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Leaked Pitch Deck Shows Walmart Is Pitching In-Store Ads to New Brands

Adweek

The next time you're in a Walmart store, don't be surprised if you see an insurance ad looping on TV screens. Walmart Connect, Walmart's advertising arm, will begin selling in-store ads to brands that don't sell products on Walmart's shelves--known as non-endemic advertisers--like financial companies, auto brands and quick-service restaurants. The new offering was shared.

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Google Says It Might Not Deprecate Cookies In Chrome After All (?!)

AdExchanger

Apologies for not putting more of a disclaimer on that headline, and further apologies to anyone who spit their coffee out onto their laptop. But you read it right: Google is seriously considering plans to scrap third-party cookie deprecation in Chrome. Instead, Google is proposing some kind of TBD opt-out tool for third-party cookies. Google […] The post Google Says It Might Not Deprecate Cookies In Chrome After All (?!

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How does AI fit into marketing campaigns?

Martech

Lately, it seems like everyone is focused on AI. To summarize what I’ve read: AI is the panacea; problems will cease to exist and we’ll be more productive than ever if we just use AI. The reality is that, at least in marketing, AI is not new. We’ve been using it for years and its use continues to grow as new opportunities for automation appear with each advancement in AI capabilities.

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Important change is systems change

Seth Godin

Willpower is overrated. If you want to eat healthier, don’t work hard to avoid stopping at the cookie jar when you walk into the kitchen. Get rid of the cookie jar. Systems are long-lasting, widespread and resilient. We can push back on them with effort, but over time, the system usually comes out ahead. Once we see a system, we can change it.

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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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Publicis Groupe to Acquire Influencer Marketing Leader Influential

Adweek

Publicis Groupe has entered into an agreement to acquire Influential, a top influencer and creator marketing company and platform. The move expands Publicis' ability to connect brands and consumers through targeted digital influencer campaigns, culling from Influential's network of over 3.5 million creators. Influential is the largest influencer marketing company in the world by revenue.

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The Google Chrome Cookie Pivot Has The Industry Wary Of Another ATT-Esque Upheaval

AdExchanger

Google’s announcement on Monday that, on second (or third) thought, it won’t kill third-party cookies in Chrome after all has left the industry grappling with a slate of unanswered questions. Google now says it will introduce new browser-level controls so that users can opt into cookie tracking – or not. But nobody, not even inside […] The post The Google Chrome Cookie Pivot Has The Industry Wary Of Another ATT-Esque Upheaval appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Adidas apologises for ‘upset and distress’ caused by Bella Hadid ad

More About Advertising

German sports giant Adidas has been forced to apologise for featuring model Bella Hadid in a campaign for the brand’s SL72 shoe. Hadid, who is half-Palestinian, has for a long time been an outspoken supporter of the Palestinian cause, so the connection (intentional or otherwise) between the shoe and the 1972 Munich Olympics, where 11 … The post Adidas apologises for ‘upset and distress’ caused by Bella Hadid ad first appeared on More About Advertising.

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Exclusive: How The New York Times’ Granular Gen AI Tool Drives Campaign Performance

Adweek

Over the last three months, The New York Times has been using generative artificial intelligence (AI) to align a brand's campaign message with the most relevant articles and interested audiences, executives told ADWEEK. And it's seeing promising campaign results. The gen AI-powered ad tool, called BrandMatch, uses large language models (LLMs) to decode an advertiser's.

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What Does Google’s Plan To Keep Cookies Mean For Its Relationship With Regulators?

AdExchanger

Google appears to have thrown regulators for a loop with its surprise announcement on Monday that it no longer plans to deprecate third-party cookies in Chrome. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said it will delay publication of its planned quarterly report on the Chrome Privacy Sandbox as it evaluates the situation. The next […] The post What Does Google’s Plan To Keep Cookies Mean For Its Relationship With Regulators?

