Long gone are the days when marketers and other industry professionals could simply rely on their gut to put forth a campaign. Now, it’s all about data and insights, and how it’s used to help marketers realize faster results. That’s what Adweek’s Data & Insights category is all about—how brands have turned customer data into marketing insights that ultimately led to huge real-time results and fast-paced success. This category offers thoughtful opinion pieces and professional advice regarding the state of the marketplace to the benefits of leveraging data.

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IYKYK: 3 Gen Z Trends Marketers Should Watch in 2024

What the young crowd will be doing, wearing and thinking this year.

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An Unlikely Hero of Advertising: the Data Protection Officer

As the industry contends with turbulence, a DPO can help publishers navigate regulations by advocating for consumer privacy.

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Global Ad Spend Growth Expected to Decelerate in 2024

Reports from GroupM and Dentsu expect mid-single figure growth in 2024.

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Case Study: How Noodles & Company Found the Right Data Recipe for Loyalty

This Adweek case study explains how restaurant chain Noodles & Company built its loyalty strategy to drive incremental growth with its core customers.

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How Domino’s and Expedia Use Attention to Improve Campaign Effectiveness

GumGum’s Mindset Platform increased ROAS for early adopters Expedia and Domino's.

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The Continued ‘Blanding’ Trend That Goes Against Industry Research

Major brands such as Johnson & Johnson and Burberry have pared back their distinctive logos in recent years.

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The Big Impact of Intuit’s SMB MediaLabs on Small Business

Why the finance tech company is integrating its consumers into the retail media ecosystem.

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Why Companies Should Split Their Purpose in Two

A new approach would separate corporate from brand, caring from selling.

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Size, Fit, Quality: What Women Over 40 Want From Brands

They don’t need affirmation and empowerment; they already have it.

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Small and Midsize Agencies Find Landing New Business Increasingly Difficult

A survey of small and mid-sized agencies revealed a bleak new business outlook and internal strife.

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Marketers Reveal Their Changing Attitudes to Purpose and Entertaining Ads

Dentsu Creative's global CMO survey revealed a growing focus on entertainment and less around purpose.

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The US Ad Industry Will Grow 5% in 2023, According to a New Forecast

Growth will return to pre-pandemic levels, says the Madison and Wall founder.

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What Brands Can Learn From Lego Insiders, the Brand’s New Loyalty Program

Global director Jason Whiting on the brand's strategy to build fandom.

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Netflix Beats McDonald’s, Nike as Gen Alpha’s Favorite Brand

Streamer ranked 'coolest' brand among 7- to 14-year-olds.

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SiriusXM Is Using Data to Drive Growth Beyond the Car

Former WSJ CMO Suzi Watford has brought her own blend of newsroom thinking to the audio giant.