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Co-Marketing Entertainment Partnerships in Online Advertising

Co-marketing entertainment partnerships—where advertisements feature both a brand and TV show or movie content—are emerging as a powerful strategy in the digital advertising landscape. This approach embeds familiar entertainment IP into brand ad creatives and is reshaping how brands capture attention and resonate with audiences. Early evidence suggests that such partnerships can significantly boost engagement, recall, and brand perception [1], [2]. They enable brands to tap into pre-existing fan bases and the emotional capital of popular shows, creating a “brand halo” effect in which positive associations with the entertainment content transfer to the brand [3]. Thesis: Co-marketing provides a significant improvement to marketing performance by enhancing ad cut-through, fostering a strong brand halo, and delivering multi-objective lift in both B2C and emerging B2B contexts. Conclusion: When executed thoughtfully, co-marketing entertainment partnerships outperform traditional advertising methods in cutting through media clutter and achieving sustained brand lift.

The AI Revolution in Advertising

If you're in advertising and haven't jumped on the AI bandwagon yet, you might want to fasten your seatbelt. The industry is changing at breakneck speed, and AI is the rocket fuel.

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Top 10 Takeaways from Our AdWeek Webinar

In our latest AdWeek webinar, we explored how entertainment partnerships can transform digital ads. From AI-powered campaign creation to real-world success stories with CBS and NWN Carousel, we covered innovative ways to boost engagement and drive conversions. Check out the top 10 takeaways.

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Why is Finding the Right Marketing Partner So Hard?

Finding the right marketing partner is an incredibly complex and resource-intensive process, often reserved for brands with significant budgets and extensive internal expertise. The stakes are high, and the risks of choosing the wrong partner can lead to wasted resources, brand damage, and missed opportunities. But it doesn't have to be. That's why we created MutualMarkets.

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The Rise of Creator-Led Brands: Why They're Outpacing DTC Companies

The e-commerce landscape is being transformed by creator-led brands—businesses launched by influencers and content creators who’ve built deep connections with their audiences. Unlike traditional DTC brands that rely on heavy advertising, these creator-led ventures thrive on authenticity, trust, and community engagement.

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Zoom Enters the AI Arena

Starting Monday, Zoom users will have access to a net-new suite of AI tools. Zoom, widely recognized for its video conferencing platform, is setting its sights on new horizons by expanding beyond video calls into the competitive world of productivity software, challenging tech giants like Google and Microsoft with its latest offering, AI Companion.

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Conferences: Are They Really That Important?

For marketing professionals, conferences are more than just large gatherings—they're vital opportunities to learn, network, and grow. From understanding the benefits to knowing how to make the most of these events, here's everything you need to know.

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