Marketing

Media Buying Briefing: Production and media squeeze lead brands to run campaigns for longer

Campaign consistency has been a brand marketing best practice for decades. Changing media economics are turning it into a business necessity. Data from ad measurement firm Extreme Reach (XR) showed that 17.9% of Super Bowl ad campaigns ran for six months or more last year, triple the number that ran for the same amount of […]

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Google’s latest commerce moves deepen the battle over agentic shopping

If Google’s latest commerce announcements signal anything, it’s that the tech platform wants to own the shopper journey from discovery to purchase. Last week, Google unveiled Universal Cart, dubbed an “intelligent shopping cart that works across retailers and across services,” including Gemini and search. In theory, a person could add things to their cart whether

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The NBA’s contract with YouTuber Kenny Beecham could be a new blueprint for sports leagues

The NBA is ramping up its bet on creator-led commentary, elevating YouTube basketball star Kenny Beecham to the center of its fan-facing media strategy as it continues to chase younger audiences across digital platforms. Beecham, who has more than 4.16 million followers on his own channels and has worked with the league for over six

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Unpacked: How loyalty programs power lifecycle marketing strategies

This Unpacked guide, sponsored by SheerID, explores how loyalty is no longer earned through rewards alone; it’s built through relevance, transparency and sustained commitment to understanding customers over time. Shifts in consumer behavior — specifically the desire for data privacy and instant, personalized recognition — and AI’s acceleration of the buying process are making traditional

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AI Needs Humans In The Lead, Not Just In The Loop, Says JPMorgan Chase Programmatic Lead

Hot take: Sometimes, having more guardrails isn’t a limitation. Instead, the added responsibilities can actually make automation easier, according to Melissa Bonnick, EVP, head of programmatic for JPMorgan Chase. As a financial services company, JPMorgan Chase is beholden to stricter rules than brands in most other verticals. But those restrictions make it easy to communicate

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