Our country may be polarized, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: 2024 was a tumultuous year. That turbulence is reflected in the books that hit the market, and are now on the nightstands of Admonsters’ writers. Whether examining memes as political weapons or algorithms reshaping culture, these titles strip away tech’s glossy veneer to reveal uncomfortable truths about power, privacy, and human agency in our connected world.

If “Austin Powers” supervillain Dr. Evil wanted to hold the world ransom for $100 billion, the global advertising industry might actually be able to afford it – at least, according to GroupM’s end-of-year forecast.

Music video network Vevo has evolved a lot in six years. After shutting down its consumer-facing website and mobile app in 2018, it embraced CTV with its own free ad-supported channels for different music genres, including pop and country. Rob Christensen joined Vevo in 2019 as EVP of global sales and to oversee its FAST […]

This week’s PR Roundup looks at UnitedHealthcare’s tragic company crisis, UNESCO’s new report on content creators and misinformation and social media surpassing TV for purchaser influence.

Entering a new industry as a PR manager is both exhilarating and daunting—because even with a charismatic spokesperson and compelling topics, success doesn’t always come quickly. Here are six tips for navigating a move into a new sector as a PR manager.

Forrester Research releases retail industry 2025 predictions, including more retailers using generative AI technology for shoppers but not for employees. Research firm Forrester projects that retailers will struggle in 2025 as brands grapple with paying employees higher wages coupled with decreased demand from shoppers.   Merchants will need to explore technology solutions to offset these […]

This year, Black Friday stretched on for days and days. And the retail holidays is evolving in other ways, as online shopping takes over.

It’s impossible to enjoy Cheetos without getting a little, or a lot, of Cheetle on your fingers—you know, that signature orange dust. A Cheetle-covered hand can get messy, and that’s the premise behind Cheetos’ “Other Hand” campaign, which launched in the spring and highlights the challenge of keeping one hand free while eating the cheesy […]

Cyber Monday may be done, but the ad tech deal-making just won’t quit. On Wednesday, Experian joined the ad tech consolidation parade with its acquisition of Audigent, a startup DMP and curation vendor. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. It’s been a busy few months in the ad tech sector. The Audigent deal follows […]

Larger-than-expected discounts from retailers and shoppers purchasing higher-ticket items drove the online sales increase, according to Adobe Analytics.  Cyber Monday remains the king of online shopping days, with online sales increasing 7.3% year over year to $13.3 billion in U.S. sales, according to Adobe Analytics data.   This is the single largest online shopping day […]