March, 2023

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Gaming Is A Goldmine For Advertisers, But Only If They Put Gamers First

AdExchanger

While American gamers are more open to in-game ads than many believe, any such activations must bear the hallmarks of creative and technical excellence. The post Gaming Is A Goldmine For Advertisers, But Only If They Put Gamers First appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Keeping An Eye On Spotify’s Video Ad Strategy

AdExchanger

Spotify is all about audio, obviously. But video advertising is a strategic priority for the audio streaming service. Emma Vaughn, Spotify’s senior director of advertising business development and partnerships, explains The post Keeping An Eye On Spotify’s Video Ad Strategy appeared first on AdExchanger.

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From VR To Car Commerce, 5G Is Transforming Advertising

AdExchanger

5G can provide significantly greater speeds and accommodate more devices than dated 4G networks. For consumers, it’s revolutionizing communications and content. But from a marketer perspective, the impact will be The post From VR To Car Commerce, 5G Is Transforming Advertising appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Why a Household CPG Brand Made an Honest Film About Autism

Adweek

There is a gender gap in autism diagnoses, and research points to widespread public misconceptions about the experiences and needs of autistic girls. Vanish, a household garment care brand in the U.K., is tackling stereotypes about autism in its latest ad campaign. Though it may seem an unexpected choice for a CPG brand to address.

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2023: Trends …

Rob Campbell

A few weeks ago, I posted this on Twitter … Quite a lot of people liked it for one reason … It’s kinda true. For all the s**t people throw at the younger generation for chasing the next shiny thing, the same can be said for business. Worse. In my experience, the younger generations are far more committed to what they think is the right thing and stick with it, even in the face of other things coming up.

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How to map marketing science to the customer journey

Martech

Marketing as “an art and a science” is as platitudinous as it’s nebulous —but true nonetheless. What comes to mind when you think about marketing? Do you consider the connection between your creative work and your customer’s neural circuitry? As you package your message into a creative art form, you attempt to elicit thoughts, feelings, emotions and behavior.

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75% of marketers expect to spend more on TikTok even as ban looms

Marketing Dive

As the battle over the future of TikTok intensifies, 56% of marketers believe it is highly or somewhat unlikely that the federal government will ban the platform.

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Can The Temu Takeover Continue Without Ads?

AdExchanger

I’m James Hercher, AdExchanger senior editor and your guide this week as we contemplate Temu, an empty shell of an ecommerce business that is propelled by paid media and … The post Can The Temu Takeover Continue Without Ads? appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Eos Tackles Toxic Masculinity as It Expands Into Men’s Shaving

Adweek

Skincare brand Eos has found success reaching Gen Z women with bold campaigns that break beauty marketing tropes. Now, it is looking to do the same in a new category as it branches out into men's shaving products. Eos has unveiled the "Unmanhandle Your Face" campaign, created by agency of record Mischief @ No Fixed.

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5 digital marketing skills you need to master to thrive in tomorrow’s workplace

Smart Insights

Basic marketing principles may remain the same but the digital marketing skills and tools you need to thrive in the workplace are constantly evolving. How can tomorrow's digital marketers future proof their marketing skills? Preparing for a job in the … The post 5 digital marketing skills you need to master to thrive in tomorrow’s workplace appeared first on Smart Insights.

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Going back to basics: Marketing as a conversation

Martech

Think of a great conversation you’ve had recently. I bet there was give-and-take, great insights and maybe even some entertaining moments. The key to any conversation is at least two people engaging in a substantive back and forth. Marketing is the same. At the core of all good marketing is a great conversation. Yet, too much of the marketing we see today talks at people.

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Amazon Prime embraces mustaches in global campaign with Olivia Wilde

Marketing Dive

The “Don’t Worry Darling” director helmed a spot that stars a young woman learning to love her facial hair with the help of icons like Freddie Mercury.

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The gap between impossible and normal

Seth Godin

It keeps getting shorter and shorter. This video couldn’t have been made, at any price, 18 months ago. 18 weeks ago, it would have required a thousand hours of work. Now, here it is. This impossible is going to happen faster and faster and faster.

