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Customers don’t trust AI, and the rift might be hurting business
Researchers find that not only are customers wary of AI, but the inclusion of AI terminology actually decreases customers’ purchasing intention.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 17, 2024 -
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Dentsu supports next-gen creatives with House of Creators on Roblox
The first phase of the holding company’s new initiative will be focused on the gaming platform, providing mentorship to creators across the globe.
By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 16, 2024 -
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From a surge in brand refreshes and artificial intelligence to the retreat from sustainability and cookies, a look at the key trends driving marketing in 2024.
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Consultancy for in-house agencies launches to update aging model
According to Citizen Inside’s founders, many in-house shops rely on capabilities that were built 10 years ago and are in need of modernization.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Q&AVML Global CEO Jon Cook on agency merger, AI bets and optimism
Nearing a year since the merger’s announcement, the executive dished on what’s working for VML, including surprising client demand for CRM.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 9, 2024 -
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Deep Dive‘The year of implementation’: How marketers are leveraging AI on mobile
While AI has its place in the realms of social media, mobile commerce, apps and more, a sea of questions remains around regulation and brand safety.
By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 5, 2024 -
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The CMO role has evolved: Here’s what the numbers say
While the title of CMO is still alive and well, major disparities exist when it comes to tenure and representation, according to a Forrester report.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 30, 2024 -
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Dentsu enriches sports marketing data strategy with Sports Innovation Lab
The partnership weds audience segments drawn from across all of the major leagues with insights from Dentsu’s data-driven platform, Merkury.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 26, 2024 -
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Marketers’ ad spend to grow in H2 led by social media and display, report finds
More than half of marketers view CTV as the most critical consumer technology and media trend, according to Mediaocean’s 2024 H2 market report.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 21, 2024 -
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Netflix boosts advertiser dealmaking with fine-tuned strategy
The streamer boasted a 150% increase in ad sales over 2023 and shared further detail on its programmatic advertising capabilities.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 20, 2024 -
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Ugg supports resurgence with AKQA-led ‘Feels Like Ugg’ global campaign
The brand is trying to make the most of a broad renewed interest in 2000s fashions with younger consumers that includes its signature chunky boots.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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Choice Hotels names new creative, media agencies to drive brand awareness
Adding 72andSunny and Dentsu X to the roster comes as Choice establishes more upscale offerings and ramps up marketing on platforms like TikTok.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 14, 2024 -
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Liquid I.V. helps consumers beat the summer heat with multichannel campaign
“Indulge in Hydration” was developed with SixTwentySix and includes augmented reality activations, Netflix ad testing, a Spotify takeover and more.
By Aaron Baar • Updated Aug. 14, 2024 -
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WPP downgrades full-year outlook as it works to modernize offering
The agency holding company saw small improvement in the first half, but suggested the full year will continue to be lackluster.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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WeightWatchers debuts new creative as it navigates weight-loss drug boom
Ads featuring customer testimonials for WeightWatchers Clinic were handled by Ogilvy, the brand’s second AOR appointment in the past year.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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Deep DiveBack-to-school 2024: How brands can win younger consumers as uncertainty endures
The power of Gen Z and Gen Alpha to influence their parents to consider a brand could be the key to success amid another turbulent season.
By Jessica Deyo • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionHow Google’s move to retain cookies will impact digital advertisers
The recent twist in the Privacy Sandbox saga is a wake-up call for the entire digital advertising ecosystem, according to Upwave’s George London.
By George London • Aug. 8, 2024 -
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Roku adopts Trade Desk’s UID2 to enhance audience targeting
The move is an indication of the demand marketers and advertisers are putting on advanced audience targeting, no matter Google’s cookie plans.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 5, 2024 -
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Experian launches retail media solution for networks seeking richer data
The offering leans on the credit reporting company’s ID graph and a partner network that includes ad-tech firms like The Trade Desk and Magnite.
By Peter Adams • July 29, 2024 -
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Publicis Groupe acquires influencer-marketing giant Influential
The agency holding company will use Influential’s platform in concert with Epsilon’s insights to help clients find influencers to engage consumers.
By Aaron Baar • July 29, 2024 -
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Yelp boosts ad offerings for national and multi-location businesses
Expanded ad formats and new cookieless measurement tools are part of the platform’s plan to help brands generate high-intent leads.
By Aaron Baar • July 25, 2024 -
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Spotify revamps self-serve ad platform on heels of record Q2
Brands including World Rugby, Ionos and Contiki have already leveraged the new Spotify Ads Manager, which boasts improved targeting functionality.
By Jessica Deyo • July 25, 2024 -
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Deep DiveAnd just like that, Google won’t be deprecating cookies. What now?
The tech giant backs off plans to implement a huge shift in digital marketing that faced pushback from adland and regulators around the world.
By Chris Kelly • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Kellanova
Kellanova expands partnership with IPG to accelerate brand growth
The marketer prioritizes digital-first innovation and “creative firepower” as it shakes up its agency roster for the first time since Kellogg was split in two.
By Chris Kelly • July 22, 2024 -
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WPP brings back data hotshot Brian Lesser to lead GroupM
The agency holding group’s media investment arm names a new leader with a successful track record for applying data and technology to marketing.
By Aaron Baar • July 22, 2024 -
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Martin Sorrell explains why Monks dropped ‘Media’ from its moniker
The branding evolution accompanies a simplification of the advertising, marketing and technology services company’s artificial intelligence offerings.
By Chris Kelly • July 22, 2024
