December, 2019

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Positioning is the Foundation for Ad Agency New Business

Fuel Lines

Without a differentiated position, new business is much harder than it needs to be. . Many small to midsize agencies have not addressed positioning because of either procrastination or, more likely, their unwillingness to make the difficult business decisions. “Contrary to common belief, all agencies have pretty much the same basic capabilities, and processes.

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VW’s Beetle rides off into the sunset with farewell ad

More About Advertising

“Where one road ends another begins” says Volkswagen in this ‘The Last Mile’ homage to the Beetle, Hitler’s famed “people’s car” that moved magically to become the favoured wheels of the hippie generation, thanks in part to some outstanding advertising from Doyle Dane Bernbach, back in the Sixties the ultimate New York Jewish agency.

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Creating the perfect manifesto: May I compose one for you?

Gods of Advertising

Two giant companies are merging into a behemoth. They hire me to write a manifesto honoring the union. It must be celebratory but reassuring too. People from both sides are scared, fearing redundancies. The new sales force needs a clarion. I ask to be paid a modest sum. The project manager counters but promises more work if things go well. Work is scant.

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3 Steps to Brand Marketing Success: Consider, Believe, and Buy

AdPulp

I can’t recall how many articles I’ve published here about the power of content marketing, a.k.a. brand storytelling. So many. Because the need is ever great, here’s another… When good fortune is on your side, and you have a well-made ad campaign (backed by sufficient media dollars to reach a multitude of desirable audiences in […].

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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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Most Viewed Video Ads: Holiday Top 10

illumin

We love this week's chart because it features 4 brand new videos!! Most importantly, there are robots. and has anyone not seen that Boston Dynamics video yet because if you haven't, prepare to be blown away! Our other favorite is the Luis Vuitton content series launch, since they obviously got the point with a 60-second video spot that is dominating this week's chart and we bet it'll be there for at least a few more weeks.

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2020 Trends: Better Understanding Mobile Consumer Needs

InMobi

As mobile devices become increasingly pervasive and indispensable, today’s consumer is by default a mobile consumer. For today’s consumers, smartphones are with them during literally every part of the day. The mobile phone is way more than a phone now, as the device is how we shop, communicate with others, travel, make payments, take consumer surveys and conduct many more activities.

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Red Brick Road lands Canderel and 1800 tequila

More About Advertising

Independent London agency Red Brick Road is ending the year on a high note with two new clients: Canderel and Pure Via sweeteners and Proximo Spirits, which distributes a number of brands including Jose Cuervo and Bushmills. RBR will focus particularly on mass market tequila brand 1800. Canderel and Pure via are owned by Merisant.

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End Of Year Links: 2019

Advertising to Baby Boomers

I’m just so tired. Probably of politics. This last post of the year is going to be snooze-worthy. There’s no energy left. Most popular post of the year: Goings On About Town … Ranking The Best Five Toilet Papers For Seniors My favorite post of the year: Reefer Madness Redux … Along with my more-significant-than-I-am other, I finally made it into one of these new-fangled headshops.

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There Was A Dream And One Day I Could See It

AdPulp

Which came first? The idea for the commercial or the song? The song, in this case, is “Head Full of Doubt/Road Full of Promise” by The Avett Brothers. It’s a favorite song of the Bonnaroo generation. Now, the song is also an anthem for Northwestern Mutual. GSD&M worked with Northwestern Mutual to develop the overall […].

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An Even Quicker Method to Challenge Advertisements? NAD Announces Fast-Track Process Workshop to Kick Off the New Year

All About Advertising Law

On December 19, 2019, the National Advertising Division (NAD) closed out the year with an announcement of its plans to “develop a fast-track process to more efficiently handle certain types of online and social media advertising claims.” These claims include insufficient disclosures, such as influencer posts that fail to disclose an influencer’s material connection with a sponsor; general claims that are in violation of NAD and/or Federal Trade Commission guidance, such as unen

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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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2020 Trends: DOOH, OTT and CTV Advertising Go Mainstream

InMobi

Is 2020 the year that digital out of home (DOOH), over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV) advertising finally goes big ? All signs point to a resounding yes. Expect both connected TV advertising and OTT advertising to grow by leaps and bounds in 2020. “We’re seeing a continued increase in spending for video across platforms, but the growth has been primarily focused on mobile and Connected TV,” says Vanja B.

