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Erika Badan Built Barstool Sports. Can She Rebuild Food52?

Adweek

Erika Badan understands the skepticism. As CEO of Barstool Sports for nearly one decade, Badan oversaw an editorial empire that transformed armchair quarterbacking, raucous podcasting, and "smokeshow" franchises into a $550 million sale in 2023. So, when she was named CEO of Food52 in April, the appointment felt odd. While Barstool serves an audience of.

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Where AI falls short in high-stakes B2B industries

Martech

Somebody in B2B needs to hear this today: AI isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. A new core skill every marketer needs to develop moving forward is the ability to discern where AI enhances our efforts and where human expertise remains irreplaceable. Significant gaps exist in AI’s capabilities, particularly in industries where human expertise is essential to achieving meaningful outcomes.

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Gay Rams Produce Rainbow Wool to Promote Equality Measures Worldwide

Adweek

Homosexuality remains a crime in 62 countries worldwide. A sheep farm in Germany is helping to combat those efforts by producing a textile made from the wool of gay rams. Yes, you read that correctly. Rainbow Wool raises awareness for the queer community and supports the fight for legal and social equality. It is designed.

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Selling CTV And DOOH As The Same Thing Undermines Their Value

AdExchanger

Mark Zuckerberg’s “move fast and break things” mantra may have suited the early days of Facebook, but it’s a risky strategy for companies in high-trust environments like media platforms. Today, advertisers depend on the trustworthiness of their media partners, DSPs and platforms to communicate authentically. A recent breach of this trust has jeopardized two valuable […] The post Selling CTV And DOOH As The Same Thing Undermines Their Value appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Allen Media Group Planning More Cuts

Adweek

Byron Allen's Allen Media Group is planning more cost cutting measures. Bloomberg said Allen Media's debt has been trading at distressed levels over the last few months. The company's $840 million term loan, which is maturing in 2027, was trading at around 65 cents on the dollar as of Tuesday, down from 88 cents in.

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FTC Denounces Social Media And Video Streaming Platforms For ‘Privacy-Invasive’ Data Practices

AdExchanger

A little under four years ago, the Federal Trade Commission issued an order requiring nine of the largest social media and video streaming platforms to share detailed information about their collection and use of personal consumer data. On the receiving end were Amazon, Facebook and WhatsApp, YouTube, Twitter, Snap, ByteDance, Reddit and Discord. The FTC’s […] The post FTC Denounces Social Media And Video Streaming Platforms For ‘Privacy-Invasive’ Data Practices appeared first on AdExchang

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The ledge

Seth Godin

Drowning is devastating, a tragic and painful way to go. So much so that feeling like we’re drowning is a trigger, an overwhelming emotion that causes us to grasp, struggle and leave our best self behind. It’s easy to experience this even when we’re out of the water. When the stakes are high and time is short, we can activate drowning mode, losing our focus, resilience, and generosity.

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A (Long, Rewarding) Day In The Life Of An Ad Agency Mom

Adweek

Nothing can really prepare you for motherhood or a career in corporate. But what if being a mother helped you thrive as a manager? And what if your career instilled the soft skills to motivate your children? For the president of entertainment and brand ad agency Mocean, Erica Coates, the demanding nature of both roles.

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View From The US v. Google Trial Press Box

AdExchanger

On this week’s podcast, we open with a refresher on the four antitrust claims being debated at the Google antitrust trial – the ad server, the ad network, the ad exchange and tying those products together – and we analyze the most standout testimony of the week. On Wednesday, Daily Mail Chief Digital Officer Matthew […] The post View From The US v.

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WWL Anchor Eric Paulsen Reveals Cancer Diagnosis

Adweek

WWL anchor Eric Paulsen said he is taking time off after a recent cancer diagnosis. Paulsen has worked at the New Orleans CBS affiliate for 47 years, making him the longest-tenured anchor in the region and one of the longest-serving in the country. "To my colleagues at Channel 4 and our viewers, I will be.

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Retail media advertising: How e-commerce is becoming AdTech’s next frontier

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NBCU Wants To Standardize The Pain Of Creative Ad Delivery

AdExchanger

Getting an approved CTV ad creative ready for delivery is still a mostly manual process. Which is why NBCU is launching a new product to centralize different quality assurance checks and creative ad tech partners. The post NBCU Wants To Standardize The Pain Of Creative Ad Delivery appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Publicis Groupe to Acquire Retail Media Agency Mars United Commerce

Adweek

Publicis Groupe has entered into an agreement to buy Mars United Commerce, one of the largest independent agencies specializing in retail media. According to Publicis, the acquisition of United Mars Commerce will help brands through all aspects of retail media, from planning, buying ads, and tracking sales from campaigns. Mars United Commerce works with more.

