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The Culture Clash Underneath Creative Ad Tech - E316

Nov 1, 2024
In this discussion, Nikhil Lai, a Senior Analyst at Forrester, shares insights from his latest report on creative ad tech, revealing the growing divide between creative directors and performance marketers. He emphasizes the role of generative AI in revolutionizing ad production and the need for collaboration in the industry. Meanwhile, Antonio Miller from Activision Blizzard Media dives into how gaming enhances consumer engagement through immersive attention metrics, uncovering the unique marketing opportunities present in the gaming landscape.
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Quick takeaways

  • The growing significance of creative solutions in advertising strategies highlights the need for a comprehensive integration of creative ad tech across channels.
  • The cultural disconnect between creative teams focused on storytelling and performance marketers prioritizing metrics underscores the necessity for better collaboration and alignment.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Creative Ad Tech

The discussion centers on the shifting landscape of creative advertising technology, driven by the increasing demand for compelling creative solutions among clients. User clients, particularly, are finding that effective creative plays a crucial role in their advertising strategies, often starting conversations about ad tech but evolving into discussions about the creative process. The introduction of new players like Smartly and Flash Talking, alongside established contenders, highlights a marketplace that is becoming increasingly competitive as companies recognize the value of integrating creative solutions across various channels. This shift underlines the need for a comprehensive approach to creative ad tech, where technologies must cover the entire spectrum from creative production to performance optimization.

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