Creators are growing more proactive and more explicit with their attempts to divert fans off of TikTok as a ban or sale becomes a likely reality.
Creators are growing more proactive and more explicit with their attempts to divert fans off of TikTok as a ban or sale becomes a likely reality. Editor's note: Take a minute to take our TikTok survey. Additional coverage: Comcast hopes to tempt away DTC advertisers from performance-focused channels and lead them toward TV and CTV inventory. The Trade Desk, it's said, isn’t exactly enamored with curation — a targeting strategy that could redirect valuable ad spend elsewhere. This week’s acquisition of Sincera added fuel to the narrative. WPP's return-to-office mandate has sparked intense debate about the future of work in the advertising industry, pointing to a stark divide between how large, corporate-owned agencies and privately held shops approach workplace flexibility in a post-pandemic world. This week’s Digiday+ Media Briefing features an interview with Dotdash Meredith’s chief innovation officer Jon Roberts on his plans for AI tech development in 2025. The Trade Desk intends to acquire ad data firm Sincera, marking only its second acquisition since it launched in 2009 — a rare move for a company that usually builds, not buys. ICYMI: Check out our special report, examining what publishing execs and decision makers need to know heading into the year. Digiday's events are getting a refresh under the leadership of Liz Pitonyak, who joined the company as general manager of events in December. Other things to know about Join us for the Digiday Media Buying Summit, March 12-14, in Nashville to build meaningful connections with top media buyers as we explore the latest trends shaping the industry. Secure your passes now — seats are limited. One of the biggest hurdles to launching a media network is prolonged periods of negotiation, contracts and legal, further compounded by the need for data science resources. Sponsored by LiveRamp. Ad tech partners are helping marketers achieve relevancy at scale through expanded access to premium inventory and AI integration into full-funnel strategies. Sponsored by Amazon Ads. | |
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