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Sberbank-Telecom Launches Multi-Network in Moscow: How the Technology is Reshaping the MVNO Market

Virtual operator Sberbank-Telecom launched multi-network technology in Moscow in 2025 using T2 and Megafon infrastructure. We explore how this impacts operator competition and the M2M solutions market.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

41% of Russians purchased goods based on blogger recommendations over the past six months

Ozon surveyed 1,500 Russians: one in two consumers buy or save items after blogger recommendations, with creator credibility outweighing subscriber numbers.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Chupa Chups Turned a Lollipop Into a Microphone for Bloggers and Content Creators

Chupa Chups and VML transformed their signature lollipop into a functional microphone for bloggers. The device isn't for sale, but makes its way into interviews and podcast recordings.

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Marketing

Accenture acquired Whalar for $500+ mln: influencer marketing becomes a CEO priority

Accenture Song bought Whalar for a minimum of $500 mln — the largest deal in the creator economy market. The acquisition demonstrates that influencer advertising is transforming from a marketing tactic into a strategic priority for company leadership.

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Bloggers

Blogger Advertising on YouTube Shorts: Platform Tips for Working with the Format

YouTube published a guide for working with short-form videos: from discovering trends through hashtags to interactive stickers that boost audience engagement.

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Market research

Influencer Ads: TikTok and Warc Prove AI Can't Replace Cultural Context

TikTok and Warc surveyed 400 marketers across four countries and found that while AI accelerates content production, cultural intelligence remains irreplaceable for influencer ads.

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Media buying

Meta sues former PR chief over company revelations

Republican Josh Hawley accused Meta of persecuting Sara Wynnwilliams, former head of public relations, who published a memoir making claims about the company's collaboration with the Chinese government.

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Marketing

How to Transform a Product into a Lifestyle Brand: The Vacation Case Study and Marketing Lessons

Vacation's Vice President of Design Roy Fleeman shares how the team transformed a utilitarian product into a collectible item through nostalgia, sensory design, and meticulous attention to every customer touchpoint.

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Marketing

Influencer Ad Marketplaces 2025: 10 Platforms for Buying Blogger Advertising

We explore 10 marketplaces for automated influencer ad purchasing—from basic creator directories to AI-powered platform selection. Overview of functionality, pricing, and legal considerations for each.

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Marketing

Preparing Marketing Campaigns for Major Sports Events: Insights from MLS and Gotham FC

At ADWEEK House Sports Summit, marketers from MLS, Gotham FC, and Translation shared how months of preparation for the FIFA World Cup helped them create record-breaking campaigns and content plans for the year ahead.

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Marketing

From DVD Rental to Streaming: How Netflix Transformed Its Business Model and What It Means for Brands

Blockbuster turned down Netflix for $50 mln — a decade later, the chain went bankrupt. We break down how a DVD rental service became a streaming empire and what business transformation lessons brands can learn.

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Market research

Mobile App Advertising vs Web: Why Brands Are Choosing In-App in 2025

Sensor Tower reports 3.6 hours of daily app usage against just 6% of time spent in browsers. We analyze the numbers and key takeaways for brands.

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Market research

Agentic AI in Marketing: Why Only 34% of Companies Have Adopted the Technology

Only one-third of Salesforce customers have implemented the Agentforce platform for autonomous AI agents in marketing and sales. New research reveals the key barriers holding back B2B companies.

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Market research

Marketing Operations 2026: Stack Rationalization and New Attribution Models

While everyone's talking about AI, marketing operations is experiencing three critical shifts: rationalization of technology stacks, a return to marketing mix modeling, and a move away from multi-touch attribution.

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Market research

Influencer Marketing with a Nostalgic Twist: How Brands Win Over Gen Z Through the Y2K Era

Vevo found that two-thirds of Gen Z yearn for an era they never experienced. Gap boosted sales by 10%, Coach attracted 35% of new customers from Gen Z—all through nostalgic influencer-driven campaigns.

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