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The Digital Dispatch: Pandora, MailOnline, and Simply Hired

Comedy Central makes a new hire, payvia announces the acquisition of Mogreet, and Silverpop launches a new product.

The 3 hottest buzzwords at agencies

What are the hot words that fire up today's marketers? We asked several agencies to give us the inside scoop on where they are currently focused.

Disney Interactive launches Story, a groundbreaking new platform

Disney Interactive joins iMedia's Bethany Simpson for the exciting announcement of their new app, Story.

How to explain your job to a 10-year-old

Digital marketing is full of mind-blowingly complex job titles. We asked several industry professionals to explain theirs to a small child. Could you have done better?

Closing the loop on video ad exposure and offline sales

Videology shares insight on how brands can connect digital in-stream video advertising to specific offline purchases in key verticals such as auto, CPG, retail, and others.

How to find your best prospects in real-time

Online consumer behavior is always changing, so reaching and converting at scale requires a real-time approach. Here's how big data and RTB can work together to drive results.

A candid look at the future of programmatic buying

The way ads are bought and sold is undergoing a major transformation. This open discussion on the evolution of programmatic buying revealed how it really affects our industry.

The Digital Dispatch: ZEDO, Skimlinks, and DG

Vibrant Media announces a new hire, Metro partners with Blippar, and EachScape launches a new product.

iMedia Coverage of the 2013 Digital Content NewFronts

The 2013 Digital Content NewFronts have been full of unbelievable moments. Here's what you missed.

Watch the Digitas NewFront 2013

Hear from Arianna Huffington, Steve Martin, Edie Brickell, Twitter, Google, Harley-Davidson, and more.

The Digital Dispatch: Fender Musical Instruments, AOL, and Spike TV

Plink launches a mobile app, Forward Worldwide makes two senior appointments, and NextMark announces an upgrade.

The Digital Dispatch: AccuWeather, WWE, and Yahoo

Gigya announces a partnership with Google, veteran executives launch Magnetic Collaborative, and Whirled unveils a video highlights reel.

The Digital Dispatch: Comedy Central, Socialbakers, and Myspace

IAB unveils a new product, Sway Group and Launched Productions launch Massive Sway, and AvatarLabs hires a new creative director.

The Digital Dispatch: The New York Times, AOL, and Traction

Disney Interactive Media appoints a new VP of national sales, Ensighten announces a partnership with iJento, and Tealium adds Petco to its client roster.

5 questions to ask about multi-screen video campaigns

Wondering about how to tackle the growing number of screens and devices? PointRoll shares insights on how to face the challenges posed by multi-screen campaigns.

The magic of interactive video is now

The video landscape is changing rapidly, and interactivity is continuing to gain momentum. Here's why Innovid says interactive video is the new normal.

The Digital Dispatch: Rovio, Tapjoy, and ad:tech

Glassdoor makes new hires, Rightster partners with the British Fashion Council, and Revelation launches a new platform.

Redefining the daypart for multi-screen consumption

As online audiences increasingly become multi-screen audiences, a number of shifts have to occur. Collective presents new thinking on dayparting.

The Digital Dispatch: Believe Entertainment Group, AOL, and The Weather Channel

SupersonicAds announces a U.S. expansion, Danny Fishman joins a new company, and HMG Creative shares the love this Valentine's Day.

How to measure and influence brand awareness online

Whether a product sells online or not, its presence there can give a huge boost to overall sales. But how do you know which tactics work best? RichRelevance provides some insights into gauging effectiveness.

How to get closer to the shopper

By 2016, 44 percent of total retail sales will be impacted by the web. Here's how to grab the attention of your target audience when they make purchase decisions online.

The Digital Dispatch: IBM, ChaCha, and MediaCom

Tealium announces a new launch, IAB and MMA release mobile guidelines, and Arnold Worldwide makes new hires.

The Digital Dispatch: Digitas, IAB, and SponsorPay

Acquity Group makes a new hire, Triton Digital partners with eXelate, and DIYSEO rebrands as UpCity.

The Digital Dispatch: IAB, Evolve Media, and TruEffect

Chango launches a new advertising solution, 33Across makes a new hire, and Varick Media Management partners with eXelate.

The Digital Dispatch: Martini Media, Knotice, and Dailybreak

IAB and Celtra release mobile studies, Machinima makes a new hire, and TargetSpot announces a partnership with AdsWizz.

