Ad Tech: Page 32


  • IHeartMedia buys Triton Digital for $230M to support podcast ad sales

    The deal comes as media and tech companies including Spotify, Sirius XM, Amazon and the New York Times ramp up their investments in podcasting.

    By Feb. 19, 2021
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    Trade Desk hands off Unified ID in key step toward replacing cookies

    Nonprofit Prebid becoming the solution's operator means it's moving at a faster pace than Google's Privacy Sandbox, Prebid's chairman told AdExchanger.

    By Feb. 18, 2021
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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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    Will Clubhouse be the next social media platform for marketers?

    The parent company of Burger King and Popeyes jumped on the buzzy app last week, opening the possibility of another digital channel for brands.

    By Feb. 17, 2021
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    Burger King parent RBI chats with consumers on buzzy Clubhouse app

    The invite-only app combines elements of chatrooms, conference calls, podcasts and more, and has quickly seen its valuation grow to $1 billion.

    By Feb. 12, 2021
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    Study: OOH takes on 'new potency' as consumers head outside, burn out on devices

    After suffering setbacks during the pandemic's early stages, out-of-home advertising is regaining some steam as consumer behaviors evolve.

    By Feb. 11, 2021
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    Fox launches multichannel campaign to turn Tubi into 'billion dollar business'

    As consumers face subscription service fatigue, Fox looks to win over viewers and advertisers with the AVOD service it acquired in 2020.

    By Feb. 10, 2021
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    Brands get back together with experiential marketing in time for Valentine's Day

    Dunkin', White Castle and Lowe's are among the brands offering in-person experiences designed to be memorable and safe. But are consumers ready?

    By Aaron Baar • Feb. 10, 2021
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    Pinterest plots first advertiser summit, touting service as brand-safe shopping destination

    Pinterest Presents arrives as the platform saw adoption of shopping ads jump sixfold around the holidays.

    By Feb. 9, 2021
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    Magnite buys SpotX for $1.14B to expand CTV ad sales

    The acquisition creates the biggest independent connected TV and video advertising platform in the programmatic marketplace.

    By Updated April 30, 2021
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    WPP's GroupM works with Unilever to measure ethical risks of data-driven campaigns

    Amid a tightening of the privacy landscape, the Data Ethics Compass can evaluate the ethical risks of data-driven decisions across the campaign planning life cycle.

    By Feb. 8, 2021
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    Unilever plans $2.4B investment in high-growth products, e-commerce

    After conserving its budget during lockdowns in the first half of the year, the CPG giant expanded its marketing spend by $192 million in 2020.

    By Feb. 5, 2021
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    Walmart acquires Thunder ad tech as it preps self-serve display portal

    The platform could make advertising on Walmart properties more accessible to small brands, an important step in the retailer's race to catch up with Amazon.

    By Feb. 4, 2021
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    Amazon ad revenue growth surges past other segments as Bezos exits CEO role

    Advertising revenue surpassed subscription services for the first time and grew at a higher rate than any other segment amid a record quarter for the company.

    By Feb. 3, 2021
  • Google's revenue rises to record on recovery in ad spending

    YouTube now reaches more 18- to 49-year-olds than all linear TV networks combined, while 70% of viewers bought a brand after seeing it on the platform, the company asserts.

    By Feb. 3, 2021
  • Uber Eats delivers support to restaurants, comedy to Super Bowl in 'Wayne's World' tie-up
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    Uber Eats delivers support to restaurants, comedy to Super Bowl in 'Wayne's World' tie-up

    As competition heats up with DoorDash, Uber Eats readies its Super Bowl ad debut and urges people to support local restaurants by waiving fees Feb. 3-7.

    By Feb. 3, 2021
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    Opinion

    A future for virtual? Adapting to a fatigued event audience in 2021

    In a remote world, brands must find unique ways to break barriers and maximize audience engagement and participation to stay ahead this year, Accenture Interactive's Mark Curtis writes.

    By Mark Curtis • Feb. 3, 2021
  • Verizon bets big on Super Bowl with Fortnite stadium, concert and commercial
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    Verizon bets big on Super Bowl with virtual Fortnite stadium, livestream concert

    A campaign showcases Verizon's 5G network via an in-game ad and digital content, including livestreams, gaming and multi-angle viewing of live events.

    By Feb. 2, 2021
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    How Google's third-party cookie alternative will affect marketers

    The tech giant says its FLoC technology is at least 95% as effective as cookie-based advertising — but ad-tech players still have concerns.

    By Feb. 2, 2021
  • Facebook focuses on enhanced brand safety with topic exclusion tools

    As questions endure about social media's role in disseminating objectionable content, the company is working with advertisers on ad placement controls.

    By Feb. 1, 2021
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    Apple reports record revenue with IDFA changes set for 'early spring'

    The company saw revenue hit $111.4 billion in its first quarter, a 21% year-over-year lift fueled by double-digit growth in each product category.

    By Jan. 28, 2021
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    Nike store plots virtual outdoor adventure with mobile tech

    QR codes, AR and geofencing are used in an in-store experience that is designed to keep COVID-19 precautions in mind.

    By Jan. 28, 2021
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    Walmart links with The Trade Desk in extensive overhaul to ad business

    Now known as Walmart Connect, the retail media network is looking to scale into a top-10 offering by developing its own demand-side platform.

    By Jan. 28, 2021
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    Lego teams with Universal Music Group for TikTok-like kids app

    Children can use the Lego Vidiyo app with minifigures and "BeatBit" pieces to create music videos that can be trimmed to shorter, shareable clips.

    By Jan. 28, 2021
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    Coke delivers coffee-flavored soda from Walmart by drone

    To promote the product launch, the company offered drone delivery in the "buzzworthy" community of Coffee County, Georgia.

    By Jan. 26, 2021
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    5 reasons WebAR should be part of your marketing plan

    Find out why brands are all-in on WebAR and what you need to know to add it to your marketing plans.

    By Tom Emrich • Jan. 25, 2021