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The Big Story
Ad Tech’s Performance Review
TV ad buying platform Cadent acquires AdTheorent, setting its sights on omnichannel. Also in this episode: The less-than-kosher attribution game that retail media networks are playing with brands.
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CTV Roundup
How To Measure TV And Video Viewership When Every Currency Is Different
Now that alternative TV currencies have passed the initial sniff tests, how should buyers and sellers compare their viewership numbers? The leaders of Nielsen, Comscore, iSpot and VideoAmp gathered onstage during the Coalition of Innovative Media Measurement summit in New York City to answer that question.
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Data-Driven Thinking
Blocking Domains Isn’t Enough To Stop MFA
Recent reporting from Adalytics and the Wall Street Journal exposed that Forbes, a publisher with more than a century’s worth of brand equity, was running a parallel made-for-advertising site in the shadows. One of the most trusted brand names in business reporting was using tactics advertisers usually associate with bot farms or clickbait content. This […]
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Body Literacy, NCAA Women’s Basketball Wins and IPR’s Emerging Leaders Program
This week’s PR Roundup looks at a new program for emerging leaders from the Institute for Public Relations, Thinx introducing “body literacy” and women’s NCAA basketball wins with the public.
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Branding/Marketing
As Soccer Evolves Into Fútbol, Communicators Can Score Big With U.S. Hispanic Fans
The countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico is underway, igniting a fervor among soccer enthusiasts across the world. As the anticipation mounts, so does the opportunity for brands to tap into the vibrant culture of fútbol, particularly among U.S. Hispanics. Understanding the nuances of the U.S. Hispanic audience’s relationship with fútbol is crucial in crafting authentic communication strategies.
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B-to-B Events
Ignite by 4-H Summit: Ideas and Inspiration from a Conference Built for Teens
What can event marketers expect from the next generation of event attendee? Look no further than the National 4-H Council’s Ignite Summit, a teen-centered event for 1,200 high schoolers and adult educators, which significantly reduced its number of “structured” breakout sessions on offer between the inaugural event in 2023 and this year’s event. That decision […]
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B-to-C Events
As Las Vegas Bets on Big Sporting Events, Brands and Agencies Offer Tips for Activating in the City
Las Vegas has long been known as Sin City, but lately, the city has vied for the moniker of “Sports and Entertainment Capital of the World,” particularly leaning into sports with the addition of pro sports franchises. With the dust settled on this year’s Super Bowl, we asked several brand marketers and agency executives to reflect on their recent experiences activating in Las Vegas and share their perspectives for successfully navigating the planning, local approvals and excitement on the ground. We rounded up their top eight tips.
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Media Relations
The Value of Pitching to Trade Publications
As news and content choices become more personalized and tailored for the average consumer, specialized outlets, also known as trade media, can make even more of an impact.
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B-to-C Events
BÉIS Partners with Scrub Daddy, Branch Basics on a ‘Car Wash’ for Luggage
Following last year’s three-city hotel pop-up program, BÉIS kicked off 2024 with a fresh spin on the brick-and-mortar takeover. The e-commerce luggage brand in February converted a 1,940-square-foot retail space on Melrose Ave. in West Hollywood, L.A., into a “car wash” for scuffed-up suitcases and bags.
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Behind the News
Revolt Remains a Successful Media Business Despite Diddy Lawsuit and Brand Safety Concerns
In November, former Revolt Founder Sean “Diddy” Combs stepped down from his role in the company after several plaintiffs filed sexual assault lawsuits against him. Despite this, Revolt has succeeded by continuing to diversify its content and understanding its core audience.
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