02/20/24: Cynopsis Media Tech Update

Tuesday February 20, 2024

Google responded to claims made about Privacy Sandbox in a report by the IAB Tech Lab. Google maintains the analysis contains inaccurate information and overlooks the goal of Privacy Sandbox to improve user privacy while still enabling effective digital advertising. The report said Privacy Sandbox could make it more difficult to serve effective ads, and negatively impact smaller brands and media companies. While Google applauded IAB Tech Lab’s mission to develop digital advertising standards, the company stated, “In our view, the analysis contains many misunderstandings and inaccuracies, which we consider important to correct in order to provide accurate information to the ecosystem.”

OpenAI introduced Sora, a generative AI model that creates videos from text. “Sora has a deep understanding of language, enabling it to accurately interpret prompts and generate compelling characters that express vibrant emotions,” said an OpenAI blog post. “The model understands not only what the user has asked for in the prompt, but also how those things exist in the physical world.” Acknowledging that OpenAI can’t predict all the ways people will use or abuse the technology, “We’ll be engaging policymakers, educators and artists around the world to understand their concerns and to identify positive use cases,’ said OpenAI. “We believe that learning from real-world use is a critical component of creating and releasing increasingly safe AI systems over time.”

News-forward platform Hedgehog, built with an innovative AI-supported system to promote conversation and civil debate, has launched with the motto “Real Conversations, Real Community.” The platform’s design is aimed at encouraging people to read the news without source bias. “We want Americans to have a place where meaningful discourse is possible.” said John Matze, founder and CEO of Hedgehog. “Hedgehog puts the community in charge. We will foster productive conversations that result from respectful individuals intentionally engaging in thoughtful discussions around today’s news events.” Matze, co-founder Jared Thomson and their executive team previously founded, built, managed and scaled social network Parler.

Walmart is exploring a deal to buy Vizio for $2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Acquiring the smart TV manufacturer and ad platform could put Walmart in a more competitive position with Roku and Amazon’s Fire TV.

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Despite women comprising 47.5 percent of the total Super Bowl audience, the highest proportion ever recorded, the percentage of ad impressions served to female viewers on Meta platforms dropped. That’s according to data intelligence Tracer, which says the change in behavior suggests female viewers, traditionally more active on social media during the event, appear to have diverted their attention more towards the live game itself. “As women’s engagement with traditionally male-dominated events, such as the Super Bowl, continues to grow, the opportunity for advertisers to forge meaningful connections with this audience hinges on their ability to move beyond stereotypical portrayals,” says the report. “Developing advertising that genuinely reflects the diversity of its viewers, not only responds to the demand for more inclusive and accurate portrayals but also establishes new benchmarks for authenticity in advertising.”

What’s the media value of brands appearing on camera during the Super Bowl? Relo Metrics used its AI/computer vision analysis platform to look at brand visibility inside and outside the stadium. Some takeaways include:
· Nike’s jersey partnership accounted for 60% of sponsored exposures during Super Bowl LVIII.
· State Farm’s Halftime Report netted the brand $16 million in media value.
· Allegiant branding on the stadium (part of their regular season naming rights deal with the Las Vegas Raiders) generated $7.3 million, and 81% of value for Allegiant was generated through interior signage that was often clearly exposed before kickoffs, during punts and after touchdowns.
· Las Vegas hotels received $4.1 million in media value from aerial shots during the Super Bowl.
· Verizon’s takeover of the Las Vegas Sphere during the broadcast generated $2.5 million in media value in one exposure for the brand.
· The full media value potential of Chiefs-owned social accounts during Super Bowl weekend was $10.6 million, which increased by $3.5 million from last season.

One in three advertisers consider addressable advertising a must-buy, marking an 11% increase from the previous year, according to DirecTV Advertising’s 2024 Annual Addressable Report. Additional findings include:
· Advertisers are turning to addressable advertising to drive better return on investment – 92% reported that their investments in data significantly improved their ability to segment audiences last year.
· Two in five advertisers purchased addressable advertising to help meet their goals on linear TV last year.
· 73% of advertisers express satisfaction with addressable advertising’s ability to extend reach on linear TV. Collaboration between CTV and linear teams on campaign reporting has increased significantly, with 90% of teams now at least collaborating.
· 78% of advertisers report that buying addressable TV has made their jobs easier, representing a substantial increase from previous years.
· 90% of distributor addressable buyers plan to retain or increase spending in 2024.
· 94% of addressable CTV buyers plan to retain or increase spending in 2024.

