Marketing

Meta and X Approve AI Ads Referencing Nazi War Crimes Ahead of German Elections, Research Finds

Meta and X gave the green light to AI-generated ads that called for the gassing of immigrants in concentration camps and the burning of synagogues ahead of Germany’s federal elections on Feb. 23, according to new research from corporate accountability group Eko. The watchdog submitted 10 extremist ads filled with hate speech to both platforms…

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Ikea Slides into DMs with a Cheeky Offer for Late-Night Scrollers

If someone sends the “u up?” text late at night, there’s usually a saucy connotation. But Ikea put a cheeky spin on the phrase in its latest marketing stunt. Just after Valentine’s Day, the brand began sliding into people’s DMs (direct messages) between 10pm and 5am with the simple message: “U up?” Those who responded…

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AI Platform Groq Hires Chelsey Susin Kantor as CMO

AI chip startup Groq has hired Chelsey Susin Kantor as its chief marketing officer (CMO), ADWEEK can exclusively share. A self-proclaimed “math and science kid-turned-marketer,” Kantor has spent her career connecting her background in engineering, science, and technology with marketing. She joins from Brand.AI, an AI-powered operating system she co-founded in 2023. She also held…

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What’s Next For JWP Connatix: SSAI, Contextual Advertising And A New Name

Since Connatix and JW Player first announced their merger in October, JWP Connatix – a temporary name for the newly joined companies – says things are going well at the six-month mark. The two video monetization platforms see their tech stacks as complementary, hence the merger. JW Player renders videos on thousands of websites, while

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