Data/Analytics
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Streaming and sports marketing: Here’s what the numbers say
While sports sponsorships remain popular among marketers, 76% say they struggle to measure return on investment.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 25, 2025 -
VideoAmp builds momentum with Warner Bros. Discovery currency deal
The measurement firm will assist the media giant across linear, digital and cross-platform campaigns to support planning, optimization and more.
By Chris Kelly • July 24, 2025 -
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Consumer Packaged Goods
If CPGs can adeptly adjust to emerging mandates, they have an opportunity to strengthen their brands.
By Marketing Dive staff -
Publicis Groupe forecasts sunny H2 based on strong H1 new business gains
The company reported it had more than a dozen wins of material new business in the first half.
By Aaron Baar • July 21, 2025 -
Volkswagen accelerates tech transformation with new digital AOR
CI&T was praised for its capabilities in generative AI and a product-first approach, which has aided in recent vehicle launches like the ID. Buzz.
By Peter Adams • July 21, 2025 -
Over half of ad buyers are using generative AI for video creation: IAB
Small and midsize brands are more likely to use generative artificial intelligence for video while only 36% of large brands plan to do the same.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 18, 2025 -
3 takeaways from Omnicom’s Q2 earnings as IPG deal nears completion
The group’s branding and retail commerce segment experienced punishing declines as “uncertain market conditions” affected new launches.
By Peter Adams • July 16, 2025 -
Comscore, iSpot, VideoAmp pass currency audit ahead of broadcast season
The U.S. Joint Industry Committee confirmed that the three firms’ data held up, even around crucial areas like live sports.
By Chris Kelly • July 14, 2025 -
WPP names Microsoft vet CEO in sign of AI’s rising role in advertising
Cindy Rose currently helps lead enterprise tech sales at Microsoft and joins the agency as it tries to overcome client losses and worsening macro conditions.
By Peter Adams • July 10, 2025 -
Digital marketing statistics of 2025: H1 by the numbers
As CMOs struggle to plan for the future, digital video may provide hope.
By Sara Karlovitch • July 8, 2025 -
How Alaska Airlines found a $100M revenue opportunity with Google’s Meridian
Adswerve identified an 11% projected increase in addressable advertising revenue by using Google’s open-source marketing mix model.
By Chris Kelly • July 8, 2025 -
How marketers can respond with empathy to consumer tariff shocks
New Gartner research emphasizes the importance of empathetic messaging and building “permission structures” that convince people it’s okay to buy.
By Peter Adams • July 8, 2025 -
DoubleVerify, IAS develop attention measurement solutions for Snap
DV Authentic Attention for Social and Snap Attention Measurement, respectively, combine ad exposure data with Lumen eye-tracking technology.
By Aaron Baar • July 2, 2025 -
Unilever acquires Dr. Squatch, valuing brand’s viral marketing to Gen Z men
The DTC grooming upstart was praised by Unilever for its social-first approach, which has recently included racy ads with Sydney Sweeney.
By Peter Adams • June 23, 2025 -
How ditching Pride now could hurt brands later
Some retailers that once wholeheartedly celebrated and supported the LGBTQ+ community have pulled away. What if they want to rejoin the party?
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2025 -
How brands can make better use of loyalty data
Loyalty programs need to go beyond discounts if brands want to stay relevant amid increased competition.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 23, 2025 -
48% of creatives identify as neurodivergent: Here’s what the numbers say
Only 18% of neurodivergent creative industry professionals request accommodations at work, per research from Understood, Havas and the 4As.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 20, 2025 -
Amazon, Roku address CTV advertising reach and efficiency in new deal
The companies, which together reach about 80% of the U.S. market, want to improve targeting and measurement in CTV advertising.
By Peter Adams • June 18, 2025 -
Magna latest to downgrade global ad spending forecast, expects $979B
Traditional advertising outlets are expected to see a 3% drop in revenue, reflecting ongoing economic uncertainty, while digital ad sales will increase.
By Sara Karlovitch • June 17, 2025 -
Why Disney’s Compass seeks true north in data collaboration
A new integration with Amazon DSP demonstrates how platforms are working to bring together first-party data in clean room environments.
By Chris Kelly • June 17, 2025 -
How DoorDash is evolving its retail media arm as ad revenue grows
The ads division just acquired ad-tech startup Symbiosys for $175 million and is introducing new artificial intelligence tools for restaurant brands.
By Peter Adams • June 16, 2025 -
Amazon delivers reporting for live shoppable streaming video
With interest in creator content high, the new capabilities help marketers better understand what is driving sales.
By Aaron Baar • June 16, 2025 -
Can Acxiom and Snowflake break the data black box where others failed?
The need for privacy-safe identity resolution is one of Acxiom parent IPG’s “big bets,” even in the wake of Google’s decision to keep third-party cookies.
By Chris Kelly • June 15, 2025 -
Publicis deepens AI transformation services with help from Nvidia
A new Center of Excellence built on Nvidia tech and led by Publicis Sapient speaks to the opportunity the agency sees in taking a consultative approach.
By Peter Adams • Updated June 12, 2025 -
Amazon widens access to video generator as AI ad tools gain traction
Agency BTR Media described using the feature to cater videos to different product searches and said it has been a “game-changer” for clients.
By Peter Adams • June 10, 2025 -
WPP CEO Mark Read to retire at challenging juncture for agency giant
The news, dropping a week out from Cannes Lions, follows recent moves such as rebranding GroupM to WPP Media and acquiring InfoSum.
By Peter Adams • June 9, 2025