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Media Buying Briefing: Agencies cultivate the next generation of influencers through gaming

The next generation of influencers and content creators may not come from social media — instead, expect them on gaming platforms, from Roblox and Fortnite to the adjacent communities on Twitch and YouTube. Media agencies have recognized gaming’s potential to reach younger audiences, with holding companies and independent agencies alike investing in gaming partnerships and […]

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Google sheds its nice guy poise as the legal heat dials up

Google’s evolved from a fledgling search startup into a supposed puppet master of the $600 billion display ad business — according to the U.S. government’s early evidence in the ongoing adtech antitrust trial. That’s the conclusion observers of the current case could arrive at following a week of courtroom drama where items showcased by the

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As Google’s antitrust trial intensifies, the ad industry speculates the consequences of a potential breakup

The chatter after week one of Google’s ad tech trial is all over the map — some say it’s the start of a seismic shift, others write it off as background noise. Ultimately — this case matters, just maybe not to Google’s bottom line right away. Its ad tech arm isn’t the golden goose it once

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Publishers’ ad revenue rebounded in the first half, but H2 is looking even brighter

The crisp autumn breeze is not the only breath of fresh air washing over the media industry this season.  According to the latest Media Ad Sales Trend Flash Report from publisher ad management provider Boostr, focused on the first half of 2024, there are many positive ad sales trend lines showing that the doldrums of

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Digiday Research: Ad industry split on whether a divestiture of Google’s sell-side ad tech will change anything

The largest company in online advertising is in the dock on several fronts. The Department of Justice’s latest antitrust case, which targets Google’s ad tech suite, has many thinking substantial changes are on the horizon. Related Insights Google on Trial DOJ vs. Google: The arguments for and against the defendant’s (alleged) ad market monopoly Read

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Revolving Door Roster Updates: Doe-Anderson, Horizon Media, OpenX & More

This week’s industry updates highlight key leadership changes and expansions across agencies, talent management firms, and creative production companies. AbelsonTaylor Group AbelsonTaylor Group appointed Justin Zylberman as director of business development. Zylberman will lead the agency’s pitch development process, spearhead proactive prospecting, and support organic business growth efforts. Before joining AbelsonTaylor Group, Zylberman worked with…

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Buried DOJ Evidence Reveals How Google Dealt With The Trade Desk

The Google antitrust trial is focused on Google’s supply-side business and publisher ad server, which is why the DOJ features relatively few DSPs and buy-side competitors. However, in the process of the investigation into Google, the Department of Justice unearthed a vast trove of separate evidence. Some of these findings paint a whole new picture

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How Clinique launched on Amazon without cannibalizing sales from its other retail partners

This story was first published by Digiday sibling Glossy The Estée-Lauder-owned Clinique is the top-selling brand at Ulta, a superlative that Maiah Martin, executive director of consumer engagement at Clinique, is quite proud of. “It’s a distinction we hold close to our heart,” she said. “But it comes with a lot of work across account

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Pepsi Chases Delivery Drivers to Claim Its Rightful Place Beside Pizza

While Coca-Cola often touts its flagship soft drink as the perfect complement for various foods, Pepsi wants to take dominance of pizza night. Its method? Chase down pizza delivery drivers. “Pepsi Chase Cars,” created by agency BBDO Worldwide, begins with a pizza delivery driver ringing a doorbell – only to be startled by a man…

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FX’s Grotesquerie Marketing Campaign Is Harvesting Fan Screams

FX wants to get fans screaming for the premiere of its latest horror series with a two-part marketing activation. Grotesquerie, a 10-part series from horror maestro Ryan Murphy, centers on a detective (Niecy Nash-Betts) and a nun (Micaela Diamond) who investigate a series of heinous crimes in a small town. It also stars Courtney B….

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