Fri.Oct 13, 2023

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AI Watch: Weekly Updates for the Latest in Generative AI News

Adweek

Another week of a flurry of generative AI developments. Adweek's weekly AI roundup captures the latest news, regulatory proceedings, and business developments revolving around generative AI. This week's update: On the policy side IBM CEO Arvind Krishna called for Washington to hold AI companies accountable for the harms stemming from their technology, signaling a shift.

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AI in marketing: How to balance automation and the human touch

Martech

Marketing technology is progressing at such an accelerated pace that it’s hard to keep up and easy to let the tech do the driving. We now have machine learning and AI driving much of our marketing platforms. Whether it’s letting Google or Facebook make our ad decisions for us or asking ChatGPT to write all our content (a very bad idea), AI is making our job easier.

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It could have easily gone the other way

Seth Godin

It could have been way better. It could have been far worse. It’s easy to imagine that outcomes are inevitable, but they’re not. Was it your fault, or was it luck (good or bad)? If our story of the past is filled with second guesses, shame or blame, it can carry forward. Or perhaps we’ve over-sold ourselves on just how talented, hardworking and insightful we are, when in fact, we sort of got lucky.

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Pepsi, McDonald’s and the latest in digital out-of-home

Martech

Digital out-of-home (DOOH) is continuing to expand and evolve. This means marketers can use it holistically in omnichannel campaigns, due in large part to more programmatic DOOH and data from those campaigns. “Digital out-of-home is growing successfully,” said Barry Frey, President and CEO of DOOH industry organization DPAA Global, at this week’s DPAA Summit in New York.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Consider joining Purple Space

Seth Godin

It’s not for everyone, but it might be for you. All the details are at purple.space It’s for creatives, independents, brand managers, strategists, founders, non-profit leaders and lifelong learners.

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CLV: The metric that means money

Martech

Marketing departments have near-term and long-term responsibilities to the corporation. Near term is entirely driven by the needs and maturity of marketing operations. Long term, marketing is responsible for developing the intelligence, systems, and processes to drive continuing viability and profitability. This is the first in a series of articles exploring aspects of this responsibility, and how to succeed.

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The WIR: German Broadcasters Cooperate on Streaming, Google Vows to Fight Breakup of Ads Business, and Publicis Posts Another Strong Quarter

VideoWeek

In this week’s Week in Review: ARD and ZDF launch an interesting take of PSB cooperation, Google vows to fight a breakup of its ads business, and Publicis’ hot streak continues. Top Stories ARD and ZDF Launch Joint Streaming Network German public service broadcasters ARD and ZDF this week rolled out a new joint “streaming network”, whereby each broadcaster’s content is viewable and watchable within the other broadcaster’s streaming library.

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5 Business Trends to Keep an Eye On: Back to Basics

Single Grain

In the world of business, it’s not just about keeping up with the Joneses, it’s about outperforming them. That being said, this year has seen some notable shifts in the way companies are adapting their operations to maintain relevancy and profitability. For some, these business trends have developed more from survival than positive growth.

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Audio advertising: the ultimate guide

illumin

Before exploring programmatic audio advertising, it is essential to understand the foundational principles. Programmatic advertising has had a significant impact on the world of digital marketing over the past two decades. The use of automated technology in buying and selling ad inventory has revolutionized the traditional process, making it faster, more efficient, and more targeted.

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How To Become an Amazon FBA Seller

AdvertiseMint

Do you want to learn how to become an Amazon FBA seller? Amazon FBA offers a unique opportunity to anyone looking to start an e-commerce business. It lessens sellers’ burden by helping them manage their e-commerce business more efficiently. However, you need to understand the steps involved and the strategies that lead to success to get it right.

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

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The Importance of Q4 for B2B Advertisers Striving for Longevity

MNTN

The Halloween merchandise is already being crowded out by the Christmas decorations and many B2C advertisers are finalizing their holiday plans. As a B2B advertiser, though, you’re probably ready to close this article and hang up your strategy cap for the year. But wait! While Q4 is typically B2C’s time to shine, it’s an important time of year for B2B brands that have their sights set on growth, too.

