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The use of principal media is on the rise, notably by the agency holding companies, which are looking for profit wherever they can find it. But how do clients feel about it?
May 27, 2024

WTF is principal media?

The use of principal media is on the rise, notably by the agency holding companies, which are looking for profit wherever they can find it. But how do clients feel about it?

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  • TikTok last week launched another creator program as social platforms continue battling over creators — and agencies say it could help keep Gen Z and creators on the app and drive growth for brands during uncertain times. More in this Digiday+ Media Buying Briefing.
  • WPP's integration of Anthropic’s Claude 3 model to the holding company’s AI platform is another example in the evolution of how agencies are thinking about interoperability of various AI models.
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The use of principal media is on the rise, notably by the agency holding companies, which are looking for profit wherever they can find it. But how do clients feel about it?

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TikTok last week launched another creator program as social platforms continue battling over creators — and agencies say it could help keep Gen Z and creators on the app and drive growth for brands during uncertain times.

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Timing is everything when it comes to these moves, and the underlying messages are certainly not lost on advertisers.

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