Advertising Technology

Advertising technology (AdTech) encompasses the tools, platforms, and strategies businesses use to effectively deliver paid and display advertising to their target audiences. AdTech solutions help companies optimize ad campaigns, track performance, and maximize ROI across various digital channels. Key subtopics within AdTech include programmatic advertising, real-time bidding, ad serving, targeting, and measurement. Whether you’re a small business owner or a marketing executive at a large corporation, staying informed about the latest AdTech trends and best practices is crucial for success in today’s digital landscape. Explore the articles below to learn more about how AdTech can help you reach your advertising goals.

  • The Story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    Sometimes Marketing Coal Produces Diamonds

    Marketers spend much of the Holidays being villainized and accused of commercializing the season. After watching my nieces monitor NORAD for Santa's progress globally, I thought it might be worth reflecting on marketing's positive contributions to the Holiday season. Although…

  • 99Designs - Crowdsource Your Graphic Design

    99Designs: Unlock Your Business’s Creative Potential Quickly and Affordably

    Businesses need eye-catching designs to stand out from the competition. Whether launching a new product, revamping your website, or creating a memorable brand identity, having the right design can make all the difference. That's where 99Designs comes in, offering a…

  • The Business impact of early adoption and change

    The Business Impact of Early Adoption and Change

    I'm reading Kevin Eikenberry's book, Remarkable Leadership , and I will have coffee with Kevin tomorrow. It's a fantastic book - and one chapter hit home with me on championing change . Kevin discusses change in great detail. One of…

  • Rest in Peace: Frank Batten, Sr (Billionaire)

    RIP: Frank Batten Sr – The Billionaire You Never Heard Of

    Most people have never heard of Frank Batten Sr outside of Hampton Roads, Virginia. When I first left the US Navy and went to work at The Virginian-Pilot, I heard nothing but great things from the Pressmen who worked for…

  • Business and Marketing as a River

    Navigating the Currents of Business Leadership

    Rivers, like businesses, are constantly changing. Yet we often struggle to perceive this ongoing change, instead focusing on snapshots or isolated periods. This limitation in our perception can lead to misunderstandings about the true nature of rivers and organizations. Imagine…

  • James Carville: Simplicity, Relevance, Repetition

    The Timeless Truth of Marketing: Simplicity, Relevance, and Repetition

    When Our Brand is Crisis was released, it peeled back the curtain on the strategy behind political campaigns—a world where words, emotions, and timing collide in the pursuit of influence. James Carville, the master strategist behind Bill Clinton’s 1992 campaign,…

  • Bad television commercials and advertisements

    Why Do TV Commercials Like Billy Mays, ShamWow, and HeadOn Work?

    The television is often on in our home, but it's usually background noise. If I do watch television, it's usually the Discovery Channel. Today is a weekday, so I roamed the channels a few times. After a while, we just…

  • Humor in Product Packaging: Airtran Pretzels

    How to Eat a Gourmet Pretzel?

    Utilizing humor in product packaging can be a highly effective strategy in sales and marketing for several reasons: Attracts Attention : Humorous packaging stands out on the shelves, catching the eye of potential customers. This can be particularly effective in…

  • The Break-Up: Advertisers and Consumers

    The Break-Up

    I came across a short film on Dailymotion called The Break-Up, and I couldn’t stop thinking about it in marketing terms. The premise is simple. A man and a woman agree to meet at a restaurant. From his point of…

  • Marketing Lessons from Curse of the Golden Flower

    5 Marketing Lessons Learned from Curse of the Golden Flower

    My son and I rented this amazing movie, which got me thinking. The 2006 Chinese historical drama Curse of the Golden Flower , directed by Zhang Yimou, tells a story of palace intrigue, secrets, and betrayal within the imperial family…

  • Hello. I'm a Mac. And I'm a PC.

    Hello, I’m a Mac. And I’m a PC.

    We all love Apple's commercials that poke fun at PCs. While I'm an Apple household, I think that sometimes Mac users are a bit over the top of how great their platform is, so I decided to poke a little…

  • Is Domain Parking Worthwhile?

    Is Domain Parking Worthwhile?

    Domain parking refers to the practice of registering a domain name without building an active website on it. The registrar or a third-party parking service provides a generic landing page, often filled with pay-per-click ( PPC ) ads or related…