This week’s Media Briefing will unpack BuzzFeed’s sale to Byron Allen, and the collapse in value of platform-era media companies. A look at the post-boom BuzzFeed era NYT’s warning to freelancers about AI use, Gawker’s legacy and more. BuzzFeed’s post-boom era BuzzFeed’s $120 million majority-stake sale to Byron Allen may have been a lifeline for […]
This story was first published by Digiday sibling Modern Retail. Heineken USA is pouring more marketing dollars into soccer this year ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The brewing company, which has trademarked itself as “the official beer of soccer,” is not an official World Cup sponsor. However, it’s getting in on the larger summer soccer
TelevisaUnivision and Disney took over Day Two of upfronts week in New York City on Tuesday, and the throughline was data quality. The post Upfronts Day Two: Dancing And Data appeared first on AdExchanger.
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New ads show William Shatner, who held the role in the 2000s, passing the baton as the brand appeals to consumers rethinking vacation plans.
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The brewer is cementing its focus on soccer by urging fans to use their volunteer time off benefit to catch matches and give back to local communities.
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TikTok is opening its ads platform to AI agents with its new model context protocol (MCP) server and developer toolkit, aimed at automating campaign creation, management and optimization. TikTok Ads Model Context Protocol (or TikTok Ads MCP) Server will “effectively enable marketers to connect their own AI agents directly to the Tiktok ads platform so
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The L’Oréal-owned brand enlisted NBA legend Carmelo Anthony for a “Head Coach” campaign in support of its anti-dandruff products.
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