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‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits

June 27, 2025 ‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits BY Sarah Bregel Employees are in a burnout crisis. A 2023 Mercer report found that 82% of workers were at risk of burnout. Overworked employees say they need time off, work-life balance, and flexibility. But the same report noted only 32% of … Continue reading ‘Pawternity’ leave, unlimited ice cream, and more: 5 offbeat company benefits

Why marketing must reclaim GTM design in the age of AI

N.Rich CEO Markus Ståhlberg unpacks the AI-powered GTM shift — and why marketing must lead system design to ensure long-term impact. Loren Shumate on June 26, 2025        As AI-powered workflows become central to sales and RevOps, go-to-market (GTM) execution is increasingly dominated by high-volume, sales-led outreach. This change prioritizes short-term demand capture over long-term … Continue reading Why marketing must reclaim GTM design in the age of AI

Microsoft Shared Results From Mercedes-Benz Showroom Ads Pilot

Microsoft Shared Results From Mercedes-Benz Showroom Ads Pilot by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, June 26, 2025 Microsoft on Thursday shared updates to the Mercedes Benz Showroom Ads pilot, Performance Max, MSA Report Builder, Showroom Ads, and showcased a new Search Advertising Landscape Guide. Mercedes-Benz is Microsoft’s first client working with Showroom Ads. The three-month-old … Continue reading Microsoft Shared Results From Mercedes-Benz Showroom Ads Pilot

New IAB Framework aims to bring clarity to gaming ads

The framework standardizes game ad campaign metrics and outlines what metrics to expect and what additional data to request. Constantine von Hoffman on June 26, 2025       The IAB released its new Gaming Measurement Framework today, designed to make gaming campaigns easier to understand, compare and optimize. With over 80% of U.S. internet users identifying … Continue reading New IAB Framework aims to bring clarity to gaming ads

Are brand awareness and demand generation rivals, or the ultimate power couple?

Brand or demand? Why not both? Learn how integrated strategies can boost trust, drive action and maximize your marketing ROI. Brianna Miller on June 25, 2025       For B2B marketers, building lasting connections and driving real results has never been more exciting or complex. I’ve attended recent industry events, including Swaay.Health LIVE, MarTech Spring 2025 … Continue reading Are brand awareness and demand generation rivals, or the ultimate power couple?

FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved

20% reported liking an advertiser less after seeing ads on social media alongside user-generated hate speech. Constantine von Hoffman on September 22, 2023       The FTC approved Omnicom’s purchase of Interpublic Group this week, after the ad agency giant promised not to engage in any nefarious brand safety activities. If you think I’m exaggerating, the … Continue reading FTC says Omnicom deal is OK, as long as there’s no brand safety involved

Klaviyo turns AI and data loose on the challenges of multichannel marketing

Juggling channels, losing time and revenue? Klaviyo wants to fix the chaos with AI-optimized, real-time omnichannel execution. Mike Pastore on June 24, 2025       Marketers need to keep pace as consumers use an ever-increasing number of channels to engage with brands. That often leads to the type of silos and fragmentation they’ve battled for years. … Continue reading Klaviyo turns AI and data loose on the challenges of multichannel marketing