Mon.Jul 18, 2022

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Short Film ‘The ResigNATION’ Sends a Wake-Up Call to Employers About the Future of Work

Adweek

In the first five months of 2022, 20 million Americans are said to have quit their jobs according to a Bloomberg report while the Bureau of Labour Statistics has claimed that over 47 million more resigned during 2021. This post-pandemic phenomenon has become known as the Great Resignation. Noting that group is bigger than the.

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Antier Solutions: Stellar Metaverse Gaming Development for Web 3.0

Martech Series

Gaming is freedom. It lets users explore an infinite virtual world within a restrictive space, enter or exit it anytime and build global communities. That is the irresistible thrill of web 2.0 that brought gaming enthusiasts on the same platform. Now imagine the next level wherein gamers can ‘literally’ move into the virtual realm, seek immersive experience, and make money.

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Why Cadbury Is ‘Breaking’ Its Own Ads

Adweek

In a stunt that sounds like it's straight out of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory, U.K. brand Cadbury has launched two mystery chocolate bars, giving sweet-toothed detectives a chance to win an almost $6,000 (5,000 pound) mystery prize if they're able to guess the flavors. To promote the competition, the Mondelez-owned brand has literally "broken".

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More Marketers Are Adopting Multi-Touch Attribution, But There’s Still Some Frustration

AdExchanger

Multi-touch attribution is reaching an inflection point (finally). The majority of large advertisers (53%) now say they use MTA to track and optimize their spending across channels, according to new research from marketing trade org MMA Global, released on Monday. That’s the highest peak since the MMA, which represents more than 800 marketers, mar tech companies.

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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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In Gaming, Psychological Safety Measures Are Still Lacking

Adweek

When your passion becomes your profession, it's easy to feel like you've won the proverbial lottery. But what happens when you aren't afforded the luxury of signing off at the end of the day? It's the perfect digital storm: For consumers, the immersive nature of gaming makes it the ultimate form of escapism. For game.

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Infotools Releases Paper on Maximizing Market Research Investments

Martech Series

New publication covers modernizing the insights function with steps for better technology adoption and implementation, proving value and eliminating traditional process fragmentation. Infotools, a global leader in market research analysis solutions, has released a new paper ‘Transforming your insights function.’ The publication provides an in-depth look at the state of the industry and provides a path forward for brands and organizations looking to modernize their approach and maximi

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Open the gate and let your content roam free

Martech

It’s time to rethink gating your content. Only 3% of visitors will fill out an on-site form, according to a new study by 6Sense Research , which provides B2B revenue enhancement and ABM solutions. Nor is that the only content problem B2B businesses are having. One-third of companies said content marketing is one of the most valuable demand generators.

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OMD USA Elevates Former Global CSO Christina Hanson to CEO

Adweek

Adweek 2022 Media All Star Christina "Chrissie" Hanson is stepping up to lead Omnicom Media Group agency OMD USA, replacing the agency's previous CEO John Osborn. Hanson ascends to the role after filling the global chief strategy officer position since 2018. The announcement comes as OMD is upping its commitment to media measurement, having just.

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What The Digital Markets Act Means To US Brands and Consumers

AdExchanger

Chris ComstockChief Product Officer“Data-Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by Chris Comstock, chief product officer of Claravine. The Digital Markets Act (DMA) is coming to the European Union. But rest assured – it will have implications for United.

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Philadelphia Launched a Restaurant Where You Order Feelings, Not Food

Adweek

When thinking of our favorite foods, we tend to emphasize how they taste, but a good meal is a sensory experience that plays out across all the senses. As important as the sight, sounds and smell of food can be, there is also an emotional connection that often goes unrecognized when sitting down at the.

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

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Money Well Spent On Time Spent Streaming; More Retail Remedies For DTC

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. Going With The Stream Broadcasters are all-in on streaming subscriptions as the metric du jour, but they are still awkwardly adapting to the market. Linear TV bundles are lucrative – especially compared to streaming services that lose billions per year. But programmers can’t (or.

