Hard Mtn Dew, Twisted Tea hold promise for Boston Beer as hard seltzer dips

Despite a slower-than-expected rollout this year, Hard Mtn Dew has proven so far to be successful for the company.

By Sara Karlovitch • July 25, 2022

Walmart integrates CommerceIQ to fortify its retail media advertising platform

Adding self-service and automation tools has become a growing mandate for Walmart as it looks to scale an ad sales business that generated $2.1 billion last year.

By Peter Adams • July 21, 2022

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Consumer Packaged Goods

If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.  

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Ad spend recedes in June for first decline in 15 months, study says

While the majority of categories reduced ad spend, discount stores quadrupled investment as consumers scouted out deals amid record inflation.  

By Jessica Deyo • July 21, 2022

What to expect from Netflix's ad-supported tier

Discussing Q2 earnings, executives said they’re targeting an early 2023 rollout and that subscribers to the cheaper option won’t get the full catalog. 

By Peter Adams • July 20, 2022

What the American Data and Privacy Protection Act means for marketers

The privacy landscape could see major change if the American Data and Privacy Protection Act becomes law. Here’s what marketers need to know. 

By Hugo Loriot • July 19, 2022

Why big agencies are investing in supply chain and inventory services

While pandemic-driven trends have given agencies a peek into clients' broader operations, getting buy-in for new services could be a challenge.

By Aaron Baar • July 18, 2022

Accenture Song acquires The Stable to scale commerce services in North America

The move adds to a series of deals oriented around commerce and performance, areas that are expected to remain sturdy despite the downturn.

By Peter Adams • July 18, 2022

Netflix picks Microsoft as partner to build ad-supported streaming business

It’s a major coup for Microsoft, a stealthy digital advertising player that won out thanks to offering flexibility and strong privacy safeguards.

By Peter Adams • July 13, 2022

CTV, digital video fall victim to inflation's toll on marketing budgets

Trends identified by Advertiser Perceptions point to an opportunity as previously competitive and advertiser-dense channels see activity dry up.

By Peter Adams • July 13, 2022

Brands drive significant chatter, impressions with sponsored esports streams

Despite pandemic restrictions waning, gaming seems to be increasing in popularity — and profitability.

By Sara Karlovitch • July 13, 2022

Marketing in 2022: H1 by the numbers

Figuring out the new consumer and the best way forward on strategy and structure took precedence for marketers.

By Sara Karlovitch • July 12, 2022

Marketers lost their creative verve amid deluge of challenges

Once-promising categories like crypto went silent due to an economic rout, while much of media investment flowed to performance channels that don’t inspire much in the imagination.  

By Peter Adams • July 12, 2022

Disney boosts post-cookie offering with major Trade Desk integration

The move with Unified ID 2.0 is a major one in Disney’s plans to boost programmatic, addressability and interoperability in its advertising ecosystem. 

By Chris Kelly • July 12, 2022

Kroger expands programmatic capabilities for advertisers with Pacvue partnership

Brands accessing Kroger’s first-party data can improve ad effectiveness with a dashboard of tools, including AI optimization.

By Jessica Deyo • July 12, 2022

Mekanism sees big US opportunity for Plus Company's agency model

Co-founder and CEO Jason Harris said the shop will initially focus on building out a performance team that has helped it notch a 75% pitch win rate this year.

By Peter Adams • Updated July 11, 2022

How to boost sales with holiday SMS marketing

This next holiday season, get the open rates, clicks and personalization only SMS can deliver.

July 11, 2022

EU lawmakers approve regulations on big tech companies

Among the restrictions in the new laws, marketers must seek people’s consent to use personal data for ad targeting.

By Robert Williams • July 7, 2022

Virtual world shopping is not the metaverse: report

Forrester’s latest report predicts how virtual shopping will be highly immersive 10 years from now.

By Dani James • July 7, 2022

Amazon's new analytics tool gives brands a front-row seat to in-store shopping

Using the Store Analytics tool, companies can optimize in-store marketing with insights about Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh shoppers. 

By Jessica Deyo • July 6, 2022

50% of marketers impede ROI by underinvesting in media, Nielsen finds

Even a long-established channel like social media is still underinvested, despite delivering better ROI than TV, according to new research.

By Chris Kelly • July 6, 2022

What CPGs should know as value of data skyrockets

The end of third-party cookies is looming, but that's just one data shift bound to impact the consumer market.

By Jim Singer, Brooks Levering, Piyush Gupta, Luis de Lencquesaing, Dan Tammuz • July 5, 2022

Diageo buys flavor tech company to streamline drink exploration, path to purchase

The world’s second largest distiller is hoping to match consumers — especially young ones — with a whiskey, eliminating the costly experimentation process.

By Sara Karlovitch • July 5, 2022

Economic woes impact travel outlook for Gen Z and millennials, study finds

As the world goes digital and prices continue to skyrocket, two generations have agreed on one thing: less is more.

By Jessica Deyo • July 5, 2022

Coke, Lacoste see significant value for 'Stranger Things' product placements

Ahead of the premiere of the second volume of the fourth season, YouGov Stream released data on the value of exposure for brands featured in the show.

By Sara Karlovitch • July 1, 2022

Consumers to limit spending, celebrations for July Fourth, survey finds

A generational divide is evident in the impact of inflation, with Gen Z favoring Costco.com and millennials preferring Target.com over Walmart.com.

By Sara Karlovitch • June 28, 2022