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Branding/Marketing
Including Independent Media Voices in Media Outreach Strategy
We’ve witnessed the rising influence of a more fragmented and decentralized media ecosystem, where independent voices, from Substack newsletters to podcasters, have carved out their own powerful platforms.
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AI
Best of AdMonsters: Must-Read Ad Tech Articles of 2024
2024 has been a wild ride for ad tech, and AdMonsters has been right there on the front lines, reporting every twist, turn, and unexpected plot development. In this listicle, we’re diving into AdMonsters’ highlights—articles that shook up the conversation and provided actionable insights for anyone in the ad tech trenches.
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Corporate Social Responsibility
From Greenwashing to Transparency: Disrupting ESG with Anti-PR
The rise of greenwashing has cast a shadow over genuine sustainability initiatives, leading to a crisis in corporate ESG communications.
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Data-Driven Thinking
Embracing Accountability: Best Practices For A More Responsible Era Of Digital Media
The old saying “may you live in interesting times” has never felt more true. Signal deprecation remains in play, privacy considerations are part of every conversation, consumers are increasingly sensitive to brand values and everything has become politicized. This new reality means that where and how brands choose to advertise is perceived as a reflection […]
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Digital & Technology
AI and Misinformation: A Major PR Problem
A recent audit by NewsGuard revealed that AI-generated content frequently produces unreliable information, with errors appearing in nearly 18% of responses, and this info is left uncorrected in 38% of cases.
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AI
The AdMonsters Writers’ 2024 Holiday Reading List: Power, Privacy, and Digital Transformation
Our country may be polarized, but there’s one thing we can all agree on: 2024 was a tumultuous year. That turbulence is reflected in the books that hit the market, and are now on the nightstands of Admonsters’ writers. Whether examining memes as political weapons or algorithms reshaping culture, these titles strip away tech’s glossy veneer to reveal uncomfortable truths about power, privacy, and human agency in our connected world.
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Media Relations
Breaking Into a New Industry: 6 PR Strategies for Success
Entering a new industry as a PR manager is both exhilarating and daunting—because even with a charismatic spokesperson and compelling topics, success doesn’t always come quickly. Here are six tips for navigating a move into a new sector as a PR manager.
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The Big Story
Don’t Discount Black Friday
This year, Black Friday stretched on for days and days. And the retail holidays is evolving in other ways, as online shopping takes over.
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Behind the News
Drake vs. UMG and Spotify: The Battle Over Bots, Metrics, and Manipulation
In a surprising turn of events for hip-hop battles, Drake has filed a lawsuit against Universal Music Group (UMG) and Spotify, alleging a complex scheme to artificially boost the popularity of Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.” At the core of Drake’s allegations is that UMG employed bots to inflate streaming numbers for Lamar’s track.
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Data-Driven Thinking
The Efficiency Trap: Rethinking Value And Cost In Media Buys
In today’s fiercely competitive advertising landscape, brand procurement teams are under incredible pressure to demonstrate value for every media dollar spent. Too often, they conflate efficiency and value. The push for tighter margins is not without impact, especially as it extends across the entire advertising supply chain. Agencies feel the pinch as brands demand more […]