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BBC Speaks to News Weary Consumers in First Global Brand Campaign

Adweek

In a critical election year, the BBC has launched its first brand campaign outside the U.K. to position itself as a more trusted news source in the U.S. and international markets. "Made to Make You Think" is a milestone in the BBC's global expansion efforts and debuts in the U.S. following recent investment in North.

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AI-driven Personalization in AR Ads

The Ad Tech Blog

Understanding AI-driven Personalization in AR Advertising Key Points AI-driven personalization allows for highly targeted advertising, enhancing user engagement and conversion rates. AR ads offer immersive experiences that can significantly increase the effectiveness of campaigns by engaging users more interactively. Integration of AI with AR in advertising helps gather real-time data and insights, which can be used to refine and personalize advertising efforts further.

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Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024

AdExchanger

Google announces it's delaying its self-imposed deadline to deprecate third-party cookies on Chrome for the third time. The post Google Won’t Pull Cookies In 2024 appeared first on AdExchanger.

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ChatGPT is dumber than it looks

Seth Godin

That’s not true for a screwdriver. Or a table saw or even a spatula. These are useful tools, but they don’t pretend to be well-informed or wise. They’re dumb, and they look dumb too. That’s one reason that tools are effective. We use them to leverage our effort, but we don’t trust them to do things that they’re not good at.

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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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How Ad Buyers Are Advising Clients As Possible TikTok Ban or Sale Looms

Adweek

Concerns about TikTok's uncertain future in the U.S. have once again sparked client concerns after the House's passing on Saturday of another divest-or-ban bill. The revised bill extends the timeline for ByteDance to complete the sale of TikTok from six months to a year to avoid the proposed ban. TikTok is expected to file a.

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ML Models for Threat Prediction in Ads

The Ad Tech Blog

Understanding ML Threat Prediction in Advertising Overview of ML Threat Prediction ML threat prediction in advertising is a burgeoning field that leverages machine learning techniques to identify and mitigate potential threats in advertising campaigns. This includes fraud detection , privacy breaches , and malicious ad content. By analyzing vast amounts of data and recognizing patterns that may indicate suspicious activity, ML models can preemptively alert businesses to potential threats, safegu

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Yieldmo Announces Lindsey DiGiorgio as New Chief Marketing Officer

Exchange Wire

Yieldmo, a leading advertising platform helping brands improve digital ad experiences through creative tech and AI, today (April 23rd, 2024) announced the appointment of Lindsey DiGiorgio as chief marketing officer. With over 15 years of experience at some of the [.] The post Yieldmo Announces Lindsey DiGiorgio as New Chief Marketing Officer appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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A Life in 3 Minutes: Swedish Lingerie Brand Debuts an Emotion-Packed Ad

Adweek

There's a wide range of messy and emotional territory covered in just shy of three minutes in a new campaign from a legacy Swedish brand called Lindex. It's a multigenerational story, centered on a mother-daughter rite of passage, that flows from the combative teen years to the relative contentment of middle age, weaving in the.

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Role of AI in Threat Detection and Response within DevSecOps

The Ad Tech Blog

Understanding the Integration of AI in DevSecOps Key Points Enhanced Efficiency: AI technologies streamline DevSecOps processes, significantly reducing the time required for threat detection and response. Proactive Security Measures: AI enables the early identification of potential security threats, allowing for timely interventions. Automation of Routine Tasks: AI automates repetitive security tasks, freeing up human resources for more complex problem-solving.

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Other people’s problems

Seth Godin

It’s surprisingly easy to be generous and find solutions to our friend’s problems. Much easier than it is to do it for ourselves. Why? There are two useful reasons, I think. FIRST, because we’re unaware of all the real and imaginary boundaries our friends have set up. If it were easy to solve the problem, they probably would have. But they’re making it hard because they have decided that there are people or systems that aren’t worth challenging.