Lotame has launched Lotame Collaborate and Lotame Onboarding. Available through Spherical, Lotame’s data collaboration platform, Lotame Collaborate simplifies how digital marketers and media owners unlock the potential of first-party data within their organization and across partners, while Lotame Onboarding enables digital marketers to match first-party data with digital identifiers. “Data collaboration is table stakes today,” said Andy Monfried, CEO at Lotame. “Unfortunately, fragmented data sets, non-interoperable platforms, and constantly evolving privacy standards have stalled the industry’s ability to deliver on true data enablement and collaboration. With our new offerings in Spherical…we are making data collaboration smarter, faster, and easier than ever.”

Dstillery’s audience solutions are now integrated with Cadent, solutions provider for converged TV advertising. The partnership brings Dstillery’s data science to brands and agencies leveraging Cadent Aperture Platform for identifying target audiences, activating media, and analyzing. Through the Dstillery-Cadent partnership, Dstillery’s 10,000+ Pre-built user segments and hundreds of Pre-built models using ID-free® technology will be available in Cadent Aperture Platform.

Direct Digital Holdings and Orange142 announced that SHE Media, the lifestyle media group that includes SheKnows, Flow Space, StyleCaster, Soaps and BlogHer, has selected Colossus SSP as a new supply-side platform partner. “The tens of millions of women that visit SHE Media properties and engage with its content are a tremendous asset to advertisers across category sectors,” said Mark D. Walker, CEO and Co-Founder, Direct Digital Holdings. “Not only do women represent more than half of the U.S. population, they are responsible for 85 percent of the day-to-day spending decisions and 80 percent of all healthcare choices for the family. Partnering with SHE Media will open Colossus SSP’s pipeline of advertisers to this valuable audience.”

Adform has joined the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as the first global Demand Side Platform (DSP) to align itself with SBTi’s near-term emission reduction targets. In 2023, Adform became a member of Ad Net Zero and made history as the first global DSP to integrate with Scope3, helping partner brands measure and reduce their carbon emissions.

LiveRamp announced enhanced capabilities that help clients optimize addressability, connectivity and measurement across Amazon Marketing Cloud and Amazon DSP. Powered by LiveRamp’s omnichannel identity framework, customers can leverage RampID™, LiveRamp’s privacy-centric identifier, to join first and third-party insights with Amazon Ads in Amazon Marketing Cloud for measurement and to activate brand-specific RampID-based audiences directly on RampID within Amazon DSP.

DoubleVerify announced the launch of new tiered brand suitability categories to address “Made For Advertising” measurement and protection in a more nuanced and brand-specific way. “DV’s AI-powered MFA brand suitability categories offer marketers a groundbreaking, nuanced approach to effectively tackle MFA challenges,” said Mark Zagorski, CEO of DoubleVerify. “With this launch, we offer the most expansive, scaled MFA solution in the market today. Our MFA controls enable brands to boost campaign performance and optimize media investments, by carefully balancing brand protection and campaign scale based on their specific requirements.”

STREAMING

Cineverse announced the upcoming launch of cineSearch, an AI-powered movie search platform, including an AI-based video advisor known as “Ava.” The search feature will utilize the first proprietary movie industry-specific AI model specifically tuned with an extensive set of metadata with support for search dimensions such as theme, tone, mood, setting, music score, plot, micro-genre, and more for films available across all streaming services. “Effective search and discovery is currently the most pressing problem for users of streaming services today,” said Tony Huidor, Chief Technology Officer & Chief Operating Officer of Cineverse. “We first developed cineSearch as an answer to our own problem. Using Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform, we now have the ability to expand this feature well beyond our initial expectations.” The public beta of cineSearch will be available within the Cineverse streaming platform in spring 2024.

