Measurement stories
PR teams face flat budgets, leadership disconnects and AI disruption as they struggle to prove impact and align with business goals.
Budget hikes are failing to broaden reach, with 81% of advertisers still missing new audiences and 92% ready to move spend if tracking improves.
Only 3% of senior marketers say their organisations are fully ready to use AI in marketing measurement, despite its speed benefits.
Despite a surge in workplace use, most firms still cannot show whether AI is paying off, with only 8% tracking impact with clear KPIs.
Media and entertainment groups risk wasted AI spend unless they first fix fragmented data and measurement, Braze's report says.
The ad tech group is deepening its push into retail media and connected television as it seeks to unify planning, buying and measurement.
AI agents are weakening familiar B2B sales tactics, forcing firms to rethink how they measure demand and win trust earlier.
LiveRamp launches AI tools enabling marketers to use autonomous agents with secure data access, plus new integrations including Netflix for smarter campaigns.
Australian financial services marketers face stricter privacy laws but can harness secure data collaboration for tailored, compliant, and effective campaigns.
A Yahoo survey reveals 74% of advertising leaders prioritise tracking over privacy solutions ahead of changes to Australia's Privacy Act.
Seismic has launched its Fall 2024 product line, featuring Seismic Programs, a new suite of tools designed to enhance enablement planning and measurement.
StackAdapt boosts Asia-Pacific presence, appoints Jeffrey Kwan and Takeshi Yamaguchi as Heads of Business in Hong Kong and Japan, respectively.
FedEx has rolled out its Dynamic Drive-through Pallet Dimensioning Systems in Adelaide, South Australia, the first deployment outside the US, to boost efficiency and accuracy.
Google's decision to retain third-party cookies surprises experts, sparking debate on privacy, data strategies, and the digital ecosystem's future path.
Streaming now accounts for 73% of viewing time on Samsung sets in Australia, prompting new ad formats, measurement tools and local content.
A single workflow could help contractors prove social value delivery, as scrutiny grows over whether public sector bids match local needs on the ground.
The hire deepens Smartly's push to automate ad decisions as the company looks to turn campaign data into better creative, media and measurement choices.
Google maps out an AI-first overhaul of ads, Search and shopping, betting on creator-led influence and emerging agentic commerce tools.
EDHEC has launched a Quantum Institute to equip leaders and students with knowledge on quantum science's impact across business, finance, and society.
Zensar Technologies will spearhead the Post Office's two-year digital modernisation, enhancing user-friendly services and replacing legacy systems across the UK.