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Dashboard 25, class of 2023

Dashboard 25, class of 2023

PRWeek's annual list of 25 of the most influential people in communications technology, representing the enterprises that are shaping your tech stack.

Is the metaverse dead or is it just under construction?

Is the metaverse dead or is it just under construction?

Weren't we all supposed to be donning goggles and meeting up in virtual cocktail bars in an augmented reality parallel world by now?

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Muck Rack names first CMO

Lisa Landa joins Muck Rack from quality testing company Applause.

Marketers will need more data from Threads before they can scale, say experts. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

The big brand challenge of Threads’ rollout

The latest digital water cooler has arrived, and with it issues for clients and their agency partners to navigate.

Threads debuted on Wednesday night. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

How Wendy’s and 12 other brands jumped on Threads

These 13 brands are already using Meta’s Twitter rival.

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IPG joins Partnership on AI to bang the drum on brand safety and human creativity

Holding company said its priorities as part of the tech-heavy coalition are mitigating bias in AI while ensuring brands are protected as more aspects of content creation become automated.

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Mercury Analytics launches AI platform

MercuryAI is an OpenAI-powered research platform for survey research and analysis.

The new creator guidelines take AI into account. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

What brands and influencers need to know about the FTC’s updated guidelines for endorsements

The updates take AI, reviews and visibility into account.

Threads is set to launch on Thursday. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

6 things for marketers to know about Meta’s ‘Twitter killer,’ Threads

The Instagram-based app launches on Thursday.

Linda Yaccarino. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Media execs: Twitter needs brand safety, not new bells and whistles

Video ads won’t be the “silver bullet” to Twitter’s problems.

L-R: Alberto Lopez-Valenzuela and Andrea Christianson. (Photo credit: Penta, used by permission).

Penta launches global AI unit

Alberto Lopez-Valenzuela, senior partner, and Andrea Christianson, partner, are co-leading the new division.

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Rival IQ adds social listening capabilities

The options are included in Engage and Engage Pro plans for Rival IQ users.

Sports and gaming were among the topics generating the most engagement at Cannes. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Sprout Social: Most Twitter conversations about Cannes had positive sentiment

The analytics company also tracked keywords and hashtags that got the most traction during the awards.

From YouTube's video explaining how Google's TrueView ads work.

Google disputes claims of misleading video ad placement

In a blog post, Google's global video solutions director suggests a recent report about its video partner network is inaccurate.

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Media relations platform OnePitch launches paid option

The service costs $50 a month.

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Prolonged protests put Reddit at crossroads with ad revenue

After two weeks of demonstrations, some media buyers anticipate Reddit turning to alternative revenue streams.

Faktor has worked at VMLY&R and Grey. (Photo used by permission).

Lippe Taylor names VMLY&R’s Doron Faktor as EVP of digital experience

Faktor aims to bridge the gap between paid and earned marketing as he builds the firm’s digital offerings in augmented and virtual reality and artificial intelligence.

The Last Digital Nation: Tuvalu's metaverse twin encouraged a new fund to fight climate change.

Metaverse recreation of sinking country Tuvalu wins Titanium Grand Prix at Cannes

A digital twin of the climate-affected country, expected to disappear underwater 'in decades,' will ensure its statehood and culture are preserved virtually.

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Cision introduces AI code of ethics

The company said the guidelines are intended to ensure that the AI services it creates can serve client needs without generating risks.

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Beyond the glitz and glamor: Cannes gets real about sustainability and a ‘green path’

Despite all the talk about the environment at industry events, carbon emissions have been growing, notes Chris Harihar.

Omnicom's Omni Assist dashboard. (Photo credit: Omnicom, used with permission).

Omnicom reveals generative AI-powered workflow tool Omni Assist

The generative AI virtual assistant, built in partnership with Microsoft, is designed to help with audience development, activation and measurement.

Greene also works with the Weber Shandwick Collective. (Photo credit: Flor Blake Photography).

Staffbase adds Jerilan Greene to board of directors

Greene is an alum of Yum Brands and has worked at Edelman, Burson-Marsteller and Deloitte.

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Amid AI craze, Publicis says ‘we did it first’ in cheeky campaign in Cannes

As agencies and holding companies scramble to build generative AI products, Publicis is celebrating Marcel’s 6th birthday on the Croisette.

Certified Human for Intel by Dentsu Creative Chicago was the most-shortlisted U.S. work across three categories.

Cannes Lions 2023: Watch the most shortlisted U.S. work in Brand Experience, Creative B2B and Creative Data

Campaigns for Intel and Cerveza Nativa garnered the most citations in the latest round of shortlists.

Ice Spice performed at Governors Ball in New York last weekend. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Ice Spice, Ramit Sethi make Brandwatch Change Makers report

The list cites individuals and organizations making an impact on culture.