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

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The Pros And Pitfalls Of AI; Dating App Data Is A No-Go

AdExchanger

Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. AI On The Prize? Generative AI can only go so far. Google launched a generative AI image tool last week within Demand Gen, its planning tool for campaigns across YouTube, Gmail and Discover. The new AI update is meant to help marketers streamline […] The post The Pros And Pitfalls Of AI; Dating App Data Is A No-Go appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Google Delays Cookie Deprecation For The Third Time

Adweek

Pack away those tired cookie crumbling metaphors until 2025, as Google has once again delayed the death of the third-party tracking cookie in its Chrome browser. This is the third reprieve Google has given cookies since it first promised to phase them out in 2020.

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The Science Behind Google AdMob’s Less Intrusive Ads in Mobile Games

The Ad Tech Blog

As mobile gaming continues to evolve, so does the landscape of ads in mobile games. Gamers want immersive and uninterrupted experiences, while developers need to generate revenue. This balance has often been hard to achieve, leading to a growing discourse around ad intrusiveness. Enter Google AdMob , a leader in mobile advertising that has been at the forefront of developing less intrusive ads.

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What is predictive analytics?

Martech

Predictive analytics is the use of data and modeling to predict the likelihood of future outcomes based on the historical record. Machine learning algorithms can be used to analyze large quantities of data and predict outcomes at speed. Predictive analytics can be used in almost any field, from climate change to sports. In marketing, they are typically used to predict things like customer behavior, propensity to convert, propensity to churn and campaign performance.

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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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Get Caught Up Quick On The American Privacy Rights Act

AdExchanger

It’s a shame Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-Wash.) and Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) didn’t release their proposal for a comprehensive federal privacy law three days earlier than they did. If they had, it would’ve made a SeaWorld front row soak zone-style splash at the largest annual gathering of privacy professionals in the world. But, as […] The post Get Caught Up Quick On The American Privacy Rights Act appeared first on AdExchanger.

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When Is It Time to Fire Your Client? Agency Leaders Share Their Stories

Adweek

When Josh Lane, co-founder and chief operating officer at the full-service independent agency FerebeeLane got an MBA in entrepreneurship, one of his venture capital professors told him, "You've got to realize that all money is not created equal. Even though they both may be $100 bills, the strings attached to them (or the people attached.

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Google delays third-party cookie demise yet again

Digiday

Google is delaying the end of third-party cookies in its Chrome browser — again. In other unsurprising developments, water remains wet. The announcement was made on Tuesday ahead of quarterly reports from Google and the ever-watchful U.K. Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), keeping tabs on how this whole situation unfolds. “We recognize that there are ongoing challenges related to reconciling divergent feedback from the industry, regulators and developers, and will continue to engage closel

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“What’s the catch?”

Seth Godin

It’s an important question. Lots of opportunities come with one, and going in with your eyes open helps avoid problems later. Two challenges: Sometimes, a really good opportunity doesn’t actually have a catch. And spending a lot of time looking for one keeps us from the work we ought to be doing. And sometimes, a really exciting opportunity is so exciting we forget to look.

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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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Every dog has its day in The Or’s new film for Tails.com

More About Advertising

Even the most ardent dog-lover will get their fill with The Or’s new ad featuring hundreds of Labradors, each one apparently unique if you care to look closely enough. It’s like Dances with Wolves meets the Andrex Puppy – a surreal world where, of course, your dog is “Never Average.” Which is why you might … The post Every dog has its day in The Or’s new film for Tails.com first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Most of Adland Is Crickets on Climate. But That May Still Be Productive

Adweek

The flurry of climate-related commitments following the 2015 Paris Agreement--laying out a plan for keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels--grew oddly quiet in 2023 as many brands dampened their sustainability communications. Despite climate change's continued threat, messaging around it has turned into a political and regulatory minefield.

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How True Classic uses post-purchase experiences to increase revenue

Martech

Consumers inundated with marketing messages are receptive when the message is about a high-priority item they’ve purchased. U.S. apparel brand True Classic has leveraged this to improve customer satisfaction and increase revenue. The company discovered this when they began sending messages to customers post-purchase with accurate shipping and delivery details.

