Digital + Social
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Social
Consumer App and Online Usage: TikTok, Facebook, Threads, Search
TikTok’s hold on U.S. consumers is a key finding from Meltwater’s U.S. Digital 2025 report. It topped the lists for greatest consumer spend, average time spent per user and average number of monthly sessions.
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CTV Roundup
Streamers Compete For Subscribers, Distribution And Programmatic Prowess
TV programmers and streamers are sharing their financial report cards for last quarter – and the results are quite a mixed bag.
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Social
Social, BNPL Apps Rival Search Engines for Product Discovery
Search engine advertising isn’t immune from the fragmentation affecting connected television and other forms of advertising, according to adMarketplace’s “State of Search in 2025.”
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CTV Roundup
What’s Next For JWP Connatix: SSAI, Contextual Advertising And A New Name
Since Connatix and JW Player first announced their merger in October, JWP Connatix – a temporary name for the newly joined companies – says things are going well at the six-month mark.
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Campaigns
Aspercreme CMO on Myth-Busting ‘Act Your Age’ Campaign Targeting Boomers
“Act your age” is an admonishment typically leveled at kids. But pain relief brand Aspercreme is using it as a rallying cry for its core audience of baby boomers.
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Branding/Marketing
HBO and Diageo ‘Sip Into The White Lotus’ With Social Content, Custom Cocktails and Watch Parties
Ahead of the season three premiere of HBO’s “The White Lotus” on Feb. 16, the network is leaning into multiple brand partnerships to help expand its audience.
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CTV Roundup
Super Bowl Advertisers Tried To Play It Safe – But Some Commercials Still Caused Controversy
This year’s Super Bowl commercials relied on comic relief and highlighted noncontroversial topics, like streaming and entertainment. But a couple of commercials in the lineup still managed to stir some controversy.
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Digital
Tinuiti Report: AI-Powered Campaigns, Prime Video See Big Q4 Ad Spend Growth
The continuing growth in spend on AI-powered campaigns such as Google’s Performance Max (PMax) and Meta’s Advantage+ is among the notable findings in the Q4 2024 Digital Ads Benchmark Report.
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CTV Roundup
Fetch Is Playing The Super Bowl With A $1.2 Million Live Giveaway
This weekend, the rewards app Fetch is debuting its very first Super Bowl ad, which includes a live giveaway of $1.2 million.
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Acquisition
Siggi’s Taps Peloton Instructor Emma Lovewell as Brand Ambassador in Customer Acquisition Push
Siggi’s partners with Lovewell to increase its brand awareness among her health-and-wellness-focused audience. The yogurt brand aims to double its share of the yogurt market in the next few years.