Marketing Tech
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Aiming for reinvention, Apple eyes ad growth after privacy changes
The tech giant will serve more performance data about ads bought via Apple than those from third parties, giving it an advantage in drawing in advertisers.
By Robert Williams • May 13, 2021 -
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Walmart to acquire virtual fitting room startup Zeekit
The retailer said the new technology will allow customers to test clothing from its private labels and national brands it carries.
By Maria Monteros • May 13, 2021 -
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Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to disruptions caused by the pandemic and new privacy mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
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Podcast ad revenue to exceed $2B by 2023, IAB forecasts
Brand advertising's share of spend rose to 45% compared to 51% for direct response ads as the channel rebounded late last year.
By Robert Williams • May 13, 2021 -
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Celebrities bring sizzle to new virtual restaurant brands from Nextbite
The SoftBank-backed startup launched a taqueria brand with comedian George Lopez and a "munchie menu" concept with rapper Wiz Khalifa.
By Chris Kelly • May 13, 2021 -
Trade Desk stock tumbles despite earnings beat as concerns over growth mount
Investors are concerned about the prospects of its cookie alternative and the company's growth potential compared to competitors in the CTV space.
By Chris Kelly • May 11, 2021 -
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OpinionThe cookieless future isn't about privacy
The end of third-party cookies is an opportunity to do away with the uses of cookies that have fomented some of the worst damage on the internet, writes Nishant Desai of Xaxis.
By Nishant Desai • May 11, 2021 -
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NFTs pose real marketing value that may outlive current mania
Charmin, Taco Bell and Pringles are among the brands using the nascent tech to sell virtual collectibles, authenticate products via QR codes and offer digital passes to events.
By Robert Williams • May 06, 2021 -
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AVODs double down on original programming, content studios at NewFronts
Ad-supported video on demand platforms including Fox's Tubi and Amazon's IMDb TV rolled out new offerings for viewers and advertisers.
By Chris Kelly • May 04, 2021 -
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IPG's efforts to pair data with media, e-commerce gain momentum
The agency holding company forecasts full-year organic growth of 5% to 6% as the ad industry and economy at large continue to recover from the pandemic.
By Chris Kelly • May 03, 2021 -
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Verizon sells media business after struggle to dent digital advertising duopoly
Apollo acquiring the unit behind AOL and Yahoo is another signal that navigating digital media hasn't gotten easier even as the channel now dominates consumer habits.
By Peter Adams • May 03, 2021 -
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Pepsi opens virtual restaurant Pep's Place for food and beverage delivery
Debuting today in select markets, the ghost kitchen offering suggests which food goes best with Pepsi beverages and will be supported with ads.
By Robert Williams • May 03, 2021 -
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Sponsored by EX Squared SolutionsAdapting Maslow for digital transformation
Transformation is not simply cobbling together a group of products, it should begin with an in-depth look at your users after which you develop your functionality roadmap.
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Amazon's ad sales soar 77% as marketers target online shoppers
Researcher eMarketer predicts Amazon's U.S. ad business will grow 30% this year to exceed $20 billion for the first time, and surpass $30 billion by 2023.
By Robert Williams • April 30, 2021 -
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General Mills auctions NFTs to promote return of chocolate Dunkaroos
Buzz around one-of-a-kind digital images sold as nonfungible tokens is drawing interest from brands looking to drive publicity for their campaigns.
By Robert Williams • April 29, 2021 -
Amazon lets advertisers send targeted messages for first time
The e-commerce giant is testing a tool that lets marketers reach consumers in their inboxes with details about new products and promotions.
By Robert Williams • April 26, 2021 -
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Sponsored by LeapPoint3 ways to know if your tech is costing you talent
Take a look at the top three "tech givens" employees want and expect from their employers.
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Kantar deepens data pool with Numerator acquisition reportedly valued at $1.5B
The transaction squares with how Bain Capital has been looking to ramp up Kantar's data-driven transformation since becoming majority owner in 2019.
By Peter Adams • April 23, 2021 -
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P&G plans to quickly scale e-commerce capabilities as digital sales grow 50%
A windfall for the channel, where P&G's market share is close to on par with brick-and-mortar retail, is starting to affect factors like packaging design.
By Peter Adams • April 21, 2021 -
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Extreme Reach expands ad platform with Adstream acquisition
Merging the companies will give brand marketers software tools to manage creative assets and distribute video ads on connected and linear TV.
By Robert Williams • April 21, 2021 -
Omnicom's Credera boosts digital marketing consulting with Areteans acquisition
Areteans brings expertise in real-time interaction management and CRM as well as clients like Unilever, Macquarie and QBE.
By Robert Williams • April 20, 2021 -
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How PepsiCo leverages startup expertise to keep pace with digital tech trends
Recent partnerships through the PepsiCo Labs venture focus on virtual experiences and new methods of product integration, speaking to a need to think beyond traditional ads.
By Peter Adams • April 16, 2021 -
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Dollar Tree sets up retail media network amid boom for discount category
Chesapeake Media Group is supported by new technology partnerships with Swiftly Systems and Aki Technologies.
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Verizon Media debuts ad-targeting solution without identifiers
The company's Next-Gen Solutions relies on contextual and real-time info to serve ads, even in the absence of third-party cookies or device IDs.
By Robert Williams • April 15, 2021 -
Gartner: 63% of marketers struggle with personalization tech
Only 17% of marketers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning, even as 84% say the tech helps the ability to deliver personalized experiences.
By Robert Williams • April 15, 2021 -
Cardlytics to buy data startup Bridg in $350M deal
The planned deal comes several weeks after the bank-focused ad platform acquired cash-back offers platform Dosh for $275 million.
By Robert Williams • April 14, 2021
