'A shift in the marketplace': Media agencies' influence over programmatic is growing The big media agencies are asking ad tech vendors to create tools they can use themselves to separate the wheat from the chaff in the open auction. Additional coverage: - YouTube really wants creators to know it has their backs. The new way creators can make money from Shorts makes that statement loud and clear.
- There are no one-size-fits-all solutions for improving retention in a subscriptions business. While annual subscribers might stick around longer for some, other publishers will have better luck with monthly plans. More in this Digiday+ Media Briefing.
- EA didn't use the word "metaverse" a single time during its Q3 2023 earnings call — but the game developer has clearly taken note of the revenue-generating potential of virtual platforms powered by user-generated content.
- Increased spending in retail media is bringing tremendous growth, but it also means more challenges — both old and new — in data standardization, competition and partnerships.
- The economy will plague both the media and marketing industries in 2023, but a Digiday+ Research survey found the hit will be uneven between publishers and agencies.
- Tinuiti's analysis of fourth-quarter activity shows most corners of the digital media landscape saw less than stellar financial results.
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- Including native ads within email newsletters means the advertiser’s sponsored content will fit in with what’s surrounding it, rather than overtly looking like an ad — meaning those there to read the newsletter are more likely to read the ad content. Sponsored by LiveIntent.
- More indie agencies are winning large pieces of business, differentiating themselves with their agility and customer service. Sponsored by Seedtag.
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| | | | | The big media agencies are asking ad tech vendors to create tools they can use themselves to separate the wheat from the chaff in the open auction. | | |
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howdy! | | | | | The platform has lowered the eligibility threshold to earn from its Partner Program, meaning more creators can take advantage of its Shorts rev share deal | | |
| | | | | Download this explainer guide to learn about how headless CMS approaches provide marketers flexibility and impact customer experience. | | |
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howdy! | | | | | EA didn’t use the word “metaverse” a single time during its Q3 2023 earnings call — but the game developer has clearly taken note of the revenue-generating potential of virtual platforms powered by user-generated content, or UGC. | | |
| | | | | Successful advertisers are incorporating interactive video elements that motivate viewers to take action rather than relying on passive video formats. | | |
howdy! | | | | | Increased spending in retail media is bringing tremendous growth, but it also means more challenges – both old and new – in data standardization, competition and partnerships. | | |
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| | | | | RMNs and the first-party data they provide are helping marketers find incremental opportunities and optimize budgets. | | |
howdy! | | | | | The economy will plague both the media and marketing industries in 2023, but the hit will be uneven between publishers and agencies. | | |
howdy! | | | | | Tinuiti’s analysis of fourth-quarter activity shows most corners of the digital media landscape saw less than stellar financial results. | | |
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