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Friday, June 29, 2018

Man Charged With Threatening to Kill Ajit Pai’s Family Technology


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Facebook and Twitter Expand Peek Into Who’s Behind Their Ads Technology


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Time Split to the Nanosecond Is Precisely What Wall Street Wants Technology


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The Week in Tech: Amazon Continues Its Quest for World Domination Technology


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Twitter's Ho Turns Part-Time, Company Favors 'Functional' Operations

Twitter's Ho Turns Part-Time, Company Favors 'Functional' Operations

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Twitter is moving away from teams organized around general managers and individual products and will instead arrange itself around "functional" areas, like engineering, products, and technology. The change is designed give Twitter more flexibility and agility.



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June 29, 2018 at 05:45PM

Oath Spearheads Wells Fargo's Digital Campaign To Rebuild Trust

Oath Spearheads Wells Fargo's Digital Campaign To Rebuild Trust

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Data shows the message rings true with consumers -- the authentic apologies are being accepted by consumers for the mistakes made at Wells Fargo.



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June 29, 2018 at 04:44PM

Get Your Pills In Millennial Pink

Get Your Pills In Millennial Pink

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Scrolling through Instagram, I sift through ad after ad for boutique clothing brands, celebrity-endorsed makeup ... and vitamins? Personalized vitamins in candy colors delivered right to my doorstep.



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June 29, 2018 at 01:20PM

Why Startups Are Ditching Agencies, And You Should, Too

Why Startups Are Ditching Agencies, And You Should, Too

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There's an increasing need for companies of all sizes to be agile in today's changing economy. Relying on an outside agency to complete critical projects takes longer and can cost around 20-30% more in markups alone, a luxury many companies can no longer afford. As such, many companies are starting to bring capabilities that would traditionally be outsourced to an agency in-house.



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June 29, 2018 at 01:20PM

Treading Outside The Feed: Why Brands Need A Presence On Instagram Stories

Treading Outside The Feed: Why Brands Need A Presence On Instagram Stories

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Marketers who run paid social understand that in order to maximize reach and results, you should diversify your ad formats on Facebook and Instagram. While they have been quick to enjoy the success of tailoring advertising to Instagram, there is a relatively new ad format many brands have overlooked or are yet to adopt: Instagram Stories.



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June 29, 2018 at 01:20PM

First Grader Takes Charge At Zico To Dramatize Message Of Change

First Grader Takes Charge At Zico To Dramatize Message Of Change

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The video of six-year-old's time in charge is part of Anomaly's "Serve Your Self" campaign to convey that small changes add up to holistic wellness.



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June 29, 2018 at 10:53AM

Social Giants Manipulate Users Into Giving Up Privacy: Norwegian Study

Social Giants Manipulate Users Into Giving Up Privacy: Norwegian Study

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Facebook and Google use "dark patterns" to nudge consumers to do what they want. Windows 10 comes out better in study.



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June 29, 2018 at 09:21AM

Brands Must Embrace Culture

Brands Must Embrace Culture

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Consumers are more fragmented than ever before when it comes to the values they hold, the media they consume and the politics they support. The rise of social media and the ability to create personalized eco-chambers have only multiplied the pattern. This has created challenges for marketers, as they struggle to build meaningful connections with consumers.



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June 29, 2018 at 08:51AM

Fans To Direct Bacardi Music Video For Instagram's IGTV, In Real Time

Fans To Direct Bacardi Music Video For Instagram's IGTV, In Real Time

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Fans to vote within Instagram Stories, using new Polls feature, to determine the locations shown and other creative choices for the video, which features dance duo Les Twins.



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June 29, 2018 at 07:21AM

Explore the Great Indoors Technology


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Thursday, June 28, 2018

Shoppable Media: Game-changer Or Bust?

Shoppable Media: Game-changer Or Bust?

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Emerging technology is constantly changing, opening new paths for brands to truly connect with consumers. With the rise of shoppable media, augmented reality, voice services, wearables, mobile wallets and chatbots (the list goes on), brands are seeking new and interesting ways to enhance the consumer experience.



