May, 2025

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Bitcoin Payments to Be Accepted at Steak ‘n Shake US Locations Starting May 16

Adweek

Steak n Shakes 393 U.S locations will accept this form of crypto payment.

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The AI Automation Engineer

The Ad Tech Blog

It seems there is confusion between what I call the “ Zapier Engineer ” and the “ AI Automation Engineer.” I think it is rooted in two false beliefs: AI added an extra intelligent layer that allows us to connect different services using Zapier as glue without writing a single line of code. You don’t need to be a software engineer to build… software (this one makes me laugh every time.

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How to choose the right marketing AI tools for real business impact

Martech

Generative AI is no longer an exciting new tech for marketers it’s a core part of the toolkit. As adoption grows and the technology matures, the conversation isn’t “What can we try?” but “What’s delivering results?” Companies need to take a thoughtful, strategic and responsible approach to using these tools to make a real business impact and maintain brand integrity.

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Amazon Joins the Prebid Party with Its Own Adapter

Ad Monsters

Amazons move to build a dedicated Prebid adapter marks a turning point in ad tech, signaling the dominance of open-source header bidding and a new era of interoperability. Amazon announced Wednesday its building a dedicated Prebid adapter. The move signals that Prebid has firmly established itself as the industry standard. For years, header bidding has been a battleground of competing technologies and approaches.

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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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The most important decision

Seth Godin

“What should I do next?” Not next year or for the rest of my life. Right now. The apparently trivial choice–whether or not to open an email, make a phone call or stand up to stretch. The endless list of options, some not even consciously considered, that we work through a thousand times a day. Sum them up, and these millions of tiny decisions become the life we’ve chosen.

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YouTube viewers will start seeing ads after ‘peak’ moments in videos

TechCrunch Ads

Imagine youre watching a highly anticipated video from your favorite YouTube creator perhaps the moment a famous couple finally gets engaged when an ad pops up immediately after the clip. This is part of YouTube’s new ad format called “Peak Points.

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Hire One Developer to Press One Key

The Ad Tech Blog

We expect so much from our developers. The unbearable thought that one developer could be idle or have nothing to do is one of the worst nightmares a manager could have. Now, with the AI tools, this has intensified : we are not only expecting our developers to do system design, coding, testing, shipping, and maintaining, but we expect them to do it 10x faster.

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B2B buyers need a reason to believe, not a list of features

Martech

Most product marketers mistake explanation for persuasion. They open with features, as if the product’s function speaks for itself. But buyers don’t assign value to features in isolation. They mentally tie features to outcomes they care about and do it in a way that protects them from regret. In that sense, people don’t buy the “why” alone.

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The Power of Publisher-Direct Ad Campaigns

Ad Monsters

Direct partnerships with local news organizations offer advertisers a future-proof way to reach trusted, high-quality audiences with brand-safe, data-rich, and contextually relevant campaigns. As the advertising industry contends with shifting consumer behaviors, the decline of third-party cookies and rising concerns over brand safety, theres a solution that stands out as both effective and future-proof: direct partnerships with local news organizations.

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Mind reading

Seth Godin

It’s thrilling when someone reads our minds. Sometimes we call it hospitality, or smart user interface design. Sometimes, it simply feels like being seen. The person or the system knows what you need, perhaps before you even realize what that might be. This is a special sort of magic. It’s easy to take this for granted, and it rarely works reliably or consistently.

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

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Uber Will Sell In-Car Ads in New York City, Reversing a Longstanding Ban

Adweek

New Yorkers groan at backseat ads, but Uber is betting on its data and design to flip perception.

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Madwell Cofounder David Eisenman Launches AI-Centric Ad Agency

Adweek

Madwell cofounder David Eisenman, whose dramatic falling-out with business partner Chris Sojka preceded the indie shops recent closure, has launched a new ad agency.

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10 Indie Agencies to Watch, Launched by Top Adland Talent

Adweek

A new wave of indie agencies, founded by seasoned industry veterans, is reshaping the advertising landscape with fresh approaches to creativity, speed, and brand strategy.

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15 Campaigns Creatives Predict Will Win at Cannes Lions 2025

Adweek

ADWEEK asked creative leaders to choose the work worthy of trophies at advertising's most prestigious festival.

