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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Most People Have Not Heard of the Circular Economy. Marketers Can Help

New data from an Adweek-Morning Consult survey demonstrates an opportunity for brands to educate

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Requests for Companies to Delete People’s Data Have Soared

52% of the privacy requests were outside of California, including states that have yet to implement a privacy law.

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CMOs Can’t Defend What They Can’t Define

New data suggests the struggle to prove ROI persists.

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Why Brands Should Be Thinking More About Community

In a post-pandemic world, people have a renewed desire to belong.

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Why You Shouldn’t Be Swayed by the Popularity of Super Bowl Ads

We keep using weak and irrelevant opinions when talking about advertising—but we’ve worked with our data for our clients long enough to trust the data over our preferences.

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The Future of Marketing Is Earned

As consumer behavior shifts and ad budgets shrink, earned media is becoming more important.

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Movies, Jesus, Shopping and Beer Rule EDO’s Super Bowl 57 Ad Rankings

Entertainment, Jesus, shopping and beer take center stage.

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What the Data Tells Us About Making a Great Super Bowl Ad

Don't go big for big's sake. Tell your audience a great story.

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The British Advertising Industry Finally Faces Up to Its Talent Crisis

Trade organizations devise a game plan amid skill shortages and poor salary progression.

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What the Heck Is M&M’s Doing With Its Spokescandies?

The brand's sales and reputation have remained in good health despite mascot backlash.

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CMOs Are Clinging to Their Budgets—But Only Just

Despite an economic downturn and a long winter, U.K. ad spend growth is holding steady.

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Media Agencies Call on Marketers to Change Their Digital Strategies

Criteo surveyed 800 senior media professionals to gain their views on how brands can achieve growth in 2023.

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Making the Case for Your Marketing Budget in Turbulent Times

CMOs must become data-driven storytellers who speak the language of the CEO and CFO.

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WFA Reports Clients’ Average Payment Time Has Increased to 60 Days

Marketers also said they would pay more to ensure they work with diverse agencies and the best talent.

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Global Ad Spend to Slow in 2023 With Retail Media and CTV on the Rise

According to the Dentsu Ad Spend Report, global advertising will reach $740.9 billion next year