Super Bowl LIX went beyond the splashy commercials to showcase a live experiment in how the ad ecosystem is shifting. Armed with data from AD-ID, EDO, XR, Zappi, AdImpact, and expert insights from industry leaders like Amy Leifer of DIRECTV Advertising and Sarah Lewis of ShowHeroes, we dug into this…
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Contentious election cycles are the best times to pull back on ad campaigns, right? Not so, found the Wall Street Journal. Last October, the publisher offered performance guarantees for campaigns that ran in the lead-up to the election.
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AI-driven search tools like Perplexity and Deep Research streamline product research, raising questions about the future of specialized review sites, impulse buys, and SEO. As Google integrates AI further, publishers must adapt to Generative Engine Optimization (GEO) to stay visible.
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While VCs worry about their investments in OpenAI after DeepSeek's rapid rise, users should be more concerned about DeepSeek's privacy policy. The company's data collection practices make Meta look privacy-focused by comparison.
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For Albert Thompson, intellectual curiosity is essential above all else.Thompson will bring his signature curiosity to the inaugural Sell Side Summit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, March 9-11, 2025. He'll serve as host, guiding the program with his industry expertise and dynamic presence.
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The ad industry talks a big game about supporting journalism. Still, at IAB ALM’s "Spotlight on News" panel, media leaders laid out the real barriers—brand safety fears, an outdated approach to metrics, and a lack of swagger.
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As more marketers look toward digital solutions, it's time for DOOH to step out of the shadows of its traditional predecessors and claim its rightful place in the digital ecosystem. Today, DOOH has advanced beyond a digital version of static signage. It's now an integrated platform that combines the best…
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Consumers say they want privacy—but not at the expense of the free internet. The latest IAB study lays out the balancing act between data protection, personalization, and the value exchange that keeps the digital economy running.
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If the TikTok ban proceeds, the ripple effects will be profound, forcing advertisers to reallocate budgets to platforms like YouTube and Meta. As the industry braces for the next chapter in the TikTok saga, questions remain about how brands and platforms will adapt to the new regulations.
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A recent report by iHeartMedia found that 44% of Americans feel overlooked by advertisers, while 67% are frustrated by irrelevant targeted ads following them across platforms. That means brand must pivot, and in-store could be the right fix.
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