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Tejari Founder Roma Patel on Building Resilience and a Brand

Adweek

Brand executive turned founder Roma Patel started her company when she zeroed in on a gap in the market--and a gap in nutrition. Tejari, which she named after her two sons and the inspiration for the DTC company, is disrupting the protein category with its simplistic, clean plant-based blends. And with national distribution on the.

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How to decide if you’re ready for an ABM solution

Martech

Most B2B businesses have some kind of account-based marketing strategy. At the very least, they know who their most valuable accounts are and they try to give them some extra care and attention. But how are they tracking that? In a CRM? Maybe just in shared spreadsheets. At some stage, especially if the business is seeing growth, the question arises: “Do we need some dedicated technology to automate these processes?

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How The Washington Post Topped 6 Million Instagram Followers

Adweek

The Washington Post once made headlines with its early adoption of TikTok, but its Instagram strategy--a platform whose growth will ultimately lead to driving subscribers--could soon steal the spotlight. The official Washington Post Instagram account just surpassed 6 million followers--and it gained 1.2 million of those followers in the last 12 months, according to Travis.

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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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MSCI Appoints Cristina Bondolowski as Chief Marketing Officer

Martech Series

MSCI Inc, a leading provider of critical decision support tools and services for the global investment community, announced today that Cristina Bondolowski has joined the firm as Chief Marketing Officer and as a member of MSCI’s Executive Committee. Ms. Bondolowski will be responsible for the strategic development and execution of MSCI’s global marketing and communications programs in support of the firm’s global growth initiatives and client focus areas, including ESG and climate.

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The Next Horror Film Star Is Ford’s Raptor R Pickup Truck in Hair-Raising Ad

Adweek

The elements of a classic horror film can vary from bloodthirsty monsters to diabolical, deadly manipulators. For Ford, a good creepy flick can include all of it, as long as its pickup truck is the star. To celebrate the launch of Ford's first-ever F-150 Raptor R on July 18, the automotive brand is releasing a.

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The DT Difference: 10 Ways We Put Telcom First

Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine might have a brand new look-and-feel, but we still put telecom first. Like we always have and always will. Our new identity comes with new synergies thanks to our acquisitions of AdColony, Fyber, and Appreciate that have strengthened relationships with top advertisers and given us an amazing blend of tech, processes, and people. While this marks an important step in our journey, our goal remains the same – to connect our partners to more customers, in more ways, across more

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Black-Owned Advertising Agencies Need Their Buying Power Back

Adweek

In the recent wake of widespread--and exceedingly public--declarations of progress on the diversity, equity and inclusion front, there are people in the media ecosystem questioning if Black-owned advertising agencies are still needed in 2022. As someone who knows firsthand the value of culturally relevant content and media, I can tell you without hesitation that Black-owned.

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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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Mobile Monday: New with Netflix, Gaming Audience Potential, and Consumer Spending in Apps

Digital Turbine

Digital Turbine is constantly keeping tabs on the mobile world, and every week, we’re sharing the most interesting and important need-to-know stories and articles. In this edition of Mobile Monday, we’re covering Netflix’s upcoming announcement on earnings and adding an ad-supported tier, more brands targeting the gaming audience, and the change in consumer spend in gaming and non-gaming apps.

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Hanes Puts Its Global Media Account Up for Review

Adweek

Hanesbrands' global media business is up for review. The clothing company known for its t-shirts, socks and underwear invested $34 million in media globally last year, and 29% of that was in digital spend, per COMvergence data. Publicis Media's (PM) Spark Foundry is the incumbent. The PM agency declined to say if it's defending the.

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WPP Acquires Leading ecommerce Agency Corebiz

Martech Series

The company will strengthen WPP’s digital commerce capabilities in Latin America as a part of the VMLY&R COMMERCE global network. WPP announces that it is acquiring Corebiz, a leading Latin American ecommerce agency specialising in VTEX implementation, one of the largest enterprise digital commerce platforms in the region. Founded in 2013, Corebiz employs over 600 people across Latin America, with the majority of its headcount based in its São Paulo and Franca offices in Brazil.

