Google this week announced several new advertising features for YouTube across video, audio, and commerce. Here’s what the company announced at Advertising Week New York:
The FTC and Amazon agree fake reviews are bad: The government agency and the retailer are taking two different routes to combat the growing fake review industry.
Widespread layoffs at Microsoft: The job cuts affect less than 1,000 but stretch across the organization in the latest example of Big Tech bracing for a recession.
Netflix just released its final ads-free earnings report: It's the last time the focus will be on subscribers over revenue.
Pinterest’s ad product tries to overcome ATT: The platform's new tool combines its data with advertisers’ for more precise tracking.
The digitally native generation does not watch TV the same way baby boomers, Gen Xers, and even millennials might. Here are five tips we picked up at NYC Advertising Week that marketers can use to engage Gen Z with TV.
Retail media is going to be digital advertising’s “third big wave,” following search and social as “must-haves” for marketers. But some marketers are struggling with how to implement and optimize, shared Nikhil Lai, senior analyst at Forrester, during an Advertising Week session on Tuesday.
As linear technology improves and consumers adopt more digital TV alternatives, the TV market is cruising toward a more “advanced” future. Advertisers are amping up spend accordingly.
Persistent inflation is weighing on foot traffic: Yet many brands continue to see strong growth thanks to their ability to deliver value and a great customer experience.
The longer the ad, the more likely US TV viewers will call it unreasonable. And only half of TV viewers who recently watched the shortest ads—less than 30 seconds—felt the length was reasonable. If viewers must watch ads, they want them to be as short as possible.
BeReal is the newest kid on the social media block. The app has already captured the attention of Gen Z, and its growing popularity has sparked copycat features from Snapchat, Instagram and, yes, even TikTok. But do brands of all stripes need to embrace BeReal—or is it not ready for primetime just yet
Roblox’s improved metrics are music to brands’ ears: Invisalign is the latest company to launch an experience on the gaming platform that’s meant to woo younger users.
Among US teens and adults, 15% had a social media account hacked in the past year as of Q1 2022. In the same time frame, 13% had a credit card hacked and 10% fell for an online scam.
iPhone charger removal results in $19 million fine: Apple gets dinged in Brazil for forcing new iPhone users to fork out more cash for necessary chargers—it’s the latest case against its consumer hostile decisions.
Lowe’s teams up with Yahoo to enhance retail media network: The partnership lets advertisers run off-site omnichannel campaigns and improves measurement and attribution.
Younger consumers tighten budgets and rely on rewards programs to splurge on leisure activities.
Tailwinds for Netflix’s ad-supported tier: With a $6.99 price point and ad partners like Nielsen, Netflix seems set up to succeed when the option launches on November 3.
The EU won’t give Google a break: The search giant’s advertising dominance is showing cracks after years of steep fines, and another could be on the way.
Burger King, McDonald’s, and Crispy Fantasy (yes, this is work-friendly) have all launched marketing campaigns that make what’s old new again.
On today's episode, we discuss which brand does the best job of empathizing with digital customers, systemic failings of customer experience (CX), and how to keep the integrity of your CX intact when prices are out of control. "In Other News," we talk about the best retailer mobile app to enable a seamless omnichannel experience and the most important thing to get right when thinking about returns. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Patty Soltis.