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Third-party cookies will not be deprecated from Chrome

Martech

Google said yesterday that it will not deprecate third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, an about face that has left the advertising industry stunned. It will, however, continue to develop Privacy Sandbox alternatives, enabling Chrome users to make an informed choice about whether or not to accept cookies when browsing. The U.K.’s Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), which had said Google could not deprecate cookies until it met a long list of concerns, said: We are disappoint

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

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BBC Earnings Dip; Spotify’s Ad-Supported Revenue Grows 13%; Forbes Threatens Perplexity with Legal Action

Exchange Wire

On today’s news digest: BBC Earnings Dip; Spotify’s Ad-Supported Revenue Grows 13%; Forbes Threatens Perplexity with Legal Action BBC Commercial, the arm of the broadcaster which generates revenue, has revealed a dip in sales and earnings for the past financial year. [.] The post BBC Earnings Dip; Spotify’s Ad-Supported Revenue Grows 13%; Forbes Threatens Perplexity with Legal Action appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Exclusive: 6 Ad Companies Accuse Pluto TV of Exploiting Programmatic Auctions

Adweek

Six ad firms--including four that buy online ads and two whose technology helps sell ads--have told ADWEEK that they are limiting their clients' exposure to streaming ads from Pluto TV, whose parent company Paramount has agreed to merge with media company Skydance. They are worried that Pluto TV is taking advantage of programmatic auctions to.

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Google Backpedaling On Its Cookie Phaseout Isn’t An Excuse For Complacency

AdExchanger

Google has hit the brakes on its plan to eliminate third-party cookies. Instead of phasing out third-party cookies by default, Google now says it will offer Chrome users new privacy controls, allowing them to opt into or out of cookie tracking at the browser level in a more straightforward way. But the industry shouldn’t let […] The post Google Backpedaling On Its Cookie Phaseout Isn’t An Excuse For Complacency appeared first on AdExchanger.

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The two bicycle errors

Seth Godin

Momentum activities like public speaking, board sports and leadership all share an attribute with riding a bicycle: It gets easier when you get good at it. The first error we often make is believing that someone (even us) will never be good at riding a bike, because riding a bike is so difficult. When we’re not good at it, it’s obvious to everyone.

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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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United States Vs Google: The Biggest Event of the Year

Exchange Wire

Forget sipping rosé as you promenade in your summer finery down La Croissette. Forget the end of year awards festivities as you wrestle with the choice of lamb or chicken. Forget even Google’s u-turn on the deprecation of the third-party [.] The post United States Vs Google: The Biggest Event of the Year appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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Deadpool & Wolverine Is the Latest Movie Franchise to Cash In on Brand Deals

Adweek

The reviews for Marvel Studios' Deadpool & Wolverine are in, and they're nearly as brutal as the hand-to-claw combat in the superhero action flick itself. The Los Angeles Times describes it as "manic meta mush," and TheWrap calls it an exercise in "corporate synergy." Meanwhile, Vulture damns it with this faint praise: "It's so determined.

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Comic: Told Ya So

AdExchanger

Enjoy this weekly comic strip from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem … The post Comic: Told Ya So appeared first on AdExchanger.

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Data strategies for unlocking customer lifetime value by Edna Chavira

Martech

Imagine a world where your marketing efforts go beyond short-term gains. A world where you can predict customer behavior, personalize experiences, and foster long-lasting loyalty. This world is within reach by harnessing the power of Customer Lifetime Value (CLV). Join Unlocking Customer Lifetime Value: Data Strategies and Technologies where our experts explore how to transform your marketing strategy from acquisition-focused to customer-centric.

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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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Cookie Deprecation is Dead: What Should the Industry Do Now? 

Exchange Wire

After what feels like half a lifetime discussing how best to prepare for a cookieless future and arming ourselves for the great third-party cookie demise, Google has abandoned its deprecation plan for Chrome. Surprising? We’ll let you be the judge [.] The post Cookie Deprecation is Dead: What Should the Industry Do Now? appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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How Creative Partners Can Find Their Professional ‘Happily Ever After’

Adweek

If you want to start an agency, now is the time. So many new creative, media, strategy and analytics shops are popping up everywhere. My co-founder and I could not be more proud to be part of the many who bring new business models and ways of working to fruition. I just officiated my co-founder's.