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Adweek Podcast: The Women Blazing a Trail for Equity

Adweek

On this week's episode of Yeah, That's Probably an Ad, creative and inclusion editor Shannon Miller sits down with the podcast's new co-host and Adweek community editor Luz Corona as they discuss this year's Women Trailblazers issue with contributor Leslie Blount. Listen in as they celebrate women in media, tech and advertising who are taking.

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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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A Marketer’s Guide to Storytelling: How to Use Stories to Reach Customers

Spoton Digital Media

When most of us hear the word storytelling , we think of children’s books or tales told around a campfire. We think about movies, fables, and our favorite characters. But storytelling isn’t reserved for fiction and entertainment. The power of storytelling also works in marketing. Using stories in marketing allows you to share memorable and powerful messages that connect deeply with audiences and customers.

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Twitter: How to Turn Off Sound Effects in Spaces

Adweek

The Twitter mobile application features sound effects that are associated with Twitter Spaces, Twitter's audio conversations that are featured at the top of a user's home feed. Users can prevent the Twitter app from playing these sound effects by turning them off from within Twitter's Settings menu. Our guide will show you how to turn.

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Automizely Marketing Launches Updated Version to Help Online Merchants Prepare for Peak Shopping Season

Martech Series

Part of AfterShip’s Family of Products, Automizely Marketing Saves Online Retailers Time by Automating Their Ecommerce Campaigns. Automizely Marketing, an all-in-one solution that helps manage and automate e-commerce merchants’ marketing initiatives, today released an upgraded version of its product. This breakthrough product helps to effortlessly manage and automate e-commerce merchants’ marketing needs and engage customers through each stage of the purchase process.

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Private Labels See an Opportunity to Steal Market Share

Adweek

As U.S. inflation hit a four-decade high of 9.1% in June, shoppers are pulling back on what they buy--from clothing and toiletries to staple foods and household items. The moment is giving private label brands, which cost less than their brand-name competitors, an opportunity to appeal to the public. And some are taking it. In.

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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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Cord-Free Viewership Will Outnumber Pay-TV by 2024

MNTN

The scales are finally tipping towards a CTV-first world. According to a new report from eMarketer, the number of cord-cutters and cord-nevers will reach 138.1 million by 2024, overtaking the number of pay TV viewers for the first time. Pay TV viewership ultimately peaked in 2013, and ever since has been consistently dropping—by 2024, pay TV viewership will have fallen to 129.3 million in the US.

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Just 2 Brands Have Sustained Global Growth for a Decade

Adweek

As any marketer will know, building consistent long-term brand success is an incredibly difficult thing to achieve--especially in periods of economic upheaval. Having endured a pandemic and now a war in eastern Europe, the last two years have been erratic for global brands to traverse. By comparison, the previous eight years marked a much calmer.

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Walmart and Roku Debut First-of-its-Kind Partnership to Bring Commerce to TV Ads

Ad Tech Daily

World’s largest retailer and America’s #1 TV streaming platform team up to create the simplest checkout experience on TV BENTONVILLE, Ark. & SAN JOSE, Calif. – Walmart (NYSE: WMT) and Roku, Inc. (Nasdaq: ROKU) announced a first-of-its-kind partnership to make TV streaming the next e-commerce shopping destination. Walmart will be the exclusive retailer to enable streamers […].

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Fusing Ice Cream and Fashion, Magnum Made a Vegan Dress From Cocoa Beans

Adweek

An unusual creation appeared on the runway during the most recent Paris Fashion Week: an haute couture gown made from cocoa bean husks. The "Vegan Dress" is a result of a collaboration between ice-cream brand Magnum and luxury Dutch fashion designer Iris Van Herpen. The design was inspired by Magnum's vegan ice-cream bar and modeled.

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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.