From Courtside to Center Stage: Otterman’s Macy’s Marvel

From Courtside to Center Stage: Otterman’s Macy’s Marvel

Enter the grand narrative of American retail, where a new character has emerged on the stage of Macy’s, that venerable institution of commerce and culture. Sharon Otterman assumes the role of Chief Marketing Officer, not just as a functionary, but as a harbinger of change in an epoch where retail intersects with spectacle, storytelling, and … Read more

The CTV Conundrum: Hitting Targets or Missing Marks?

In the ever-shifting landscape of the digital age, where trends flicker and fade like a desert mirage, a new narrative has taken center stage: the saga of Connected TV (CTV). This isn’t just a subtle shift in advertising mediums; it’s akin to jumping from a paperback to a holographic novel. Marketers, once kings of the … Read more

Neon Narratives: How the MSG Sphere Turned Vegas into a Digital Auto Showroom

In the electric heart of Las Vegas, where neon dreams and digital fantasies blend seamlessly, stands the MSG Sphere – a colossal orb not just redefining the city’s skyline but reshaping the very canvas of advertising. This isn’t your average billboard; it’s a 580,000 square feet digital juggernaut, where the bright, LED-lit future of auto … Read more

Stream Wars: The Rise of the New TV Rating Jedi

Everyone knows that streaming giants are rewriting the rules of television and digital advertising and beacuse of this we are witnessing a monumental shift. Major streaming video providers are stepping up, challenging Nielsen’s long standing monopoly in TV ratings, signaling a new era in ad measurement. At the forefront of this shift is NBCUniversal, which … Read more

The AdTech Forecast for 2024: Trends You Can’t Afford to Miss

As we approach 2024, the global advertising market is on the brink of surpassing the $1 trillion mark, marking a new era in the world of advertising technology (AdTech). This burgeoning field, a confluence of retail, fintech, and programmatic advertising, is set to redefine the landscape of how businesses connect with their audiences. The AdTech … Read more

No More Creepy Ads: The Rise of Contextual Targeting

In the ever-shifting, often bewildering universe of digital advertising, marketers are forever on the prowl for the latest tricks to mesmerize their audience while preserving their privacy. We’ve talked about this numerous times here. In recent times, one tactic has risen steadily through the ranks – Contextual Targeting. It’s a peculiar beast, distinct from its … Read more

AdTech’s Buzzword Bake-Off: Can ‘Signal Loss’ Take the Cookie’s Crown?

Picture this: You’re a high-flying marketer, charting your course through the digital skies. Your flight instruments? A plethora of data points that tell you who’s eyeballing your ads and when. But suddenly, you’re flying blind, all thanks to a phenomenon we’re calling “Signal Loss.” Signal Loss is akin to a pilot losing their instruments mid-flight. … Read more

“Brand Safety or Brand Sabotage? Unruly’s Alleged Complicity in the Breitbart Ad Controversy”

Alarm bells should be ringing throughout the digital advertising industry as recent findings have brought to light a glaring discrepancy that challenges the integrity of Unruly (now Tremor International Ltd. or Nexxen), once a bastion of brand safety and responsible media. It seems the online advertising juggernaut might have been caught asleep at the wheel, … Read more