LONDON – System1 and ITV have unveiled the UK’s top-performing ads of 2024, ranked by emotional resonance, category distinction, and unique creative elements such as humour and AI innovation. Save the Children, in collaboration with Aardman Studios, set a new benchmark for category distinction with a 5.9 Star Rating for their Christmas campaign, far surpassing the […]
This week’s Customer Loyalty and Digital Marketing News From the Editor If you attended NRF earlier this year, you may already be fatigued by large conference events. Many people we hear from are placing higher value on smaller, high-touch events with strong content and the opportunity to have candid conversations with their peers. One such […]
“Act your age” is an admonishment typically intended to encourage “age-appropriate” behavior. But pain relief brand Aspercreme is using it as a rallying cry for its core audience of baby boomers. Claudine Patel, Chief Marketing Officer at Aspercreme parent company Opella North America, is determined to bust the stereotypes surrounding this cohort. “There are all […]
NEW YORK – The radio industry has reached a significant milestone in its digital transformation, hitting $2.1 billion in digital revenue in 2024, according to the latest annual digital benchmarking report from RAB and Borrell Associates Inc, which was sponsored by Marketron. The 13th annual report highlights the increasing role of digital advertising in stabilizing the […]
TOKYO — Brightcove, the world’s most trusted intelligent video engagement company, today announced the appointment of Takayuki Tadokoro as Country Manager of Brightcove Japan. “Takayuki Tadokoro brings more than 35 years of experience focusing on the streaming industry and equipping customers with solutions to grow their business” “Takayuki Tadokoro brings more than 35 years of […]
VENTURA, Calif. — Global advertising technology leader The Trade Desk (Nasdaq: TTD) today announced the appointment of Alex Kayyal to its board of directors. “Alex’s early belief in The Trade Desk’s mission and his years of expertise in tech and global markets make him a valuable addition to our board” Kayyal has extensive experience as […]
Innovid & Flashtalking Unite Under Mediaocean to Give Advertisers More Control, Choice, and Transparency NEW YORK – Mediaocean today announced the successful completion of its acquisition of Innovid, bringing together Innovid and Flashtalking to form an independent ad tech powerhouse. The combined entity creates a leading global, omnichannel ad tech platform, empowering brands, agencies, and publishers with more control, choice, […]
Prague-based AdTech company R2B2, majority-owned by the private equity fund Genesis Capital Growth, has announced the acquisition of Caroda, a leading video advertising SaaS company. The deal represents a strategic step forward, enhancing the capabilities of both companies and driving growth in the CEE and especially in international markets. R2B2 specializes in maximizing online publishers’ […]
Ahead of the season three premiere of HBO’s “The White Lotus” on Feb. 16, the network is leaning into brand partnerships to help expand its audience, capture consumer attention across multiple touchpoints and build upon the series’ influence on pop culture. The show’s luxurious setting—a fictional resort chain named “The White Lotus”—lends itself well to […]
A Loyalty Revolution Where Tech Meets Tacos February 05, 2025 07:30 AM Eastern Standard Time NEW HARTFORD–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Torchy’s Tacos, the beloved brand behind “Damn Good Tacos,” has chosen PAR Punchh, a leading loyalty and engagement platform by PAR Technology Corporation (NYSE: PAR), to elevate its guest experience and create deeper connections with its fans. Together, they’ve launched Torchy’s […]