Digital
Transforming Market Research: Gamification Strategies in Online Panels
In today's digital era, market research has significantly evolved, adopting innovative strategies to enhance participation and data quality. One of the most notable trends is gamification applied to online panels. Gamification involves integrating game elements, such as competitions, points, levels and rewards, into non-game activities to motivate and engage participants.
AI Is Great, But What Does It Mean I Have to Actually Do as a CMO?
You would need to have been on Mars to avoid the onslaught of news stories and startup launches in the AI space, but there remains a paucity of good perspective on the implications for marketing. Technology has become an extension of humans for many years starting with the personal computer evolving to the www and then the smartphone. AI is no different but arguably represents a more fundamental and tectonic shift as it is not purely behavioral, it is a new form of intelligence, meaning limitless applications.
Legal Issues and Business Considerations When Using Generative AI in Digital Advertising [REPORT]
The IAB Legal Affairs Council Generative AI Working Group has published its white paper, Legal Issues and Business Considerations When Using Generative AI in Digital Advertising. This new, comprehensive whitepaper addresses the legal and business issues concerning the creation, training, and implementation of generative AI in digital advertising.
2023 Hispanic Content, Data & Social Report – Available for download FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer. Social Marketing strategies are reviewed for their performance value.
New Benchmark Shows We’re Making Progress with Programmatic
ANA, in partnership with TAG TrustNet, has released early findings from our first quarterly Programmatic Transparency Benchmark Study. And real progress has been made!
More Than 50% of Organizations Have an AI Leader, but 88% Indicate Their AI Leader Does Not Have the Title of Chief AI Officer
A recent Gartner, Inc. poll of more than 1,800 executive leaders, revealed that 55% of organizations have an AI board. The poll also indicated 54% of organizations have a head of AI or an AI leader that orchestrates activities.
Navigating the Shift: Adapting to a Potential TikTok Ban
As the founder and president of RiseOpp, a leading Fractional CMO agency in San Francisco, I've observed firsthand how rapidly the digital landscape can shift, presenting marketers with both challenges and opportunities. With the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States, businesses heavily reliant on this platform must swiftly and strategically pivot to maintain their competitive edge. As marketers, we need robust strategies for adapting digital marketing efforts to thrive, even in TikTok's potential absence. Let's jump in.
Christian Martinez named Head of Sales for Botmaker in US
Botmaker announced the addition of Christian Martinez to its leadership team. As Country Director and Head of Sales in the U.S., Martinez brings a wealth of experience in technology, sales and partnerships to Botmaker's expansion in North America.
Programmatic Transparency Benchmark [REPORT]
According to these new 2024 findings (among 11 companies), the percentage of media dollars spent on Made for Advertising websites has dropped from 15 percent to 4 percent, suggesting that advertisers are taking greater control following heavy press coverage of last year's study results. The average number of websites and apps on which campaigns run has also dropped from 44,000 to 23,000, and a high percentage of advertisers have reduced their number of SSP and exchange partners.
2024 CMO’s Guide: A Compendium of Cases from Brands Driving Business Growth and Innovation with Generative AI [REPORT]
Adding to the Growth Council's Position on Generative AI, CMOs and other thought leaders have graciously shared examples of how leading brands across many industries are successfully implementing Generative AI into their marketing strategy. By making these insights and examples available in this compendium, we hope to inspire you to explore and embrace the possibilities of Generative AI in your marketing.
NBCUNIVERSAL to send Creators to 2024 Olympics Games in Paris
NBCUniversal unveiled its first-of-its-kind “Paris Creator Collective” for its coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. NBCUniversal, in partnership with Meta, Overtime, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, has developed a multi-platform social creator program that will empower 27 engaging creators to tell the stories of the Games through their eyes with unprecedented on-the-ground access in Paris.
Cleaning the CTV Ecosystem
It's an understatement to say that advertisers are not thrilled with the current state of the digital ecosystem.
Fostering Digital Communities: The Role of Community Management in Modern Marketing
With the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, one thing remains constant – the power of community. As a Social Media Community Manager, you hold the key to unlocking this potential, bridging the gap between brands and their audiences with every post, comment and interaction. Join us as we explore the art and science of community management and discover how agencies like ours, CCOM, harness its power to drive meaningful engagement and foster brand loyalty. By Stephanie Zambrana
When Online Content Disappears [REPORT]
The internet is an unimaginably vast repository of modern life, with hundreds of billions of indexed webpages. But even as users across the world rely on the web to access books, images, news articles and other resources, this content sometimes disappears from view.
Brands as Beacons: The Power of Positive Content in Digital Advertising
Today's online experiences have been built on the backs of advertising dollars, and those experiences have become increasingly unpleasant and detrimental to the human condition. Interestingly, this current state of affairs presents an interesting opportunity for leading brands.
Teens and Video Games Today [REPORT]
There are long-standing debates about the impact of video games on youth. Some credit them for helping young people form friendships and teaching them about teamwork and problem-solving. Others say video games expose teenagers to violent content, negatively impact their sleep and can even lead to addiction.
Americans’ Views of Technology Companies [REPORT]
Our survey asked Americans about three key areas: Social media’s impact on politics and the country | Political censorship and bias in Big Tech| Government regulation of technology companies
With NewFronts Upon Us, All Marketers Should Want What Marc Pritchard Wants
Many of you might remember the bad old days of 20 to 25 years ago, when interactive media made up around 2 to 3 percent of all advertising dollars spent across the media spectrum. Can you imagine such a huge spending event as NewFronts at that time? We didn't even call our media segment "interactive" then, maybe because most buyers didn't yet understand that the "pull" was more valuable than the "push." Search changed all of that soon enough, upending direct marketing. And then it wasn't long before everyone started talking about big data becoming the new gold rush.
8 in 10 Companies Plan to Layoff Recent College Graduates This Year Due To AI
Intelligent.com has published a recent survey report examining the impact of AI on young workers. The report also shares insight into the current availability of internship and entry-level job opportunities. In total, 804 hiring managers in the United States completed the survey.
Canela Media announces New Partnerships, Data Product, Content and Advertising Solutions
Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation Hispanic multicultural media company, announced its plans for the coming year at the 2024 IAB NewFronts underscoring its commitment to investing in technology, data solutions, and content to engage and entertain Hispanic audiences in the U.S. and Latin America.
