The definitive Digiday guide to what’s in and what’s out at SXSW
SXSW has lost some of its luster. Mega-events typically follow a trajectory in which they reach great heights before an inevitable decline. SXSW’s height was probably Barack Obama coming to speak in 2016. Agencies have curtailed their contingents, brands aren’t as hot and bothered, and few are looking for the next startup darling to emerge in Austin, Texas, this weekend. Still, the ride can be fun.
Here’s our take on who will be up, who will be down and who will go sideways at this year’s edition of SXSW Interactive.
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Q&A: Tim Armstrong on Web3, data and the ‘bundling’ of consumers
AOL's former chief — now the founder and CEO of Flowcode — discusses how the adoption of blockchain tech compares to earlier internet eras.
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‘Social listening is so important’: Hulu adapts social strategy to follow fans’ interest
While Hulu does make social marketing plans for each show, the company keeps tabs on social sentiment -- i.e. what's working and what's not -- and adapts its social strategy accordingly.
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Magna research: The do’s and don’ts of native and repurposed advertising on TikTok
Advertisers on TikTok need to follow a few best practices if they're going to succeed on the platform, such as always thinking vertically, and being comfortable with the creator's style they work with.
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SponsoredConsumers expect brands to be authentic in their DE&I commitments
Sponsored by Amazon Ads With consumers looking to brands to take stances on global and social issues that impact their lives, it’s hard to argue the important role brands play in our society. With this great opportunity also comes great responsibility, and consumers are paying attention. New research commissioned by Amazon Ads with Environics Research […]
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Covid and the case for labor movements: The Return podcast, episode 3
In the third episode of Digiday podcast The Return, Fitzco sees its first positive case of Covid-19. While the team is disappointed, there are no active plans of turning back the clock to pandemic lockdown.
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How contraceptive brands are increasing online advertising since SCOTUS overturned Roe v. Wade
Contraceptive brands such as Plan B, Favor and Phexxi have in some cases doubled or even quadrupled their online advertising to reach consumers.
