March, 2021

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7 Benefits from the Right Positioning for Ad Agency New Business

Fuel Lines

The FOUNDATION of an ad agency’s new business program is its positioning. When you have the right positioning it’s like fishing for a specific fish with a particular bait. You know where the fish are, what bait is appealing to them, the right equipment to use and you have developed the expertise to catch the real trophies. “By appealing to everyone, brands end up appealing to no one.

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Developing leadership in a startup team

The Ad Tech Blog

A startup team is always against the clock, always delayed. Developing leadership skills in a startup team is critical for its success. An excellent way to develop leadership skills is to read The Lean Startup book. Recently, I’ve finished up reading for the 3rd time. I realized that most of the projects (if not all), in my 20 years in the software industry, were failures.

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UK government pandemic advertising tops £240m in 2020

More About Advertising

UK government advertising in 2020 reached £163m (up 237%) with, on top of that, £80m from Public Health England (almost eight times the preceding year’s level) showing the ad impact of the Covid-19 epidemic. Most of this was spent with creative agency MullenLowe and media agency Manning Gottlieb OMD. In comparison with other pandemic costs. The post UK government pandemic advertising tops £240m in 2020 first appeared on More About Advertising.

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AdPulp Book Review: Trustworthy Gives Brands A Roadmap To Walk The Talk

AdPulp

There’s a classic trade ad for McGraw-Hill Magazines in a which a stern-looking guy in a desk chair says “I don’t know who you are. I don’t know your company…Now-what was it you wanted to sell me?” (There’s more copy, but you can see it for yourself.) Decades later, we live in a world of […]. The post AdPulp Book Review: Trustworthy Gives Brands A Roadmap To Walk The Talk appeared first on Adpulp.

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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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Mona Lisa or Dog Doo? Humor Avoids Trademark Liability

All About Advertising Law

Trademark holders face a common dilemma in deciding whether and how to respond when their marks are used for comic effect, particularly when the humor is done at their expense for another’s commercial gain. Instinctively, trademark holders want to protect their marks, often with an aggressive legal response. But that approach is not always wise and is now less likely to succeed, at least in one appellate Circuit, following a recent case involving the well-known Jack Daniel’s brand.

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Huawei Y Samsung Lideran La Guerra De La Publicidad Digital En Vídeo

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Los spots de vídeo se han convertido en una de las mejores armas de las compañías tecnológicas para llegar a sus potenciales clientes. Con más de 88 millones de impresiones desde noviembre de 2020 a febrero de 2021, las principales marcas de smartphones y dispositivos electrónicos que operan en nuestro país, han librado una intensa […]. The post Huawei Y Samsung Lideran La Guerra De La Publicidad Digital En Vídeo appeared first on AcuityAds Inc.

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COVID-19 Impact on Advertising - Resetting the Way We Live and the Way We Buy

Smarty Ads

As the world is watching the dynamics of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, marketing and advertising specialists from every corner of our planet are trying to predict the scale of COVID-19 impact on advertising. Should you shift your focus to new channels, review your ad spend or cancel your.

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2021 set to be big M&A year – will new-style creative agencies be back on the menu?

More About Advertising

2021 may well see the mergers and acquisitions market take off in what used to be adland after a quiet 2020 (for obvious reasons.) But it doesn’t seem to be creative agencies or media independents being snapped up, rather digital agencies which have so far remained under most people’s radar – apart from the private. The post 2021 set to be big M&A year - will new-style creative agencies be back on the menu?

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Dallas Is Home to Three New Spinoffs of The Richards Group

AdPulp

Some of the industry’s best agencies have given rise to a plethora of spinoffs. Goodby Silverstein, for instance. On the other hand, agencies like Wieden + Kennedy and The Richards Group—the two largest independents in the game—for whatever reason, have not fostered a litter of smaller agencies. According to Ad Age, the equation in Dallas […].

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Why is advertising so unpopular?

Advertising to Baby Boomers

Bob Hoffman tipped me off in a tweet : Here's something rare: Intelligent people talking about advertising. (@AdContrarian) March 4, 2021 Why is advertising so unpopular? by Paul Feldwick It has been widely accepted over the last few years that consumers feel advertising is a nuisance. It insists upon an unpleasant and increasingly intrusive presence in their lives and is something to be avoided if possible… No kidding.

