Robert Andrews
BrightLine’s Aksman: Remote Controls Beat QR Codes for CTV Add-to-Cart Enablement
Thirty-eight percent of people in the US scan QR codes at least once per year, according to Emarketer. But, when it comes to TV ads that aim to drive viewers to websites, some are coming to think that remote control-based interaction wins out over QR. Robert Aksman, president and co-founder of BrightLine, explained why in […]
Creators Offer Deeper Audience Connections than Influencers: Spotter’s Vineet Pathak
Somewhere along the line, in the last five years, “influencer marketing” morphed into “Creator partnerships”. In bald terms, that’s the difference between heavy-handed branding and letting Creators drive their content. For marketers looking to tap into the Creator economy, there are key differences between Creators and influencers that make Creators a more valuable avenue for […]
Cognitiv’s Danetz on the Value of Networking in San Juan
It may be a digital world – but executives still look forward to meeting in person to debate the latest industry developments. That’s what they will be doing at Beet Retreat San Juan, Beet.TV’s executive retreat for industry leaders, Feb. 26 to 28. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Eric Daentz, president, Cognitiv, explains why […]
OMD’s Irving: Tech Partners Streamline Cross-Platform Execution
Ad agencies may be more tech-savvy than they used to be – but they still lean on a lot of support from pure-play software partners to simplify and streamline their cross-platform campaigns. By utilizing holistic planning and buying activation tools, OMD is able to show consistency through their executions. “Technology providers like FreeWheel play a […]
A Pact to Act: TransUnion’s Julie Clark Looks Forward to Beet Retreat San Juan 2025
With just a week to go, thoughts in the digital media and advertising ecosystem are turning to Beet Retreat San Juan 2025, Beet.TV’s executive retreat for industry leaders. Famously started by Beet.TV founder, CEO Andy Plesser, the retreats are known for assembling executives across three days of discussion and networking. In this video interview with […]
Retail Media Networks Need to Activate Data at Scale, Says Index Exchange Exec
Retail media networks (RMNs) are changing advertising offering a new way to reach shoppers and measure campaign performance. For media owners, they promise a powerful new revenue stream, if only they can manage the complexity and scale inherent to these rapidly evolving technologies. That’s why many RMNs are now partnering with sell-side platforms (SSPs), explained […]
“POSSIBLE” Brings Together Marketing, Technology, and Culture for Business Opportunities
POSSIBLE, the marketing conference now in its third year, is expecting significant growth in both partners and attendees for this year’s event, according to Christian Muche, co-founder of POSSIBLE. The conference aims to connect the dots between marketing, technology, and culture, providing a platform for the marketing ecosystem to come together. Speaking with Beet.TV, Muche […]
Albertsons Bullish on CTV for Full-Funnel Effectiveness
LAS VEGAS — Is connected TV advertising for the top or the bottom of the marketing funnel? Liz Roche thinks it excels across the gamut. Albertsons Media Collective announced its CTV product, Collective TV, at Cannes Lions, and Roche, VP of media and measurement, believes the channel can account for significant top-of-funnel activity while also […]
Wurl’s Crofut: Context Is the Key to Unlock CTV Ads in 2025
LAS VEGAS — Connected TV and streaming is abundant and streaming rates are exploding. So, why can showing the right ad to the right viewer be so difficult? For Peter Crofut, the problem is about matching ad, content and context. In this video interview with Beet.TV, the VP of business development for agencies and brands […]
The Convergence of Convergences: Paskalis Previews Beet Retreat San Juan’s Hot Topics
The advertising world is undergoing a massive shift in audience understanding — but, according to one industry veteran, the future lies not in knowing who customers are, but what they want. Amid data privacy concerns and the rise of artificial intelligence, marketers are having to rethink their strategies. Lou Paskalis, founder and CEO of AJL […]
Beyond QR: Shoppable TV will Ditch Codes for Smarter, Scalable Systems: Ty Cooper, The Take
Are TV viewers really watching the screen anymore, or do they have their phones in their hands? This is the question facing TV manufacturers. But, if viewers are shopping for the things they’re seeing on screen, that may be a win for TV companies. Ty Cooper, founder and CEO at The Take, which provides shoppable […]
Albertsons Media Collective’s Liz Roche: Personalized, Scalable CTV Key to Performance
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — TV used to be a mass-reach medium whose stock in trade was top-of-funnel brand awareness. But CTV has changed all that. “Personalized, scalable CTV is absolutely paramount to drive performance,” Liz Roche, SVP of media and measurement at Albertsons Media Collective, said in this video interview with Beet.TV. Albertsons Media Collective […]
LiveRamp’s Howe: Media Networks Must Stay Focused on Customer Experience
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — Once upon a time, it was “retail media networks”. Then, it was “commerce media”. But the hot trend, according to one industry leader, has moved beyond both of those monikers, because the opportunity is bigger than commerce alone. Now, virtually every company on the planet that has data is trying to […]
Retailers Struggle to Leverage Programmatic for Onsite Monetization: PubMatic’s Mian
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. – Retail media may be booming, but many retailers are struggling to figure out how to use programmatic advertising to monetize their websites and mobile apps, according to one company helping them monetize inventory. While some retailers sell ads using traditional methodson their platforms, Hashim Mian, VP of commerce media at PubMatic, […]
Mediabrands’ Bosetti: Holistic Measurement Essential for Converged TV Success
As audiences fragment across linear TV, streaming and social video, advertisers are trying to reaggregate them for effective cross-screen measurement. But success ultimately hinges on driving tangible outcomes for clients, according to the woman heading spending at one major ad agency. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Maureen Bosetti, chief investment officer, IPG Mediabrands, says […]
Teads’ Secret Aims to Level the Playing Field for the Open Internet
LAS VEGAS — The open internet has become increasingly fragmented over the last decade. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Katie Secret, EVP of marketing at Teads (formerly Outbrain), described how the proliferation of channels, content types, and platforms has created a need for more holistic ad solutions that can show value across the entire […]
Hershey’s Rinaldi Takes a Bite Of Adland’s New Creative Tech
For a 131-year-old, The Hershey Company certainly has an appetite for new technology. The confectionary company has been rolling out a suite of new activities to support creative development. In this video interview with Beet.TV, Vinny Rinaldi, VP of media and marketing technology, explains his philosophy. Innovation imperative Rinaldi said he believes that the acceleration […]
The Creator Economy is Ready to Explode, But Standards Lag: IAB’s Zoe Soon
The creator economy is exploding and expanding, as influencer marketing gives way to real creator engagements and as more individuals start recording, writing and publishing for themselves. However, some in marketing worry the sphere is also hampered by a lack of standardized practices and industry-wide benchmarks. How can such a dynamic industry navigate the intricacies […]
Artificial Intelligence Will Rewrite the Rules of Business, Says Rishad Tobaccowala
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A new wave of businesses will soon hit the $1 billion revenue mark with fewer than 100 employees, driven by the transformative power of artificial intelligence, according to an ad industry veteran turned thought leader and author. Speaking about his latest book “Rethinking Work,” Rishad Tobaccowala, author and advisor, says AI’s […]
IAB: New US Administration Will Be ‘Very Positive’ For Digital Media
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. — A new, “business-friendly” US presidential administration will be “very positive” for the digital media and advertising industry, according to the digital ad industry’s representative body. The change in leadership brings a new approach to regulation, particularly at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), where a new chair is expected to adopt a […]