The efficient way to buy premium inventory

If you think digital media is divided solely into "custom premium" and "programmatic remnant," think again. Here's why Legolas says you shouldn't settle for less.

How to future-proof your agency

In an increasingly complex media environment, some agency teams are struggling to provide all the services necessary to propel clients forward. Centro provides insights on how to stay focused.

How partnerships drive marketing innovation

The advertising world is growing more complex, and as a result many publishers now reach out for marketing help. Here are two companies that found success by working together.

The Digital Dispatch: Adap.tv, Celtra, and Love Football

IAB releases two new studies, Metia appoints a new president, and AdSafe Media rebrands as Integral Ad Science.

iMedia Agency Award Winners 2012

iMedia presents its list of 2012 Agency Award winners. These agencies, honored at the iMedia Agency Summit, are the key drivers of industry innovation in areas such as social media, video, mobile, and more.

The Digital Dispatch: JiWire, Mediasmith, and IAB

Tribal Fusion appoints its first global general manager, MediaCom brings in new clients, and DWA Media announces two new hires.

The iMedia 25: Digital's most innovative marketers

iMedia presents its 2012 list of cutting-edge creatives, strategists, and technology thought leaders. See who made the cut!

The Digital Dispatch: Nutrisystem, AppNexus, and VSA Partners

Flypaper makes two new launches, Spotlight Financial Marketing makes a new hire, and eXelate releases a study with Digiday.

The Digital Dispatch: In case you missed it

Dell Services names a new VP of marketing, IAB and BIGinsight release new data, and Turn launches Asia-Pacific operations.

The Digital Dispatch: Here's the latest

AOL announces a new project launch, Plink names a new CMO, and Red Door Interactive makes two new hires.

iMedia 25: 2012 Agencies to Watch

iMedia presents its 2012 list of key agencies that move, shape, and lead digital. See which ones made the cut!

iMedia 25: 2012 Agencies to Watch

iMedia presents its 2012 list of key agencies that move, shape, and lead digital. See which ones made the cut!

Submit your nominations for the iMedia Agency Awards!

The iMedia Agency Awards is just around the corner. Nominate your favorite agency today!

The Digital Dispatch: News for the informed marketer

Machinima appoints Kevin Doohan as EVP of marketing, Genesis Media hires Mark Yackanich as CEO, and Taykey names Matt Rosenberg VP of marketing.

The Digital Dispatch: All the news you missed

GumGum hires Tony Winders as senior vice president of marketing, Shiny Ads announces a pair of new partnerships, and Sprinklr adds Scott Doniger as senior vice president of strategy and services.

iMedia's Top 10 Hottest Digital Marketers of 2012

It's that time of year again, folks. Our annual summer scorcher reveals the smoothest and the savviest marketers of 2012. (Is it getting warm in here?)

The Digital Dispatch: Industry news you missed

Gannett appoints Emma Gilding as vice president of brand research and strategy, StrikeAd announces a major expansion, and ZEDO hires Paul Prior as company president.

3 ways McDonald's is dominating video this summer

You wouldn't think of McDonald's as your traditional social video marketer -- but in June it was one of the web's most-watched brands. Here's how the brand did it.

10 brand videos you can't miss

A single piece of sexy creative can get a brand noticed, but true online video success requires a thoughtful strategy. Check out the current most-watched brands in digital.

10 entertainment brands that "get" social

Having a dedicated Facebook or Twitter presence is now par for the course for entertainment brands. Here are the key industry leaders that took social to the next level.

10 companies driving the SoLoMo revolution

Is SoLoMo a truly revolutionary concept or a reheated take on an old idea? To know, we must first examine what's happening in the space. Here's our guide to the social, mobile, local phenomenon.

What Robert Scoble really thinks of Facebook's Open Graph sharing

Before you bank on Facebook's open access to user information, you need to hear Robert's thoughts on the future of Facebook and what's coming next in social technology.

The top 10 hottest brands in online video

iMedia's Top Brands in Video chart highlights the most-watched brands in digital. See which companies topped the list over the past month and watch their sexiest pieces of creative.

3 disrupters in the mom space

Mom is still the major household goods purchaser, but we were surprised to find out the new No. 1 purchase influencer. Are you misdirecting your CPG marketing dollars?

