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Viral, Marketing: How The Coronavirus Is Impacting The Economics Of The Ad Industry

Viral, Marketing: How The Coronavirus Is Impacting The Economics Of The Ad Industry by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, February 14, 2020 The economic cost of Coronavirus remains uncertain, International Monetary Fund (IMF) spokesman Gerry Rice told reporters Thursday in Washington, DC — but that hasn’t stopped advertising industry insiders from speculating about the impact. On Friday … Continue reading Viral, Marketing: How The Coronavirus Is Impacting The Economics Of The Ad Industry

How Web-Based Startup Harry’s Used Storytelling To Shake Up the Men’s Razor Industry

Ana Gotter — January 17, 2020 Sometimes, brands are lucky enough to come up with a new spin on a product that’s so significant they don’t have trouble making a name for themselves. Others, however, are forced to break into an industry with so many big, established names for simple products that it’s hard to … Continue reading How Web-Based Startup Harry’s Used Storytelling To Shake Up the Men’s Razor Industry

Ad Industry Pushes National Privacy Law, Would Override California Measure

Ad Industry Pushes National Privacy Law, Would Override California Measure by Wendy Davis , Staff Writer @wendyndavis, November 21, 2019 The ad industry on Thursday officially asked Congress to pass a national privacy law that would override state laws, including California’s sweeping Consumer Privacy Act. “Policy affecting the entire consumer economy and consumers nationwide is being … Continue reading Ad Industry Pushes National Privacy Law, Would Override California Measure

Worried Your Industry Isn’t Exciting Enough? 10 Ways to Encourage Engagement With Your Website

Young Entrepreneur Council — November 13, 2019 Follow @YEC If you think your business could be viewed as complicated or boring to people unfamiliar with your industry, you may believe you’ll never be able to compete with website engagement rates seen by more “exciting” companies, such as ones in tech and retail. However, no matter … Continue reading Worried Your Industry Isn’t Exciting Enough? 10 Ways to Encourage Engagement With Your Website

Viant Separates From Meredith As Ad Industry Buybacks Become More Common

Viant Separates From Meredith As Ad Industry Buybacks Become More Common by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, November 8, 2019 Ad-tech company Viant completed a company buyout earlier this week that the co-founders say allows them to “take back control” from Meredith Corporation.  The transaction includes the 60% of Viant that Meredith acquired from Time in January … Continue reading Viant Separates From Meredith As Ad Industry Buybacks Become More Common

What Cision’s acquisition signals for customers, martech industry

The company, which has been on an acquisition spree, will go private under Platinum Equity ownership. Jennifer Cannon on October 25, 2019 at 12:02 pm Media software conglomerate Cision has entered a definitive agreement to be acquired by private equity firm, Platinum Equity. The transaction is valued at approximately $2.74 billion, said Cision. The company … Continue reading What Cision’s acquisition signals for customers, martech industry

Ad Industry Forms Cross-Measurement Coalition

Ad Industry Forms Global Cross-Measurement Coalition by Larissa Faw , October 4, 2019 Adland is joining forces with a new global initiative developing a more transparent metrics system for all countries, while also respecting consumer privacy. The Cross Media Working Group includes some of the world’s biggest brands, including EA, Mastercard, P&G and Unilever, as … Continue reading Ad Industry Forms Cross-Measurement Coalition