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

what retail media advertising is what a retail media network is how the changes in the privacy landscape benefit retail media networks how retail media network functions market overview of retail media networks

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InMobi Wins 15 Awards at MMA SMARTIES MENA 2020

InMobi

InMobi was a big winner at the MMA SMARTIES MENA awards for 2020, coming away with 15 total wins. Overall, InMobi won four golds, five silvers and four bronzes. We have won awards in the following categories: Location Based Services or Targeting: Hajj Pack for Hajj Pack / LifeBuoy / Unilever, Magna, InMobi, Blis, DMS – GOLD Innovation: Axe Chill FOR Axe / Unilever, Magna, InMobi, Anghami – GOLD Innovation: Snickers Hunger Support Campaign for Snickers / Mars, InMobi, Mediacom UAE and

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Zpush.biz Review: Finding the Best Networks for Publishing Affiliates

Lemonads

Affiliates that own and manage popular publishing platforms have full control over their campaigns. It’s normal for these affiliates to conduct extensive research before launching a campaign. After all, these marketing experts already have a platform that they can monetize, so the right ad network will help them unlock the full potential of their publishing site.

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What Is Ads.txt and How to Implement It

Admixer

We’ve already mentioned ads.txt in our September article as one of the latest transparency tools in the ad tech industry. Both ads.txt and seller.json are the anti-fraud remedies that can save advertisers’ budgets, ensure their ad impressions hit the right web spot, and make publishers’ activity profitable. In this article, we’ll get deeper into what […].

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Publicis takeover rumours re-emerge – now it’s Vivendi

More About Advertising

Speculation about a merger between French-owned marketing groups Publicis and Havas has re-emerged following a French media report. Havas pre-dates even the venerable Publicis although it’s now owned by Vivendi, controlled by French tycoon Vincent Bolloré (left.) Son Yannick runs Havas. When Vivendi, which also owns Universal Music and Canal+, took control of Havas it.

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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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Ancestry.com Reveals and Then Connects You To Your Heritage

AdPulp

My mom is a big Ancestry.com fan. She’s been using the service for several years to research our family. She has learned a lot in the process. We now know that our Jewish ancestors fled imperial Russia during the first decade of the 20th century due to czarist persecution. My mom also recently discovered new […]. The post Ancestry.com Reveals and Then Connects You To Your Heritage appeared first on Adpulp.

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FTC Settlement Leads to a 24/7 Shutdown of a Mobile Banking App

All About Advertising Law

On March 29, 2021, the FTC announced a settlement with Beam Financial Inc. (Beam) and its founder and CEO, Yinan Du, over allegations that the mobile banking app company deceived consumers about their access to funds and interest rates. The settlement included a far-reaching conduct ban. As the non-bank financial services continue to grow, the action and settlement underscore the role the FTC seeks to play in policing that sector.

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Transparent Addressability will Power the Future of Journey Automation

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The disappearance of the third-party cookie is ushering in a new wave of digital advertising. Now, there are opportunities for advertisers to understand online consumer behavior through transparent engagement, and by ensuring all members of the “information supply chain” respect user privacy. AcuityAds is proud to integrate with LiveRamp Authenticated Identity Infrastructure, which provides marketers […].

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What is a Blocklist/Allowlist, and Should You Have One?

InMobi

If you’ve ever wondered, what is a blocklist and is having one worth it, then let this blog post be your guiding light. Here, we will provide some basic overviews and cover the top-level arguments for and against this strategy. What is a Blocklist in Advertising? A blocklist is a list that details where a brand or agency categorically does not want their ads to appear, for any number of reasons but often mostly because of brand safety or fraud concerns.

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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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The Reality of Recruiting in 2021

Buyer Advertising

The after effects of COVID-19 have turned recruitment on its head. What began as mass layoffs has turned into many businesses needing to quickly recruit, hire and train staff. Organizations need to both go back to the basics of recruiting, and get creative to engage with candidates. The best way to do this? Be flexible and committed to passionately sharing your company culture.

