Marketing Tech
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GroupM creates incubator to bring brands and ad-tech startups closer
Jet.com, Church & Dwight and Mike's Hard Lemonade are among the brands that will help to support ad-tech entrepreneurs.
By Robert Williams • April 23, 2019 -
How Dixie drove 99% completion rate for in-store videos
The campaign around a new line of paper plates spurred 16 million impressions during Walmart visits.
By Robert Williams • April 23, 2019 -
Deep DiveWhat Keith Weed's departure means for Unilever — and CMOs generally
Reports that the company could retire the chief marketer mantle with the loss of one of its most high-profile champions would be neither entirely surprising nor the alarm bell some industry watchers might think it is, according to analysts.
By Peter Adams • April 23, 2019 -
Sizmek plans sale of ad marketplace to Zeta Global for $36M
The deal highlights both the ongoing challenges and perceived opportunities in programmatic advertising.
By Robert Williams • April 22, 2019 -
EMarketer: Native ads to grab 63% of display spending in 2019
Facebook will benefit most from the growth in native ad spending on social media.
By Robert Williams • April 18, 2019 -
Land Rover steers toward women with urban-focused campaign
"Live for the City" stands out in an industry with a long history of marketing to men, although this is starting to change.
By Natalie Koltun • April 17, 2019 -
Having to share personal data turns consumers away from loyalty programs, study says
Conversely, 76% of surveyed Americans said they would be more likely to join a program that required just their name and phone number.
By Laura Klepacki • April 17, 2019 -
Smart speakers to top tablet use by 2021, forecast says
Category stalwarts like Google Home, Amazon's Echo and Apple's HomePod will lead the charge, according to Canalys.
By Robert Williams • April 16, 2019 -
PepsiCo scraps plans for 'orbital billboard'
A spokesperson explained that the marketer had conducted an "exploratory test" with StartRocket, but that the pilot was "a one-time event."
By Peter Adams • UPDATED: April 17, 2019 at 8:47 a.m. -
Deep DiveSonic boom: Why more brands are composing musical branding strategies
Once the exclusive domain of major corporations, sonic brand identities today are seeing growing interest as digital media's reach continues to expand.
By Laura Klepacki • April 15, 2019 -
Walmart acquires ad-tech startup Polymorph to capture more brand dollars
The retailer hopes to help brands connect with consumers in more cutting-edge ways as it tries to keep up with Amazon's quickly growing ad business.
By Chantal Tode • April 12, 2019 -
ColumnCampaign Trail: How Mike's Hard Lemonade squeezes out 'brighter times' for millennial men
The creative challenge behind the brand's latest campaign centers on acknowledging a negative message — our polarizing society — while combating it through smile-inducing content and tech.
By Natalie Koltun • April 12, 2019 -
P&G's Pritchard calls for digital media's reinvention as 'dark side' worsens
Announced at the ANA Media Conference, the plan for a wholly new supply chain centers on five principles, including elevating quality, simplifying privacy and taking back control.
By Peter Adams • April 11, 2019 -
Study: DTC shoppers served both linear, CTV ads are 2x more likely to buy
Young, affluent consumers interested in direct brands also spend 70% more time streaming each week than they do on social media.
By Peter Adams • April 11, 2019 -
Dentsu Aegis introduces consultancy to help brands leverage Amazon
Offering new insights and services for marketing through Amazon could help Dentsu Aegis Network position itself as more agile and attract CPG clients.
By Dianna Christe • April 11, 2019 -
Netflix leans into radio, theaters as streaming wars intensify
Amid other deals, a partnership with SiriusXM signals that the video streaming giant is ramping up to become a broader entertainment company.
By Dianna Christe • April 11, 2019 -
IBM shifts focus with sale of Watson marketing, commerce solutions
The company previously offloaded parts of its marketing technology unit to HCL in December.
By Peter Adams • April 09, 2019 -
Marriott offers exclusive classes with renowned chefs for loyalty members
Experiential travel is a big priority for hospitality brands as the demand grows for more authentic and immersive adventures.
By Dianna Christe • April 09, 2019 -
Verizon reveals the challenges and opportunities of in-house agencies
As brands continue to bring more marketing work in house, internal teams promise agility, speed and deeper knowledge of brand values.
By Natalie Koltun • April 09, 2019 -
Opinion6 simple ways to ensure your paid search investment is still paying off
Paid search investment theory is often overly complex. Here are some simple ways advertisers can fight inflation and improve returns.
By Brooks Levering and Margie Hamlin • April 09, 2019 -
Deep DiveHow brands can score with esports marketing
Marketing opportunities are significant for a range of brands — but the window to enter the space and gain a strategic advantage is quickly closing.
By Shane Schick • April 08, 2019 -
Albertsons' digital media platform tallies 300 CPG campaigns
Pepsi and Yoplait are among the brands that have leveraged Albertsons' proprietary shopper data to drive sales and introduce new products.
By Dianna Christe • April 08, 2019 -
Study: Facebook ad targeting still discriminates, even when marketers go broad
Researchers from Northeastern University, the University of Southern California and Upturn found that factors like budget, ad copy and imagery all contributed to placement in front of different demographics on the site.
By Peter Adams • April 05, 2019 -
Magna: Search, OOH drove record-breaking ad sales in 2018
Set to hit $217 billion in 2019, the ad market is predicted to see its 10th straight year of growth, with digital ad sales up 12% and linear ad sales down 5%.
By Erica Sweeney • April 05, 2019 -
Verizon unveils programmatic DOOH offering as channel's growth climbs
Targeting parameters include location, weather, daypart, demographics and interests, which are all informed by Verizon's data.
By Erica Sweeney • April 05, 2019