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The AMERICA Act May Finally Bring Much-Needed Common Sense Rules To Digital Advertising

AdExchanger

The language of Wall Street has become the language of ad tech, an industry on the cusp of major change because of a new bill in Congress, the AMERICA Act. The post The AMERICA Act May Finally Bring Much-Needed Common Sense Rules To Digital Advertising appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Tommy Hilfiger Lets Shoppers Try on Clothes in AR With Zero10

Adweek

Augmented reality technology company Zero10 is working with Tommy Hilfiger to bring its AR clothing "try-on" experience to three brick-and-mortar Tommy Hilfiger stores throughout Europe. Zero10's AR Mirror technology lets shoppers virtually try on clothing in retail stores using an in-store kiosk. The technology utilizes 3D body tracking, multiclass segmentation, and cloth simulation to allow.

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How Will Web3 Change Advertising?

Exchange Wire

With the advent of new technologies and enhanced user experience, users have become more connected than ever before. Georges Tertois of Eidgensi looks at how Web3 can enhance this shift even further, and what it will offer to advertisers. Nowadays, virtually [.] The post How Will Web3 Change Advertising? appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Accuracy in digital analytics: What marketers need to know

Martech

There is a misconception that digital analytics reports are inaccurate. In reality, they are highly accurate in their own way, just not precise. The issue lies in users who don’t know what the analytics data means or how it is gathered. To make matters worse, different tools measure things differently but call them by the same name. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at nuances in data measurement and how various analytics software are in action.

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Pepsi embraces maximalism for first visual overhaul in 14 years

Marketing Dive

Muted tones are out while electric colors and a new “pulse” motif are in as the brand prepares for its next chapter of digital marketing.

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PubMatic Partners with Fluct to Bring OpenWrap SDK to Mobile Publishers in Japan

PubMatic

PubMatic has signed an exclusive agreement with fluct, a monetization partner for mobile app publishers, to provide its leading independent wrapper solution, OpenWrap SDK to mobile publishers in Japan. Mobile app publishers in Japan working with fluct will now have exclusive access to OpenWrap SDK, and the premium demand sources, including high-quality global brand demand, via major ad exchanges and DSPs, that the solution delivers.

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Agencies Weigh In On What To Do If A TikTok Ban Goes Through

AdExchanger

We asked agency experts: With TikTok under the microscope and a potential US ban looming, what are you advising brands do? The post Agencies Weigh In On What To Do If A TikTok Ban Goes Through appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Heinz and Absolut Go Back the 80s for Pasta Alla Vodka Sauce Launch

Adweek

Like many legendary dishes, the origins of penne alla vodka (a staple of Italian-American cuisine) are heavily disputed. Chef Luigi Franzese, who worked at Orsini Restaurant in New York, is reported to have invented the sauce in the 70s. Other food historians believe it was conceived later in the 80s by James Doty, a Columbia.

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Why Streaming Platforms Shouldn’t be Afraid of the FAST Lane

VideoWeek

Earlier this year, Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos said his company is “keeping an eye” on the growth of free ad-supported streaming TV services, but suggested that the streaming service has a lot on its plate right now and is unlikely to invest in a FAST service in the near future. However Alex Hole, vice president and general manager of Samsung Electronics Europe, argues that Netflix and other SVOD services may want to take note of the cultural shifts which are driving audiences toward

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Metaverse, Web 3.0 and NFTs: What marketers need to know

Martech

Recently a student of mine at the University of Oregon introduced me to a digital clothing app that allows users to house a “digital closet.” Curious as to what value it provides, I downloaded the app and began to experiment. At first glance, it looked like a Snapchat lens, where you can overlay virtual clothing, jewelry, hats and other fashion accessories over your image via your mobile phone’s camera.

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Ad market avoids falling off a cliff thanks to media innovation, Magna says

Marketing Dive

The effects of economic uncertainty will be mitigated by the rise of retail media, the growth of ad-supported streaming and the automotive industry's recovery.

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How to Build Better Commerce Media

PubMatic

A version of this post appeared in Retail Touchpoints Commerce media is hitting its stride from a growth and momentum standpoint, but there’s a flipside to that: As a part of this rapid growth, commerce media is also entering its awkward teenage years—years that, if not navigated responsibly, could set the stage for an ugly transition into maturity.

