You can now directly connect campaign performance with user behavior, bridging a critical gap between ad spend and engagement metrics. A new integration of Microsoft Clarity and Google Ads will help you see exactly how paid traffic interacts with your websites, potentially improving ROI on ad spend. Key features: Direct Google Ads account connection. New…
Will pure-play artificial intelligence companies ever be profitable? If OpenAI is any indicator, it’s hard to see how. The problem for any company creating these generative AI systems is the more people use them, the more it costs. So, what would be success for most businesses is actually a money drain. Consider: OpenAI’s ChatGPT has…
U.S. digital advertising will see a 7.3% increase over last year’s spend, according to the latest IAB forecast. This growth is notably lower than the 11.8% 2024 projection. Retail media networks (up 15.6% year-over-year) CTV (+13.8%) and social media (+11.9%) all expect double-digit growth, according to the study, “2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend,…
Marketers’ fast adoption of AI is letting them try different strategies and focus more on authenticity, according to HubSpot’s new State of Marketing 2025 report. The report, based on a survey of 1,200 marketing leaders, predicts this will be a year of refining existing marketing trends. In addition to the increased integration of AI into…
Social media platforms are portals to deep, meaningful engagement with customers. They are also the place where content creators and influencers cultivate passionate fan bases. For marketers looking to meet customers where they are, social media can’t be overlooked. Here are some predictions about where brands can find opportunities and innovation in 2025 in order…
In the new year, advertisers will look to improve ad experiences and targeting to boost efficiency. While audience expectations will continue to rise, so will the need to prove ad effectiveness. We asked experts to share their views on how new tools and strategies will help advertisers and agencies make the most of their data…
This article was co-authored with Mike Froggatt, Senior Director, Analyst, at Gartner. Digital personalization is a double-edged sword. While it can significantly enhance customer experiences, it also risks alienating consumers if not executed thoughtfully. Digital marketing leaders must carefully manage the reality and perceptions around personalization. A Gartner consumer survey of 2,001 respondents in April…
Amazon’s new Retail Ad Service is bringing retail media networks available to everyone. The service lets retailers use Amazon’s powerful advertising technology to sell ads on their websites. This is a big step for the ecommerce and advertising giant which primarily focused on selling ads within its ecosystem. The company is now directly competing with…
CTV and streaming are changing the way viewers watch their favorite shows. The exclusive NFL stream on Netflix this Christmas averaged over 30 million viewers for each game in the double-header. (The top game of the previous year’s Christmas triple-header averaged 29 million and change on CBS.) Last year was the first year ad spend…
Over the last year, the RMN space saw new in-store standards and solid growth. This is likely to continue. Here are a few ways we expect to see this dynamic space continue to mature. Growing in-store networks “While retail media networks have gained some attention [in 2024], I believe their full potential remains largely untapped,”…