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Digiday+ Analysis: Companies anticipate far much less advert spend this yr, regardless of rising companies

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January 24, 2023

So far, Digiday+ Research has uncovered a lot of optimism among agencies this year: They think revenues will rise, that their clients’ ad spend will grow and that their companies will fare better than the…

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How The Commerce Desk went from media company BFF to frenemy

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January 24, 2023

The Trade Desk was once seen by agencies as the helpful, friendly alternative to the might and heft of Google when buying inventory programmatically. Seems those happy days have faded in recent months, as several…

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Advertising Briefing: TikTok is making search a much bigger focus, however entrepreneurs, company execs say it’s early days

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January 24, 2023

As some younger consumers are changing behavior and using TikTok as a search engine, marketers and agency execs say that it makes sense for brands to be early movers and find ways to stand out. …

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7 killed in mass capturing in California’s Half Moon Bay; suspect in custody

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January 24, 2023

Seven people were shot to death Monday in California’s Half Moon Bay, southwest of San Francisco, according to the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office which apprehended a suspect shortly after the victims were found. Photo…

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Sundance film assessment: Refreshing ‘Shortcomings’ calls out obnoxious film characters

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January 24, 2023

1/5 Justin H. Min and Sherry Cola star in "Shortcomings." Phot courtesy of Sundance Institute Jan. 23 (UPI) -- Shortcomings, which premiered Sunday at the Sundance Film Festival, calls out some of the negative qualities…

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Greenback in doldrums as euro close to 9-month peak, yen bounces

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January 24, 2023

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar and Euro banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo By Kevin Buckland TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar was on the back foot on…

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Yellen urges Zambia debt restructure after talks with China

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January 24, 2023

© Reuters. U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen gives a speech after she visited the House of Slaves (Maison des Esclaves) at Goree Island off the coast of Dakar, Senegal January 21, 2023. REUTERS/Ngouda Dione By…

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IMF approves $105 million to battle meals shortages in Haiti

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January 24, 2023

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) logo is seen outside the headquarters building in Washington, U.S., September 4, 2018. REUTERS/Yuri Gripas MEXICO CITY (Reuters) -The International Monetary Fund's (IMF) executive board approved…

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Some environmentalists criticize seize, relocation of Mexican grey wolf

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January 24, 2023

A Mexican gray wolf popularly know as Asha in the U.S. Southwest has been captured outside of the endangered species' recovery area in New Mexico, according to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Now she…

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DOJ poised to sue Google over digital advert market dominance

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January 24, 2023

© Reuters. FILE PHOTO: The logo for Google LLC is seen at the Google Store Chelsea in Manhattan, New York City, U.S., November 17, 2021. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly (Reuters) -The U.S. Justice Department is poised to…

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Bulgarian man used ‘youngster modeling’ to distribute porn, U.S. Justice Division says

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January 24, 2023

A Bulgarian national used child modeling to disguise an operation to advertise and distribute child pornography, the Justice Department alleges. File Photo by Carolyn Kaster/UPI | License Photo Jan. 23 (UPI) -- A Bulgarian national…

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FTC orders HomeAdvisor to pay $7.2M for deceiving gig employees

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January 24, 2023

HomeAdvisor, a company affiliated with Angi, has been ordered to pay up to $7.2 million for using deceptive tactics to lure gig workers, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Image courtesy of HomeAdvisor Jan. 23…