How do you measure the cost of climate change? While a comprehensive answer to that question may be impossible to find, New Belgium Brewing is trying to address it in one small way–by attempting to calculate what beer will cost after agriculture is significantly disrupted due to climate change. If the prices of barley, wheat…
No, Really—These Republicans Are Serious About Big Tech Antitrust
Last week’s hearing with Silicon Valley CEOs provided a rare glimmer of hope that Congress can, occasionally, work across the aisle.
Dreary Drama About Murderous Couple Just Might Kill TV
A new drama series about a couple who kills together is the kind of TV show that just might have you swearing off TV altogether.
Bill Gates on Covid: Most US Tests Are ‘Completely Garbage’
The techie-turned-philanthropist on vaccines, Trump, and why social media is “a poisoned chalice.”
What If Film History Was Vertical?; Inside Amazon Seller Lawsuits: Friday’s First Things First
Welcome to First Things First, Adweek’s daily resource for marketers. We’ll be publishing the content to First Things First on Adweek.com each morning (like this post), but if you prefer that it come straight to your inbox, you can sign up for the email here. Apple Brilliantly Imagines a Parallel Universe Where Hollywood Always Used…
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Emergency Government Money Helped Ad Tech Companies Pay Their Bills During COVID-19
Exchanges actually paid their publishers on time more often than not during the height of the pandemic. It’s counterintuitive, but true, said Hanna Kassis, CEO and founder of OAREX, a company that helps finance publishers by purchasing their digital media and advertising receivables. The economic environment is brutal. For example, hundreds of ad tech companies… Continue reading »
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UM’s Joshua Lowcock On The Facebook Boycott And The Brand Safety Battle
Brand safety is always top of mind for advertisers. But it’s become more important than ever as issues from coronavirus misinformation to the ongoing Facebook ad boycott dominate industry headlines. For Joshua Lowcock, chief digital officer at UM and global brand safety officer at IPG Mediabrands, the renewed focus is an opportunity for advertisers to… Continue reading »
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Comic: “How Do You Do, Fellow Kids?”
A weekly comic strip from AdExchanger.com that highlights the digital advertising ecosystem…
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Microsoft Could Take Over TikTok’s Entire Global Business; Travel Ad Spend Falls Off A Cliff (Again)
Here’s today’s AdExchanger.com news round-up… Want it by email? Sign up here. On The Clock Microsoft’s acquisition offer for TikTok has expanded to the app’s entire global business outside of China, including its operations in India and Europe, Financial Times reported. Previously, the takeover bid just covered TikTok’s business in the United States, Canada, Australia and… Continue reading »
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