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Nike increases Olympic marketing spend as ‘No. 1 Investment’

Nike is gearing up for the Olympics in Paris with its largest marketing investment to date, aiming to boost sales and fend off competition from emerging rivals. The upcoming Games symbolize a return to normalcy after Tokyo 2020, which was delayed due to the pandemic and held without spectators. At a recent event in Paris, […]

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Trendwatch

On-site ads: How retailers can capitalize on owned advertising

The influence of retailer websites on consumer purchasing decisions has seen a significant rise, with 25% of surveyed U.S. shoppers reporting being swayed by products advertised on in-house platforms, according to a new study. Additionally, ads on retailers’ apps persuade an extra 15% of consumers to make purchases. This underscores the growing opportunity for retailers […]

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Tech & AI

Best Buy’s AI revolution: Enhanced customer support

Best Buy is set to revolutionize customer service with a generative AI-powered virtual assistant, offering self-service options through its website, app and customer service calls. Developed in collaboration with Google Cloud and Accenture, the technology is slated for launch later this summer. As the retailer adapts to evolving consumer needs, this innovative approach comes alongside […]

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Tech & AI

Knot Standard & Billy Reid merge

Custom-made apparel retailer Knot Standard will merge with apparel brand Billy Reid. Billy Reid will take immediate control of Knot Standard’s eight retail locations, integrating these into its existing operations to offer a combined total of 19 locations nationwide. “Joining and rebranding our stores with Billy Reid represents more than a business decision; it’s a […]

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B-to-C Events

Wendy’s NCAA Sponsorship Sizzles with Supersized Visuals and a Growth Mentality

The NCAA’s March Madness set records this year with the women’s title game drawing more viewers than the men’s for the first time, and attendance across both the men’s and women’s championships at historic levels. Along for the ride was Wendy’s, the Official Hamburger of March Madness and the Official Breakfast of March Madness, which […]

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B-to-C Events

Sponsors Bring ‘Living Brackets’ and ‘Dream Courts’ to the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Final Four Tournaments

There’s no better way to engage college hoops fans than to pass them the ball, and that’s exactly what sponsors did at the 2024 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Final Four Tournaments this month. From pop-a-shot games to shooting drills to dunk moments, brands at both competitions placed attendees in players’ shoes—and the spotlight. The savviest […]

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Behind the News

What Is the American Privacy Rights Act (APRA) of 2024?

On April 7, 2024, Chairs Cathy McMorris Rodgers (R-WA) and Maria Cantwell (D-WA) jointly introduced The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA.) If passed, this legislative proposal would establish a federal privacy framework that would disrupt the current fragmented data privacy framework. APRA strongly emphasizes empowering American consumers with greater control over their personal information.

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AdExplainer

T-Commerce Vs. Shoppable TV

Television commerce, or T-commerce, is similar to shoppable TV: both refer to buying something you see on television. But shoppable TV is far more nascent – and also has different implications on attribution.

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Data-Driven Thinking

How The ‘Privacy By Default’ Internet Will Reshape Ad Industry Priorities

Change is coming quickly in the digital advertising industry. With Google holding fast to its vow to phase out all third-party cookies by end of year, industry stakeholders are rethinking product road maps, business models and audience attribution tactics to prepare for advertising in a privacy-by-default internet. All the while, our ad-supported digital ecosystem continues […]

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Crisis Management

NBC News Crisis: The Pitfalls of Binary Thinking and Lessons for Internal Communications

Everything that is internal is external; everything that is external is internal. NBC learned this the hard way when it hired former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as an on-air contributor back in March. Yet, as soon as NBC made the announcement, employees were swift in their repudiation of McDaniel, whom they described as […]

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