While 65% express discomfort with AI-generated ads, the same percentage expect brands to adopt the technology. This acknowledgement of AI's inevitability despite personal qualms suggests that the default consumer reaction is skeptical acceptance.
Google offers thousands in ad credits for Demand Gen: Advertisers are encouraged to use the tool as it undergoes changes, but there are many kinks to iron out.
AppLovin is setting its sights on ecommerce: Executives plan to attract spenders and grow revenues with a slew of ad product launches.
AI is popular in the workforce, but marketers should remain cautious: Despite massive adoption, overuse could still fracture consumer trust.
How can Spotify grow its advertiser appeal? The music platform must tread carefully to attract advertisers while retaining customers.
The Washington Post backs out of six-figure “Fire Elon Musk” ad: The decision raises questions about when—or if—brands should weigh in on political issues.
As marketers integrate generative AI (genAI) into their creative workflows, they must ensure the technology enhances, rather than replaces, creativity. Creatives must be active in AI policy development, maintain transparency of AI use, and be thoughtful about the way they use genAI. Brands that balance AI efficiency with human insight will stand out.
Forty-nine percent of Americans feel stereotyped by identity-based ad targeting: Overuse of these ads can fracture consumer trust. It might be time for brands to reconsider how they connect with consumers. Read online
2025 will be the year of “true co-branded storytelling” for retail media creative formats, according to Brian Monahan, global client president, head of retail media solutions at Dentsu.
Many large banks are watering down or removing online references to DEI in a polarized environment.
India is a region to watch for marketers in 2025: Growing internet penetration is set to make the country one of the fastest-growing ad markets.
Move to develop AI-powered humanoid robots raises concerns about overextension as the company juggles multiple ambitious projects.
On today’s podcast episode, we discuss how DeepSeek has reset Google’s AI strategy, how much other GenAI chatbots can chip away at Google’s search dominance, and why the tech giant was able to double revenue growth last year. Tune in to the conversation with Senior Director of Podcasts and host Marcus Johnson, Senior Director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman, and Senior Analyst Evelyn Mitchell-Wolf. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
The platform is tackling hateful content with AI-driven moderation and adding non-user content to attract local advertisers.
On today’s special edition podcast, we discuss the evolution of creator content, how content is migrating off social channels, brand partnerships and the implications of AI on content. Join Vice President and Principal Analyst, Jasmine Enberg as she hosts Nicole Weltman, Head of Social from Taco Bell, Bryan Reisberg, Creator, CEO, and Co-Founder of Little Chonk, and Sarah Crockett, Senior Vice President and CMO of DSW. Listen everywhere and watch on YouTube and Spotify.
We examine rebranding best practices that bring customers along on the journey.
Retail media will account for about 1 in 5 digital ad dollars this year. That’s about double the share it held in 2020. We expect it to surpass the one-quarter mark by 2028.
Firefly AI debuts with IP-safe video generation, aiming to outshine OpenAI’s Sora. Its Premiere Pro integration could make it a go-to for professionals.