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Lifting The Veil On Surveillance; Amazon Gives It Another Go With Shoppable TV

AdExchanger

The FTC's got a new report on the data collection practices of large social media and video platforms. Plus, Amazon has its own “Shark Tank." The post Lifting The Veil On Surveillance; Amazon Gives It Another Go With Shoppable TV appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How a Rootin’ Tootin’ Cowboy Channel Is Defying the Cable-Pocalypse

Adweek

There's been a lot of campfire talk recently about the "cable-pocalypse" that's raging through the TV landscape. Those flames have been fanned by a steady drumbeat of headlines spotlighting the billion-dollar write-downs, multiple rounds of layoffs, and declining ad revenue plaguing the cable industry. But just like John Wayne coming to the aid of an.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.

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BFCM display ad strategy: Best practices from Home Depot, Pandora and more

Ad Beat

Black Friday and Cyber Monday (BFCM) are make or break for retailers, with over 200 million consumers shopping in-store and online across the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend. Per Adobe Analytics , Cyber Monday remains the biggest online shopping day of all time , with total sales climbing 7.8 percent to $38 billion last year — including peak sales of $15.7 million per minute between 10:00 – 11:00 pm Eastern.

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Lionsgate Signs Deal With AI Startup Runway

Adweek

Lionsgate, the entertainment company behind The Hunger Games and Twilight, plans to start using gen AI in the creation of its new movies and TV shows, a sign of the emerging technology's advance in Hollywood. (WSJ) Under the arrangement, AI video startup Runway will use Lionsgate's vast catalog of content to train an AI model.

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More Control Drives More Data Sharing: Surprising In-App Privacy Trends Revealed by Verve Research

Ad Tech Daily

Research launched today by Verve has highlighted that while nearly 7 in 10 UK and US consumers (68%) who shared their opinion agree they have more control over their app privacy settings than two years ago, almost 6 in 10 (58%) of consumers are also more willing to share data on apps than before1. The […] The post More Control Drives More Data Sharing: Surprising In-App Privacy Trends Revealed by Verve Research appeared first on Ad Tech Daily.

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Tools of the Trade: Michael Schillig of PPK

Adweek

Tools of the Trade is an AgencySpy feature to help highlight the many tools that help make advertising and marketing folks successful. The tools can be anything that helps people perform at their top form, from a favorite drafting table to the best software program to a lucky pen, a vintage typewriter or a pair.

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ABM Success Recipe: Mastering the Crawl, Walk, Run Approach

Shifting to an account-based marketing (ABM) strategy can be both exciting and challenging. Well-implemented ABM motions build engagement with high-value accounts and drive impactful campaigns that resonate with your audience. But where do you begin, and how do you progress from crawling to running? Watch now as Demand Gen experts delve into the essentials of each stage of the ABM process.

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Why Twitch is launching its own Fortnite Creative experience, ‘The Glitch’

Digiday

Twitch is opening its own Fortnite Creative experience, called “The Glitch,” on Friday, promoted by Twitch streamers and featuring advertisers such as Domino’s and Peloton. It’s an acknowledgment of the inflow of gamers’ eyeballs and attention into the metaverse in 2024 — and an attempt to assert Twitch’s gaming-community dominance in this new world.

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X Circumvents Court-Ordered Block in Brazil

Adweek

Some Brazilian users regained access to X Wednesday despite a nationwide ban put in place by the country's Supreme Court--a reunion apparently resulting from the social network changing the way its servers are accessed. But the renewed access may be short-lived. (AP) The X update used cloud services offered by third parties, namely security firm.

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DOJ vs. Google: Can the digital media industry learn from the last 15 years?

Digiday

Lawyers for the Department of Justice are preparing to close their case in the ongoing Google trial, which could potentially result in a breakup of its $307 billion per year online ad empire. Meanwhile, Google’s defense team attempts to seize the narrative next week. However, before the trial enters its final furlong, it’s worth appraising what was revealed in the last two weeks when almost 30 witnesses took to the stand, and thousands of documents were admitted into evidence.

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Doritos Revives Crash the Super Bowl Contest for Creators

Adweek

Let the tears of flamin' hot joy flow, creators: PepsiCo's Frito-Lay and Doritos are bringing back Crash the Super Bowl. Nearly 20 years ago, Crash the Super Bowl first allowed anyone with a camera to make their own 30-second spot and compete for cash prizes and the ability to work with famous directors. By the.

