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Screenverse President Assesses the RMN/DOOH/Programmatic Landscape StreetFight

Screenverse President Assesses the RMN, DOOH, Programmatic Landscape

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Adam Malone, co-Founder and President of Screenverse, predicts that retailers will all want to own and operate their own ad networks. Outside of the top 5-8 retailers, however, the vast majority of retailers would be best served teaming up and supporting third-party networks. This scenario may not become a reality in 2025, but Malone says […]

The Last 2025 Predictions Article You Need to Read

The Last 2025 Predictions Article You Need to Read

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Admit it…  We’re all getting a little tired of seeing the “Greatest Hits & Stats of 2024” and the “Predictions for 2025” articles that are proliferating throughout the media.  And, most of us are now scrolling and scanning rather than spending massive amounts of time reading and ruminating. So here, in snackable form, is the […]

Beyond Burgers & Fries: 10 Fast Food Trends for 2025 Street Fight

Beyond Burgers & Fries: 10 Fast Food Trends for 2025

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Fast food and fast casual dining are massive categories within the MULO (multi-location) ecosystem. Although they are related, fast casual dining usually entails sit-down service and more menu options, whereas fast food usually entails a smaller list of choices and different ambiance. Options for hamburgers, pizza, wings, tacos, and other “grab and go” foods exist […]

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Global Brands, Local Strategies: How Retail Media is Catering to Diverse Markets Street Fight

Global Brands, Local Strategies: How Retail Media is Catering to Diverse Markets

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As performance media and retail media converge, advertisers stand at a pivotal juncture to redefine consumer engagement within an increasingly complex shopping ecosystem. This convergence underscores the critical balance between maintaining a global brand identity and achieving regional relevance, highlighting the necessity for strategic collaboration between local and global teams. Breaking Down Silos: Redefining a […]

The Fastest-Growing Gyms Rely on Customer Intelligence to Win—Here’s How Street Fight

The Fastest-Growing Gyms Rely on Customer Intelligence to Win

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The beginning of the year is a big moment for gyms, with some reporting more than a quarter of their annual signups in January alone. But keeping those customers is a different story. With the FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule making it easier than ever to cancel gym memberships, gyms must rely on deep customer intelligence […]

2025 Marketing: Trends That Will Redefine Success Street Fight

2025 Marketing: Trends That Will Redefine Success

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As 2025 begins, rapid advancements in AI and evolving consumer expectations are reshaping marketing. Gartner predicts that 30% of outbound email messages from large organizations will soon be synthetically generated. For marketers, the challenge lies in embracing these changes while keeping the customer at the center. Here are some of the trends I believe will […]

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Screenverse President Assesses the RMN/DOOH/Programmatic Landscape StreetFight

Screenverse President Assesses the RMN, DOOH, Programmatic Landscape

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Adam Malone, co-Founder and President of Screenverse, predicts that retailers will all want to own and operate their own ad networks. Outside of the top 5-8 retailers, however, the vast majority of retailers would be best served teaming up and supporting third-party networks. This scenario may not become a reality in 2025, but Malone says […]

The Last 2025 Predictions Article You Need to Read

The Last 2025 Predictions Article You Need to Read

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Admit it…  We’re all getting a little tired of seeing the “Greatest Hits & Stats of 2024” and the “Predictions for 2025” articles that are proliferating throughout the media.  And, most of us are now scrolling and scanning rather than spending massive amounts of time reading and ruminating. So here, in snackable form, is the […]

Beyond Burgers & Fries: 10 Fast Food Trends for 2025 Street Fight

Beyond Burgers & Fries: 10 Fast Food Trends for 2025

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Fast food and fast casual dining are massive categories within the MULO (multi-location) ecosystem. Although they are related, fast casual dining usually entails sit-down service and more menu options, whereas fast food usually entails a smaller list of choices and different ambiance. Options for hamburgers, pizza, wings, tacos, and other “grab and go” foods exist […]

Global Brands, Local Strategies: How Retail Media is Catering to Diverse Markets Street Fight

Global Brands, Local Strategies: How Retail Media is Catering to Diverse Markets

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As performance media and retail media converge, advertisers stand at a pivotal juncture to redefine consumer engagement within an increasingly complex shopping ecosystem. This convergence underscores the critical balance between maintaining a global brand identity and achieving regional relevance, highlighting the necessity for strategic collaboration between local and global teams. Breaking Down Silos: Redefining a […]

Let's Get Phygital in 2025 StreetFight

Let’s Get Phygital in 2025

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Phygital is hardly a new word. The term was first coined in 2007 by Chris Weil, former chairman and CEO of Momentum Worldwide. Like many concepts, many marketing professionals take credit for coming up with the term, but ownership doesn’t matter here. What’s meaningful is that the term is having a huge resurgence — almost […]

TikTok & the Future of Social Media Marketing

TikTok & the Future of Social Media Marketing

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As the Supreme Court’s Friday decision to uphold the “divest or die” congressional act looms large over TikTok, the app’s fate in the United States remains uncertain. This past weekend marked a whirlwind of developments: the app went dark on Saturday, only to reemerge on Sunday after President Trump announced his intention to issue an […]

Scaling MULO Social Media Management Street Fight

Scaling MULO Social Media Management

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Managing social media for franchises presents a lucrative opportunity for agencies and franchise brand managers. However, scaling and maintaining consistency across multiple locations can seem daunting. Fortunately, the right tools and strategies can simplify the management of franchise social media accounts, ensuring consistency and local customization. The Challenges of Franchise Social Media Management Businesses face […]

Navigating the US TikTok Ban: Strategic Insights for CMOs and Agency Executives

Navigating the US TikTok Ban: Strategic Insights for CMOs and Agency Executives

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As the January 19th deadline for the US TikTok ban approaches, the marketing world is abuzz with speculation and urgency. With news breaking that TikTok may shut down its app entirely in the US and the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the proposed ban, brands are left scrambling to adjust their social media strategies. For […]

Kevel and Vantage Partner to Scale Retail Media Operations Street Fight

Kevel and Vantage Partner to Scale Retail Media

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Kevel, the leading provider of API-based ad-serving technology, announced it had partnered with Vantage, the Orchestration Layer for Retail Media™, to streamline operations and empower retailers to create high-performing media networks. Kevel is known for its highly customizable ad-serving technology, which allows retailers to build and manage bespoke retail media networks powered by first-party data. […]

The Fastest-Growing Gyms Rely on Customer Intelligence to Win—Here’s How Street Fight

The Fastest-Growing Gyms Rely on Customer Intelligence to Win

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The beginning of the year is a big moment for gyms, with some reporting more than a quarter of their annual signups in January alone. But keeping those customers is a different story. With the FTC’s new click-to-cancel rule making it easier than ever to cancel gym memberships, gyms must rely on deep customer intelligence […]