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Selling on Amazon Handmade: Getting Started

AdvertiseMint

Are you interested in selling on Amazon Handmade? As mass production continues to rise, there is a growing appreciation for the uniqueness and artistry of handmade products. Amazon Handmade is a platform for artisans to show their creations to prospective buyers. This article will tell you what Amazon Handmade is all about and how you can make money from it.

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89% of Viewers Believe FASTs Offer Great Value

MNTN

The streaming scene is in full swing and, according to a new source, free, ad-supported streaming (FAST) is definitely not just a fad. Vevo and Publicis Media recently spilled the beans on streaming TV habits in their report The State of Modern TV Viewership. Get this: more than half of Millennials and Gen Xers are hopping onto these ad-supported streaming channels every month.

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10 Direct Response Marketing Examples

AdvertiseMint

What if you could make your phone ring just by sending an email? Or get a flood of sales just by posting an online ad? Sounds like magic, right? But direct response marketing can make it happen. Direct response marketing is designed to elicit an instant response. Like getting people to buy, sign up for your email, or call right away. Unlike regular brand ads, direct response talks directly to buyers.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Brands Respond to Attack on Israel

EGC Group

Israel has been impacted by a tragic attack that defies description. The rest of the world continues to react and respond. What follows is reporting of how brands have responded and showing their support of Israel.

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Tracking the Impact of Securities and Exchange Commission v. Jarkesy and Other Constitutional Challenges Against the FTC

All About Advertising Law

In recent years, independent agencies have continued to face a number of constitutional and statutory challenges before the Supreme Court. AMG Capital Management struck down the Federal Trade Commission’s authority to obtain equitable monetary relief under Section 13(b). Seila Law severed the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau (CFPB) commissioner’s for-cause removal protections.

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Yahoo to Integrate Identity Solution with Twilio Segment to Drive Greater Advertiser Relevance & Reach

Exchange Wire

Yahoo Advertising today (October 13th, 2023) announced a new integration with Twilio Segment customer data platform (CDP) to drive greater advertising reach and relevance, without relying on third-party cookies. Twilio Segment’s direct integration with Yahoo ConnectID will enable advertisers to [.] The post Yahoo to Integrate Identity Solution with Twilio Segment to Drive Greater Advertiser Relevance & Reach appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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A tale of three British ads:Toyota, Royal British Legion and Boots No7

More About Advertising

Three ads that show the best and the not so good of current British advertising. Technically great, idea-wise not so great. First up Toyota for The&Partnership with, yes you guessed it, a new “brand platform” – ‘Go Beyond.’ So we have lots of people feeling inspiring, some of whom work for Toyota, and others including … The post A tale of three British ads:Toyota, Royal British Legion and Boots No7 first appeared on More About Advertising.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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The Stack: Lazada Woos Businesses in Indonesia, UK Approves Microsoft-Activision

Exchange Wire

This week: Lazada woos businesses affected by Indonesia's social commerce ban, CMA gives green light to Microsoft-Activision Blizzard. Lazada waives fees for businesses in Indonesia Alibaba-owned Lazada is wooing sellers impacted by Indonesia’s ban on social commerce. Microsoft-Activision approved in UK The UK's Competition and Markets [.] The post The Stack: Lazada Woos Businesses in Indonesia, UK Approves Microsoft-Activision appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Covering The Israel-Hamas War As A B2B Journalist

AdExchanger

“What’s the AdExchanger angle?” It’s a question that often comes up during our editorial meetings when we’re deciding whether to cover a story that isn’t a bull’s-eye for our niche and nerdy coverage area but could still possibly be interesting for our audience. For example, say a PR person pitches us on their client, some […] The post Covering The Israel-Hamas War As A B2B Journalist appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Why Successful CTV Campaigns Depend on Strategy, Not Budget

MNTN

In the realm of CTV (Connected TV) advertising, a common question customers ask is: “What should my budget be?” The better question to ask is “How do I achieve optimal performance?” Understanding Performance on a Curve Imagine your ad performance on a chart, with time as the X axis and performance as the Y axis. In the initial stages, reach is low but growing fast, creating a steep upward curve.