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B-to-C Events
Bugaboo Launches its New Stroller with a ‘Social-first’ Pop-up for Creators and Parents
For more than two years, Bugaboo has been developing a stroller that can grow alongside families. So when the “missing puzzle piece” in its product portfolio was finally ready for its grand debut, the brand hosted an outdoor “On the Grow” pop-up event at New York City’s High Line Hotel. There, media, influencers and consumers […]
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B-to-C Events
A Day in the Life: Tour Manager Romel Martin on His Career on the Road
The earliest of mobile tour managers can be traced back to the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile, which debuted in 1936. It’s a unique role within the experiential marketing universe, one that involves protecting millions of dollars in investments; managing staff, schedules and logistics; and serving as the first line of contact customers have with a brand. […]
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CTV Roundup
This Platform Will Let Anyone Buy Political Ads
AdStorm launched an ad buying platform in August to let just about anyone put their own money behind real political TV ad campaigns.
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Crisis Management
PR Roundup: Helping Journos, Port Strike Messaging, CEO News and Readers
This week’s PR Roundup looks at the difficulties journalists are facing after the devastation of Hurricane Helene and how PR folks can help, what business communicators can learn from the port strike and Memo’s latest study on messaging while your organization’s leadership turns over.
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The Big Story
The US v. Google Witnesses Have Spoken – Now What?
It’s a wrap on the US v. Google antitrust case, at least for now. Then, behind the IP infringement claim on the OpenRTB spec that ruffled feathers at the IAB Tech Lab.
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Data-Driven Thinking
Breaking Up Google Could Hurt Small Businesses
I’ve taught digital advertising at a leading American university since 2013. Before becoming a professor, I spent 25 years helping businesses develop effective digital marketing and advertising strategies. I’ve closely followed the Department of Justice’s (DOJ’s) current case targeting Google’s digital display-ads business and calling for the company’s breakup – and I’m worried by the […]
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Programming
First Starz Talk Show Features Fat Joe in Host Seat
After more than 20 years in the hip-hop industry, rapper and cultural icon Fat Joe has shifted his focus to storytelling. Developed by Starz, “Fat Joe Talks” (premiering Friday) will feature exclusive interviews and intimate conversations
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Digital & Technology
Media Outlets to PR Pros: Pitch Multi-platform, Social-Friendly and Niche Storytelling
It is imperative for PR pros to ensure that the essence of their story is flexible enough to work across multiple platforms while maintaining a compelling core message.
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Online Advertising
Intent IQ Has Patents For Ad Tech’s Most Basic Functions – And It’s Not Afraid To Use Them
Is cross-device ID graph operator Intent IQ planning to sue all of ad tech? Probably not. But an unusual dilemma has programmatic vendors and ad tech platforms worried about a flurry of potential patent infringement suits. But let’s back up. Last week, the IAB Tech Lab released its new OpenRTB standards, but with a caveat. […]
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Digital & Technology
AI-Powered Answer Engines: Five Ways to Proactively Manage Reputation
An Institute for Public Relations Webinar last week, titled “Al-Powered Answer Engines: Shifts in Digital Reputation Building,” panelists outlined five ways in which marketing and communications professionals can proactively manage digital brand reputation amid the shift brought about by AI-powered answer engines.
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