Omnicom Group: Omnicom Named Among Forbes Most Innovative Companies for 2016
NEW YORK, Aug. 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Omnicom (NYSE: OMC), a leading global marketing and communications company, has been named one of the 100 most innovative companies by Forbes magazine. Now in its sixth year, Forbes definitive ranking identifies the 100 most innovative publicly traded firms based on current valuation…
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…