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2025's Top Networks By Retail Ad Conversion Lift

2025's Top Networks By Retail Ad Conversion Lift

In 2025, measurement evolved from a post-campaign scorecard to a more active and optimized approach: Did this ad placement generate in-person and/or online sales lift? By shifting ad budgets based on real-world outcomes, advertisers are turning media planning into a better engine for revenues. Data from iSpot's

The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: More Talk About Currency

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The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: More Talk About Currency

The year opens with data and measurement at the forefront. Decisions need to be made about what the industry needs now and who will provide it. It's a cycle we've seen before and we'll see where this round of musical chair leaves us. CIMM

CIMM Report Says Ad Industry Can Support ‘At Least Two’ Currency Providers

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CIMM Report Says Ad Industry Can Support ‘At Least Two’ Currency Providers

Some issues make it difficult to switch providers

Self-Care Content Sees Sharp Decline To Start 2026

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Self-Care Content Sees Sharp Decline To Start 2026

While wellness and self-care remain a common point of interest for audiences during the new year–with new beginnings and new year resolutions–wellness content has seen a drastic decline at the start of 2026 compared to the start of last year. Not only are wellness creators creating less, but

Consumers Can Spot AI Videos — And It Can Hurt Brand Trust

A study from Animoto found that 36% of consumers say seeing AI videos lowers their trust in a brand.

CTV Expected to Lead Way As Ad Industry Grows in 2026, Mediaocean Study Says

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CTV Expected to Lead Way As Ad Industry Grows in 2026, Mediaocean Study Says

Local TV, national TV, and print face the sharpest cuts (36%, 34%, and 49%, respectively) as budgets shift toward channels that appear to provide greater precision, flexibility, and dynamic optimization.

Ad Production Expands Beyond California, New York

Ad Production Expands Beyond California, New York

New York and California continue to lead commercial ad production market share, but other regional hubs have also emerged around the country as a growing reflection of changes in how/where work gets done. Extreme Reach’s new report, XR State of Pay, details these new geographic shifts, which could

Star Power vs. Soundtrack: What Boosts Consumers’ Enjoyment of Ads?

Star Power vs. Soundtrack: What Boosts Consumers’ Enjoyment of Ads?

More than half of consumers say music plays a key role in the ads they enjoy most, MX8 Labs found.

Super Bowl Prediction: Commercials Will Feature Celebrities

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Super Bowl Prediction: Commercials Will Feature Celebrities

iSpot data also show ads tend to feature “buy now” brands and humorous content

Report Shows How to Find and Influence Black Consumers

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Report Shows How to Find and Influence Black Consumers

Neilsen says reflecting interests and culture builds a stronger business for brands.

Jury Orders EDO to Pay $18.3 Million to iSpot for Breach of Contract

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Jury Orders EDO to Pay $18.3 Million to iSpot for Breach of Contract

iSpot alleged that EDO's new products were “built on the back of iSpot’s data and product” and designed to take customers and market share from iSpot.

How IHOP Turned Fantasy Punishments Into a Branding Powerhouse

How IHOP Turned Fantasy Punishments Into a Branding Powerhouse

IHOP recently capitalized on a legendary cultural phenomenon: the 24-hour pancake-eating punishment for last-place fantasy football finishers. By partnering with the New York Giants’ Malik Nabers—whose season-ending injury doomed many a fantasy roster—the brand successfully transformed a "seasonal heartbreak" into a massive cultural moment. This strategic

The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: It's Hard to Make It Easy

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The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: It's Hard to Make It Easy

Some things are hard, but we want to make them easy. Maybe artificial intelligence is the answer. We'll see if it can solve the riddle of cross-platform measurement. Or if it makes campaigns more efficient and effective. All I know is things that are easy are seldom excellent.

CIMM, WFA Take Crack At Cross-Media Measurement

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CIMM, WFA Take Crack At Cross-Media Measurement

‘Varying methodologies and regulatory constraints continue to create challenges for the industry,’ said CIMM’s John Watts

How 'Heated Rivalry' Brings LGBTQ, Hockey Audiences Together

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How 'Heated Rivalry' Brings LGBTQ, Hockey Audiences Together

The hit gay hockey romance series Heated Rivalry has taken the world (and internet) by storm, receiving one of the highest ratings on IMDB and reaching #1 on HBO Max soon after its release. However, this viral buzz is not just around the TV show itself, but also on the

The Browser Is At Its Breaking Point, Shift Report Finds

The Browser Is At Its Breaking Point, Shift Report Finds

“When 1 in 5 users has 11 or more open tabs, what was once a feature becomes a distraction,” says Shift CEO Neil Henderson.

Fullthrottle.ai Launches DSP to Accelerate Auto Campaigns

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Fullthrottle.ai Launches DSP to Accelerate Auto Campaigns

'That’s our guarantee. Two minutes and your campaign’s live,' said fullthrottle's Amol Waishampayan

NFL Season's Top Advertisers: Insurance Wins

NFL Season's Top Advertisers: Insurance Wins

On the field, this NFL season was one filled with parity and the unexpected – especially without one clearly dominant team and the long-successful Chiefs stumbling to their first losing season in 15 years. The added intrigue seemed to pay off for TV networks and advertisers as well. On the advertiser

What's The Current State Of Advertising Pay?

What's The Current State Of Advertising Pay?

Advertising has changed significantly in recent years, with major disruptions to everything from talent strategies and production geographies, to targeting, segmentation and campaign economics. Understanding these shifts is essential for brands and agencies of all sizes, which is why Extreme Reach has released its new XR State of Pay report

Athletes Scoring Bigger Bucks for Appearing in Commercials: XR Report

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Athletes Scoring Bigger Bucks for Appearing in Commercials: XR Report

Payments to sports stars up 106% since 2019 to almost $250 million

Web Video Company SeenThis Names Agency Vet John Osborn U.S. President

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Web Video Company SeenThis Names Agency Vet John Osborn U.S. President

Sustainable tech firm looks to grow business with publishers, agencies and marketers