FOX Weather has expanded distribution to Hulu + Live TV and TCLtv+. The FAST channel launched in October 2021.

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MANAGER, CONSUMER MARKETING
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Contribute strategic thinking and new ideas to the building and development of consumers promotions and marketing campaigns and work on marketing strategies, in partnership with the internal research team and media agency, for programming initiatives to inform our understanding of the target audience. Full info HERE

MOTION GRAPHIC DESIGNER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Conceptualize, develop, design and animate digital & social videos across various content verticals including entertainment, lifestyle, fashion/beauty and TV One Networks’ show extensions and develop designs for promo campaigns, original movies, and original and acquired series, original movies, and all network and branding initiatives. Full info HERE

PRODUCER/WRITER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Responsible for writing, producing and supervising edit sessions for assigned on-air promos and cross department promotional initiatives and develop and execute ideas for image and brand campaigns. Manage shoots as necessary. Full info HERE

SR. PROJECT MANAGER
TV One
SILVER SPRING, MD – HYBRID REMOTE
Coordinate off-channel marketing and creative services projects, timing, administrative coordination, and processes to ensure that our projects are delivered on time, budget and produce the desired results. You will be the go-to person for everything involving a project’s organization, client communication, planning, and timeline. Full info HERE

DIRECTOR, CUSTONER ACQUISITION
GOLDEN HIPPO
WOODLAND HILLS, CA (Hybrid)
Golden Hippo is hiring a Director, Customer Acquisition to be responsible for leading a direct response marketing team to test, optimize, and scale new product campaigns. This role will help to identify opportunities and the strategy for overall Customer Acquisition initiatives. Anticipated Salary Range is $131.6k – $175.5k + bonuses. Full info HERE

SR. YOUTUBE ADS SPECIALIST
GOLDEN HIPPO
REMOTE
Golden Hippo is hiring a Sr. YouTube Ads Specialist to lead YouTube media buying. This role is involved in the entire campaign cycle, including creating and testing new ads and targeting options, launching and overseeing campaigns, and scaling budgets while maintaining KPI’s. Anticipated Salary Range is $86.4k – $115.2k + bonuses. Full info HERE

FACEBOOK ADS SPECIALIST
GOLDEN HIPPO
REMOTE
Golden Hippo is hiring a Facebook Ads Specialist to manage Facebook ad campaigns and craft highly converting ad creatives. This role is involved in the entire campaign cycle, including creating and testing new ads and targeting options, launching and overseeing campaigns, and scaling budget. Anticipated Salary Range is $75.7k – $101k + bonuses. Full info HERE

SR. DIRECTOR, DISTRIBUTION COUNSEL
A+E NETWORKS
(Remote)
Partner with distribution attorneys/distribution team to achieve maximum value and rights from strategic deal development through drafting. Negotiate legal distribution deal terms and rights for the linear networks, TVE, VOD, OTT, SVOD, FAST and digital across all platforms. Min. 10 years relevant television/cable network legal distribution exp. Full info HERE

SVP-DIGITAL REVENUE DEVELOPMENT >>
NEXSTAR/IRVING, TX: Work collaboratively with the Broadcast Leadership Team to lead sales strategies across all stations, divisions, and platforms. The role will work with station leadership, the National Sales Organization, and directly with clients to drive optimal revenue opportunities for all of Nexstar’s digital channels. Full info HERE

CLIENT SOLUTIONS COORDINATOR
UP ENTERTAINMENT
NEW YORK, NY
Play a pivotal role in providing project management and administrative oversight for the UP & Aspire Client Solutions Ad Sales team as well as develope and execution of linear and digital sponsorships, ensuring all elements related to the sponsorships are coordinated, scheduled, and executed correctly. Full info HERE

SENIOR DIRECTOR OF AD SALES >>
HAYSTACK NEWS/NYNY, LA, CHICAGO: Responsible for developing large, meaningful partnerships to drive strategic and creative solutions for clients. You relish the opportunity to help advertisers build their brands by supporting the world’s most premium news publishers. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
LOS ANGELES, CA
Drive new revenue for our media around Los Angeles and beyond as well as building relationships with prospects and clients. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE DIRECT RESPONSE >>
OPPORTUNITY MEDIA/NY(REMOTE/HYBRID): Seeking an energetic achiever with excellent written & organizational skills for role to assist in growing revenue for dynamic Direct Response Team: required: BA Degree, Min 2 yrs DR Experience. Bilingual (English/Spanish) Wide Orbit Exp a +. Full info HERE

