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Data-Driven Thinking
What Meta’s Andromeda Update Actually Changes – And What It Doesn’t
The recent Andromeda update, the fastest and most advanced iteration to date of Meta’s ad-retrieval system, has dramatically changed the rhythm of Meta Ads. Delivery cycles are faster, creative gets picked up and exhausted with remarkable speed, and optimization feels more dynamic than ever. But this increased velocity has also introduced confusion. Many advertisers assume […]
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Cynsiders
Sports Sponsorship Redefined
By Noah Ziegler Fragmentation isn’t only indicative for viewing experiences—it applies to platforms, networks and brands looking to capture the attention of viewers in a highly competitive environment. However, gone are the days where dedicating a high number of dollars for ad buys translates to resonation among fans. Instead, attention is earned by partnerships and […]
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AdExchanger Talks
AI Won’t Shop For You – Yet
AI is reshaping how we shop, but agents won’t take over our carts just yet. LiveRamp CEO Scott Howe explains why the change will be gradual – and how chatbot ads (not just on ChatGPT) will change the online shopping experience.
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Cynopsis: Sports
Cynopsis Sports 01/27/26: Peacock Introduces Rinkside Live
A CYNOPSIS MESSAGE FROM WURL Tuesday January 27, 2026 Good morning! It’s Tuesday, and this is your monthly Cynopsis Sports newsletter. Congratulations to the Indiana Hoosiers for accomplishing an unthinkable turnaround to win a college football national championship. It’s a timely reminder that anything is possible in sports—even in the midst of NIL-induced upheaval. […]
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Data-Driven Thinking
The AdCP Hype Problem: Why Standardized AI Workflows Don’t Equal Better Media Outcomes
If you are feeling pressure to “do something” about Ad Context Protocol, you are not alone. Since its launch a few months ago, AdCP has been framed as a foundational step toward an “agentic” future, one where AI systems plan, execute and optimize media buys without human hand-holding. It is a compelling vision, but one […]
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B-to-B Events
B-to-B Attendees are Demanding More Value—Eight Brand Marketers Weigh In
It’s a good problem to have. With the event industry thriving and market forecasts pointing to sizeable growth, the vast array of conferences and meetings to choose from has made attendees more judicious than ever about where they’ll spend their precious time and money. In response, event marketers have been digging deep to build the […]
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Branding/Marketing
PR Roundup: Dr Pepper Goes Viral as PR Faces a Reality Check
From Dr Pepper’s savvy elevation of a creator’s viral jingle to new data revealing what’s holding PR teams back, we examine how brands and agencies are adapting to shifting media dynamics, AI realities and a changing early-career pipeline.
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Data-Driven Thinking
Privacy Enforcement Crossed A Line In 2025 – And There’s No Going Back
For most of the last decade, privacy compliance lived in a gray zone. Companies could point to a cookie banner, update a policy and reasonably believe they were doing enough. In 2025, that gray zone disappeared. What changed was not the sudden arrival of a sweeping new law, but the scale and seriousness of enforcement. […]
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AI
Thirdlove CMO Prepares for AI Shopping Shift
At NRF ’26, Thirdlove Chief Marketing Officer Amy Carr discusses how the bra brand is restructuring its organization to prepare for generative AI agents. Plus, the brand bets on physical retail while websites become transaction centers.
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B-to-B Events
CES 2026: Editors’ Picks for the Best Brand Showcases and Suites
Lounges are becoming more and more common at CES, as brands move away from exhibits on the show floor to private hotel suites that cater to its established and prospective clients.