It’s common today for CEOs to 'go direct' to other executives outside the chain of command. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Does the CCO always lose by not reporting to the CEO? Not necessarily

Organizations are flatter than ever before, meaning chief communications officers can retain their influence even if they don’t report to the chief executive, argues Mark Stouse of ProofAnalytics.ai.

Spotify says new tools will help advertisers and agencies measure ad effectiveness. (Photo credit: Getty Images/SOPA Images).

Spotify launches ad analytics service for advertisers

Launching on Tuesday, the set of ad tools will be available in the U.K. and 10 other countries.

Apollo's developer said the new terms will cost $20 million a year. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Unpacking Reddit’s escalating API crisis

Moderators push back after the social media company reveals changes to its API policy.

Sadoun spoke with Adobe's CEO at the Adobe Summit.

Arthur Sadoun: Managing content supply is one of marketing's 'biggest challenges'

The Publicis Groupe CEO spoke at the Adobe Summit.

Global ad revenue to grow by 5.9% as digital expansion offsets economic headwinds

Global ad revenue to grow by 5.9% as digital expansion offsets economic headwinds

Digital OOH, CTV and retail media fastest-growing channels.

Sprinklr posted a profit for the first time as a publicly traded company. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Sprinklr posts 20% increase in total Q1 revenue

For the full year, it’s projecting total revenue of between $711 million and $715 million.

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Online sources fail women’s health test amid misinformation epidemic

The report found that misinformation on social media and a lack of available sex education has contributed to gaps in knowledge about women’s health.

Streamers were also unhappy with Twitch's communications about the rates. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

‘They just want to bleed us dry’: Streamers threaten to leave Twitch over new branded content guidelines

The restrictions curb the ways streamers can display sponsors and ads. Some are threatening to try other platforms in response.

The product can be used to map culture conversations. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

BCW rolls out proprietary analytics tool

The WPP firm also launched an approach that combines learnings from behavioral science, research, data analytics and digital trend mapping.

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IBN launches TechMediaWire

The platform is focused on industry trends and innovative developments in the tech sector.

Abbott will donate $5 to the Real Madrid Foundation. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Abbott, Real Madrid kick off global campaign to Beat Malnutrition

Real Madrid players wore Beat Malnutrition armbands that were designed to reference the Mid-Upper Arm Circumference z-score tape, which is used to screen for malnutrition in children.

AI raises questions over content origin.

Publicis Groupe joins content standards body

The Coalition of Content Provenance Authenticity aims to “advance the future of responsible digital media creation, publication and sharing."

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MAHA Global launches reputation product Darwin

The organization said Darwin draws on multi-stakeholder sentiment, corporate behavior and financial analytics.

The enhancements are more transparent than other AI tools, the company says. (Image credit: Getty Images).

NetBase Quid adds ChatGPT-enabled search capabilities

Users will be able to save time without sacrificing control, according to the company.

NFTs can be a value add for rewards programs. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

NFTs aren’t dead; they're just shifting gears

Sure, the crypto market has cooled off considerably and the craze isn't the same, but Asian brands that have a long-term adoption strategy deliver success.

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PRophet teams with media intelligence platform PeakMetrics

The deal will give PRophet users more capabilities to combat misinformation and disinformation.

WPP and Nvidia say the content engine can produce immersive client content.

WPP and Nvidia to build AI-powered content engine for advertisers

The engine was unveiled this week at Computex 2023.

Brandwatch partnered with Reddit in 2017. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Brandwatch builds out Reddit partnership

The company, part of Cision, is adding Reddit data to Social Panels.

TikTok's campaign includes three short videos.

TikTok shows advertisers how to use platform with ‘how-to’ videos

Campaign was produced by Gravity Road.

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EZ Newswire exits stealth mode

The platform uses AI to cut down on the amount of work required.

Sven Reigle joins Crosby in data science, performance marketing role

Sven Reigle joins Crosby in data science, performance marketing role

Reigle joined the agency in the newly created role from Google.

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Meltwater rolls out AI tools

They include an AI writing assistant, insight help and video analysis.

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Bioré apologizes for TikTok influencer mentioning school shooting in ad

Bioré Skincare issued a statement on Saturday night apologizing for a TikTok influencer who promoted its products in an ad and repeatedly referenced a school shooting she survived.

Crocs launches interactive AR game experience with Minecraft

Crocs launches interactive AR game experience with Minecraft

The unique gaming campaign, produced by Gravity Road, launched this week.

The COVID health emergency may be over, but health disinformation is here to stay. (Photo credit: Getty Images).

Healthline, Healio team to combat health misinformation

Social Checkup, which will feature targeted content from Healthline and Healio, is an exclusive offering to Publicis Health Media clients.