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Buyers Ask To Prune Streaming TV Tech Partners Ahead Of Upfronts

Adweek

As brands sit down with publishers to discuss connected television (CTV) deals during this upfront season, they're asking for more efficient programmatic supply paths with fewer tech partners between buyers and sellers, six media buying sources told ADWEEK. "The publishers that will get the most money from us are the ones that eliminate the most.

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2024 Marketing Technology Landscape Supergraphic — 14,106 martech products (27.8% growth YoY)

Chief Martech

Happy #MartechDay to you! On the first Tuesday of May, we celebrate the martech industry and all the talented marketing technologists and marketing ops professionals who work in it. Cheers to you for all you do in pioneering this wild and woolly field. It’s also the day when Frans Riemersma and I release our annual update to the marketing technology landscape.

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The Less Obvious Scary Things About Starting an Ad Agency

Adweek

If you inherited your agency or have just won the Powerball and are thinking of starting up, you can stop reading right now. This is for the bootstrappers, the freelancers, the one-man-bands, the scrappy ones. If you're going to bootstrap your own thing, you're going to have to learn to live with fear.

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Google Search’s Core Updates Are Crushing Sites And Reshaping The Web

AdExchanger

Had enough of marketing changes and disruption this year? Too bad. Google Search, the web’s largest traffic and revenue generator for two decades, is in the midst of sweeping overhauls that have already altered how users are funneled around the internet. Last month, Google completed the rollout of its first “core update” of 2024, which […] The post Google Search’s Core Updates Are Crushing Sites And Reshaping The Web 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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Meta Continues AI Push With New Generative Image and Text Tools

Adweek

Meta introduced new products today that let advertisers use generative AI to create images and text. As artificial intelligence becomes more foundational to how marketers approach their jobs, Meta wants to maintain its reputation for being a one-stop easy button for brands.

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14,106 martech tools reveal 3 trends you should master

Martech

The martech landscape continues to expand relentlessly, year after year. In 2024, this translates to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 41.8%, marking an astounding 9,295% increase over a span of 13 years. The State of Martech 2024: Scott Brinker and Frans Riemersma That number is daunting, and so is the growth. With that sheer growth rate, it is fair to ask yourself and your team: “Do we control our martech, or does our martech control us?

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The half-life of magic

Seth Godin

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Arthur C. Clarke Try to imagine the you of twenty years ago holding a Rabbit R1, or using a cell phone or being able to listen to every song, ever recorded, for just a few dollars a month. We don’t just take these once magic items for granted, now we express frustration that they’re not better or cheaper or faster.

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Tubi Gives Emerging Filmmakers and Fans a Voice With Stubios

Adweek

Thanks to a diverse media library and no financial barrier to entry, Tubi has emerged as the streamer of choice among a new generation of content consumers. Now, the Fox-owned FAST service seeks to extend its purple reign over that prized demographic by giving a leg-up to a new generation of content creators.

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Meta rolls out genAI features for advertisers

Martech

Today, Meta introduced new genAI-powered features allowing advertisers to automate the creation of text and images in ads on the company’s social platforms. New tools and features will be added incrementally, but the aim is to have them available globally by the end of the year. The company also announced Meta Verified for Businesses, a multi-tiered subscription service for businesses to help build credibility with customers.

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Prime Video Gets New Interactive and Shoppable Ad Formats Ahead of Upfront

Adweek

Remote possibilities are becoming a reality thanks to Amazon's new ad formats. Top line Ahead of its upfront presentation May 14, Amazon Ads is announcing an expanded suite of interactive and shoppable ad formats for Prime Video with remote-enabled capabilities. The new formats include shoppable carousel ads, pause ads and brand trivia ads. Between the.

