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Seedtag Acquires JustEggs for ANZ Market Entry
When Seedtag acquired supply-side platform Beachfront in June, it did so to deepen its offering in TV and advertising video. One month later, Seedtag, a global leader in contextual advertising, acquired JustEggs to broaden its global footprint with entry into Australia and New Zealand. JustEggs is an Australian-owned creative intelligence business. Dal Gill, Vice President […]
Christena Garduno of Media Culture: The Marketing Agency’s Future
Marketing agencies used to be able to woo clients with unique and emotional ad campaigns. Then, as media options became more varied, knowing how and where to spend ad dollars (print, television, radio, and ultimately online) was a critical factor. Today, agencies must deliver a full range of strategies and solutions, and data analytics and […]
Nexxen Partners with Vevo to Expand Programmatic Advertising in CTV
Nexxen, a leader in unified advertising technology with deep expertise in video and Connected TV (CTV), has announced a strategic partnership with Vevo, the world’s largest music video network. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for both companies, as Vevo joins forces with Nexxen’s supply-side platform (SSP) to enhance its programmatic advertising capabilities, particularly across […]
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Cart Abandonment: How to Beat Online Shopping’s Hidden Enemy
While it’s unrealistic to expect that your cart abandonment rate will ever be zero, there are still many factors that are in your control — which means you can improve it. So, I’ve put together a list of tips you can implement to get more of your customers to follow through with their purchases, as well as to avoid some of the most common mistakes.
Location-Based Marketing Association: Walmart Partners with Roku on Shoppable TV Ads
In this episode of Location Weekly, the Location-Based Marketing Association covers the Waymap app helping the visually impaired navigate public transit in D.C., Kiwibot rolling out a fleet of advertising robots in Peru, and Walmart partnering with Roku to stream shoppable TV ads. Plus, there’s a auest Interview with Nick Patrick, co-founder and CEO of Radar.
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Pinterest Leads the Charge on Shoppability
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