Joost, which Portfolio previously described as going “from superhero from life support,” is attempting a comeback, CNET’s Caroline McCarthy writes today. Part of its revamping includes its new iPhone application, which I interviewed CEO Mike Volpi about from his London office via Skype earlier this month. I republished the interview here.
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These days, at their annual ad pitches, companies don’t only tout their content slate. In 2024’s IAB NewFronts, the tech targeting offering is being showcased, too. At its event in New York today, Roku announced it would let The Trade Desk customers harness its automated content recognition (ACR) data, in a sign that the leading US […]
MIAMI — Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), as well as sustainability, cannot be tick-box company exercises. After the initial rush of such initiatives, some companies have embedded their commitments as integral strategies for long-term growth, according to Index Exchange’s Chief Marketing Officer, Lori Goode. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Goode, who now leads the programmatic ad […]
LAS VEGAS – Costco doesn’t have a public relations team and spends very little on advertising. However, the warehouse chain seeks to build its retail media network by giving brands a way to reach millions of members whose purchase histories are well documented. “It’s a really good time to be starting fresh in retail media,” […]
SAN JUAN, PR – FreeWheel, the adtech platform owned by Comcast Corp., introduced for the 2024 upfront and NewFront season a tool to help marketers manage their ad spend among different media channels. Called Allocation Module, it also provides publishers with a holistic view of spending against upfront commitments. “In the last few years, a […]
MIAMI — In a digital age where the lines between content and commerce continue to blur, Mastercard is seizing the opportunity to innovate for impact, especially for small businesses. In this video interview with Beet.TV at the POSSIBLE conference, Cheryl Guerin, EVP of Global Brand Strategy & Innovation at Mastercard, shares her insights on how the company […]
SAN JUAN, PR – Social-video app TikTok in the past six years since its launch has emerged as one of most popular media platforms, especially among Gen Z consumers. The app does face the possibility of being banned in the United States because of national security concerns. In the meantime, it seeks to capture people’s […]
MIAMI — What would you do with advertising if you had one of the world’s leading large language models at your fingertips. Amanda Richman would balance AI with humanity. The former Mindshare North America CEO joined Microsoft Advertising as VP, Global Media Sales, in March 2024, just as advertising interest in AI was piquing. Microsoft, […]
MIAMI – Shopping habits changed dramatically during the pandemic as millions of consumers brought groceries online for the time. Delivery service Instacart is a pivotal part of that shift, and is building on its shopper data with a growing advertising business. “We’re going beyond just grocery, and that gives us an incredible opportunity to see […]
In beauty retail, standing out means more than just offering the best products; it involves creating an experience that resonates with consumers and advertisers alike. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Alyson Soderberg, Sr. Director at UB Media, the advertising arm of Ulta Beauty, shared her insights into what she sees as the advantages of the […]
SAN JUAN, PR — In a digital age where artificial intelligence (AI) is the buzzword on every tech enthusiast’s lips, it’s easy to get swept up in the futuristic allure of generative AI. But according to Dave Simon, VP, Strategic Partnerships, Moloco, the true power player in advertising is not as much AI itself, but the machine […]
SAN JUAN, PR — As the digital landscape continues to fragment, advertisers face the daunting challenge of reaching consumers who are scattered across an ever-expanding universe of media channels and platforms. For Gillian Rudich, the complexity of today’s ecosystem necessitates a sophisticated approach to understanding and engaging with audiences. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Rudich, […]
MIAMI — Snap Inc., the company behind the popular platform Snapchat, is redefining its relationship with agencies through the newly launched Snap Advanced Partner Program. This initiative is set to grant agencies premium services, access to exclusive betas, and a voice in shaping the platform’s product roadmap. “This is a benefit for our most strategic agencies […]
SAN JUAN, PR — The time when YouTube was best known for skateboarding dogs now feels like eons ago. Two decades on, the video platform is now host to major broadcasters, as well as short-form content. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Matt McDonald, Global Head of Connected TV & Streaming, Google, explains how the company […]
MIAMI — How do you understand consumer behavior in the multi-channel world of abundance, choice and fragmentation? Jeremy Fain is bringing “deep learning” to the party. In this video interview with Beet.TV at POSSIBLE 2024, the CEO and Co-Founder of Cognitiv explains why the technology could help the ad business. Ingesting First-Party Data: The Fuel […]
MIAMI – Technological hurdles that hindered the personalization of television advertising are gradually being overcome as media companies seek to maximize the value of their audiences. The Summer Olympics are poised these capabilities alongside the broad reach of linear television, as Comcast’s NBC Universal and FreeWheel plan to do. “What’s really impressive….is to enable the […]
The allure of retail media is not lost on anyone with a finger on the pulse of the advertising world. Especially for retailers, retail media networks have become a beacon of profitability in a sea of rising operational costs. But what does this mean for the industry at large? In this video interview with Beet.TV, […]
MIAMI — Fresh from its acquisition of MediaMath, Infillion is aiming to help the ad industry go beyond math alone. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Andrew Dawson, SVP, Client Partnerships, Infillion, says human-entered creative and interactive engagement provide an antidote to over-exposure. Beet.TV spoke with Dawson at POSSIBLE 2024. The Human Lens in Advertising In […]
SAN JUAN, PR – Retailers that sell advertising are expanding beyond the confines of their own websites to provide access to what are known as offsite advertising inventories. This progression unlocks the ability to reach audiences based on their purchase histories. “For many advertisers that are more endemic selling in retail, it’s been a great […]
The advent of live streaming in programmatic advertising is bubbling with potential, yet it’s not without its technical trials. In a media world where live TV programming is still big business, what role does programmatic have? In this video interview with Beet.TV, Andrew Casale, President & CEO of Index Exchange, details the challenges and opportunities […]
In an industry where the future is often clouded with uncertainty, the glow of optimism shines through the words of Christian Muche, CEO & Co-Founder of Beyond Ordinary Events, organizer of POSSIBLE. After all, in Miami, where the marketing conference was held April 15 to 17, the sun shines brightly this time of year. 2024 […]
SAN JUAN, PR — In the rapidly evolving world of connected TV (CTV) advertising, a seismic shift is underway. According to Jake Richardson, Head of Connected TV at Moloco, the industry is pivoting from traditional measurement-focused approaches towards a more outcome-centric paradigm. In this video interview with Beet.TV, he says the new approach aims to quantify the […]