Heather Macaulay

Transformation in action! A 17% boost in digital subscriptions + 37% surge in digital ad revenue = game-changing results. The Inquirer and Mirror's success story with BLOX Digital is proof that innovation drives growth. 🧠🚀💸

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Google 🍪 announcement + Oracle 💰 settlement signal a shift to Consumer-centric advertising. The recent #adtech developments at #Google and #Oracle may seem disconnected at first, but they signify a significant shift towards consumer-centric advertising. Alongside Apple, these tech giants are embracing privacy concerns and strategically repositioning themselves by prioritizing consumers. This move aims to reduce risks and drive growth by empowering consumers, advocates, and next-gen companies to innovate new approaches in place of legacy adtech. The ripple effect is evident, with companies like Amazon and Meta expected to follow suit to mitigate the legal and financial risks highlighted in the coverage of Oracle's recent settlement. I transitioned from retail and ecommerce to adtech two decades ago with a vision to revolutionize advertising by attacking the inefficiencies of offline methods adopted in the digital realm. Seemed like an easy fix but it turned out to be a long slog. I also saw the inherent risk from cookies that hold adtech together to this day. Now it seems the consumer is finally getting a seat at the advertising table, and they don't like cookies or spam. For advertising and publishing businesses, the time is ripe to pivot towards alternative strategies in alignment with this evolving landscape. Seeking expert guidance to navigate these transformations could be the key to staying ahead in this dynamic environment. DM me for a chat or simply to chew the fat :) Google announcement - https://lnkd.in/gu9a-wba Oracle coverage- https://lnkd.in/gA9H-Fey My take from 2013 - https://lnkd.in/gB8QCjF

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Is your intent data strategy truly giving you a competitive edge? Our new eBook, "The Deprecation of Third-Party Intent," explores the limitations of common data sources and the necessity of diversifying your approach. Discover how to move beyond false positives and bidstream issues to gain actionable insights. #B2BMarketing #IntentData #CompetitiveAdvantage

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Interesting findings from recent reports from Integral Ad Science on how attention drives better outcomes - and what advertisers think about about the attention landscape in 2024: https://lnkd.in/eCbUr3eX

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Think of your marketing strategy as a treasure hunt. LiveRamp's "Measurement Primer for Brands" is your trusty map! Dig into how to maximize ROAS, unravel data silos, and navigate privacy regulations. https://lnkd.in/gBPjigx6

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Captify®'s Search Intelligence can reveal what audiences are looking for in real-time. See how Captify and Magnite work together to help advertisers activate those insights on CTV. https://lnkd.in/eRnbM-_h

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LinkedIn's venture into Connected TV (CTV) advertising highlights a significant shift in B2B marketing, aiming to intersect personal and professional lives of users. By tapping into streaming platforms such as Roku, Samsung, and NBCUniversal, LinkedIn provides its B2B marketers with an innovative channel to engage with audiences beyond the typical work environment. This expansion underlines the platform's unique approach—utilizing detailed user data to target ads more effectively, based on professional roles and workplace information. Explore how LinkedIn’s new CTV placements can enhance your B2B marketing efforts. Learn more: https://buff.ly/3PSDLfa #marketing #advertising #digitalmarketing #content #cmo

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Think of your marketing strategy as a treasure hunt. LiveRamp's "Measurement Primer for Brands" is your trusty map! Dig into how to maximize ROAS, unravel data silos, and navigate privacy regulations. https://lnkd.in/gt2aM2jG

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Transparency Under the Microscope (Source: Digiday) Retail media networks are expanding to off-site channels, but marketers question ROI and performance transparency. RMNs are expected to capture $140 billion in ad spend this year, yet 55% of marketers cite lack of standardization as a key challenge. Concerns are rising over brand safety with made-for-advertising sites included in some offerings. Calls for greater transparency in the RMN negotiation process, CPM value, and retailer kickbacks continue to grow. Source Digiday: https://lnkd.in/gHQ3hf_H 🌎To learn more join the AdTechGod Slack Community: https://lnkd.in/g-XzVDkX ✉️Sign up for The Refresh newsletter: https://lnkd.in/g-gjn7GU

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Thank you to AdExchanger’s Allison Schiff for this multi-dimensional and cathartic discussion on the state of marketing measurement and optimization today. The widespread use of last-click is the scourge of marketing, and the broader economy. It must be relegated to only the most specific of circumstances…unless marketers like to overpay for conversions they would receive anyway. #adtech #measurement #incrementality Check out our chat below: https://lnkd.in/eem3NXhE

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Discover why 99% of orgs plan to leverage data collaboration this year. 🤝 Download LiveRamp's latest trends report to: ✈️ Find out why data collaboration has become mainstream, expanding beyond marketing to new industries and use cases 🔍 Uncover the latest trends in data clean room adoption 💡 Learn how AI is transforming data collaboration use cases – and data collaboration itself

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Interesting insight into conversations between Google and publishers, all seemingly focused on yield optimization for their respective organizations with little discussion on improving advertiser campaign performance or return-on-ad-spend. Advertisers investing in programmatic digital media really need to take note of the continued lack of transparency, hidden ad tech fees, and manipulative pricing methodologies that are emblematic of this space and that are sapping their working media dollars.

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B2B marketers, wonder how best to invest in programmatic advertising? Join us for AccuraCast ‘s exclusive webinar featuring industry experts Farhad Divecha (Group CEO, AccuraCast), Jerome Bergerou (International Director, AccuraCast), and Kevin Ryan (Americas Market Lead, AccuMotiv), as they discuss: -How programmatic advertising helps expand into new markets cost-effectively -Programmatic could be the missing bit for B2B brands to meet their end of year targets -Differences between the UK and US markets and tailored strategies -Real-life examples of global B2B campaigns -Common challenges and solutions for entering new markets -Best practices for campaign success and optimisation #digitalmarketing #advertising #marketingstrategies #marketing #programmatic #b2b #b2bmarketing

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🎉 Big news, marketers! Wunderkind just launched our supercharged Identity solution, and it's a total game-changer. Here's why you should be pumped: 🚀 We've rolled out some seriously impactful upgrades: • Identity enrichment ecosystem • Cross-device graph • Server-side tracking • Renewed privacy compliance Why does this matter? Because in today's digital landscape, recognising your customers and delivering personalised experiences is everything! With these new features, you can: ✅ Collect first-party data like a pro ✅ Recognise consumers across devices (we're talking 9 billion+ annually) ✅ Deliver tailored messaging at scale Stay tuned for more details on how this can transform your marketing game. https://lnkd.in/eDS4YXET #MarketingInnovation #IdentitySolution #PersonalisedExperiences

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Great conversation with Vincent Pietrafesa from Stirista on the #TheMarketingStir covering everything from sales best practices to digital media trends. You can listen to it now on Spotify or the link below! You sign up for the waitlist for my upcoming book, "Top Sales Producer: How To Crush Your Sales Quota" here - https://lnkd.in/eG7SSCvC #CTV #SalesTips #TopSalesProducer #B2BSales #AdTech #AdTechSales #Basis #DSP #Programmatic #DigitalMedia #DigitalMediaTrends #SoftwareSales #SaaSSales #DigitalMarketing #Sales #SalesAdvice

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Is your media measurement all grown up? 🌱 Take LiveRamp's quick 5-minute assessment to find out where your strategy stands—and unlock tips that’ll help you boost ROAS, engage your audience, and fill in the gaps.https://https://lnkd.in/dgpP5Rwg

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