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Innovation Labs: LG Ad Solutions Unveils New Division for CTV Breakthroughs Street Fight

Innovation Labs: LG Ad Solutions Unveils New Division for CTV Breakthroughs

LG Ad Solutions has announced the launch of Innovation Labs, a new division focused on advancing technologies in Connected TV (CTV) advertising and content personalization. Led by Chief Technology Officer Dave Rudnick, Innovation Labs will develop breakthrough innovations that deliver hyper-customized viewing experiences, connecting advertisers, content publishers, and audiences. A New Frontier in CTV Advertising […]

The MULO Dozen: August Brands in Review Street Fight

The MULO Dozen: August Brands in Review

Who says summer is slow? Not brands. So much is happening this August in the MULO (multi-location) brand and agency ecosystem that stopping at 12 was tough! Have news to share? Please reach out and we may include your MULO brand, agency, or tech company in our round-up or a feature article! Like pizza toppings […]

LG Ad Solutions Proves Screensaver Ads Drive Brand Engagement Street Fight

LG Ad Solutions Proves Screensaver Ads Drive Brand Engagement

LG Ad Solutions, a leader in Connected TV (CTV) and cross-screen advertising, has unveiled a new ad format called Native Screensaver Ads. Available on LG Smart TVs, these full-screen ads appear during periods of inactivity across the Home Screen, LG Channels, and the Content Store. By capitalizing on idle screen time, these ads transform what […]

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GrabMaps Launches Local Mapping Tech

In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers whether Apple & Google will get rid of IP address tracking, GrabMaps launching and licensing their own local mapping technology, Walmart partnering with senior care app Avanlee Care for grocery delivery, and NTT Data launching Mobicomma in Okinawa, Japan.

The Value of Business Agility

Business agility is not just a talking point; it’s a worldview that informs all of your organization’s decisions and allows the business to continue evolving amid unpredictability.

SPYR Technologies acquires GeoTraq from JanOne

In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers Apiip expanding IP to Location API services to verify 1M+ requests, SPYR Technologies acquiring GeoTraq from JanOne, Google StreetView getting even better with a new camera, and Pacsun linking its physical and virtual metaverse stores.

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Apple Launches Business Connect to Give Businesses More Control of Local Presence

Apple this week announced the launch of Business Connect, a new feature that allows businesses of all sizes to control how they appear to Apple Maps users. The move comes as consumers increasingly use maps apps to discover local businesses, whether by browsing an area or searching for a specific kind of business near them.

How Retailers Can Solve Post-Holiday Inventory Challenges

Retailers are facing what is for many an unprecedented glut of inventory. With supply chain challenges and inflation afoot, plus astronomical rates of return, retailers need to figure out how to move what’s in stock.

5 Retail Communications Platforms for Multi-Location Brands

5 Retail Communications Platforms for Multi-Location Brands

If there is one thread that runs through nearly all the challenges retailers are facing in 2023, it’s communication. Using the right enterprise communication platforms, retail brands have an opportunity to reduce staffing woes, improve customer retention, and even minimize ongoing supply chain issues. 

Retailers Navigate Post-Holidays Spending Slump

As retailers head further into the month of January—typically an overlooked month—they’re seeing shoppers returning and exchanging items at a rapid pace. They’re also struggling to clear out excess inventory before closing out the fiscal year and bracing for a tough few months ahead.

The 3 C’s at the Foundation of Successful Agencies

Here are three C’s (and no, we’re not talking about third-party cookies!) to focus on to position your agency for long-term success.

2023’s Web3 Opportunities

As we embark on a new year, we look back at 2022 as the year brands took a leap into the Web3 space, creating novel campaigns to engage with their customers in the digital space. In 2023, we expect brands to continue these efforts to create new, fun ways to improve their customer engagement through Web3 activations.

Why Ad Spend Growth Will Likely Decline in 2023

Ad spend growth is likely to decline in 2023. That’s partly due to the looming recession, but macroeconomic factors are hardly the only ones in play.

Why Social Media Giants Are Embracing Conversational AI

ChatGPT Isn’t a Panacea for Local Marketing Content, But Here’s How It Can Help

AI can help create content at scale, and it can give marketers ideas that help them write competent blog posts even if they are unfamiliar with a vertical.

Let’s Replace TV Panels with Real Data About People to Reflect Changing Demographics

Because the industry has yet to create a new replacement standard, media companies are continuing to use Nielsen panel data. But the solution might be simpler than we think: more accurate, ethically-sourced data that reflects changing demographics.

3 Trends Companies Using Location Data Should Watch Out for in 2023

As consumers continue to venture out to brick-and-mortar stores and as high interest rates push down the cost of buying homes and business locations, what geospatial data trends can companies take advantage of in the coming year?