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June 28, 2018 at 01:29PM

Big Spaceship Wins Sony Master Brand Assignment

Big Spaceship Wins Sony Master Brand Assignment

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Sony has appointed Brooklyn, NY-based Big Spaceship to handle creative advertising for its master brand in the U.S., the companies have confirmed.

The selection came after a formal review. Tracey Locke was the incumbent.

Big Spaceship is tasked with positioning Sony as a “relevant, overarching entertainment and electronics brand.” It will be responsible for developing content across digital, social, experiential and influencer partnerships. 

New work from the agency is expected to break this summer.

“We needed to find a partner who could help us create a cohesive and culturally relevant presence that reflects how consumers communicate and engage with Sony,” stated Steven Fuld, Sony senior vice president of Marketing.

“Big Spaceship’s ability to understand and connect with real people, with relevant content, is exactly what we need to emotionally move our target,” added Fuld.

 





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June 28, 2018 at 01:29PM

NYC Transit Rejects Beauty Brand Il-Makiage's Taglines

NYC Transit Rejects Beauty Brand Il-Makiage's Taglines

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Il-Makiage wasn't necessarily trying to be controversial for its U.S. relaunch, but several taglines in a new campaign were deemed too "provocative" for NYC's Metropolitan Transit Authority to be advertised in the city's subway system.

Rejected messages included “If you see something say it to someone else,” “Don’t even think about manspreading,” and “It’s not the heatwave down there, it’s me." 

These messages — developed with agency Huge — were designed to speak directly to confident, successful women who are equal parts swagger and substance, with the overarching concept aimed at redefining high maintenance. "After all, there’s nothing 'high maintenance' about being strong, successful, having high standards, knowing your self worth and demanding to be treated accordingly," says an agency spokesperson.

In addition to social media support, NYC billboards feature four models ranging in ethnic diversity conveying a “don’t give a f*ck” attitude with similarly-toned headlines. These ads followed an earlier teaser phase, where plain black billboards with bold white headlines claiming “Minimalism is dead” took over NYC, driving onlookers to @IlMakiage, its U.S. market Instagram handle. 

NYC is the first U.S. city to receive ad support as part of the brand's first pop-up store. Additional U.S. outlets are likely to open soon, and Il Makiage ships its products throughout the U.S.



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June 28, 2018 at 12:32PM

World Cup Being Won By Builders, Betting, Beer And Ronaldo

World Cup Being Won By Builders, Betting, Beer And Ronaldo

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As England debuts on commercial tv tonight, second screeners show a love of beer, DIY, betting and Ronaldo.



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June 28, 2018 at 10:12AM

'Self' Introduces Plus-Size Cover Model

'Self' Introduces Plus-Size Cover Model

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The issue offers a collection of stories about how people deal with their bodies and the stigmatizing power weight and size holds in American culture.



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June 28, 2018 at 10:12AM

Exactis Data Leak Covers Almost All Americans; Email Addresses Included

Exactis Data Leak Covers Almost All Americans; Email Addresses Included

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A potential leak of data includes almost 2 terabytes of data accessible on an open server. Exposed is information on religion and lifestyle.



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June 28, 2018 at 09:28AM

Why Amazon Should Be Top Of Marketers' Agenda

Why Amazon Should Be Top Of Marketers' Agenda

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Rather than resisting the behemoth, perhaps they should consider jumping into Amazon's slipstream.



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June 28, 2018 at 09:15AM

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

MPA Introduces New Social-Media Data, Reports High Engagement

MPA Introduces New Social-Media Data, Reports High Engagement

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Research supports the belief that magazine media is the most trusted and influential of all media, with a singular ability to drive sales.



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June 27, 2018 at 01:41PM

Jell-O Launches Line of Edible Toys

Jell-O Launches Line of Edible Toys

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The iconic brand looks to reignite buzz and drive new revenue through a novel brand extension.



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June 27, 2018 at 12:02PM

Instagram Throws A Video Party

Instagram Throws A Video Party

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Users swipe into their Direct inboxes and open any message thread. Instagram is also inviting brands, influencers and publishers to get in on the action.



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June 27, 2018 at 12:02PM

Who Do You Trust?

Who Do You Trust?