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Sooner collective charts upbeat route out of UK lockdown

More About Advertising

A group of adland’s finest including Sir Nigel Bogle and Robert Campbell are – what’s the word, curating? – a social media campaign #LetsGetThereSooner inviting people to say what they’re looking forward to post-lockdown. And reminding them, as you do, to stick to the rules as we inch closer to freedom. The campaign, from the.

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New Ad Chatter Episode with Special Guest, John January, Co-CEO of Signal Theory

AdPulp

John January came up in the agency business as a copywriter. Today, John is the Co-CEO of Signal Theory, one of the biggest and best advertising agencies in Kansas City. In this new episode of Ad Chatter—the podcast from the makers of Adpulp.com—Dan Goldgeier and I ask John about his journey. Listen in to hear […]. The post New Ad Chatter Episode with Special Guest, John January, Co-CEO of Signal Theory appeared first on Adpulp.

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How to Become an Expert in Media Buying: Skills Required + 5 Essential Tips

Lemonads

Media buyers are an essential part of the affiliate ecosystem, but understanding the role that these individuals and agencies play is not always straightforward. Although they don’t own or manage any platforms, these marketers can help advertisers connect with their audiences and transform users into paying customers. But, in order to become a successful media buyer , you have to know what happens behind the scenes.

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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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Webinar: auto insurance is ripe for a major disruption due to the pandemic

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Want to learn how to drive profitable growth in P&C insurance? Watch our live Q&A with automotive insurance industry veteran Edward Gold, former head of advertising and sponsorships at State Farm for a spirited discussion on the top P&C insurance advertising trends. The session includes a variety of media strategies and tactics that Ed […].

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How to refresh your ad campaigns

What Runs Where

Small businesses don't have teams of people reviewing and reassessing their ad campaigns’ latest performance metrics. However, small companies are refocusing their efforts on targeted advertising opportunities. One study showed that small businesses plan to increase spending on social media and online ads for better targeting and conversion rates.

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InMobi Recertified by TAG for Fourth Year in a Row

InMobi

InMobi has once again received the official Certification Against Fraud (CAF) designation from the Trustworthy Accountability Group (TAG). InMobi has been certified for every year since 2018. While InMobi is one of hundreds of companies that have received some kind of certification from TAG this year, InMobi is in rare company to have its anti-fraud capabilities validated by TAG for four years in a row.

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WPP invests $200m in a new data ‘centre of excellence’

More About Advertising

WPP is getting its data act together to create a new more centralised offering that will combine the capabilities of GroupM and Wunderman Thompson. Data resources are currently scattered throughout WPP, mostly in its media agencies. The ideas is to align them in one place, and possibly add on some acquisitions in disciplines like artificial. The post WPP invests 0m in a new data 'centre of excellence' first appeared on More About Advertising.

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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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Today’s Masters of the ‘New School’ Are Rewriting the Rules

AdPulp

There are several hills I’m willing to die on, and one of those hills is that people that who work in the creative industries and enjoy their job are better at it. I have no data to prove this, I have no graph or chart or diagram. I just believe it, but I’m not the […]. The post Today’s Masters of the ‘New School’ Are Rewriting the Rules appeared first on Adpulp.

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What Is Mobile Attribution: The Blueprint for Advertisers

Smarty Ads

It’s 2021 outside, but COVID-19 is still well on its way to transforming people’s content consumption behavior. In this term, mobile is the flagman platform among users, thus, luring advertisers’ budgets and making mobile app tracking attribution important like never before. Attribution helps advertisers find out how to connect with.

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The Best Mobile Ad Types and Formats 2021: A Comprehensive Guide

Admixer

At the beginning of 2021 (According to Statista) there are 4.66 billion active mobile internet users. That means that almost 78% of all users daily appear online either via mobile web or in-app. This fact inevitably boosts ad growth. Let’s run through the best mobile ad types and formats. Depending on where specifically users will […]. The post The Best Mobile Ad Types and Formats 2021: A Comprehensive Guide appeared first on Admixer.Blog.

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Transparent Addressability will Power the Future of Journey Automation

illumin

The disappearance of the third-party cookie is ushering in a new wave of digital advertising. Now, there are opportunities for advertisers to understand online consumer behavior through transparent engagement, and by ensuring all members of the “information supply chain” respect user privacy. AcuityAds is proud to integrate with LiveRamp Authenticated Identity Infrastructure, which provides marketers […].

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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.