Blockchain buzz among advertisers starts to fizzle

Blockchain buzz among advertisers is starting to fizzle: Advertisers are quickly realizing that there are few blockchain firms in the market with a genuine product.

For Digiday+ members: Even store associates are becoming influencers as more companies are focusing on employee advocacy as the "new" influencer marketing.

Chick-fil-A is redesigning its app with point tallies and more opportunities for rewards.

For Digiday+ members: Hunter Walk, a partner at early stage venture firm Homebrew, discusses decision making at tech platform companies like Facebook and Google, investing in media companies and more in our latest podcast.

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Today's marketer is under constant pressure to keep up with a barrage of day-to-day tasks, disrupting their workflow and leaving little time for creativity. Fortunately, AI-powered marketing can offer relief, leaving marketers to focus on what matters most. Sponsored by IBM Watson Marketing.

Whether on a smart TV or mobile phone, automatic content recognition can instantly identify what a consumer is watching or listening to. The potential rewards for marketers, publishers and consumers are enormous. So, WTF is ACR? Sponsored by Samba TV.