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Doing it step by step

Seth Godin

I was surprised to discover that for many AI questions, if you add, “please figure this out step by step,” the AI will provide a dramatically more accurate and useful answer. This works on simple questions like, “how many times does the letter ‘r’ appear in the word ‘strawberry'” to much more complex issues.

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The Third-Party Cookie Pardon

AdExchanger

Keep the cookies; hold for consent. We unpack Google’s reversal on third-party cookies and what it means for the ad industry, which was preparing for a cookieless future. The post The Third-Party Cookie Pardon 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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The Stack: Google’s Cookie U-Turn; Latest Company Earnings

Exchange Wire

This week on The Stack: Google’s Cookie U-Turn; Latest Company Earnings; Amazon Prime Day Breaks Records; Today’s MadTech Daily Podcast The biggest industry news this week was, of course, Google’s cookie U-turn. Google announced that finally, it would not be deprecating [.] The post The Stack: Google’s Cookie U-Turn; Latest Company Earnings appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

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The Majority of Men in the U.S. Now Use Skincare Products

Adweek

Guys without a skincare routine are no longer typical. Today, 52% of U.S men report using skincare products, according to market research firm Mintel. That's up from 31% who said the same just two years ago. Around three in four American women, for comparison, use skincare products. "Our research shows a growing market for male.

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A bowl of rice

Seth Godin

It’s expensive. Hundreds of people were involved in getting you that simple bowl of rice. It involved countless gallons of water, hours of labor, gallons of fuel. A complex supply chain that ensured you got what you needed, in perfect condition, just as you were ready for it. And it’s cheap. The amount of time the typical person needs to work to earn enough to buy a bowl of rice is lower than it has ever been in history.

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Does APRA Do More Harm Than Good For Personalized Advertising?

Ad Monsters

The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) could drastically change digital advertising. By requiring explicit consent for using sensitive data, APRA could potentially hinder small businesses and publishers, threatening their ability to effectively target and personalize ads. The race to a federal U.S. data privacy law has been a slow trudge to victory, and the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) is no different.

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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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Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Grows 34%; US Spends $14.2 Billion on Amazon Prime Day; Southeast Asian Retailers to Increase Spend on Contextual Real-Time Pricing 

Exchange Wire

On today’s news digest: Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Grows 34%; US Spends $14.2 Billion on Amazon Prime Day; Southeast Asian Retailers to Increase Spend on Contextual Real-Time Pricing Netflix’s Q2 earnings are out, surpassing estimates again. The streaming giant’s ad-supported memberships grew [.] The post Netflix’s Ad-Supported Tier Grows 34%; US Spends $14.2 Billion on Amazon Prime Day; Southeast Asian Retailers to Increase Spend on Contextual Real-Time Pricing appeared first on ExchangeWire.

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The CrowdStrike Outage Is a Lesson in Crisis Communications

Adweek

It's been a tough few days for CrowdStrike and its biggest customer brands. Microsoft, Delta and others were directly impacted by the global outage on July 18, with many citing the blue screen of death as a sign that Y2K was finally happening in 2024. The incident unfolded when a faulty CrowdStrike update compromised 8.5.

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CTV Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Channels On Viant’s Platform – But There’s Still Value In Linear

AdExchanger

I recently caught up with Viant co-founders Tim (CEO) and Chris (COO) Vanderhook – or, as I like to think of them, The Brothers Vanderhook – to get an update on their business. During Q1 this year, Viant reported that streaming audio and CTV combined represented more than half of the total ad spend on […] The post CTV Is One Of The Fastest-Growing Channels On Viant’s Platform – But There’s Still Value In Linear appeared first on AdExchanger.

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How to Send Google Ads Traffic to Your Amazon Listing

Ad Badger

Amazon is the leading eCommerce marketplace in America. With over 353 million products listed for sale on the marketplace, how. Read More How to Send Google Ads Traffic to Your Amazon Listing The post How to Send Google Ads Traffic to Your Amazon Listing appeared first on Ad Badger.

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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.