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Streaming Platforms Must Become Performance Channels To Stay On Wall Street’s Good Side

AdExchanger

Streaming services with the best chances of survival are those that can turn their media into a performance marketing channel with targeting and attribution that looks and feels like digital advertising – at least according to investors on Wall Street. The post Streaming Platforms Must Become Performance Channels To Stay On Wall Street’s Good Side appeared first on AdExchanger.

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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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As TikTok ban threatens stability in social media ecosystem, some brands settle into the fediverse

Digiday

The possibility of a TikTok ban is inching closer to becoming a reality at this point. On Tuesday, the Senate passed the bill that would bar the social media platform from operating in the U.S. unless ByteDance, its Chinese parent company, sells its stake. Next stop: President Joe Biden’s desk, where it’s expected to be signed. That said, it could still be a lengthy process to find a buyer and could lead to a legal fight.

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AI Search Startup Perplexity’s Series B Funding Raises Nearly $63M, Launches Enterprise Pro

Adweek

Perplexity, a generative AI startup developing a search engine to rival Google, has secured nearly $63 million in Series B funding. This investment has propelled the 55-person startup to double its valuation in three months, now exceeding $1 billion, with total fundraising reaching $165 million. The round was led by investor Daniel Gross with participation.

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Legal risks loom for Firefly users after Adobe’s AI image tool training exposed

Martech

Adobe’s Firefly was designed to give enterprise users generative AI image tools they could trust. “A lot of our very big enterprise customers are very concerned about using generative AI without understanding how it was trained,” Adobe chief strategy officer Scott Belsky told TechCrunch last year. “They don’t see it as viable for commercial use in a similar way to using a stock image and making sure that if you’re going to use it in a campaign you better have the rights for it — and model releas

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Mediavine’s Julia Li Champions Sustainability in Ad Tech, Paving the Way to Net Zero

Ad Monsters

Julia Li, Director of Sustainability at Mediavine, shares strategies for a sustainable future for the planet and ad tech industry. Sometimes the hardest part of achieving a huge goal is figuring out how to get started. Take reaching net zero. Digital ad tech is a carbon-intensive industry. Everything we do is virtual, demanding electricity and power.

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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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The Global Privacy Control Is Limiting. Here’s How The Industry Can Do Better

AdExchanger

Today, many US state privacy laws either allow or require businesses to enable consumers to opt out of targeted advertising through a technology-enabled feature commonly referred to as a Global Privacy Control (GPC). In its FAQs, the GPC website states: “GPC … permits users to easily and clearly exercise their privacy rights.” This statement is […] The post The Global Privacy Control Is Limiting.

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Owen Wilson Does His Best Steve Jobs Impression for a Beauty Startup Ad

Adweek

Prolific actor Owen Wilson has a new gig, and at first glance, it may seem like he's playing tech entrepreneur Steve Jobs, complete with the trademark black turtleneck and PowerPoint presentation in front of a cheering crowd. "Every once in a while, a revolutionary product comes along that changes everything," Wilson tells a rapt audience.

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Consumers want to buy from the ‘right brand’

Martech

No fewer than 70% of consumers say they want to buy from the “right brand,” according to “The Science of Loyalty,” a new report from Intuit Mailchimp, the email and marketing automation platform with a focus on the SMB market. This reflects “a desire for more conscious decision-making,” Intuit Mailchimp said in a release.

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Publishers revamp their newsletter offerings to engage audiences amid threat of AI and declining referral traffic

Digiday

Newsletters are the darling of the digital media industry again. Publishers like Axios, Eater, The Guardian, theSkimm and Snopes are either growing or revamping their newsletter offerings, tailoring new emails to specific audiences with more personality-driven content (and, in some cases, with the help of automation to produce more newsletters) designed to get subscribers to sign up for more.

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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.