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Kids programming has not escaped the massive impact of changes in the media landscape. Guillermo Pino, CEO and Creator of audiovisual production company Smilehood (“Plim Plim”), shares insights on how children’s content execs must adapt in 2025 by combining established concepts with innovative strategies to find a way forward. The oversaturation of children’s content in […]

Audience are changing – and advertisers along with them. Martin Blich, Executive Director, Sports and Live Investment, GroupM US, talks Super Bowl Strategy. How will this year’s Super Bowl game look different than last year? Together, influencers and celebrities will create a powerful dynamic in this year’s Super Bowl. Featured prominently in this year’s creative, influencers […]

How have Super Bowl advertising strategies evolved over the years, and what makes a winning campaign today? We asked Sean Cunningham, President and CEO of the VAB, and Will Trowbridge, Founder and CEO of Saylor, to weigh in.   Said Cunningham: “In terms of Super Bowl advertising strategies, over the last few of years we’ve seen more […]

Jonathan Gudai, Co-Founder and CEO of AdOmni, sees a world where social media, video, and digital out-of-home advertising will converge for performance and brand marketers. Here, he shares his thoughts on AI opportunities, audience trends, and more shaping the future. As video consumption continues to fragment across platforms, what do you see as the biggest […]

TikTok has gotten a reprieve from President Trump, but the threat of a ban still looms. Don’t push the panic button, advises Natalie Andrews, Manager of Social Operations at Adtaxi. How would a TikTok ban impact advertisers? For marketers, the prospect of a TikTok ban represents a major disruption, as it forces an immediate pivot. […]

Gen AI is disrupting the ad testing market, enabling marketers to test the effectiveness of their content at a scale never seen before. Peter Daboll, Head of US at AI platform DAIVID, talks about the transformation – and the Super Bowl.   How is GenAI disrupting the ad testing market? GenAI, or AI more generally, […]

Eden Collective, a consultancy of senior media strategists dedicated to bridging the gap between short–term performance and long–term brand strategy and outcomes, aims to deliver unbiased, actionable recommendations using advanced data science and analytics. Alison Monk, CEO of Eden and a a go-to voice in the startup world for paid media and measurement, offers her […]

From pop sensation to DIY inspiration, Drew Lachey is bringing his creative talents to a whole new stage—the home. As the host of “Date My House,” The Design Networks’s latest home improvement series, Lachey combines his passion for making spaces functional and inviting with practical DIY tips. Drew shares with Cynopsis the heartwarming mission behind […]

Mediaprobe’s database of emotional reactions to televised content offers insights into viewer engagement. MediaProbe CEO Pedro Almeida – a former professor who has spent his career studying decision-making – explains why that matters to advertisers. Why is understanding emotional effectiveness so important to decision-making? We know that a great deal of how we make decisions […]

Weigel networks have a robust holiday slate, with programming ranging from “Meet Me in St. Louis” on MOVIES!, to Christmas episodes of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” on MeTV and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” on Catchy Comedy. Neal Sabin, Vice-Chairman, Weigel Broadcasting, talked to Cynopsis about Santa-themed strategy.  What audience reaction do you get for this […]