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Blogger Advertising with Athletic Influencers: How Ally Bank Builds Sports Marketing

U.S. bank Ally invests 40% of its marketing budget in sports media and sponsorships, betting on athlete podcasts and cross-partnerships instead of traditional media buying.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Telegram Blocked in Russia: Roskomnadzor Claims Success, Experts Remain Skeptical

Roskomnadzor announced the Telegram blockade as effective, but all regulatory meeting participants admitted to still using the messenger. Natalia Kasperskaya proposed conducting a study on actual VPN coverage.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Media buying

TV Time Series Tracking App Shuts Down: Founder Launches Bingers

Popular TV Time app with 26.4M installations is shutting down due to high server costs. Founder Antonio Pinto is launching Bingers — a new platform with user data import.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Branded Activations in Action: How Netflix Promotes MLB Home Run Derby

Streaming service Netflix is broadcasting MLB Home Run Derby for the first time while deploying unconventional marketing tools: from rhinestone-studded trucks to influencer partnerships and promotional streetcars.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

EU to Ban Social Media for Children Under 13: What It Means for Influencer Marketing

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has promised legislation to ban social media for children under 13. Ten EU countries have already announced their own age restrictions ranging from 13 to 16 years old.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

Media Buying Explained: A Beginner's Guide to How It Works

How professional ad purchasing works: CPM/CPV metrics, negotiations instead of fixed rates, and the unique dynamics of influencer advertising.

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ETC Team6 min
Marketing

Influencer Marketing: What It Is and How to Choose an Agency

What goes into an influencer campaign, how agencies differ from platforms, and six key criteria for choosing the right partner.

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ETC Team7 min
Bloggers

Influencer Ads: How to Launch a Campaign Without Wasting Your Budget

Formats, pricing, and launch checklist: how to run influencer advertising systematically — no fake metrics, ad labeling penalties, or wasted budgets.

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ETC Team7 min
Bloggers

Bloggers vs Search Engines: 5 Studies on Advertising Effectiveness and Influencer Marketing

YouGov, WFA, and Dentsu have released data on how consumers search for information, who they trust, and where they make purchases. We break down what this means for brands working with bloggers.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Google Automatically Labels AI-Generated Ads

Google has launched automatic labeling of ads created with generative AI. The SynthID system recognizes AI-generated content and adds a label to the ad information panel.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Marketing

Gaming Advertising: Chipotle Gives Away Free Burritos for PGA Tour 2K25 Achievements

Chipotle launched an activation in golf simulator PGA Tour 2K25: by completing in-game challenges, players receive codes for free burritos and double protein portions. Following the loyalty program rebrand, daily sign-ups increased by 25%.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Bloggers

MAX Launches Comments in Channels: What's Changing for Bloggers

The MAX messenger has introduced comments in public channels, giving bloggers a direct engagement tool with their audience. Within the first 24 hours of the public channel launch, 10,000 new channels were created.

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AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Market research

Influencer Ads and AI Search: How Brand Visibility Shifted in 2026

37% of consumers rely on AI over search engines, with 60% of queries not resulting in website visits. Learn why brand reputation in media is now critical for brands — beyond paid advertising alone.

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AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Marketing

Vitaminwater Launches Campaign in Latino Neighborhoods Across the US Through Street Art

Vitaminwater expanded the Neighborhue platform, partnering street artists and My Code agency to reach 20 mln Latino Americans across the US.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Farmers Insurance Rebrand: Pink Palette and Updated Jingle Replace Humor

Insurance company Farmers Insurance unveiled a rebrand featuring the 'Honesty Is Our Policy' platform, a pink identity system, and an updated jingle reimagined from its 2009 original melody.

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AI digest · verified by editors4 min