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

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Pubstack Unveils Q1 2024 Programmatic Data Benchmark

Exchange Wire

Pubstack, a leading ad management platform for web publishers, is excited to announce the release of its highly anticipated 'Programmatic Data Benchmark' for the first quarter of 2024. This comprehensive report provides invaluable insights derived from Pubstack's extensive platform data, offering [.] The post Pubstack Unveils Q1 2024 Programmatic Data Benchmark appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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What to Expect From Disney’s Upfront, According to Ad Sales Boss Rita Ferro

Adweek

Disney is welcoming marketers back to the wonderful world of upfronts, and global advertising president Rita Ferro can't wait to get started. Without Hollywood strikes keeping talent away this year, Ferro noted that Disney is "way ahead" in terms of planning, talent commitments and what the company will showcase at its May 14 upfront event.

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Understanding customer identity without third-party cookies

Martech

Google’s deprecation of third-party cookies is causing disruption in digital marketing. Many businesses are increasing their focus on first-party data and tools to help them better identify and reach their audience members. Among the tactics available to help marketers navigate a cookie-less world: Technology solutions like Google Privacy Sandbox , customer data platforms (CDPs) and data clean rooms.

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Béis Goes Country With Pit Stop Pop-Up at Stagecoach

Adweek

When it comes to traveling, it's hard not to come across the Beis weekender or suitcases. Recently, the company was the official luggage and travel bag sponsor of the country music festival Stagecoach, bringing its signature style to the heart of the desert with a pop-up called the Beis Pit Stop. Inspired by vintage gas.

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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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DoubleVerify’s Stock Tanks On Weak 2024 Guidance

AdExchanger

To have tuned into DoubleVerify’s first quarter earnings call on Tuesday afternoon is to have entered an alternate universe. One in which DV’s client, Forbes, never operated an MFA subdomain that went undetected for seven years. One where DoubleVerify didn’t (bafflingly) grace X with a 99.9% brand safety score after apparently misreporting X’s brand safety […] The post DoubleVerify’s Stock Tanks On Weak 2024 Guidance appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Glamorous Rest: Unisom and Christian Siriano Host Slumber-Themed Met Gala Parade

Adweek

In the fashion industry, people anticipate the first Monday in May when the annual Met Gala takes place. The looks that grace the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps become conversation fodder for both industry leaders and social media observers. This year, sleep-aid brand Unisom and fashion designer Christian Siriano seized the glamorous moment with an.

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Martech’s long tail: Countless tiny atoms

Martech

“Nothing exists except atoms and empty space.” So said Democritus, but he wasn’t talking about the marketing technology landscape. Adobe, HubSpot, Oracle, Salesforce — these aren’t atoms; nor are they empty spaces. They are obvious examples of suites one might find at the center of martech stacks. What surrounds them might be atoms; often tiny atoms; often a lot of them.

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Prime Video Launches Shoppable Ad Units Ahead Of Amazon’s First Upfront

AdExchanger

Amazon unveiled three new interactive ad units for Prime Video, all of which are shoppable, ahead of its TV upfront debut. The post Prime Video Launches Shoppable Ad Units Ahead Of Amazon’s First Upfront appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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Beyond Cookies: Rethinking Supply Chain Optimization in the Face of Advertising Challenges

Ad Monsters

With cookies eventually going away for good, SPO may never be the same. So where does that leave SPO and how will advertisers and suppliers work together again to retain the efficiency to which they’re accustomed? The rise of programmatic advertising quickly led to an increase in middlemen and third parties that served as conduits between advertisers and publishers.

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How to effectively delegate tasks and manage projects

Martech

Early in my career, I was surprised when a co-worker told me they didn’t realize I wanted them to complete a task that I thought I had asked them to complete. In hindsight, I now know that my language was vague. We were in a meeting, and I said something like, “Alex, I think it would be helpful if we could cut the data in a different way to figure out what’s really happening.

