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Braze Buy To Transform Salesforce, Enable Instant Behavior Triggers

The acquisition bridges a critical gap for marketers. Salesforce acquired Braze because its core Marketing Cloud was designed around campaigns measured in hours and days.

MediaPostOct 21, 2026Source
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OpenAI Brings ChatGPT Ad Program To 26 Countries

OpenAI is expanding its ChatGPT ad platform to 26 countries, including 14 in Latin America, the Next Web reports. The program, which had 20,000 advertisers in August, is also now available in additional European, African and Asian markets, such as Ukraine, Serbia, Nigeria, South Africa,Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Peru  ChatGPT ads were launched eight months ago.

MediaPostOct 21, 2026Source
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Google Updates Financial Ad-Verification Process

As part of the rollout expected in early 2027, Google revealed a collaboration with the American Bankers Association to verify authorized institutions and protect users from financial fraud.

MediaPostOct 21, 2026Source
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Will Responsible AI Be Deja Vu All Over Again

The ANA this morning confirmed its closed-door meeting with the 4As and IAB to begin an "AI Responsibility" framework. Is it too little, too late?

MediaPostOct 21, 2026Source
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The Best CMOs Don’t Just Run Marketing ft. Kellyn Smith Kenny of AT&T

Plus, why great marketing leaders need courage and patience.

AdweekOct 21, 2026Source
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Purpose Over Product: The Brand-Building Playbook of Paulie Dery and Victoria Lozano

The CMOs of AG1 and Crayola on building authentic communities, embedding products into existing routines, and reframing competition.

AdweekOct 21, 2026Source
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PepsiCo and AB InBev Vet Takes CMO Post at Troubled Diageo North America

Sebnem Erim joins as the North American division turned in the spirits giant's weakest results in 2026

AdweekOct 21, 2026Source
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Why uniting supply, demand and intelligence matters in an era of fragmentation

Evan Rutchik, president and Chief Strategy Officer, Viamedia Advertisers’ primary goal hasn’t changed over the past 75 years: They are still trying to reach potential customers with engaging messages. While the goal remains the same, the channels through which those messages are delivered have increased exponentially. Print, linear TV, radio and out-of-home all still have […]

DigidayOct 21, 2026Source
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Microdramas Are On The Rise - Will Market Forces Decide?

Two-thirds of the top 20 microdramas released outside China in Q3 this year were AI-generated. What explains this global media phenomenon?

MediaPost Video DailyOct 21, 2026Source
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Makeup For Golf Ad Misogyny? Coterie Diapers Tells Men To Do Their Fair Share

Brand runs first-ever baby care-ad in the 76-year-old history of Golf Digest, whose readership is over 75% male.

MediaPost Video DailyOct 21, 2026Source
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Two Thirds of Consumers are Avoiding Ads, But They’re Not Anti-Brand

The advertising industry has a problem, but it might not be the one marketers think. Two-thirds of consumers actively dodge ads in some form, yet the same research reveals they remain surprisingly receptive to brands—when those brands show up in the right way. New research combining self-reported surveys with behavioral measurement – tracking faces, eyes, […]

Beet.TVOct 21, 2026Source
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Beet@20: TransUnion’s Matt Spiegel Says Marketing Finally Learned to Stop Buying Everyone

For much of modern advertising history, media buying resembled a giant yard sale. Brands showed up with big budgets, bought audiences by age bracket and hoped the right people happened to be watching. Twenty years later, marketers have become far more selective. So says Matt Spiegel, executive vice president of TruAudience Growth Strategy at TransUnion. […]

Beet.TVOct 21, 2026Source
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Teen spending up 6% as they trade athletic apparel for fashion

While footwear was down and traditional athletic brands lost share, Target and brands including On gained ground, per a survey from Piper Sandler.

Retail DiveOct 21, 2026Source
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Target unwraps high-concept holiday ads focused on gift-giving academy

Actor D’Arcy Carden serves as Chief Giftologist in a new campaign that will be supported by a bigger creator push around YouTube and TikTok.

Retail DiveOct 21, 2026Source
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Adidas’ record Q3 is salt in the wound for Nike

Preliminary figures show revenue reaching $8.1 billion, as the sportswear giant takes “significant” share from its rival.

Retail DiveOct 21, 2026Source
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Amazon eyes 300K holiday hires

The e-commerce giant is increasing U.S. holiday staffing by 20% compared to the past three seasons.

Retail DiveOct 21, 2026Source
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Vivian Wilson, Model and Elon Musk’s Estranged Daughter, Signs With Echo Lake Entertainment (EXCLUSIVE)

Vivian Jenna Wilson, the model and estranged daughter of Elon Musk, has signed with Echo Lake Entertainment for representation in all areas. The 22-year-old has made a name for herself in fashion and as a digital media personality. She had major appearances at New York, Milan and Paris Fashion Weeks, and she is currently the […]

Variety DigitalOct 21, 2026Source
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Electronic Arts Laying Off 3% of Employees in Studios Restructuring: BioWare Shutting Down, Respawn and DICE to Team on ‘Star Wars: Battlefront 3’

Videogame giant Electronic Arts, in its first major move since going private this summer, is restructuring its studios business — which will result in layoffs of about 3% of global workforce. The updates to EA’s studios operations were outlined in a memo to EA employees Wednesday from Cam Weber, president and chief studios officer, and […]

Variety DigitalOct 21, 2026Source
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Kevel Secures $52 Million to Scale AI-Driven Infrastructure for the Future of Commerce Media

Kevel, the ad tech infrastructure empowering commerce businesses to build media networks they own and grow, today (21st October, 2026) announced USD$52m (£38.9m) in new capital, marking the largest capital raise in the company’s history. The financing includes expanded strategic [...] The post Kevel Secures $52 Million to Scale AI-Driven Infrastructure for the Future of Commerce Media appeared first on ExchangeWire.com.

ExchangeWireOct 21, 2026Source
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Watch the newest commercials from Chase, Scrub Daddy, Robitussin and more

Chase says it helps “keep an eye out for any purchase that doesn’t seem quite like you.”

Ad AgeOct 21, 2026Source
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Kohl’s Brings Back Ellie Kemper for Holiday Ad Campaign

The retail chain is taking shoppers to "The North Kohl's."

AdweekOct 21, 2026Source
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What championship moments like the Knicks’ Game Four comeback teach brands about real-time marketing

Nikolaus Beier, svp of media and marketing services, Sportradar The power sports hold for marketers — to attract massive attention, foster engagement and bring fans together — were on full display during the New York Knicks’ run to the NBA championship this summer, and, more specifically, their massive Game Four comeback. It was a significant […]

DigidayOct 21, 2026Source
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3Q acquires glomex from ProSiebenSat.1

3Q has announced a deal to acquire glomex from ProSiebenSat.1 Media. The parties expect the transaction to close in the first quarter of 2027. The merger brings 3Q’s European video infrastructure together with glomex’s video marketplace, content syndication, and monetisation solutions under one roof. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Munich, 3Q works with over […]

Advanced TelevisionOct 21, 2026Source
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Beyond the booking: How Tripadvisor’s intent advantage is unlocking non-endemic growth

At Advertising Week New York, Mack McKelvey, CEO of SalientMG, and Andy Oakes, CEO and co-founder of Bluestripe Group, joined Adam Ochman, Global Head of Marketing at Tripadvisor, to discuss how the global travel platform leverages first-party intent data and creative strategy to drive value far beyond standard travel advertising. The post Beyond the booking: How Tripadvisor’s intent advantage is unlocking non-endemic growth appeared first on New Digital Age.

New Digital AgeOct 21, 2026Source