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💡 #Brands Take note how the #NYPost mitigated #cookiepocalypse risk by using Aqfer's identity resolution tech, informed by Prohaska Consulting. In a post 3rd party cookie 🍪 world killer content and segmentation hooked to an adtech #frankenstack results in risk & loss. Pubs and brands need their own 1st party IDR systems to avoid fragmented customer views that result from multiple ID providers & other partners who are all hooked to each other in an attempt to create their own scale. This many-to-many-middlemen scenario has plagued adtech from the start. The result is redundancy, media waste, inconsistent customer experiences and inaccurate measurement. Think of Aqfer IDR like Data tech’s version of SPO 😉 #DPO, enabling clients like the NYPost, to get a single, deduplicated, omnichannel view of their customers. More here - https://lnkd.in/ggjDGWn5 https://lnkd.in/gTNURTu2

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How can you ensure brand safety on CTV? 📺 Brian Danzis, President of North America at Seedtag, joins the MarTech Podcast for a two-episode series. In this first episode, he discusses the importance of brand safety in CTV advertising and how contextual AI is revolutionizing this space. "Brand safety has certainly gone through an evolution. A new term over the last couple of years has evolved that is brand suitability," Brian explains. He highlights how, by leveraging Seedtag's contextual AI, Liz, brands can effectively engage with consumers in their area of interest while safeguarding their image and reputation. Listen to the full episode here: 🎧 https://lnkd.in/eddV2qi3 #CTV #BrandSafety #ContextualAdvertising

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https://lnkd.in/gSNGxFQp The Spencer Stuart annual CMO Tenure Study offers compelling insights into the evolving role and stability of CMOs, particularly noting the tenure stabilization at 4.2 years for Fortune 500 CMOs. It's intriguing that B2B CMOs tend to have longer tenures compared to their B2C counterparts, with 4.5 years versus 4.0 years respectively. This difference likely reflects the distinct challenges and market dynamics each sector faces. The study also highlights the increasing trend of CMOs taking on broader responsibilities and the significant number of first-time CMOs being promoted internally, suggesting a strong emphasis on leadership development and succession planning within organizations. It is great to see that women now represent half of Fortune 500 CMOs. I believe it's important now for companies to turn their attention to improving development and support systems for diverse high-potential leaders. #CMOtenure #B2BMarketing #Leadership #WomeninMarketing

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"As part of its upfronts presentation, YouTube announced the expansion of its YouTube Select program, which allows brands to run against curated content lineups...Advertisers will now have a takeover option via Select to buy out all the inventory against the top 1% of creator content on YouTube. More than 75% of YouTube Select campaign impressions ran on TV screens in the US during the first half of last year, according to Google." - "YouTube also announced an AI-powered ad format for reach campaigns optimized for TV screens. The format repurposes an advertiser’s existing non-skippable ad creative on YouTube so they don’t have to produce new assets." - "YouTube rolled out branded QR codes for TV that incorporate a brand’s logo to help bolster awareness." "...And according to data released by Nielsen earlier this week, YouTube is the second-most-watched media distributor overall on TV, with 9.6% of all TV viewing time, behind only Disney at 11.5% and trailed by NBCU (8.9%), Paramount (8.8%) and Warner Bros. Discovery (8.1%)"

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Today's report from Madison and Wall on IPG's results contains an interesting comment. Noting that IPG is behind Omnicom and Publicis in principal-based trading (aka Inventory or Proprietary Media), M&W states the following: "...because essentially all large clients by now accept that their agencies participate in these activities, additional growth opportunities will surely follow". Brian Wieser, CFA and his team are nearly always on the money but this time I'm not sure they are right. It is possible that all large clients know that their agency groups do this, but this is not the same as agreeing to do it. There are big advertisers who don't agree with the principle and practice of principal -based trading and do not allow it. The recent study by Association of National Advertisers showed that understanding of it is far from universal (although this wasn't only 'large' advertisers). Principal-based trading delivers very little advantage to advertisers compared to the benefits to the agency groups, and advertisers need to jump through many hoops if they agree to it but with limited upside. It is interesting that Publicis and WPP have engaged in trading blows over their reliance on this. It is far from certain that Principal-based media is the panacea it appears to be for the big groups. Steve Boehler

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data validation and accuracy will continue to be regulated across all industries as the consumer continues to win. built for brands & agencies, Truthset is validating data that protects consumers while giving advertisers peace of mind.. helping eliminate wasted ad spend is the cherry on top 🍒

