Ad Tech
-
Data-Driven Thinking
In-Person Data Collection Annoys Customers – And It’s Ineffective
I pity the fool that gets between me and my lunch – but that’s precisely what the server behind the counter did last time I was at my favorite burger joint. As I placed my order, he asked for my phone number “to look me up in the system.” I said I’d rather just buy […]
From
-
Marketers
Mars United CEO Rob Rivenburgh On Selling To Publicis, And Where Retail Media Goes Next
In prior holiday seasons, Mars United execs offered AdExchanger end-of-year commerce perspectives as a rare bird in the agency world: a large indie player in a pool full of holding companies. This year, Mars is back on the docket. Except now it’s to talk about the company’s acquisition by Publicis, the largest of the agency […]
From
-
Data-Driven Thinking
Embracing Accountability: Best Practices For A More Responsible Era Of Digital Media
The old saying “may you live in interesting times” has never felt more true. Signal deprecation remains in play, privacy considerations are part of every conversation, consumers are increasingly sensitive to brand values and everything has become politicized. This new reality means that where and how brands choose to advertise is perceived as a reflection […]
From
-
Marketers
Global Ad Revenue Cracks The $1 Trillion Dollar Mark In 2024
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.
From
-
CTV Roundup
Will Social Video Kill The TV Star? Vevo Exec Rob Christensen Says It’s Complicated
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 […]
From
-
The Big Story
Don’t Discount Black Friday
This year, Black Friday stretched on for days and days. And the retail holidays is evolving in other ways, as online shopping takes over.
From
-
Marketers
Experian Buys Audigent (Guess Ad Tech M&A Really Is Back)
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 […]
From
-
Data-Driven Thinking
Maryland Is The New State To Watch When It Comes To Data Privacy
There are now 19 states that have enacted comprehensive consumer data privacy laws, eight of which are currently in effect. When talk turns to the most impactful of these state privacy laws, the conversation usually starts and stops with California. However, recent developments should alter that conclusion. The Maryland Online Data Privacy Act (MODPA) takes […]
From
-
Data-Driven Thinking
The Efficiency Trap: Rethinking Value And Cost In Media Buys
In today’s fiercely competitive advertising landscape, brand procurement teams are under incredible pressure to demonstrate value for every media dollar spent. Too often, they conflate efficiency and value. The push for tighter margins is not without impact, especially as it extends across the entire advertising supply chain. Agencies feel the pinch as brands demand more […]
From
-
Data-Driven Thinking
Why Publicis Is Winning
It’s no secret that Publicis Groupe has outperformed both on an absolute basis as well as in comparison to its ad holding company (“HoldCo”) brethren. In the last five years, Publicis’ market cap has more than doubled (+160%) from $10.5 billion to $28 billion as the firm has racked up big client wins, largely at […]
From
