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Top takeaways from Advertising Week 2024 marketers need to know
Leading marketers like PepsiCo Foods, Home Depot and Diageo tackled topics ranging from artificial intelligence to media networks at the annual confab.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Starbucks hands US creative duties to WPP amid turnaround push
The agency network is forming a bespoke unit for the chain that is trying to reclaim its status as a premium brand and community coffeehouse.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 16, 2024 -
IAS tests tool for brand-safe ad placements on Meta’s platforms
Content Block List is being tested across Facebook and Instagram feeds and Reels with the goal of opening it up to all advertisers in early 2025.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Advertisers see data standards strategies as critical, but confidence lacks
Respondents believe they could see an average 33% ROI increase by having data standards strategies, per a report from Advertiser Perceptions.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 14, 2024 -
Q&A
How United Airlines brought Kinective Media to market — and what’s next
Mike Petrella, the managing director of strategic partnerships for the airline industry’s first media network, shared lessons learned during its quick ramp up.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 10, 2024 -
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PepsiCo Foods creative chief on in-housing and ‘borderless’ content
Chris Bellinger discussed the demands of an always-on content strategy and bringing back Doritos’ “Crash the Super Bowl” at Advertising Week.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Why Mountain Dew refreshed its visual identity for a new era of marketing
A new logo was designed by PepsiCo’s in-house team, which includes a mix of veterans and newcomers to both the brand and industry.
By Chris Kelly • Oct. 9, 2024 -
Wyndham taps Havas as integrated agency of record across creative, media
Duties include oversight of media, creative, social and digital marketing for all Wyndham brands as well as the company’s loyalty program.
By Aaron Baar • Oct. 7, 2024 -
A marketer’s guide to Advertising Week New York 2024
Navigating the sprawling Penn District and staying abreast of talks about AI, retail media and sports marketing will be key for the four-day gathering.
By Peter Adams • Oct. 7, 2024 -
McDonald’s debuts Chicken Big Mac with dupe restaurant, livestream push
The burger chain has revealed two spots featuring the limited-time offering starring “Fresh Off The Boat” castmates Randall Park and Hudson Yang.
By Chris Kelly • Updated Oct. 15, 2024 -
5 ways marketers can master RCS for mobile messaging
Now that Apple has adopted Rich Communication Services, here’s how brands can prepare to use the business side of the messaging standard.
By Jessica Deyo • Oct. 3, 2024 -
Top marketing conferences to attend in 2025
From trade organization symposiums to gatherings around innovation and technology, here are some must-attend events for advertising professionals.
By Jessica Deyo • Updated Jan. 16, 2025 -
How brands can reduce their carbon footprint to make advertising gains
Marketers who incorporate sustainability into their media planning hit KPIs earlier, per an ANA study that included the likes of Kroger and Coca-Cola.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 30, 2024 -
Mondelēz expands generative AI marketing bets with new platform
Publicis Groupe and Accenture support the offering focused on faster, more efficient production of personalized text, images and video.
By Peter Adams • Updated Sept. 27, 2024 -
Publicis acquires Mars United Commerce to fuel full-funnel marketing
The reportedly $600 million deal builds on the agency network’s whopper acquisition of influencer marketing firm Influential earlier this year.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Deep Dive
What FCB’s stealthy data unit says about the future of agency creativity
FCB/Six is seeing double-digit growth at an otherwise sluggish time for the industry, speaking to rising client demand in areas like CRM and loyalty.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 23, 2024 -
How Kroger is using standardized metrics to boost its retail media network
The grocer shared how IAB’s guidelines have improved accountability as the chain looks to release its own updated measurement model.
By Peyton Bigora • Sept. 23, 2024 -
Customers don’t trust AI, and the rift might be hurting business
Researchers find that not only are customers wary of AI, but the inclusion of AI terminology actually decreases customers’ purchasing intention.
By Kristen Doerer • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Dentsu supports next-gen creatives with House of Creators on Roblox
The first phase of the holding company’s new initiative will be focused on the gaming platform, providing mentorship to creators across the globe.
By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Consultancy for in-house agencies launches to update aging model
According to Citizen Inside’s founders, many in-house shops rely on capabilities that were built 10 years ago and are in need of modernization.
By Aaron Baar • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Q&A
VML Global CEO Jon Cook on agency merger, AI bets and optimism
Nearing a year since the merger’s announcement, the executive dished on what’s working for VML, including surprising client demand for CRM.
By Peter Adams • Sept. 9, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘The year of implementation’: How marketers are leveraging AI on mobile
While AI has its place in the realms of social media, mobile commerce, apps and more, a sea of questions remains around regulation and brand safety.
By Jessica Deyo • Sept. 5, 2024 -
The CMO role has evolved: Here’s what the numbers say
While the title of CMO is still alive and well, major disparities exist when it comes to tenure and representation, according to a Forrester report.
By Sara Karlovitch • Aug. 30, 2024 -
Dentsu enriches sports marketing data strategy with Sports Innovation Lab
The partnership weds audience segments drawn from across all of the major leagues with insights from Dentsu’s data-driven platform, Merkury.
By Peter Adams • Aug. 26, 2024 -
Marketers’ ad spend to grow in H2 led by social media and display, report finds
More than half of marketers view CTV as the most critical consumer technology and media trend, according to Mediaocean’s 2024 H2 market report.
By Aaron Baar • Aug. 21, 2024