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There is so much going on in the political advertising world this season. I had the best time diving into the political landscape with The AdTech Forum! We discussed current trends in political digital advertising, the pain points we are facing and what ad tech folks need to know about our unique niche. Watch at the link below, or give it a listen here: https://lnkd.in/efPaMMGJ

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New insights from our patient/consumer research show that America is getting sicker, younger. This has a tremendous affect on our healthcare system and how pharma must adapt the way they communicate to patients. To get a copy, you can request it here: https://lnkd.in/euJPTY6z

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📹 Amazon is Shaking Up the Streaming Advertising Market! 📺 In January, Amazon made a bold move by making all Prime Video subscriptions ad-supported by default. Just six months in, the impact is clear and brands need to pay close attention to how this will further change the advertising landscape: 🔸 Subscription Changes: Prime Video now defaults to ad-supported at $14.99/month for Prime members and $8.99/month for non-Prime members. Want ad-free? It’s an extra $3/month. 🔸 Market Impact: Amazon joins Netflix and Disney in offering ad-supported tiers, leading to an oversupply in the ad marketplace and therefore companies like Disney are now working harder to attract advertisers. 🔸 Ad Market Dynamics: Prime Video could add over 50 billion impressions to the connected TV (CTV) market this year. Amazon's aggressive pricing strategy is pushing down ad costs, with CPM rates between $30 and $35 which is causing competitors, like Netflix, to lower their CPM rates to stay competitive. 🔸 Competitive Edge: Amazon’s extensive audience reach and customer data from Prime gives it a significant advantage! They can integrate their search advertising with Prime Video, enhancing content monetization and lowering ad prices. 🔸 Market Trends: More consumers are opting for cheaper ad-supported streaming plans. MoffettNathanson predicts a 33% growth in advertising video on demand this year. 🔸 Industry Adaptation: Amazon's approach is pushing the industry to focuse more on market share over high ad prices. SO... What are some things you should be thinking about for YOUR brand? 🔹 Commitment to a proper investment and appropriate flight length 🔹 Plan for ample amounts of video development and to A/B test 🔹 Leverage your data to create tailored targeting 🔹 Take advantage of competitive pricing NOW - test early & often 🔹 Look for the halo effect and take advantage of retargeting 🔹 Up your influencer marketing game - it can boost your credibility, especially with young shoppers 🚀 Exciting times ahead for streaming and advertising! We're following them closely here at The Topo Agency, so if you looking to learn more follow along, reach out to me or someone from my team and as always head over to our website at www.thetopoagency.com to learn more about service offerings! #Streaming #Advertising #Amazon #PrimeVideo #Marketing #TechTrends

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I’m excited to share the findings from a recent collaborative study with YouGov, which delves into the effectiveness of product placement strategies in media. BENlabs & YouGov’s research was aimed at determining whether a "standout" integration strategy—characterized by bigger, fewer moments—is more impactful than a "standard" product placement strategy, involving a scaled campaign with multiple "average" moments. Our findings found the average standout product placement generated a Net Placement Value (NPV) of $412,400, compared to $299,803 for a single standard one, though various combinations (2 standard vs 1 standout, 4 standard vs 2 standout) lead to varying results. So what was the key takeaway? The study reveals that there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer to a brand's product placement strategy. While standout and standard placements both show significant benefits, the choice between them should align with a brand's overall marketing strategy, risk tolerance, and capacity to support a standout placement with additional marketing activities. Both scaled campaigns and significant moments in tentpole content hold their unique advantages. Brands are encouraged to consider how these strategies align with their marketing goals to maximize impact. If you need help from BENlabs pushing the boundaries of innovative marketing, I’m happy to help craft your brand’s strategy. #ProductPlacement #MarketingStrategy #BrandImpact #YouGov #ResearchHighlights https://lnkd.in/dDxEMvpZ

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* How can marketers contribute to improving trust in science? * What can brands learn from successful creators? * How will AI impact science marketers? If you're going to be in/around Denver on Aug. 22, please join us to learn about and discuss these topics and more at Marketing on the Edge:

