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Advertising
Months after limited ad testing in select markets, Meta has officially opened the ad floodgates for its Instagram-linked app, Threads. Starting now, eligible advertisers globally can place ads within the Threads feed, marking a significant step in Meta’s monetization strategy for the platform. With over 320 million monthly active
Advertising
Taboola, long recognized for its dominance in native advertising with its ubiquitous "content you may like" widgets, is making a strategic expansion into the broader display advertising market. The adtech company has unveiled its new platform, Realize, positioning itself as a direct competitor to traditional demand-side and supply-side
Advertising
OpenAI just made history with its first-ever Super Bowl ad, a 60-second commercial that aligns artificial intelligence with humanity’s greatest technological advancements. The spot, developed under new CMO Kate Rouch, cost approximately $14 million and strategically introduces AI to a broad audience by focusing on its practical applications rather
Advertising
Fox Corp. has hit a major touchdown with Super Bowl 59, selling out all its ad slots months in advance and setting new pricing records. According to a source familiar with the matter, more than ten commercials sold for a staggering $8 million each, underscoring the enduring power of live
Branding
A cultural and economic shift became undeniable in 2024: America has fallen out of love with brands and embraced people. Across politics, media, and business, individuals have overtaken logos, with loneliness serving as the driving force behind this change. The Loneliness Epidemic Let’s start with the problem: loneliness. * 12%
Advertising
Perplexity, an AI-driven search platform, is collaborating with UM, a global media agency under IPG Mediabrands, to introduce a novel advertising model. This partnership designates UM as Perplexity's media Agency of Record, entrusting them with launching Perplexity's inaugural brand campaign, managing media buying, and advising on
Advertising
Omnicom Group has announced its agreement to acquire Interpublic Group (IPG), a move that will merge the world’s third- and fourth-largest advertising holding companies, creating the largest ad company globally. This unprecedented merger underscores a strategic effort to harness new technologies, accelerate innovation, and redefine the advertising industry. A
Advertising
The global advertising market is poised for continued growth in 2025, but the tempo is slowing. After the post-pandemic boom, the industry appears to be settling into a steady, single-digit pace, echoing trends from the mid-2000s. Forecasts highlight regional disparities, political uncertainties, and sector-specific shifts that could reshape the market.
Business Insights
In 2007, Vizio disrupted the TV market by delivering high-quality flat-screen TVs at a fraction of the cost of competitors like Sony and Samsung. Now, Walmart’s $2.3 billion acquisition of Vizio signals a new disruption—not in hardware, but in advertising technology and data-driven consumer engagement. From Flat
E-commerce
Shein and Temu, two rapidly growing e-commerce platforms, are significantly influencing consumer behavior this holiday season by encouraging impulse purchases through various strategies. Aggressive Online Marketing Both companies have substantially increased their online marketing efforts, bidding heavily on search keywords, including those of competitors, to capture consumer attention. This approach
Business
Marketing often takes center stage as a tool for driving sales, building brand awareness, and attracting customers. However, even the most innovative and aggressive marketing campaigns cannot compensate for a poorly designed or low-quality product. While marketing may create a buzz or attract initial buyers, long-term success hinges on the
Advertising
The online retail scene is experiencing a significant shift as platforms like Temu and Shein intensify their marketing efforts, leading to increased advertising costs for competitors. These companies are aggressively bidding on search keywords associated with rival brands, such as "Walmart Black Friday deals" and "Zara jeans,