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CCPA California & GDPR Europe: Changes they Bring for Data and Targeting

Smarty Ads

Since the introduction of GDPR and CCPA regulations, the world of data-driven marketing started to change its shape. User privacy has become a crucial issue for many companies, so many of them have to change some of their practices to reorganize their data policies. According to.

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Dan Thwaites: how to make your Christmas ad connect

More About Advertising

‘Tis the season of the Christmas ad. Frosty night-time scenes, glittering magical themes and brightly wrapped boxes fill our screens accompanied by familiar or nostalgic music, all designed to pluck at our heart strings and help us go shopping. The themes and motifs are familiar, but what is going on when it comes to influencing.

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Holiday videos that captured your attention

illumin

There are plenty of ways that advertisers can grab consumer’s attention with holiday videos throughout the holiday season. In addition, there are more opportunities than you might think! Most people are quick to focus on Thanksgiving and therefore Black Friday deals, especially in the month of November. However, the truly noteworthy, and potentially unexpected event […].

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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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The Glorification of Personalization in Marcom Is Persistent But Misguided

AdPulp

Since 2014, the Association of National Advertisers has surveyed its mostly client-side members to identify the marketing word of the year. This year the winning nomenclature is “Personalization.” Other top choices in the ANA 2019 Marketing Word of the Year voting: “equality and inclusion,” “data,” and “in-house.” “Personalization is what customers expect,” one participant in […].

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An Even Quicker Method to Challenge Advertisements? NAD Announces Fast-Track Process Workshop to Kick Off the New Year

All About Advertising Law

On December 19, 2019, the National Advertising Division (NAD) closed out the year with an announcement of its plans to “develop a fast-track process to more efficiently handle certain types of online and social media advertising claims.” These claims include insufficient disclosures, such as influencer posts that fail to disclose an influencer’s material connection with a sponsor; general claims that are in violation of NAD and/or Federal Trade Commission guidance, such as unen

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What's Healthy to Eat for Breakfast? Americans Chime In [Survey Results]

InMobi

Have you ever wondered what's healthy to eat for breakfast? You’re far from alone. There are so many options out there that it can be hard to determine what foods to eat to start your day. Is peanut butter on gluten-free 12-grain bread okay, or is a nut butter like almond butter a better choice? How about chia seeds or cottage cheese or boiled eggs?

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Online Privacy and Security Software Marketing Practices

Smarty Ads

Since the dawn of the digital age, there’ve been tons of problems associated with security flaws, and similarly, numerous unique solutions for them. Among these solutions are antivirus, password managers and VPN software. With so many individual providers in all these categories, marketing their services to the same end-users, many.

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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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Posten Norge’s Christmas postman certainly delivers

More About Advertising

Norway’s Posten Norge and Oslo agency Pol are offering a new spin on the ‘Immaculate Conception’ this Christmas, featuring Mary, a comely postman and a suspiciously blond baby. POSTEN "Virgin Birth" from Filip Nilsson on Vimeo. Would probably cause a monumental stink if such a US or UK advertiser did it. Charming.

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Qué es la programática y cómo puede ayudarte Acuity a aprovechar sus ventajas

illumin

Acuity se está consolidando en el mercado de las soluciones programáticas al ofrecer opciones complejas de forma accesible, a través de un soporte personalizado en inglés y español, permitiendo contar con todos los partners relevantes del mercado, al tiempo que amplían brand safety, visibilidad y antifraude. The post Qué es la programática y cómo puede ayudarte Acuity a aprovechar sus ventajas appeared first on AcuityAds Inc.