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"Although there are exceptions to the rule, there are very few founding teams that are marvelous at groundbreaking innovation that can successfully make the transition to managing and operating at scale,"  Anyone who’s been with a company transitioning from startup to scale-up will relate to this. It's a bumpy ride. It’s a massive sea change when you get investment, but with that comes the need to 10X revenue. Tomorrow. Here are three observations that, from my experience, have made the difference in getting it right and getting to exit: Culture/People: When you start to scale rapidly, you need to be honest about the types of people you’ll need, while also holding on to what made the culture special. It’s a balancing act, but the truth is, some of the people who helped you reach base camp won’t be the ones to take you to the summit. Many will make that decision for themselves. The business won’t be the cool new kid anymore, and it just won’t be for them. Sometimes it’s the people you like and respect the most. That hurts. Too Many Horses in the Race: Any business, no matter the size, is usually trying to do too much with too little. As an exec team, you have to be ruthless and aligned on which horses you’re betting on. Some of the ones you’re sure will win fall at the first hurdle. Others, you really want them to win, but they just won’t, and you need to know when to call it quits. Make sure everyone, top to bottom, knows what the focus is. At Unruly, we put the quarterly objectives on the back of the toilet door—everyone knew exactly what we were doing and why. Be the Lighthouse in Your Sector: With influencer marketing, CTV, and retail media all exploding, competition for budgets is fierce. What I’ve found is that the secret to securing a seat at the table is measurement and insight. At Unruly, we built a tool to predict virality—not just because it was cool, but because it gave us credibility with brands and agencies. It made us a voice of authority in a noisy market full of unproven claims about how to go viral. In all of the above three sectors, there’s a real opportunity to lead the market. This is partly thanks to a whole range of amazing new tools that can give brands the confidence to invest. But it’s also because brands are now more open to sharing their data, allowing us to predict and model real-world outcomes. No surprise, this approach isn’t for the faint-hearted—but the reality is, fortune favours the brave. https://lnkd.in/e2JDJ32D.

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I had a fab time at the AdTech Economic Forum as we brought together some of the best minds from advertising and finance to share valuable insights and best practices. Big shout out to Michael Farmer and Sabrina Traskos for chatting it up with me on stage about the economics of creative. As we discussed, the creative renaissance really is about creative intelligence and data that is driven by more robust, AI-empowered media planning. I also want to put the spotlight on some of the other leaders at yesterday’s event! Sir Martin Sorrell, Founder & Executive Chairman of S4 Capital Group, shared that personalization at scale is one of the biggest opportunities for generative AI when it comes to creative. Brian Wieser, CFA, Principal at Madison and Wall, expressed that the minority of brands that are proactive about investing in better creative will actually find greater success during economic uncertainty. Finally, Rishad Tobaccowala put it best: “It’s not about the pipes, it’s about the poetry!” How brilliant! All this is to say, we need to get the right, personalized creative in front of the right audience at the right time to drive the right outcome. And please let’s reduce the waste!! #AdTechEconomicForum #Advertising #XRExtremeReach #AI #MediaPlanning #GenAI XR Extreme Reach

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Love this quote: "Low tenure doesn’t equate to failure." CMOs are moving in and out of their roles at a pace unmatched in the past decade - a signal that the role is becoming more dynamic than ever. Important to point out: this decline doesn't necessarily signal poor performance. More often, it reflects CMOs being tapped for even bigger and more senior leadership roles at their own or other organizations. Just another confirmation that marketers bring invaluable skills and strategic ideas to the table! #CMOs #Marketing #Leadership #Tenure

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So glad to see Digiday and Kimeko McCoy write about retail media networks that every marketer, especially those in CPGs, needs to read and absorb. There are pros and cons. My business partner Boris Litvinov contributes. Unfortunately, we are seeing marketers over-invest in RMN with blind faith without realizing the 2X-6X cost implications which affects ROI/ROAS. In an economy when budgets are so tight, no CPG marketer can afford to be that frivolous with their investments, but they are. #rmn #retail #media #retailmedianetworks

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ICYMI: On episode 9 of "Two Friends Talking Trends," Pauline Baron, MBA and I welcome Mariah Tang to discuss the intersection of #PR and #ContentMarketing. https://lnkd.in/e8tzVvGq #marketing #pr #content #journalism

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If the ads you're seeing on your various CTV channels are feeling a tad too personal, chances are that's more of a coincidence than truly hyper-precision targeting. Nevertheless, it's an opportunity to discuss advertising experience and the concept of personal vs collective/communal advertising (a really interesting challenge for a mass medium to consider!). I spoke to Mark Stenberg and ADWEEK about that fine line between creepy and effective . #advertising #targeting #ctv #experience https://lnkd.in/eK9X67MK

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