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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

57% of Consumers Fatigued By Volume of Pharma TV Ads

57% of Consumers Fatigued By Volume of Pharma TV Ads

MX8 Labs' report highlights a complex relationship between viewers, drugmakers and the ads designed to shape conversations with clinicians.

The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: Disney Shows Off Data and Tech at CES

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The Business Of Data With Jon Lafayette: Disney Shows Off Data and Tech at CES

The Consumer Electronics Show has beecome a big gathering spot for people in the ad industry. No wonder. The ad business has become increasingly dependent on tech and data and showing you have technology chops is now table stakes. Several companies made announcements about their tech and data plans this

Disney’s New Metric for Advertising Success

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Disney’s New Metric for Advertising Success

‘This year we’re doubling down on giving you more control in measurement and performance,” said Disney’s Rita Ferro

Top 5 Key Takeaways from Rocket Mortgage’s “Room to Dream” Campaign

Top 5 Key Takeaways from Rocket Mortgage’s “Room to Dream” Campaign

Rocket Mortgage recently extended its "American Dream" narrative with the Christmas Day premiere of “Room to Dream.” Developed by their internal creative team, Dream Factory, with an assist from their new AI-integrated workflow, the :30 spot features Detroit Lions running back Jahmyr Gibbs. By opting for a high-profile

NBCU Heads to Medal Stand With Record-Setting Sellout of Olympic Ad Inventory

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NBCU Heads to Medal Stand With Record-Setting Sellout of Olympic Ad Inventory

NBA All-Star game also sold out

Roku, iSpot Team Up to Optimize Campaigns with Outcome Data

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Roku, iSpot Team Up to Optimize Campaigns with Outcome Data

‘This partnership is clearly improving the effectiveness and efficiency of our media investments,’ said SimpliSafe’s Courtney Strauss Manning