Marketing Technology

Consumers prefer fewer personalized ads over more generic ads: An IAB Europe report found that personalization works—but transparency is key.

The tool turns prompts into deployable software, opening doors for marketers and small teams, but human oversight is still necessary to avoid risky code.

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how companies can figure out where AI should go, how to deal with model inaccuracies, and tons of tips on how best to use AI at work. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Vice President Henry Powderly, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

WPP acquires InfoSum for AI-driven, privacy-first data tools: The move enhances WPP Open with secure clean room tech as marketers shift from ID to AI.

Meta, TikTok, and X in hot legal water: The platforms are facing suits in the US and EU that could have implications for how advertisers invest.

As the ban deadline nears, creators are diversifying fast—but juggling platforms with different audiences and monetization tools poses operational hurdles.

Zuckerberg wants Trump to slow the EU’s advertising crackdown: Meta is pressuring the administration to fight back against EU fines.

By buying The Search Monitor, Similarweb adds compliance firepower, but integration hurdles and pricing shifts may test smaller clients

On today’s podcast episode, we discuss why people might become more worried about using AI at work, why they might become less worried, and how significant an impact artificial intelligence has had on jobs already. Join Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Vice President Henry Powderly, and Senior Analyst Gadjo Sevilla, for the conversation. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.

Companies like Klarna and StubHub are loading IPO documents with AI buzzwords, risking SEC scrutiny and signaling a growing AI bubble driven more by marketing than substance.

Amazon’s AI can track prices and book trips, pushing advertisers to prep for automation and agent-optimized experiences.

Last month, M&M's launched its first loyalty program, Fun Club, allowing consumers to earn points by completing activities and redeem them for sweepstakes entries or M&M's merchandise. While loyalty programs are typically associated with high-frequency purchases—like groceries, travel, or restaurants—even low-frequency brands are using loyalty to increase engagement, gather data, and drive sales amid rising competition.

Gemini 2.5 Pro’s logic-based responses and deep Workspace integration give it a massive edge in mainstream, enterprise-ready AI adoption

A possible $1 billion fine over its ad-free subscription model could reshape Meta’s business in Europe and push marketers toward less invasive targeting.

Nearly half (48.0%) of US digital shoppers want to see AI-driven customer service quality improved or added on ecommerce sites, per a February 2025 survey from Cint and Omnisend.

Agentic AI features turn the suite into a strategic platform for enterprises—automating content and campaign work once handled by human creatives.

Its biggest acquisition ever arms Google Cloud with elite multi-cloud security, setting it up to rival Azure and cash in on rising AI security demand.

Industry KPIs show AI-driven brand safety tools improve ad targeting, prevent misplacement, and boost engagement. Real-time content analysis ensures ads align with brand values.

LinkedIn sets itself apart with a purpose-driven AI play: While social platforms chase time-on-site, LinkedIn is betting on AI to do real work—from narrowing candidate pools to prepping users for interviews.

Publicis wins Coca-Cola’s US media business: WPP loses the $785 million account as Coca-Cola separates creative and media.