The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing aggressive remedies in the wake of its antitrust victory against Google, including a potential forced sale of the Chrome browser, Bloomberg reports. Why we care. Chrome dominates the global browser market, and its separation from Google could dramatically reshape the tech landscape and digital advertising. A forced sale…
Are digital marketers really prepared for a post-cookie world? According to Lotame’s latest report, fielded by Cint, This report dives deep into how 1,200 marketers and agencies across six global markets — Australia, Brazil, Mexico, Singapore, the UK, and North America — are pivoting their strategies to adapt. Here’s a peek at the challenges, trends,…
TikTok is no longer just the platform for viral dances and trends; it’s transforming how brands connect with consumers and driving unprecedented advertising success. As companies embrace TikTok’s unique blend of storytelling, targeted ads and interactive features, they’re discovering a powerful path to growth that seamlessly integrates brand visibility, audience engagement and increased sales. TikTok:…
In recent years, attention measurement has become a key focus for advertisers and their ad agencies as they seek to predict and optimize outcomes. The concept is straightforward: if attention can be accurately measured, it can help forecast and improve the effectiveness of ads, from boosting brand lift to driving sales and even adjusting campaigns…
People may not need to actually lick stamps any more but they are still sending and receiving mail. Often they receive mail with joy. Consider how things have changed. “Thirty years ago, when you received an email you got excited. Your mailbox was just full of junk mail at the time.” That would be your…
Do consumers trust AI? Maybe? 60% of consumers believe AI is trustworthy, according to a new survey by CouponCabin. 52% are more concerned than excited about AI in daily life, according to Pew. Do they trust companies to use AI? A bit if you’re a tech company, barely at all if you’re not. An average…
It’s a week until Election Day and the political rhetoric and advertising are running at a deafening volume and staggering velocity. This last part is making it hard for brands to be heard during the critical holiday shopping season. This is especially true in swing states where CPM has risen significantly. This year, many national…
Today, we’re pondering many important questions: Are search engines still at the core of consumer search, or is TikTok becoming the reigning platform? Have technologies like ChatGPT gone mainstream yet, or are we in an industry echo chamber about its adoption curve? Ultimately, how should marketers future-proof their strategies to remain relevant in the consumer buying process…
Google has announced major updates to its advertising tools, including the integration of its advanced Imagen 3 AI model to help with creative optimizations and new Performance Max capabilities. Key updates: Imagen 3 integration for AI-powered image generation. Sharable ad previews for easier team collaboration. Enhanced video creation capabilities. New asset testing features for Performance…
Google is changing how Performance Max and Standard Shopping campaigns compete in ad auctions. Key changes: Performance Max will no longer automatically trump Standard Shopping campaigns Highest Ad Rank will now determine which ad serves for overlapping campaigns Brings these campaigns in line with other campaign types’ auction behavior Why we care. This update alters how…