Amazon debuted a new generative artificial intelligence tool for advertisers that creates a video from a product image. Sellers click a “Generate video” button and within minutes Amazon will use generative AI to create a six to nine second, high definition video that is 720p resolution and 24 frames per second. The video uses the […]

Data platform Quorum wants to serve publishers and advertisers at the same level as walled gardens can, but without all the walls.

Performance marketing has gone through a period of significant automation over the past decade. From advanced audience targeting algorithms to programmatic media buying across digital and traditional platforms, these advancements have created exponential value and performance for brands. The growth in performance media has also created a significant increase in the number of campaigns, and […]

The advent of social media was a game changer for marketers and PR practitioners to build narratives, promote products, enhance brand reputation and increase sales. However, there are challenges beyond the control of marketing and PR practitioners and entirely under the control of social networks. One of these challenges is the social media algorithm and its changes over time. These algorithms impact the effectiveness of content, and any change in them can stagnate the impact of PR and brand campaigns. Here’s how PR pros can shift with the algorithm changes and stay ahead of the game.

Open programmatic ad spend has only grown 3% since 2021, according to Wolfe Research. But there’s hope for the open internet, which should lose less advertising market share over time, says Wolfe Research Managing Director Shweta Khajuria, speaking at AdExchanger’s Programmatic I/O conference in New York City this week.

First-party data collection is the name of the game these days for many big consumer brands. And, in most cases, that first-party data comes in the form of an email. For fashion company Perry Ellis, the development of a strong first-party data strategy has also meant a ground-up rethinking of the company’s email marketing, said […]

Both Adobe and Deloitte say deals will fuel online sales growth. Inflation will slow holiday sales producing more modest growth after pandemic-related surges.   Consulting firm Deloitte and digital customer experience vendor Adobe both estimate 2024 online holiday sale will increase around 8% compared with last year.   Deloitte forecasts a slowdown in holiday sales growth  Deloitte […]

One of the hottest trends in advertising effectiveness measurement, especially with privacy concerns killing user-level online tracking, is geographic incrementality experiments. These experiments are cost-effective, straightforward and reliable, if done right. Geo media experiments typically use large marketing areas, such as Nielsen’s Designated Market Areas (DMAs). Unlike traditional matched market testing, this modern approach involves […]

“Political positions” used to mean explicit support of a candidate or issue, but in our polarized, partisan environment any public stance can be interpreted as political. This includes things you do in your workplace—DEI initiatives, vaccine clinics, voter registration drives and ERG’s can all become weaponized.

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