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Programmatic Vets Are Behind A Wave Of New Startups Built For A Privacy-First Web

AdExchanger

If programmatic ad tech was a canary in the coal mine for how data privacy would affect the online advertising industry, then some of the canaries have escaped and are The post Programmatic Vets Are Behind A Wave Of New Startups Built For A Privacy-First Web appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Brands Still Aren’t Grasping How to Sustainably Support Black-Owned Media. BOMESI Can Help

Adweek

The summer of 2020 ushered in more than a life-shifting pandemic. At the time, the murder of George Floyd was considered the mark of collective reckoning, a definitive tipping point as multiple industries honestly and, in many cases, publicly reevaluated their tacit participation in systemic racism. While protesters across the globe demanded equal and just.

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VOD Revenues to Overtake Satellite in Two Years in Western Europe, Research Suggests

VideoWeek

Western European VOD revenues are expected to overtake satellite TV in the next two years, according to figures from Digital TV Research. The research outfit has projected an 18 percent drop in pay-TV revenues over the next five years, losing $5 billion to reach $22 billion in 2027. The decrease is forecast in every country in Western Europe excluding Malta, with the UK and France both losing $1 billion in pay-TV revenues over the five-year period.

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How CMOs should respond to ChatGPT’s marketing impact

Martech

This article was co-authored by Nicole Greene. ChatGPT has been taking over every social media feed and news headline since its debut in late 2022. The tool challenges the one trait humans always thought they would have over machines — creativity. As marketers explore this generative AI tool without restriction, CMOs must assess its impact along three key functions: content production, ideation and market research.

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Coke asks consumers to generate art with new AI platform

Marketing Dive

The first fruit of the marketer's collaboration with Bain & Company and OpenAI combines the buzzy GPT-4 and DALL-E solutions.

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The Great Outdoors: the Global Growth of OOH

Exchange Wire

In this feature, Hannah Dillon takes a look at the impact of OOH and DOOH technologies across the globe, pinpointing what’s working best in which region. Out of Home (OOH) advertising is a burgeoning market, forecast for global growth of USD$11016.26m [.] The post The Great Outdoors: the Global Growth of OOH appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Google Removed More Than 5 Billion Ads From Its Platform Last Year

AdExchanger

On Wednesday, Google shared details on its evolving criteria for blocking advertisers and publishers for ad fraud or misinformation. It also rolled out a new consumer-facing tool that offers transparency The post Google Removed More Than 5 Billion Ads From Its Platform Last Year appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Budweiser Treats Music Fans to Vinyl Records in the Form of Beer Coasters

Adweek

For underground MCs of the past and present, innovative promotional tactics can make a huge difference in building a following. Sometimes that even means using deserted locations or mundane objects to get the music into people's hands. Budweiser drew inspiration from the underground scene's history of subversive promotional tactics by releasing a series of "playable".

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How to apply for an AdSense account without getting banned?

Monetize More

Wanna monetize your site with ads? Whether you’ve only recently started a business online or have been going for a while, Google AdSense is the most popular ad network for publishers and the best way to start monetizing your traffic with display ads. This ad network offers a wide range of ad units for multiple platforms and devices and includes optimization tools.

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Why B2B brands must focus on orchestrating meaningful customer engagement

Martech

About 12 years ago, I met with a client and spoke about their approach to customer acquisition. There were whiteboard diagrams, initiatives posted to the wall and discussions about the strategy. Not far into the meeting, a director said, “If we focused solely on marketing to our customers, we would overachieve on our objectives.” He continued, “If we simply were able to renew 10% of our customer base, we would drive $40 million in incremental revenue this year.” He had do

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Coke brings world-renowned art to life in ‘Masterpiece’ push

Marketing Dive

The global campaign also spotlights the work of diverse emerging artists and includes a short film, 3D billboards, digital collectibles and an online gallery.

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Holy $#!&, two major martech disruptions just collided together: AI and composability

Chief Martech

At the start of the year, I predicted 2023 would be a chaotic year for martech — yet the start of a truly massive wave of growth for the industry. My inner critic argued that sounded a tad hyperbolic, which is not my usual schtick. But I assuaged my own skepticism by noting that such disruptive growth would ramp up over a period of several years. It wasn’t like this stuff was going to change overnight.

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