While client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down

Agencies hope B Corp status is still an effective calling card, but momentum among brands is turning due to a changed political climate.
February 19, 2025

While client climate commitments waver, some media agencies are doubling down

Agencies hope B Corp status is still an effective calling card, but momentum among brands is turning due to a changed political climate.

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  • DEI backlash is putting a “gag order” on a communication professional’s clients. 
  • This week’s Future of TV Briefing features an interview with Roku’s vp of ad marketing and measurement Sarah Harms about the streaming ad measurement landscape.
  • LinkedIn is encouraging publishers that are part of its pre-roll video ad program to post more on the platform. Publishers are meeting that demand with clipped and repackaged event videos.
  • The pursuit of principal media has ended up affecting how holding company agencies draft contracts with big clients. Some say it's a legal matter.
  • From our sister site, Modern Retail: Amazon has discontinued Inspire, its TikTok-esque feature within the company’s shopping app, as it invests in artificial intelligence. 
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This week’s Future of TV Briefing features an interview with Roku’s vp of ad marketing and measurement Sarah Harms about the streaming ad measurement landscape.

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LinkedIn is encouraging publishers that are part of its pre-roll video ad program to post more on the platform, and publishers are meeting that demand with little additional effort thanks to clipped and repackaged event videos.

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One of the biggest hurdles to launching a media network is prolonged periods of negotiation, contracts and legal, further compounded by the need for data science resources.

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The pursuit of principal media has ended up affecting how holding company agencies draft contracts with big clients. Some say it’s a legal matter.

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The pursuit of principal media has ended up affecting how holding company agencies draft contracts with big clients. Some say it’s a legal matter.

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