AUGUST 19, 2025 |
What type of game is Pips, the latest game from The New York Times? |
A) Logic puzzle B) Rebus puzzle C) Word search D) Jigsaw puzzle |
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TOP STORY |
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As programmatic ad spend rises in the US, so does the amount wasted due to supply chain complexities and made-for-advertising websites. |
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IN THE NEWS |
YouTube throws hat in the ring for Academy Awards streaming rights. This is another step in YouTube’s shift toward live events. Read online |
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MSNBC rebrands as MS NOW in bid to scale beyond its niche. The timing comes as the TV news audience continues to erode worldwide. Read online
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Programmatic ad waste grows 34% in two years, per ANA. The efficiency and growing relevance of programmatic comes with brand safety trade-offs, making transparency and stronger verification a prerequisite. Read online | | | |
ANALYSIS |
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With economic uncertainty influencing how people shop, marketers and retailers have a prime opportunity to create in-store value. Today’s shoppers seek more than products—they want a shopping experience that delivers immediacy, control, and sensory engagement. Here’s what retailers need to know about current consumer behavior in physical aisles. |
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PODCAST |
Check out some recent EMARKETER podcast episodes. Made possible by Awin. |
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In this episode, we discuss the difference between a real miss vs. sparking conversation, if there is such a thing as bad press, and what brands should do if a campaign doesn’t land. |
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In this episode, we discuss how the world’s largest online retailer is weathering tariffs, the biggest takeaway from Prime Day, and why Amazon’s AI future could be wearables. |
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