Facebook Is Rolling Out New Privacy Tools. Will It Be Enough?

In the 11 or so days since the story broke that 50 million Facebook users’ data was exposed through a Cambridge Analytica researcher’s app, executives up and down the Facebook food chain–from CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO Sheryl Sandberg’s five-day-late apology tour to vp of global marketing Carolyn Everson’s talking points memo–took to the media…

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Kristen Lachtman Is Leaving Twitter’s Niche Influencer Network

Kristen Lachtman, who took over the U.S. operations of Twitter’s Niche influencer network after her husband, Darren Lachtman, left the company last July, is bidding goodbye to the social network, as well. Twitter confirmed Kristen Lachtman’s departure, and Kurt Wagner of Recode pointed out that the company already posted a job opening seeking her replacement….

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Why Brands Need to Stop Relying on Expert Opinions

Generally speaking, business values the opinions of experts. The marketing and advertising community is not immune to this as we witness the latest round of prognostications and expert advice about blockchain, GDPR and the death of Facebook. But time after time, experts miss the mark by a long shot. There is an inherent challenge in…

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Politico: ‘Politics Are Unavoidable – Just Be Smart About Who You’re Reaching’

During the 2016 US presidential election, news publishers experienced an uptick in engagement. The Trump era has kept that engine going. Politico is no exception, where traffic is up more than 30% year over year. That’s one of the reasons why Politico overhauled its website on Tuesday, showing more stories above the fold and optimizingContinue reading »

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There Are 6 New Companies in the Twitter Official Partner Program

The Twitter Official Partner program is now six members deeper. The social network introduced the initiative in June 2015, combining its strategic partners from the Twitter Certified Program and the Twitter Marketing Platform Partner Program and helping match up the appropriate companies with marketers, advertisers and brands. Program manager, ads platform Jillian Blazejewski revealed in…

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AMC Networks Creates Data-Focused Sales Team Ahead of Upfronts

Ahead of next month’s upfront agency meetings, AMC Networks is creating a standalone data sales group, called AMCN Agility, to oversee its data offerings for clients. The group–which will be run by Adam Gaynor, vp, advertising and data solutions sales at the network–will feature its Aurora Video Targeting Solutions platform for advanced audience segmenting and…

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Red Bull Hands North American Media Account to Starcom USA

Publicis Groupe’s Starcom USA announced it has won the media account of Red Bull North America, taking over planning, buying, search, social and programmatic duties for the energy drink brand from incumbent Carat following a review. “Red Bull is a cutting-edge brand with incredible vision and we are honored to be selected as their media…

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Hamilton Shirts Is Introducing a Women’s Collection for the First Time in Its 135-Year History

Growing up in Houston, Kelly Hamilton didn’t have what you might call a typical childhood–for Texas or anywhere else. While other kids’ lives revolve around the usual backdrop of suburban subdivisions and soccer practice, Hamilton spent her girlhood with sewing machines and seamstresses. The Hamilton factory, famed for its bespoke shirts, was founded by her…

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Apple CEO Tim Cook Calls for Privacy Regulation

Apple CEO Tim Cook called for privacy regulation, saying consumers should have more visibility into not only what personal information they share online but how companies stitch together that information to better understand their users.

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