Programmatic bidding algorithms aren’t always aligned with campaign goals, so agencies are relying on AI tech to create algorithms tailored to their campaigns instead. Butler/Till ran a display ad campaign on behalf of a financial services client between August and September last year that utilized tech from SWYM.ai, a company that provides programmatic decisioning tools […]

It’s tempting to think AI models can hack their way to the best solution possible, no matter how basic the input we give. But feeding clean first-party data to AI models is an absolute prerequisite to ensuring that the output is on-brand and accurate. And there is little value in generating five times more content […]

Scripps Sports may already have the NWSL and WNBA in its portfolio, but that doesn’t mean the company isn’t continuing to bolster its women’s sports offerings.

In 2024, global cybersecurity spending was projected to reach $184 billion, a 13% increase from the previous year. Plus, more and more entrepreneurs are entering this market, making it increasingly competitive. This presents a challenge for everyone, especially newcomers: How can they stand out in such a crowded industry and attract clients? Here are ways in which strategic public relations can solve the puzzle.

This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Hot Dog High Teas, “The White Lotus” IRL and sweet-smelling takeovers.

The Home Depot hosted its second InFronts event for brand advertisers on its retail media network, Orange Apron Media, in April at Truist Park in Atlanta. The home improvement retail chain unveiled several new features on its platform, such as geotargeting capabilities for on-site ads, to the roughly 350 suppliers who attended in person, and […]

As communications evolves in this new era of “infinite content,” here are a few ways to leverage generative AI to deliver greater effectiveness and more personalized engagement.

Discount retail chain Five Below named Jacob Hawkins as its new chief marketing officer.  Hawkins was most recently the chief marketing, digital and omni officer at Forever 21. Prior, he held executive roles at Belk, Groupon, Aeropostale and Overstock.com.   Five Below made the announcement on its most recent earnings call on March 19, according to […]

At a time when streaming services are overflowing with content and movie theaters continue to see attendance down 35 percent, film and TV studios are getting more and more creative with their marketing campaigns to capture the attention of audiences. But it’s not just that they’re standing up an eye-catching billboard or an engaging pop-up, […]

There are brand collaborations that make headlines, and there are brand collaborations that make sense. In the case of Milk-Bone and Jif’s latest venture, both circumstances apply. The two J.M. Smucker-owned companies recently teamed up to create new Peanut Buttery Bites dog treats, then leaned into collab and drop culture to promote the product with […]