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Only 4% of consumers trust celebrity endorsements, while 83% trust the recommendations from friends and family. In today's overcrowded marketplace, consumers are searching for trusted recommendations before making a purchase.



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June 27, 2018 at 10:28AM

TV News, Media And Truth: Separating Facts From High-Intensity Fiction

TV News, Media And Truth: Separating Facts From High-Intensity Fiction

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U.S. consumers have been intently focused on the quality of news content - via traditional media, TV, print, digital and highly scrutinized social-media content. The bad stuff, in particular, gets the high-glare: unreliable, misinformed or just inaccurate news content.



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June 27, 2018 at 09:26AM

Spectrum Slowdown Could Affect Email Response

Spectrum Slowdown Could Affect Email Response

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Spectrum says it is working on resolving a nationwide slowdown that has included email and the internet.



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June 27, 2018 at 09:00AM

'Marketing Today': Audi's Loren Angelo

'Marketing Today': Audi's Loren Angelo

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This week on "Marketing Today," I spoke with Loren Angelo, vice president of marketing for Audi of America, where he leads marketing positioning and management of the Audi brand in the U.S. In addition, he manages advertising, experiential, CRM, social media, product integration, retail marketing, and research strategies for the carmaker.



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June 27, 2018 at 08:00AM

We Have Reached Peak Screen. Now Revolution Is in the Air. Technology


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Instagram Buy Returns Big Rewards For Facebook

Instagram Buy Returns Big Rewards For Facebook

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Facebook's grabbing Instagram for $1 billion will go down as one of the biggest steals in tech history. Bloomberg estimates the Facebook unit is now worth over $100 billion.



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June 27, 2018 at 07:05AM

Tuesday, June 26, 2018

Find Free (Old) Feature Films Online Technology


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Special Olympics USA Games Marketing, Business Support Has Been 'Off The Charts'

Special Olympics USA Games Marketing, Business Support Has Been 'Off The Charts'

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The top soccer players on the planet are now at the FIFA World Cup in Russia, but a group of equally dedicated and focused athletes will compete for their own trophies and face their own challenges next week at the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games in Seattle.



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June 26, 2018 at 01:24PM

Retailers: Don't Forget To Pencil In Hispanics For The Back-to-School Shopping Season

Retailers: Don't Forget To Pencil In Hispanics For The Back-to-School Shopping Season

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U.S. retailers can't afford to ignore multicultural consumers, especially Hispanics. A perfect time to jump-start customer engagement is before the lucrative back-to-school season. It's the second-largest shopping event in the U.S., surpassed only by the Christmas shopping season.



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June 26, 2018 at 01:24PM

Connected TV Options For Political Advertisers

Connected TV Options For Political Advertisers

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The midterm elections are heating up. With the 2018 congressional elections generating more attention than past midterms, the stakes are high for advertisers.



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June 26, 2018 at 12:53PM

PUR Asks 'What Are You Drinking?' In New Campaign

PUR Asks 'What Are You Drinking?' In New Campaign

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PUR water filtration is with a new campaign that asks, “What Are You Drinking?”

Developed with agency Arnold Worldwide, the campaign’s creative contrasts everyday family moments, like cooking meals or giving a child a glass of water at bedtime, with the possibility that water may cause illness to loved ones, given the possibility of contaminants.

The digital campaign includes a batch of 15- and 6-second (the latter for retargeting) online videos appearing on YouTube that tell stories that highlight caretaker accountability.  Various assets from the campaign will also be promoted with paid media on social channels as well. 

The 6-second clips were broken out to target four distinct audience groups: new parents, new home owners, pet owners, and people trying to live a healthy lifestyle.





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June 26, 2018 at 12:53PM

Nathan Coyle Tapped As CEO Pride Media, Plans To Expand Digital Reach

Nathan Coyle Tapped As CEO Pride Media, Plans To Expand Digital Reach

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CEO of Domino Media Group Nathan Coyle has been tapped to lead Pride Media, the publisher of LGBTQ-focused titles Out, The Advocate, Out Traveler, Plus, Chill and Pride.



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June 26, 2018 at 12:53PM

Facebook Launches Print Magazine "Grow," Says It's Not a Magazine

Facebook Launches Print Magazine "Grow," Says It's Not a Magazine

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Launched in the UK, 'Grow' is nothing more than a "business marketing programme" produced by Facebook and geared to "business leaders," the company claims.



