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Study: Half of Marketers Don’t Trust Their Own Data 

Study: Half of Marketers Don’t Trust Their Own Data 

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Nearly half of marketers have doubts about the reliability and accuracy of their digital data, despite spending thousands per month on their technology stacks.  That’s according to a new study by Forrester and Zeta Global, which found that data challenges increase as more solutions get added to a company’s tech stack.  Although 85% of companies […]

Beyond the Billboard: Trends in OOH Advertising

Beyond the Billboard: Trends in OOH Advertising

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As we drive along the highways and backroads this summer (or wander through Times Square or on the Las Vegas strip or sit in stadiums and concert venues), signage (OOH Advertising) is often hard to miss. Or, if the advertisers are using it properly, it should be impossible to miss! From traditional billboards (which first […]

Want to Know the Single-Most Important Factor Driving Attention in Advertising? This Is It

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The single-most important factor in driving attention in advertising probably isn’t what you’d expect. Could it be creative quality ? According to a new study by Emodo, a subsidiary of Ericsson that runs a programmatic exchange, traditional KPIs like viewability and clicks aren’t as useful in identifying whether an ad is making an impact on […]

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LBMA: MomentFeed Unveils “Enhanced Local Photos”

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In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers P&G’s SK-II retail pop-up in China, Burger King partnering with Rovio’s Angry Birds, MomentFeed unveiling “enhanced local photos,” and Ford patenting a new system for billboard-to-car advertising. Also, Mark Michael, CEO of DevHub, visits the pod. DevHub just acquired Brickwork Software.

Why Contextual AI is No Longer Advertising’s Best-Kept Secret

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AI leverages and analyzes data to take action toward the best possible outcome. However, contextual AI takes this one step further. It leverages the power of machine learning to provide human-like understanding of content. For brands, this means that they can serve relevant ads without the need for cookies or third-party data. Contextual advertising allows brands to engage with consumers within their universe of interest while protecting brand safety at the highest level.

How to Deliver Digital Experiences While Remaining Privacy-Compliant

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With looming privacy changes, how can brands deliver digital experiences while remaining compliant? The answer lies in multitouch attribution and transparency.

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Predictions Roundup: Organic Search and Cookie Deprecation

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Experts assess changes to local search and location marketing in the wake of Google search updates, privacy changes, and cookie depreciation.

Digital Advertising’s Big Moves in 2021

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2020 was a challenging year for digital advertising, and there’s no reason to think 2021 won’t be as well. The industry is facing several issues, including privacy and cookies, ad tech dominance and ad fraud. And they’re all coming to a head now. With that in mind, here are five big moves I anticipate this […]

5 Digital Transformation Steps for Retailers in 2021

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Retailers need to prioritize digital transformation. They should focus on omnichannel acceleration, inventory transparency, and customer communication.

Brick-and-Mortars Pivot to Logistics, Entertainment

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Brick-and-mortar retailers are using storefronts as warehouses, logistics hubs, and entertainment venues in the wake of Covid-19 disruption.

Google’s Ads Data Hub Should Be on Every Marketer’s Radar

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Ads Data Hub incorporates privacy by design and is first-party data-driven, which is crucial in today’s environment. It is built on a future-proof cloud architecture, meaning as technology continues to evolve, ADH will stay relevant. With all of its capabilities, ADH should be on every marketer’s radar.

After E-Commerce Gains, Retailers Struggle with Return Logistics

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$70.5 billion worth of holiday purchases this year are expected to be returned, and 400 million square feet of additional warehouse space could be needed just to process those returns. For retailers already facing a deluge of products coming back into their warehouses, it could already be too late.

Brick-and-Mortar in a Post-Covid World

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After months of shopping primarily online, and taking advantage of services like same-day deliveries and curbside pickups, can shoppers be persuaded to come back into physical stores?

Marketing in 2021: Universal ID Race and Creative Efficiency

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Marketing in 2021 will bring a universal ID race that The Trade Desk is leading, though Amazon DSP is a dark horse. It will also spur greater creative efficiency.

SMBs Seek Speedy Relief to Recover in 2021

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The Biden administration is pledging $15 billion in grants to help businesses, and $35 billion for small business financing programs, as part of its new American Rescue Plan. But many grants and recovery programs have long timelines, and business owners are saying they need more immediate support.

What Marketers Can Learn from the Mobile-First Shopping Season

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Mobile commerce gained in popularity throughout the year as Covid-19 confined consumers to their homes. Marketers need actionable tips to keep up with mobile shopping trends in the year ahead.