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How Intent Data Helps Marketers Convert A-List Accounts

One of the biggest challenges for any B2B marketer is understanding your prospects’ next move — who is most likely to buy and when. Without these insights, marketing campaigns can feel more like guesswork, with high investment and little return. We’re here to tell you there’s a better way. By tracking buyers’ digital footprints and online activity, such as website visits, product reviews, and spikes in content consumption, you can engage prospects with a message that really resonates.

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Publicis buys Mars United Commerce to solidify its prowess in connected commerce

Digiday

As if it’s not already the dominant agency holding company, Publicis just announced an acquisition that strengthens its commerce abilities, by purchasing Mars United Commerce for an undisclosed sum. Formerly the Mars Agency, Mars United Commerce (MUC) is an independent commerce marketing company that helps guide marketers on how to best reach consumers in online and offline shopper ecosystems.

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NBC San Diego and Telemundo 20 Name New VP of Sales

Adweek

Justin Halverson has been named vice president of sales for NBC 7 San Diego (KNSD) and Telemundo 20 San Diego (KUAN). Starting October 7, he'll oversee national, local and digital sales across the stations' TV, streaming and digital platforms. Halverson comes from NBCUniversal Local's Bay Area properties, where he spent eight years. Most recently, he.

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Why are sports organizations including the NFL and Ligue 1 investing in their own streaming services?

Digiday

Though huge media rights deals — such as those struck to bring the NBA to Amazon Prime Video — steal the spotlight, sports leagues and clubs have been investing more recently in their own streaming efforts. The NFL overhauled its app ahead of the season’s kickoff last week, placing its ad-free RedZone streaming service at the center of its NFL+ premium customer offering.

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Meet This T&Pm Creative on the Beach Tennis Court

Adweek

Isabela Albero came to Los Angeles to "live the dream" of life in a big city on the beach. The managing director of global strategy at WPP-backed agency T&Pm, where she leads marketing for Electronic Arts' portfolio of video games like The Sims and Madden NFL, likes to stay active. Amid the usual seaside sports.

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Solving the Biggest Tech Challenges in RevOps

In this eBook, we’ll run through real-world examples that show how RevOps teams can benefit from modern solutions for the access, management, and activation of their GTM data. Whether you need to improve lead response times, boost adoption of core tools, improve lead qualification, or target and automate your GTM motions, you’ll find examples of how revenue teams are solving some of the toughest problems in modern business.

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The Complete Amazon Advertising Evergreen Campaign Strategy Guide (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast]

Ad Badger

SUBSCRIBE It’s easy to get overwhelmed by all of the strategies available for all of the campaign types, even more. Read More The Complete Amazon Advertising Evergreen Campaign Strategy Guide (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast] The post The Complete Amazon Advertising Evergreen Campaign Strategy Guide (Classic) [The PPC Den Podcast] appeared first on Ad Badger.

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Lance Frank Named Head of Communications for CBS News

Adweek

Lance Frank has been named Head of Communications for CBS News, Stations & Media Ventures. His promotion was announced today by CBS News president and CEO Wendy McMahon and EVP of Communications Chris Ender. "I've personally known Lance for a long time. He is a gifted communicator, a great strategist and a trusted advisor," McMahon.

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Ocado Retail Enters New Chapter of Retail Media With the Launch of Ocado Ads

Ad Tech Daily

Ocado Retail, the UK’s fastest growing grocer, is today marking a new chapter in its retail media journey with the launch of Ocado Ads, building on its long history in the space. Ocado’s online-first operating model will allow Ocado Ads to drive measurable growth for its brand partners, while delivering relevant advertising and a personalised […] The post Ocado Retail Enters New Chapter of Retail Media With the Launch of Ocado Ads appeared first on Ad Tech Daily.

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YouTube Announces Generative AI Features and ‘Hype,’ Plans Revamp of TV App

Adweek

YouTube CEO Neal Mohan announced Wednesday a slate of new artificial intelligence features coming to the platform. (NBC News) The first feature is the new Inspiration tab in the YouTube Studio application, which YouTube has been testing in a limited way over the past few months. The tab's job is, essentially, to tell you what.

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Drive GTM Efficiency with Tech Stack Consolidation

Consolidating your tech stack is an effective cost-saving measure that drives GTM efficiency and adds value to your enterprise. With a cohesive, integrated tech stack, your revenue teams can deliver an excellent customer experience that sets you up to win faster than your competitors.