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Disney’s Streaming Business Nears Profitability, As Its Bundling Plan Pays Off

AdExchanger

Disney is on track for its combined streaming offerings to reach profitability by the end of this year. Continued growth will hinge on bundling its streaming properties and its management of sports media. The post Disney’s Streaming Business Nears Profitability, As Its Bundling Plan Pays Off appeared first on AdExchanger.

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LinkedIn Live Rewind: Unpacking the Implications of CMA’s Surveillance on Google’s Privacy Sandbox

Ad Monsters

James Rosewell offers a critical perspective on the CMA’s ongoing scrutiny of Google’s Privacy Sandbox initiatives and its implications for competition and privacy in digital advertising. In a detailed discussion with AdMonsters’ Yakira Young, James Rosewell, co-founder of Movement for an Open Web, discussed the nuances of the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) recent report and concerns regarding Google’s Privacy Sandbox.

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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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Meta adds more AI features for advertisers with new image and text generation tools

Digiday

Meta is expanding its generative AI ad tools with more ways to create images and text — but not yet giving marketers carte blanche for creative automation. Yesterday, Meta announced advertisers will be able to upload reference images to create AI-generated variations. For example, they can upload an image of a coffee mug and receive an array of options for using the same mug in new settings.

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Reddit’s First-Ever Earnings Call Centers On Success In Search

AdExchanger

Reddit released its first-ever earnings report on Tuesday, providing the most in-depth glimpse into the company’s finances since it went public in March. It reported $243 million in total revenue, a 48% year-over-year increase that resulted in its fastest rate of Q1 growth since 2022. The platform is mostly dependent on ads for revenue, with […] The post Reddit’s First-Ever Earnings Call Centers On Success In Search appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Reddit has big plans for search ads and a mixed feed as it adjusts to life as a public company

Digiday

Reddit is now treading the well-worn path of many platforms before it: the quest to gather a large enough user base to attract brands without alienating its core audience. This journey isn’t new; it’s been on this trajectory for the past six years. However, since going public in March, the pace has certainly picked up. The plethora of hires, introduction of new ad products, and agency tours that have ensued since then demonstrate just how rapidly the business is evolving.

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User Agents Or Double Agents?; Agencies, The Agents Of Arbitrage

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. An Agent Of Chaos In developer toolkits and technical forums like the W3C, the term “user agent” means an individual using a web browser. That notion of a user agent is a “holdover from a more civilized age,” when technology was developed to […] The post User Agents Or Double Agents?

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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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Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1bn Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts

Exchange Wire

On today’s news digest: Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1bn Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts Amazon is the latest big tech player to boost investment in Southeast Asia: the tech giant has announced plans to expand its [.] The post Amazon Boosts Singapore Investment; UK Self-Driving Car Startup Secures $1bn Investment; Tesla Continues Workforce Cuts appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Is The Alt Video Currency Juice Worth The Squeeze?

AdExchanger

Alternative TV currencies are ready for prime time from a technology standpoint. But media buyers aren’t quite there yet when it comes to adoption, says Josh Chasin, VideoAmp’s former chief measurability officer. The post Is The Alt Video Currency Juice Worth The Squeeze? appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Marvel Studios, eBay, HelloFresh and Peacock are Digiday Content Marketing Awards winners

Digiday

This year’s Digiday Content Marketing Awards successfully leveraged video content and personalization to craft compelling narratives that resonated with audiences. User-generated content and content collaboration also emerged as priorities as brands looked to expand reach and audience engagement. For instance, in the Best Event category, eBay won for its partnership with Vogue and rapper Ice Spice for the 2023 Met Gala.

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Exclusive: Kargo Makes CTV Moves with VIDAA Partnership in Europe

VideoWeek

Kargo this morning announced a new partnership with VIDAA, a smart TV operating system (OS), offering the ad tech firm’s video and display formats across Hisense TVs. The collaboration grants advertisers in Spain and Germany exclusive access to Hisense’s content selection portal, alongside other original equiment manufacturers (OEM) running VIDAA, including Toshiba, Loewe and NIKAI.

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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.