WSJ: What Would McDonald’s ‘Agency of the Future’ Do?
Tech companies like Facebook and Google are selling creative ad services. Media agencies are increasingly selling digital ad space. And now, a creative agency is playing the line-blurring game as it brings digital publishing and agency staffers together to service one massive account. McDonald’s said Monday it will consolidate its…
Beet.TV: The Three Views You’ll Hear About Data, According To Annalect CEO
CANNES — Digital data, and the ability to harness it to better target advertising messages, is one of the greatest transformational forces in marketing. But the zeal with which executives are embracing the transformation reads like a menu of enthusiasm. Slavi Samardzija, global CEO of Annalect, the New York-based data analytics consulting and…
M&M Global: Cannes Lions 2016 – Slavi Samardzija, Annalect
Annalect global chief executive officer Slavi Samardzija talked to M&M Global in Cannes about using data to stand out from the competition. Continue to M&M Global to view the video interview >
Adweek: Infographic: Will Millennials Head to Theaters for This Summer’s Blockbusters?
The summer blockbuster is as ubiquitous as fireworks on the Fourth of July—it wouldn’t be summer without them. But as it becomes increasingly easy to keep up with the latest entertainment from the comfort of home, advertisers and marketers can be left wondering who is actually filling those theater seats.…
Adweek: Twitter Says Users Now Trust Influencers Nearly as Much as Their Friends
New research claims that social media influencers might have nearly as much clout as a friend or neighbor—and brands know how to harness these new household names. According to a joint study by Twitter and analytics firm Annalect, around 40 percent of respondents said they’ve purchased an item online after seeing it…
The New York Times: For Women in Advertising, It’s Still a ‘Mad Men’ World
As a so-called bathroom break girl at the advertising agency BBDO in 1985, Susan Credle took over for receptionists when they left their desks. When she learned how to type quickly and accurately, she was promoted to secretary. In the decades since, she has become one of the most accomplished…