Why product videos make people buy stuff

Companies like Bed Bath & Beyond, Sephora, Lands' End, and Dell are using video to show their products in action. But do product videos actually increase the likeliness of purchase?

3 things we didn't know about viral videos

Having a video go viral is like hitting the lottery, but YouTube personality Kevin "Nalts" Nalty has some tips to increase your chances, as well as some funny fail stories.

5 video myths debunked at the NewFronts

If you're citing online video stats from more than six months ago, you're out of date. Here's the up-to-date scoop from insiders at DBG, Disney, Xbox, AOL, Digitas, and more.

3 reasons TV and digital need each other

Initiative's Kristian Magel says TV and digital were made for each other. So why are the two still divided at so many companies?

NewFronts: Why digital video is even bigger than you think

Just how big is digital video? We talked with Paul Kontonis, Felicia Day (pictured), CNN's Piers Morgan, Disney's Ali Wentworth, Digitas CEO Colin Kinsella, and many more big name insiders. You don't want to miss this exclusive inside look at the revolutionary NewFronts.

Digital marketing terms for dummies: Clickable video overlays

This new technology blurs the line between branded advertising and direct response. Could it be the secret weapon in your next campaign?

iMedia Coverage of the Digital Content NewFronts

Check out news, commentary, and interviews with the leading minds in online video, brought to you by iMedia Connection, on location at the revolutionary 2012 Digital Content NewFronts.

NewFronts: Everything you need to know about premium content at scale

As ad spending on online video soars into the billions, Vevo, Federated Media, Yahoo, and Alloy showcased their upcoming original programming plans, insights on online consumer behavior, and strategies for commanding the burgeoning digital video industry.

NewFronts: Xbox LIVE pens key advertising partnership with ESPN

Microsoft and AOL NewFronts revealed new digital partnerships, upcoming digital video lineups, and plans for developing and distributing content for multiple audiences, devices, and screens.

3 reasons TV metrics will sabotage online video

Online video exploded from niche to mainstream so quickly that the standards have yet to catch up. Nielsen's Scott Ross tells us why we need to let go of our TV mindset and embrace the new digital way.

How 10 apps became indispensible to moms

If you're a mobile marketer not thinking about the mom demographic, it's time to start. These examples will help nurture that big idea.

NewFronts: DBG unveils secret slate of digital programming

Betting on online video as the fastest-growing component of digital, DBG took the stage at the NewFronts with a sneak peek at its plans for 2012 -- and some surprising digital strategies to close the gap between online video and the traditional marketplace.

What is the future of the TV experience?

Will this generation see the end of broadcast TV? Will Apple's Siri take on a greater role in the entertainment experience? Intel's futurist Brian David Johnson discusses the new marketing opportunities on the horizon.

Google's top tips for getting attribution right

Good news! Google says if you're struggling with attribution, you're not alone. Here are some of its top tips for getting the credit you deserve.

Are big brands dumping TV for digital yet?

Scale isn't the only thing that makes TV attractive to big brands. It's also the fully-baked measurement tools and ad models. GroupM's Michael Bologna tells us what's changing.

The secret lives of iPad users

ABC Television conducted a study about how audiences are interacting with videos on tablets, and the results were surprising. ABC's Adam Gerber tells us what the company discovered.

3 basics of an effective video campaign

As we approach "video everywhere," audiences are becoming more and more platform agnostic. How do our video campaigns need to evolve to keep up?

3 cool new ways we're watching video

Cable used to dominate the video programming pipeline. But here are the new ways consumers are consuming, and paying for, content. Find out who's winning, who's losing, and how the money game is changing.

Why the Digital Content NewFronts are a big deal

Significant dollars are shifting from broadcast to digital. Here's a preview of what's coming from Hulu, YouTube, DBG, PopSugar, NBCUniversal Digital Media, Disney Interactive Media Group, and others.

Why YouTube's original programming changes the game

YouTube is investing big money (to the tune of $100 million) and partnering with major personalities like Ashton Kutcher, Amy Poehler, and Shaquille O'Neal to produce original video content. Here's why digital marketers can't ignore the shift.

Top Ten Brands in Video: Big brands, Barack Obama, and Kony2012

Invisible Children's controversial "Kony2012" topped the video charts in March, trailed by bigger brands like Rovio, Cartier, and Mercedes-Benz.

Digital marketing terms for dummies: Social TV

Are you using the terms "social TV" and "connected TV" correctly? We asked the author of the book "Social TV" what these terms really mean. You don't want to miss what she had to say.

