Meta is seeking to patent a new system that would listen to users, then target them with tailored ads.
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Behind the Trend: McDonald’s Ponders the #GrimaceShake
When a milkshake goes viral and things get weird. McDonald’s didn’t start the viral ‘Grimace Shake’ trend on TikTok, but did have to make some frank decisions about jumping into a trend that’s not brand-safe.
Amazon Advertisers on High Alert During Prime Day
Reporting problems on Amazon’s ad platform are forcing advertisers to MacGuyver tools to check spend.
Fallout from Google Video Violations: Buyers Press Pause
Media buyers rethink their Google ad buys, in light of the snafu around bad video ad placements.
Twitter’s Flock Flees
Meta’s Threads surpasses 100 million users, as Twitter’s flock is flying away.
Can the Shein Take On Amazon’s Third-Party Marketplace?
Fast-fashion brand Shein has decided to take on Amazon in the third-party marketplace business. Can they weather the storm of counterfeit goods?
FULL COVERAGE: Meta’s “Threads” Goes Live — What It Means for Marketers
It has the users of Instagram, the advertisers of Facebook: Is Threads the threat to Twitter it seems to be?
Boosting Customer Reviews with Patience
Want more reviews from your customers? Don’t ask them (at first).
New Options for Brand-Name Google Ads Campaigns
Google this morning announced it is adding new options for advertisers who use their own brand names as keywords.
Google’s Ad Placements Gone Rogue: Report
Google’s ad placements aren’t playing by its rules. New research has found that 80% of video ads placed by Google reportedly violate its own standards.
TikTok: Make Ads, Get Paid. (LOL j/k j/k we won’t pay you)
The controversial (and ethically murky) practice of “spec work” has finally reached the influencer world.
Amazon Turns Small Businesses into Delivery Minions
Amazon’s latest gig? Turning small businesses into its delivery fleet.
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