Data/Analytics: Page 9


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    Q&A

    VML 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 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 Sept. 5, 2024
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    Trendline

    Multichannel Optimization

    There’s greater urgency around the need to optimize multichannel marketing efforts and unite channels including retail media, social media and others.

    By Marketing Dive staff
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    Opinion

    How brands can maximize consumer searches in the age of generative AI

    Marketers must refine their search strategy as consumers, particularly younger cohorts, shift away from traditional search engines, said Captify’s Mike Welch.

    By Mike Welch • Sept. 5, 2024
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    Heinz double dips on ‘Irrational Love’ as masterbrand platform boosts performance

    The campaign, which has helped drive sales and awareness, is supported by paid social across platforms including TikTok, YouTube and Snapchat.

    By Aug. 30, 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 Aug. 30, 2024
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    Opinion

    What marketers must do to get retail media measurement right

    The rise of first-party IDs offers the promise of closed loop measurement, but carries with it both highs and lows, said CvE’s Paul Frampton.

    By Paul Frampton • Aug. 29, 2024
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    Q&A

    Chili’s CMO on brand’s winning value message and evolving data strategy

    Swipes at fast food competitors over rising prices, including through a retro video game, helped boost Chili’s same-stores sales by 14%. 

    By Aug. 29, 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 Aug. 26, 2024
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    WARC: Global ad spend to top $1 trillion in 2024

    The projected 10.5% rise in spend this year is a 2.3 percentage point upgrade to WARC’s prior forecast and reflects ongoing artificial intelligence hype.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 26, 2024
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    Sponsored by Urban Science

    Why data and analytics are key to effective EV marketing

    The emergence of electric vehicles (EVs) has been a story of both rapid growth and stubborn obstacles.

    Aug. 26, 2024
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    Marketing data security threats are rising: Where CMOs see gaps

    While marketers prioritize working with data-security teams, effective communication remains a struggle, according to research from the CMO Council and KPMG. 

    By Aug. 22, 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 Aug. 20, 2024
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    Walmart’s ad unit extends blockbuster growth streak, boosting profits

    Ad sales derived from marketplace sellers climbed nearly 50% in fiscal Q2 while Walmart has been focused on growing in-store and offsite offerings.

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    The digital economy is poised to grow: Here’s what the numbers say

    Online retail and online travel are expected to increase their share of the global digital economy going forward, according to a recent Forrester report.

    By Aug. 16, 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 Aug. 14, 2024
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    Q&A

    Allbirds CMO on why brand building is key to company’s turnaround plan

    CMO Kelly Olmstead discussed how the sneaker brand is investing more in awareness-driven channels to weather a challenging period for business.

    By Updated Aug. 15, 2024
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    Lowe’s rebrands media network as it expands channel offerings

    The home improvement retailer is adding in-store audio, email, paid search and direct mail for install services to the platform.

    By Tatiana Walk-Morris • Aug. 13, 2024
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    Opinion

    What brands can learn about emotion from Olympic ads by Nike and Coke

    How emotions are used often determines whether creative can do more than just connect, but actually predispose viewers to buy, says Kantar’s Jane Ostler.

    By Jane Ostler • Aug. 9, 2024
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    Panera Bread nabs Papa Johns CMO following menu overhaul

    The sandwich and soup spot, which is plotting an IPO, is appointing an experienced QSR marketer known for a digital-first approach.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
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    Opinion

    How 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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    Google loses search antitrust case in blow to digital ad juggernaut

    “Google is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly,” wrote U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in a potential landmark decision for tech.

    By Aug. 6, 2024
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    Outbrain acquires Teads for $1B to form new open-web advertising heavyweight

    The transaction, expected to close in Q1 next year, combines Outbrain’s performance marketing focus with Teads’ video and CTV capabilities.

    By Aug. 5, 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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    CMOs are betting on creativity despite mounting pressure: report

    While 81% of CMOs see creativity as more important for business than ever, the majority feel challenged on how to move forward, Dentsu Creative found.

    By Aaron Baar • Aug. 5, 2024