TrendWatch: Why video is bigger than search

We're watching 4 billion YouTube videos per day, but how does that compare with Google search? We were surprised. Here's what marketers need to know.

2 reasons small and large agencies don't play nice

The best ideas happen when multiple parties are involved. But that's also where things can get weird. PepsiCo's Shiv Singh shares his secrets for navigating the tension.

4 steps to pulling off an impossible campaign

Too many campaigns fail, not for lack of great ideas, but because the teamwork didn't happen. Here are the ways to make sure your next project goes big.

How 10 apps became indispensable to moms

If you're a mobile marketer not thinking about the mom demographic, it's time to start. These examples will help nurture that big idea.

TrendWatch: 5 hot new digital tools

Which new services will change the landscape, and which are a waste of time? Jeff Hayzlett cuts through the clutter with his recommendations. Be the first in your office to try these new tools.

2 reasons connected TV will tank

Don't bank your marketing bucks on the new devices just yet. Here's why connected TV isn't ready for prime time.

3 ways to hook super fans

Are you attracting excited followers or one-time viewers with no brand loyalty? Here are three ways to go beyond clicks and likes to build a community of super fans.

2 reasons people aren't watching your videos

Here are two common mistakes companies make when using video to build their brand, and two ways to do it right.

Why Amazon will beat Google

Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Google face major challenges the next two years. Which companies will emerge victorious? Which will take damage? You might be surprised.

Top 10 Brands in Video: Super Bowl winners and losers

With the Super Bowl landing on Feb. 6 this year, it was a big month for social video advertising. The chart this month has its biggest view counts ever, with all but one Super Bowl brand making the top 10.

2 technologies that will replace laptops

With hundreds of new device models coming to market this year, which ones will change the way consumers behave? Tech insider Shelly Palmer shares his picks.

2 brands thriving in unexpected markets

You probably wouldn't think of Red Bull as a health product, but some products are finding avid consumers in unusual places.

Pros and cons of Facebook's new timeline app

In order to get users excited about the new timeline structure, Facebook partnered with Definition 6 to create a cool new app. Here's the good and the bad.

6 game-changing technologies consumers love

Digital marketers are finding that not all new technologies connect with consumers. Here are six that are cutting through the clutter.

How Google, Apple will transform mobile...again

Major industry players like Google, Apple, Microsoft, MasterCard, and AT&T are banking on this revolutionary mobile technology. Here's what the shift will mean for brands.

Top 10 Brands in Video: Doritos and Volkswagen see Super Bowl boosts

Three brands make their debut on the chart this month: Icon, Doritos, and LG. In addition, we begin to see the influence of the Super Bowl on social video.

iMedia 25: 2012 Brands Pioneering Online Video

This list recognizes brands that are making innovative use of online video and are willing to take risks in this still-emerging space.

Top 10 Brands in Video: Rick Perry leads with controversial campaign ad

This week, chart stalwarts T-Mobile, GE, and Old Spice are joined by two unexpected brand debuts. See who made the cut for December.

iMedia Agency Award Winners 2011

The inaugural iMedia Agency Awards highlight the most innovative agencies of the last year, as well as those agencies leading the pack in social media, video, mobile, and more. See the full list of winners.

Top 10 Brands in Video: Small brands threaten Apple's lead

Apple is defending its top spot on the chart from newcomers. See where everyone landed after all the movement last month in social video.

The iMedia 25: Top innovators in digital marketing

iMedia presents its 2011 list of cutting-edge creatives, strategists, and technology thought leaders. See who made the cut!

Vote for your Agency Award winners today!

The finalists have been chosen for the iMedia Agency Awards. Check out the nominees and cast your vote for the winner.

Top 10 Brands in Video: Siri bumps Apple to No. 1

Apple's new iPhone helps rake in more than 23 million views, overshadowing industry players YouTube, Lenovo, and Fiat. See who else made the cut.

Nomination process begins for the iMedia Agency Awards

We need your nominations! The inaugural iMedia Agency Awards is inviting iMedia readers to nominate the agencies leading the industry forward in strategic areas such as social media, video, mobile, DOOH, and more.

OPA study sheds light on why environments matter

Where are consumers more likely to interact with advertising, and how should the connections they forge impact the brand's message? Take a look at some recent data from the Online Publisher's Association.

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