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Hal Riney, Ad Legend

AdPulp

The year was 1956. The city, San Francisco. The agency, BBDO. The job, Mailroom clerk. The future advertising legend, Hal Riney. Riney was born in the depths of The Great Depression in Washington, a fact of his life that influenced his later work, including “It’s Morning Again in America” which helped re-elect Ronald Reagan in […].

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Player.best by Admixer: A Better Way to Monetize Videos

Admixer

Today, we are highlighting the specifications of Player.best, an all-in-one video platform that helps publishers drive their revenues and reach their aspirations. Our purpose is to provide publishers who leverage video and audio content with control over their earnings, smooth video services, and reliable technologies — all in one place. With 10+ years in the […].

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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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Mobile Ad Fraud in 2020: Tracking the Evolution of Trust and Transparency in In-App Advertising

InMobi

Mobile ad fraud has long been a major concern with everyone in the in-app advertising space, siphoning away budgets, reducing campaign effectiveness and making the entire ecosystem less trustworthy. But, issues around ad fraud have not gone unheeded. The industry has made major strides in its fight against fraudsters in 2019, and our team of mobile marketing and advertising experts expect this push to continue throughout 2020.

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Which Is Better? Programmatic Ad Network or Google Display Network

Smarty Ads

The world of digital advertising develops at an enormous speed. Throughout recent years, programmatic advertising has been leading the way. Emarketer reports that the percentage of programmatic among total digital display ad spending has risen from 73% to 84.8% throughout 2016-2019. Moreover, in 2020 it is expected.

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Unilever marketing changes fail to deliver sales growth

More About Advertising

Unilever has been going through one of the marketing “transformations” we read so much about – taking more work in-house, cutting agency costs (and therefore use) and using influencers and the like – but it doesn’t seem to be working. The consumer goods giant said this week that it will miss its growth target for.

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Adding Fuel to the Fire: Company’s Hidden Fees Sparks FTC Suit

All About Advertising Law

On December 20, 2019, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sued FleetCor Technologies, Inc., a fuel card marketer, and Ronald Clark, its CEO, in the Northern District of Georgia. The FTC lawsuit alleges that FleetCor charged customers hundreds of millions of dollars in hidden fees, making its promises about helping customers save on fuel costs false. The Defendants market various payment cards, including fuel cards, to companies in the trucking and commercial fleet industry.

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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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Is Google Anti-Labor? Google It!

AdPulp

Are today’s technology titans the new monopolies? Do the filthy rich executives say one thing and do another? Or are Silicon Valley and its satellite cities (like Austin) geek utopias where abundance is the rule? When evaluating the titan’s there are many angles to take from the customer’s perspective, privacy invasion being foremost among them. […].

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What Is Category Design in Marketing (And Why Is It an Important Strategy)?

Single Grain

Traditional marketing has been evolving so fast in the last couple of years. Nowadays, it’s not about beating everyone else at the game – it’s about creating your own game. This relatively new marketing strategy is known as category design. In the age of digital disruption and rapid innovation, category design is the ultimate business strategy that allows a company to create and develop entirely new categories of products and services.

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Mobile Advertising Data Usage Trends for 2020

InMobi

In the programmatic-first world of mobile advertising, data is central to everything. Perhaps no topic is as talked about in this space today as data. Data is extremely top of mind for just about everyone in the mobile marketing and advertising industries. How is data collected for mobile app ad campaigns, and what specifically is being gathered? How is that data being used, and is it being utilized properly?

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3 Strong Indicators That You Need a White-Label Ad Tech Platform

Smarty Ads

Ultimate control over media purchases and decreased media-buying costs are completely understandable aspirations of every business owner. While benefits of programmatic buying are pretty obvious: precise targeting, real-time bidding, and on-the-go campaign optimization, some ad tech players strive to create their own independent solutions. Still, building your own.

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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.