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June 26, 2018 at 07:46AM

Monday, June 25, 2018

Coca-Cola's Peace Tea Rewards 'Randomer' Acts Of Kindness

Coca-Cola's Peace Tea Rewards 'Randomer' Acts Of Kindness

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The brand is spurring acts of kindness via team of 20 influencers and donations triggered by likes and shares.



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June 25, 2018 at 02:23PM

Microsoft Takes On Societal Responsibilities

Microsoft Takes On Societal Responsibilities

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Addressing societal issues that arise from technologies such as artificial intelligence seems to appeal to Fernando Diaz, who recently took the position at Microsoft in Montreal as principal researcher and lead of the new Montreal FATE Research Group at Microsoft.



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June 25, 2018 at 02:23PM

Hearst President David Carey To Step Down

Hearst President David Carey To Step Down

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Carey will become chairman of the company through 2019. He will also become a fellow at the Harvard Advanced Leadership Initiative next year. The program is designed for business leaders interested in social-impact initiatives.



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June 25, 2018 at 01:53PM

World Cup 2018: Brisk Ad Sales, But How Many Americans Will Watch?

World Cup 2018: Brisk Ad Sales, But How Many Americans Will Watch?

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Fox and Telemundo caught some breaks in ad sales for the 2018 World Cup. Because the NBA finals went only four games, a considerable number of advertising dollars shifted over to the World Cup. Fueled by buys from official sponsors such as Nike, Adidas, Coca-Cola, and McDonald's as well as Amazon and Google, Telemundo is reporting that it has sold out inventory, and Fox has also reported very strong ad sales. In the absence of other high-viewership options this time of the year, movie studios and financial services firms have also redirected some money to the World Cup in an attempt to make a short-term impact.



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June 25, 2018 at 01:16PM

Can Curated Conversations Save Civil Web Discussion?

Can Curated Conversations Save Civil Web Discussion?

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The current state of conversation on the web is a wild and discordant mess, with name-calling, threats, humiliation So how did this happen? Is conversation on the web dead forever, or just resting?



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June 25, 2018 at 12:44PM

'Just Do It' Turns 30; Nike Celebrates With L.A. Pop-Up

'Just Do It' Turns 30; Nike Celebrates With L.A. Pop-Up

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Nike is staffing the store with athletes, including NFL player Jared Goff, snowboarder Chloe Kim, NBA player Kyle Kuzma and skateboarder Leticia Bufoni.



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June 25, 2018 at 12:44PM

Authentic Images Support Brands

Authentic Images Support Brands

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Brands and marketers should use authentic images for their campaigns and move away from stock imagery.



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June 25, 2018 at 09:05AM

China Extends Lead as Most Prolific Supercomputer Maker Technology


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MassMutual Launches Pride Campaign

MassMutual Launches Pride Campaign

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The Pride campaign is part of the brand's existing "Acts of Mutuality'"messaging, in which "great things happen when we stand together."



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June 25, 2018 at 04:08AM

FIFA World Cup Fever Continues

FIFA World Cup Fever Continues

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When making purchasing decisions, soccer fans in the U.S. consider many factors, and are also influenced by expert and peer reviews, according to Kantar Media.



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June 25, 2018 at 03:44AM

Sunday, June 24, 2018

Smirnoff 'Extends' July 4th Holiday; Partners With Van Ness for NYC Pride March

Smirnoff 'Extends' July 4th Holiday; Partners With Van Ness for NYC Pride March

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Smirnoff Ice Red, White & Berry sweeps pays winners to take off July 5,6; brand extends "Love Wins" bottles donations in support of gay equality



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June 24, 2018 at 10:21AM

Friday, June 22, 2018

The Truth Behind Today's Powerful Email Marketing

The Truth Behind Today's Powerful Email Marketing

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Email marketing is different than what it used to be few years ago. Technological innovations have forever changed the way brands communicate with consumers. If you intend to improve your click-through rates, you need to adopt a few new tactics and explore the finer details.



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June 22, 2018 at 01:17PM