet – but Performance Max, Google’s AI-based ad product, is getting closer. On Thursday, Google announced a suite of updates to PMax that expand its generative AI creative capabilities. Google first introduced AI-generated creative in PMax late last year, marking the first […] The post Performance Max Takes Its First Steps Into Auto-Generated Video appeared first on AdExchanger.
Martech
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
Customer relationship management (CRM) and marketing automation platforms (MAPs) are two of the foundational elements of modern martech stacks. CRMs are used by both marketing and sales teams to manage customer data, including information about contacts, from their job title to their engagement history, to information about companies, including their revenue, headcount, competitors and more.
Advertiser: ZoomInfo
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.
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