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  • Why Data Minimization Is A Very Big Deal For Ad Tech

    When it comes to data collection, the ad tech industry has long had a hoarder mentality. Gather up as much data as you can from as many sources as possible, store it indefinitely, and if you’re not quite sure what to do with it now, hey, you can always just figure out that part later. […]

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  • DOGE’s Unfettered Access to PII Prompts Legal Challenges

    DOGE reportedly pulled financial, employment, and tax data from multiple agencies without public disclosure—privileges no business or federal agency would be allowed. Its unchecked access to personal data is under legal fire, facing lawsuits from privacy advocates and state attorneys general. Will the courts or Congress step in?

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  • Upfront: Hot Topic

    Why is data the engine that drives the consumer experience? Fariba Zamaniyan, Global VP of Data Monetization at TiVo, weighs in. In your role, you work with the full media ecosystem, from buyers and sellers to the tech platforms that power the pipes. How do each of these players uses data differently or are they […]

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  • Have a Little Faith

    Wonder Project’s upcoming biblical drama series, House of David, will premiere February 27 on Prime Video.  Justin Rosenblatt, Wonder Project’s Head of Global Television, talks about the value of faith programming – in more ways than one. Would you say faith is a genre of programming? No, I would think about it differently. Faith is a […]

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  • As Trade Shows Embrace Influencers, Exhibitors are Leveling up Engagement

    It wasn’t too long ago that social media influencers weren’t even considered media at trade shows and had a hard time getting press passes. Now its crucial to connect influencers and exhibitors, and the National Hardware Show, taking place March 18-19 in Las Vegas, is doing exactly that with its new NHS Influencer Summit. Building […]

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  • Beyond the Booth: How Exhibitors Can Leverage Restroom Real Estate

    “Last night was… not exactly legal,” read a sticker placed on the mirrors in bathrooms at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center during SuperZoo 2024. Trippy images from a wild night on the town, such as dogs getting chased by a police car down the Las Vegas Strip along with portraits of the team members as […]

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  • How To Tackle Successful DEI PR Amidst Political Pushback

    In honor of Black History Month and PRSA’s confirmed commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, our contributing writer looks at how PR professionals can safeguard DEI communications in a divisive political environment.

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  • Three Ways Siemens Leverages Data for High-Performance Exhibits

    How can data transform a trade show exhibit into a powerful driver of brand awareness, engagement, and ROI? Siemens, in partnership with Freeman’s A/V team and agency, Sparks, brought a reimagined exhibit to CES 2025 that was based on the insights collected at its award-winning CES 2024 exhibit and throughout the year. The exhibits were […]

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  • Personas Are Back. This Time, They Actually Work

    By Noah Kershaw, Head of Product, Kip at Kepler   Since personalization is important to marketers, it is important to rely on the most updated demographic information— age range, income bracket, and broad interests that inform real consumer behavior. Personas (data-driven audience profiles that represent key customer segments based on behaviors, interests, and needs) were […]

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  • What’s Next For JWP Connatix: SSAI, Contextual Advertising And A New Name

    Since Connatix and JW Player first announced their merger in October, JWP Connatix – a temporary name for the newly joined companies – says things are going well at the six-month mark.

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