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WPP Communications Chief Chris Wade Departs After 13 Years

Adweek

” EXCLUSIVE: Layoffs Hit WPP Media Agencies Days After Reports of GroupM Rebrand In an email to WPP staff, Mark Read praised Wade, describing how he “has built a modern communications and corporate affairs function for WPP while tirelessly promoting and defending our reputation.”

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Marketers Will Need to Double Down Against Divisiveness

Adweek

The success of advertising rests on clear, concise, and culturally considerate communication. Yet only 22 days into 2025, legal mandates and corporate maneuvers would suggest that facts are not important to consider when crafting what we say, how we say it, or how we show it. Everyone was left a little shaken following Mark Zuckerberg's.

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How wisdom makes AI more effective in marketing

Martech

The hype cycle’s rapid pace is unsettling many companies and their marketing departments. It’s reasonable to infer that many of those laid off were in marketing and customer service roles, where AI is handling many more tasks. Example : Mary Marketer, the marketing operations manager at ACE Corp.

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Nature’s inspiration for transforming your marketing plan

Martech

The annual marketing plan’s reputation isn’t quite as respected. However, planning works better if marketers take a cue from how nature approaches change. “Oh, It’s planning and budgeting season,” said no marketer ever. However, markets are volatile, uncertain, complex and ambiguous (VUCA). Oh, goodie!

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Why marketers need generalized system understanding

Martech

In my previous article , I listed the six core competencies for those who manage marketing technology. Here, I will explain the first core competency, “generalized system understanding,” and what it means to marketers. This can give marketers an advantage as they are closer to marketing processes and data collection channels.

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The small B2B marketing team’s guide to ABM

Martech

New technologies and changing buyer behaviors demand that marketers stay adaptable and innovative. For small teams, account-based marketing ( ABM ) simplifies targeting and maximizes budget impact. Targeted campaigns : Focusing on specific accounts ensures marketing efforts resonate with each client’s unique needs.

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6 outdated AI marketing trends you should retire in 2025 by Comarch

Martech

Much like an old engine that’s past its prime, some AI marketing strategies are sputtering as technology speeds ahead. 6 AI trends in marketing you need to let go of 1. This way, marketers can ensure more accurate personalization and faster adaptation to customer needs.

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