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The Big Story
M&A Mania: The Latest On Oracle-TikTok, and the Alphonso-LG Ads Aftermath
Alphonso shareholders won their lawsuit against LG Ads, clearing the way for an IPO. Then, as TikTok counts down the days until its stay of execution expires, Oracle might buy a minority stake.
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Data-Driven Thinking
Championing Change: How Women In Ad Tech Can Advocate For Equality Year-Round
When Women’s History Month rolls around each March, awareness is raised to recognize women’s contributions and advocacy for gender equality. In case you missed it on your calendar, International Women’s Day was March 8, and this year’s theme was “Accelerate Action.” Considering the threat to women’s rights in the United States, the time to take […]
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B-to-C Events
How Gorton’s Seafood Brought Gloucester to Austin for its First-ever SXSW Activation
After 176 years in business, Gorton’s Seafood is no stranger to evolving with the times and keeping up with changing consumer habits. So for 2025, it tried something different by activating at SXSW for the first time. While the Gloucester, MA-headquartered brand had previously dabbled in experiential marketing with small-scale food sampling events, this was […]
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Behind the News
With Federal Cybersecurity in Retreat Ad Ops Teams Face New Risks
We’ve seen a whirlwind of activity from the new Trump administration, and one can be forgiven for missing essential developments. But, one trend that may be very problematic for ad ops teams in the months ahead is the federal government’s decision to pull back on cyber security.
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Branding/Marketing
SXSW 2025 Mixes It Up Again for Brands, Influencers and Their Publicists
SXSW 2025 requires those brands speaking and showcasing at the event to be provocative enough to break through the sea of activations to get the attention of media.
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B-to-B Events
Embracing a Trade Show Theme: Creative Ideas from the Exhibitors at VMX 2025
Health care conferences can often come off as sterile. Due to the serious nature of the conversations, solutions and sessions presented, that can translate to a buttoned-up, clinical approach to the design and attendee experience—but not at VMX 2025. The 42nd annual Veterinary Meeting & Expo, put on by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) […]
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B-to-C Events
SXSW 2025: The Top Experiential Stunts, Activations and Events Taking Over Austin
It’s business as usual at the 2025 SXSW Conference & Festivals in Austin, but the 38th annual event, March 7-15, may mark the end of an era for the tentpole. As hundreds of thousands of global attendees explore sessions, artistic showcases, expos and, of course, larger-than-life brand experiences this year, the city is preparing to […]
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: OPM PR Leader Caught Shilling, Trust in AI Increasing, Guinness Celebrates People
This week’s PR Roundup looks at an important federal communicator getting caught doing a side gig on the job, how trust in AI is increasing with the public, and how Guinness is connecting with consumers for its latest St. Patrick’s Day campaign.
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Most Read
Exclusive Q&A: Munchkin’s video marketing strategy for its new nipple shield
Baby products brand Munchkin may have an uphill battle getting approval for the creative for its new patented nipple shield. The just-launched product took a decade to develop and is best understood with a video, said Kristin Pagano, GM of infant nutrition. The former VP of marketing at Munchkin discusses the details of its marketing campaign […]
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B-to-C Events
The Brief: Blizzard Banks and GlowUp Studios
This week’s hot takes on hot topics in experiential marketing cover Blizzard Banks, Grandmacore 2.0 and GlowUp Studios.