WPP to stop sharing data with Accenture over fears that the consulting firm could use that intel to undercut its prices on pitches for lucrative ad budgets.
| In Tuesday's edition of our newsletter, we have more material for you to read this holiday weekend. From a piece on why WPP won't participate in Accenture-led ad pitches to a story on why ad tech is bracing for more change, here are the top stories for today. Citing conflicts, WPP won't participate in Accenture-led ad pitches over fears that the consulting firm could use that intel to undercut its prices on pitches for lucrative ad budgets. On the latest episode of our podcast, Newsy's Blake Sabatinelli discusses the transition from digital to TV, what it means to be "anti-partisan" and why he believes that consolidation is inevitable in the growing world of streaming platforms. The ad tech world is in flux. From moves to restrict tracking cookies to Google's massive change to pressure from advertisers to eliminate unnecessary intermediaries, ad tech players are busy retooling their approaches. See what some of the challenges look like. Other things to know about The categories for this year’s Digiday Awards, our annual recognition of the companies, campaigns and creative modernizing media and marketing, are live. Learn more and see the full list here. Online consumers still crave the personal, human experiences they’re used to in stores to help them find the perfect product — so how can brands best provide that desired customer service? Sponsored by Zoovu. | | |
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| | | Newsy’s Blake Sabatinelli: Consolidation is coming to streaming video | | On this episode of The Digiday Podcast, editor-in-chief Brian Morrissey sits down with Newsy CEO, Blake Sabatinelli to discuss the transition from digital to TV, what it means to be "anti-partisan" and why he believes that consolidation is inevitable in the growing world of streaming platforms. |
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