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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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EXCLUSIVE: DoubleVerify Sues Adalytics, Alleging Defamation

Adweek

Ad verification firm DoubleVerify is suing Adalytics, alleging that the research and analytics firm defamed the adtech company in its recent report about fraudulent traffic in digital advertising.

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Google Brings Ads to AI Mode

Adweek

Google is rolling out ads in AI Mode, the AI-powered search function that was launched in March.

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EXCLUSIVE: Nespresso Moves Global Creative Duties From McCann to Leo

Adweek

The Publicis agency's appointment marks the end of the coffee brand's almost two-decade relationship with McCann.

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EXCLUSIVE: Amazon Killed a Cookieless Ad Product After Google’s U-Turn

Adweek

Emails show Amazon urged publishers to join its program integrating with Google Privacy Sandbox APIs, before quietly changing course.

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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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Duolingo ‘Experimenting With Silence’ Amid Social Media Blackout

Adweek

Duolingo scrubbed its Instagram and TikTok accounts and left a cryptic message on X.

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Publicis Buys Captiv8 to Bolster Its Influencer Capabilities

Adweek

Publicis is expected to begin integrating Captiv8 into its Connected Media offering immediately, building on its influencer strategy following last years $500 million acquisition of Influential.

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Las Vegas Reporter OK After Being Accosted Live On-Air By Man Who Wanted A Dollar

Adweek

Molly McBride said that when she looked back at the tape, it looked scarier than it was in real life

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TelevisaUnivision Unveils YA Fest and ViX Música Streaming Platform at Upfront

Adweek

TelevisaUnivision announced that it is building on its short-form content with the debut of microdramas at upfront.

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10 Ways to Leverage Buyer Signals and Drive Revenue

In today’s ultra-competitive markets, it’s no longer enough to wait for buyers to show obvious signs of interest. Instead, sales teams must be proactive, identifying and acting on nuanced buyer behaviors — often before prospects are fully ready to make a purchase. In this eBook from ZoomInfo & Sell Better, learn 10 actionable ways to use these buyer signals to transform your sales strategy and close deals faster.

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Friday, May 16 Evening Cable News Ratings: The 5 p.m. Hour Grabs the Most Eyeballs Across All 3 Networks

Adweek

Each network saw its biggest total viewer and demo audience at 5 p.m.

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HOKA Brings the Mountains to Manhattan to Lure Hardcore Runners

Adweek

HOKA is bringing mountain trails to the heart of New York City.

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Food52 Cofounder Amanda Hesser Steps Down

Adweek

Hesser co-founded Food52 16 years ago alongside Merrill Stubbs, reinventing food media for the digital age.

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WhatsApp’s Bold Privacy Claim Says Your Everyday, ‘Chaotic’ Messages are Off Limits

Adweek

WhatsApp wants to assuage users concerns about privacy in its largest marketing campaign to date.

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Signal-Based Selling: How to Leverage 4 Key Buying Signals

As prospects define their problem, search for solutions, and even change jobs, they are generating high-value signals that the best go-to-market teams can leverage to close more deals. This is where signal-based selling comes into play. ZoomInfo CEO Henry Schuck recently broke down specific ways to put four key buying signals into action with the experts from 30 Minutes to President’s Club.

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Here’s What Netflix’s New Homepage Means for Advertising

Adweek

Netflix hopes members and advertisers are excited about its new homepage updates.

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Amazon Pitch Deck Shows Prime Video Expanding Contextual Ad-Targeting Capabilities

Adweek

Amazon's AI-driven system will allow marketers to create more granular categories, rendering its vast library more valuable.

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Meta Launches Thread Video Ads and Revives Facebook Live Ads

Adweek

Meta launches Thread video ads and shares Reels insight at NewFronts.

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YouTube Makes Pitch for Brand Dollars With New Creator Offerings at NewFronts

Adweek

YouTube looks to connect brands with creators at NewFronts.

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Activating Intent Data for Sales and Marketing

Sales and marketing leaders have reached a tipping point when it comes to using intent data — and they’re not looking back. More than half of all B2B marketers are already using intent data to increase sales, and Gartner predicts this figure will grow to 70 percent. The reason is clear: intent can provide you with massive amounts of data that reveal sales opportunities earlier than ever before.