Advertising & Marketing

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what would happen if TikTok is (or isn’t) banned in America, what marketers get most wrong about consumers, will AI smartphones be impactful right out of the gate, will most companies eventually ask employees to be in the office five days a week, the world's favorite drinks, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our analysts Blake Droesch, Bill Fisher, and Carina Perkins.

Relying on the revival of a Three Mile Island reactor, Microsoft plans to harness clean energy to meet the soaring demands of AI

Theater chains to invest $2.2 billion in upgrades: Major theater chains are planning large-scale upgrades to improve the in-theater experience, attracting audiences back to cinemas.

After a hack exposed sensitive internal data, Disney is looking for other solutions, raising the stakes for Salesforce to restore trust in its products.

Platforms owners like Meta and Snap face scrutiny over data exploitation and child privacy laws. Regulatory action could disrupt their ad-based profits.

The FTC says ad industry self-regulation has failed: A lengthy report criticizes how advertisers collect and spread user data without proper consent.

Publicis acquires Mars United Commerce: The deal strengthens holding company’s ability to offer commerce media solutions.

On today's podcast episode, we discuss what’s going on with Google’s digital advertising technology antitrust trial, the Department of Justice’s (DoJ) case against them, Google’s best defense, and what happens if the DoJ wins. Tune in to the discussion with host Marcus Johnson, senior director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and our analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf.

MOs are under increasing pressure due to greater scrutiny and accountability for ROI; the need to balance creativity with revenue growth; and the rapid pace of technological, market, and consumer changes

New AI tools promise to boost Shorts content, but a flood of formulaic videos could make creators disappear in the algorithm noise.

With six months to comply or face a formal inquiry, Apple must open its walled garden, putting its privacy defenses at odds with regulatory pressure.

Its silent data collection for AI training stirs concerns over how platforms prioritize corporate gain over user rights.

With digital twins ready to revolutionize 24/7 sales, RepAI faces the dual challenge of customer AI distrust and ethical concerns.

This move could spur demand for financial institutions’ consumer lending products like mortgages. Get ready to compete for this business.

The Kids Online Safety Act advances in a contentious vote: The regulation would force social media companies to restrict certain content for minors, but much is up for debate.

69% of US agency and marketing decision-makers measure the success of retail media campaigns through return on ad spend (ROAS) or incremental ROAS, according to July 2024 data by Quartile and NewtonX.