MEDIA COORDIATOR DIRECT RESPONSE >>
OPPORTUNITY MEDIA/NY(REMOTE/HYBRID): Seeking an energetic achiever with excellent written & organizational skills for role to assist in growing revenue for dynamic Direct Response Team: required: BA Degree, Bilingual (English/Spanish) Wide Orbit Exp a +. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
SEATTLE, WA
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
INTERSECTION
PORTLAND, OR
Grow in billings, income, and experience on a team that continues to lead our industry. Take your career to the next level with a company that is transforming cities and delivering on our promises to our clients and to our long-standing Municipal and Transit Authority partners. Full info HERE

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FUSE MEDIA/NEW YORK, NY: Support the Ad Sales team by prospecting, selling and expanding the Company’s advertising revenue base. The candidate will have a strong media sales background with a network of industry clients and prospects as well as establish a book of business and exceed pre-established activity and sales quota utilizing CRM tools to document sales activity. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE, EAST COAST ADVERTISING SALES
THE ALLEN MEDIA GROUP
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Responsible for coverage of assigned advertising agencies and clients specifically dedicated to representing AMG linear, digital and streaming platforms. Also grow and maintain existing clients as well as prospect and close new business. Work closely with clients and advertising holding companies ensuring AMG is a ‘must-buy’ for advertisers. Full info HERE

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Communicate the value and brand strength of the Network to advertisers and agencies as well as create compelling presentations that convey the benefits and features of TV One programming and the TV One viewing audience. Full info HERE

COPY COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Manage the delivery and arrival of commercial content working closely with Manager of Commercial Operations to resolve conflicting traffic instructions as well as oversee maintenance of E-faxes and storage of client files. Responsible for entering original account data and revisions into the traffic system. Full info HERE

AD SALES COORDINATOR
TV ONE NETWORK
(Remote, Hybrid)
Establish business relationships with agency counterparts and internal departments including: Pricing and planning, inventory management, marketing, traffic and billing, also fulfill advertiser allocations requests, ensure stewardship delivery in accordance to deal guarantees, send commercial airing times, and update clients of programming. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT DIRECTOR
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VP/HEAD OF ADVERTISING SALES
FREEBEE
FL/NYC Remote
Lead, manage, develop, and grow Ad Sales teams. Attract and retain the best talent. Work with leadership team to set, achieve, and grow revenue targets across OOH, Digital and Experiential. Instrumental in driving the team to exceed all expectations and goals. 15+ years’ experience in advertising, media, and relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE

ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE
FREEBEE
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Achieve revenue and growth targets across linear and digital. Identify and execute strategies which result in exceeding revenue targets. Develop and execute effective sales strategies that showcase as well as maximize overall revenues for the overarching National Sales division. 7-10 yrs exp. in advertising, media & relevant sales management roles. Full info HERE

SENIOR AUDIO/VIDEO PROMOTION PRODUCER >>
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DIGITAL DIRECTOR, NEWS >>
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Represent FETV & FMC to media community via ongoing communications & relationship building. Maintain & develop strong working relationships w/both agencies & internal departments in support of sales efforts. Work w/sales management, pricing & planning to achieve quarterly revenue goals. 5+ yrs media sales exp. preferably in cable TV- agency exp. +. Full info HERE

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TALENT ASSISTANT >>
THE LEDE COMPANY/LA: Full-service strategy, communications and social impact consulting firm, specializing in corporate, entertainment and nonprofit sectors. We are looking for a Talent Assistant to a Talent Publicist in Los Angeles. We are seeking enthusiastic candidates who can work in a fast-paced environment, are driven & have strong communication and writing skills. Full info HERE

EXECUTIVE PRODUCER FOR NATIONAL POLITICAL SHOW >>
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EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF NEWS/ENTERTAINMENT >>
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