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Trendwatch
CMO role alive and well at Fortune 500 retailers
A new report from Forrester Research Inc. finds that 86% of retail and wholesale Fortune 500 companies have a chief marketing officer or a marketing executive leader on the senior management team who reports directly to the CEO. This is a high penetration, Forrester finds, as Fortune 500 companies in six of the nine industries the research […]
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Inside the Buy Side
Retail Media: As Important for Brand Builders as Performance Marketers
Retail media is more than just a performance channel — it’s a brand-building powerhouse. Discover how retail media is transforming advertising, from Amazon’s pioneering role to the untapped brand marketing potential in this $46B industry poised to hit $100B by 2026.
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Programming
What We’re Reading: ‘The Power and the Money’
With an election looming in November, CEOs and their reports are spending a lot of time contemplating what changes are on the horizon.
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Data-Driven Thinking
For AI Systems To Deliver On Their Potential, DEI Must Be Ingrained – And Enforced
Inherent bias is embedded in all AI training data. This bias is perpetuated by nondiverse teams determining who gets access to it and how it’s used. That bias is then accelerated by the competitive nature of high-power investors whose primary goals are dispersing software and tools to generate outputs for clients and revenue for themselves. […]
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Programming
DirecTV-Disney Dust-up Not a Repeat of Charter Spat
It may seem like the DirecTV-Disney blackout is déjà vu, but there are some differences from this year’s September carriage impasse and the one that blew up last year between Disney and Charter.
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Behind the News
Google’s $250 Million ‘Gift’ to California News – Is It Really a Gift or Just a Clever Tax Dodge?
Google’s $250 million deal to fund California journalism is making headlines, but is it truly a lifeline for publishers or just a strategic move to avoid regulation? Dive into the implications for the future of news and AI-driven search.
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cookies
What Happens When Google Can No Longer Set the Rules for the Web?
Google’s recent setbacks, including their reversal on third-party cookies and a major antitrust ruling, mark a pivotal moment for the web. George London, CTO of Upwave, explores what this means for the future of digital privacy and the ad tech ecosystem.
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Inside the Buy Side
The Cash Crunch Conundrum: How Extended Payment Terms Stall Ad Tech Innovation
Discover how extended payment terms are stalling ad tech innovation as credit tightens and brands like Keurig Dr Pepper push for longer cycles. Explore the ripple effects on vendors, agencies, and the entire ad tech ecosystem, and learn about alternative financing solutions that could offer a lifeline in this challenging landscape.
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Inside the Buy Side
Deck the Halls With Votes and Direct Mail: Mastering Holiday Campaigns in an Election Year
Direct mail offers a stable and predictable alternative amidst fluctuating digital ad rates. Unlike digital channels, where ad placements can be unpredictable and subject to rapid rate increases, direct mail provides a consistent and reliable medium. This channel’s ability to lock in rates and deliver stable results makes it an attractive option for brands looking to diversify their advertising strategy.
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AI
The Shift to Community-Driven Revenue in Digital Publishing a Q&A with Max Weiss, OpenWeb
This new era of journalism is sticky for publishers. They are currently faced with revenue loss, layoffs, and much more since tech giants are prioritizing clicks over quality content. To stay afloat, publishers continue to focus on diversifying their revenue streams. From launching e-commerce platforms to fostering vibrant online communities, they are rethinking their strategies to build stronger, more direct relationships with their audiences.
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