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Experts on Data and Creative

The Drum hosted a roundtable with six select members to dissect the ways in which data informs creativity — and how that relationship is transforming in light of market movements and industry sea changes. Here are three of their biggest takeaways.

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Q&A with Mondelez’s Jonathan Halvorson

As part of the WARC x Ogilvy “Image to Impact” report, Jonathan Halvorson – Global VP – Consumer Experience, Mondelez International – spoke about navigating media fragmentation, balancing the art and science of marketing and why authentic purpose can make an impact.

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Streaming Ad Problems

Some ads play on streaming services even when the TV is off because of a lack of communication between TV sets and streaming devices. It causes an estimated waste of over $1 billion in ad dollars.

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Brands’ Social Stance and Consumer Behavior

As brand leaders increasingly feel motivated — or pressured — to take a stance on societal issues, Morning Consult’s study explored whether ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) positions translate to changes in consumer behavior. The findings offer new insights into the attitudes and behaviors of different consumer types. Read more »