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Digital & Technology
Why Media Literacy is Key in the Age of Deepfakes
To combat deepfakes and misinformation, communicators should focus on fostering media literacy among both consumers and the industry, arming them with the necessary skills to understand the difference between fact and fiction.
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B-to-C Events
Season Preview: How Brands are Ramping up Tours and Tailgating Events for Football Fans
Labor Day is in the rearview mirror, and for many sports fans, that can only mean one thing: It’s football season. Naturally, brands are lining up to earn their attention at NFL and college games with tailgating tours, sponsorship activations and pop-up experiences. Read on for a sneak preview of the experiential programs taking over […]
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AdExplainer
How A 134-Year-Old US Law Still Defends Against Monopolies Today
It might be surprising to learn the government fights against monopolies the same way now as it did in the late 19th century – partly because the laws haven’t needed to change all that much.
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Programming
No DirecTV-Disney Deal as Negotiations Drag On
DirecTV and Disney have yet to strike a renewed carriage deal even as Week 1 of “Monday Night Football” passed.
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Trade Shows
Natural Essence: Inside Boehringer Ingelheim’s Sustainable Exhibit
Boehringer Ingelheim, the world’s largest independently owned pharmaceutical company headquartered in Ingelheim, Germany, has set out to bring real, tangible change to their exhibition practices. With a schedule of more than 400 events worldwide, Boehringer wanted to represent the company’s commitment to its Sustainable Development for Generations efforts, rooted in the United Nations Sustainable Development […]
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The Big Story
Uncloaking A New Programmatic Scam
Inside a cloaking scam that funneled ad spend to piracy websites. Then: your AI agency assistant is here, and it’s ready to build your media plan.
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CTV Roundup
Talking CTV Transparency (And The Lack Thereof) With Samsung
Viewers – and ad buyers – are giving FAST channels a chance. Still, the FAST channel market has a long way to go, says Michael Scott, VP and head of ad sales & operations at Samsung Ads.
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: NFL Kickoff, Edelman and Trust at Work and LinkedIn’s B2B Messaging Findings
This week’s PR Roundup discusses how to make a brand impact by leaning into football, what Edelman’s new report says about trust at work, and what B2B messages get attention on LinkedIn.
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Trendwatch
With high acquisition costs, Bean Box turns to its members for growth
More than 50% of BeanBox.com’s revenue is from recurring subscriptions, said CEO and co-founder Matthew Berk. It took Bean Box more than a decade to achieve this milestone. But now that the brand has reached this mark, Bean Box wants to ensure that its customers continue to both like and buy its brand, Berk […]
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Data-Driven Thinking
Ethical AI: Protecting Data Privacy And User Consent In The Age of Innovation
Doing more with less is the name of the advertising game these days. Strict compliance and privacy laws combined with ever-changing technical restrictions limit the data companies can collect and process for marketing and advertising. This isn’t a bad thing. Respecting customer privacy is good business, especially as younger generations take action to protect themselves. […]
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