Simon Halstead: AdTech’s Cake-loving Oracle

Simon Halstead: AdTech’s Cake-loving Oracle

In our ever stranger industry, there’s one name that stands out like a neon sign in a dystopian cityscape: Simon Halstead. This isn’t just any strategist; he’s the guru who can decode the industry’s most cryptic secrets while sipping a latte, all while dropping truth bombs with the precision of a master marksman. Simon Halstead … Read more

From Technophobe to AI Maven: Naama Manova Twito’s Wild Ride

Ever heard of someone transforming from a tech-averse marketer to an AI trailblazer? Meet Naama Manova Twito, the co-founder of the world’s first fully autonomous AI marketing team. Fasten your seatbelts, folks; this isn’t your typical startup saga. We’re talking about a journey filled with kicking, screaming, and eventually hugging the tech beast. First up, … Read more

Why CTV Advertising is the Secret Sauce for Car Dealerships

The Strategic Shift: How CTV Advertising is Redefining Competitive Advantage for Car Dealerships In the ever-evolving automotive industry, car dealerships are facing unprecedented challenges. From volatile inventory levels and inflationary pressures to shifting consumer behaviors post- COVID, the landscape is more complex than ever. To navigate these changes and maintain a competitive edge, dealerships must … Read more

Retail Networks: The Titanic of Digital Ad Spend

Hold onto your wallets, folks, because the ship of retail media networks (RMNs) is sinking faster than you can say “click-through rate.” Despite the fanfare, the billions of dollars, and the glossy presentations at every marketing conference, RMNs are floundering like a fish out of water. Advertisers are left scratching their heads, wondering why their … Read more

WTF Google: The Cookie Clusterf**k Continues

Google’s latest move is a doozy. After years of waffling on third-party cookies, the tech behemoth has decided to keep the cookies. On Monday, Google announced it would no longer axe support for third-party cookies in Chrome. Instead, they’re pushing other options that supposedly give users more control over their privacy and tracking—like handing a … Read more

Juggling Data and Dodging Drama: Jon Watts’ Media Measurement Marathon

If you’ve ever wondered who’s steering the ship in the choppy waters of media measurement, meet Jon Watts, the Brit at the helm of the Coalition for Innovative Media Measurement (CIMM). Jon isn’t just navigating the seas; he’s charting new courses through uncharted territories, all while keeping his cool like a British secret agent in … Read more

Revenue-Share Orgy: Why Ad Agencies Are in Bed with Everyone

Alright, folks, let’s talk about the elephant in the room that’s been tap dancing on our coffee tables while we all pretend it’s a pet cat.  Dave Morgan of Simulmedia has pointed out something that’s not just wrong—it’s like discovering your favorite vegan restaurant serves prime rib on the sly. We’re talking about those “strategic” … Read more

Paul Atreides’ Guide to CTV: Leading Your Brand Through the Desert of Disruption

In the sprawling, sandy universe of streaming advertising, the problems faced by platforms and advertisers often feel like epic battles straight out of *Dune 2*. If you’ve seen Denis Villeneuve’s sequel, you’ll understand the complexity, the intrigue, and the constant struggle for balance and control. So, let’s dive into how the streaming ad world is … Read more

AI Alchemy: How Zack Rosenberg Turns Content into Gold

We’re diving headfirst into the madcap world of Zack Rosenberg, the maestro behind Qortex, the ad-tech powerhouse shaking up the industry faster than a Kardashian divorce. If you’re here for a polite, run-of-the-mill tech story, this isn’t it. This is the no-holds-barred, uncensored tour of how a sports fanatic turned AI wizard is rewriting the … Read more