advertising coronavirus

“Data-Driven Thinking” is written by members of the media community and contains fresh ideas on the digital revolution in media. Today’s column is written by Matt Voda, CEO of OptiMine Software. Many big-brands, including Coca-Cola, Audi, Budweiser, Pepsi and others, have decided to skip advertising in the Super Bowl this year. On the surface, it’s an unusual move, especially […]

A firm handshake is an integral part of the B2B sales and marketing cycle … which is kind of tricky in a world where even elbow bumps aren’t recommended. And so with in-person meetings and events off the table, B2B marketers are getting creative with their efforts and turning to digital at an accelerated pace. […]

After Neuro, which manufactures natural caffeine-infused gum and mints, rebranded in February, it was gearing up to double down on retail, including at CVS pharmacies, GNC stores and Barnes & Noble locations on college campuses. Best-laid plans. COVID-19 hit the United States hard in early March. But co-founders Ryan Chen and Kent Yoshimura, who met […]

One month ago, 24% of ad buyers had paused their campaigns, according to an IAB survey on how COVID-19 has impacted spend. That number has since increased to 37% of buyers, according to the trade org’s latest survey. Overwhelmingly, those who are now pausing their spend had not yet decided whether or not to do […]