Embrace the future with generative AI in marketing
What was once futuristic is now reality: AI in marketing. Katharina Jäger, Head of Future Innovation & Tech at the German Association for the Digital Economy, reveals how CMOs can use generative AI marketing techniques to develop innovative strategies by combining efficiency, creativity and personalization.
DMEXCO Column: Retail Media in 2025
A DMEXCO Column by Corinna Hohenleitner, Vice President of the German Association for the Digital Economy (BVDW) e.V.
Successful partnership between Koelnmesse and the BVDW extended
Koelnmesse and the German Association for the Digital Economy (BVDW) are renewing their partnership. Together, they will continue to organize DMEXCO, Europe’s leading event for digital marketing and technology, in the coming years. This ensures that Cologne will remain the hub for marketing, data, and technology and the place where decisive impulses for the industry are set. Gerald Böse, President and Chief Executive Officer of Koelnmesse, and BVDW President Dirk Freytag met in Cologne for the official contract signing.
29.01.2025
Interactive storytelling: gamification and storytelling marketing
Interactive storytelling is revolutionizing marketing: Gamification combined with narratives creates immersive brand experiences that actively involve customers.
mADizin: The Future of Personalized Healthcare Communication
A DMEXCO Column by Thilo Kölzer, COO DocCheck AG
Psychographic segmentation: your superpower for targeted marketing
Imagine you could see into the minds of your target group, understand their deepest desires, values and interests. Does that sound like science fiction? It’s not! Psychographic segmentation is the game changer in modern marketing.
Data visualization: our guide to maximizing your data’s impact
Data are vital to effective marketing. But before they can be used as a basis for decision-making, they must be presented in a format that’s easy to understand. The key lies in data visualization – DMEXCO’s guide reveals everything you need to know!
Audio branding: the sounds that make a brand unforgettable
The world is getting louder and louder – podcasts, voice-activated assistants and digital soundscapes are becoming commonplace in our everyday lives. How can you use targeted sonic branding to make your product stand out above the noise?
11 Marketing Trends for 2025: AI Agents, Bad Creatives & Content Flood
From AI agents to the reinvention of e-commerce and the content flood – Verena Gründel, host of DMEXCO, has identified the 11 key trends set to shape marketing in 2025. A concise overview of the future of marketing, along with tips to stay ahead in a competitive market.
H2H marketing in the age of AI
Processes are being automated; efficiency and data analysis are reaching new heights. But one thing is clear: Authenticity and human connection are more important than ever before in the age of AI. Human-to-human (H2H) marketing has a crucial role to play in this.
Meta and the Moral Dilemma: Are Advertisers Ready to Leave?
Less moderation, more hate speech: Meta finds itself under fire. But how do marketers navigate the crossroads between responsibility and profitability? DMEXCO host Verena Gründel examines the reality, conflicting survey results, and the industry's dependence on Facebook and Instagram.
DMEXCO Column: New Opportunities for the Digital Economy
A DMEXCO Column by Dirk Freytag, President of the German Association for the Digital Economy (BVDW)
DMEXCO Expands to Asia: Uniting with eCommerce Expo at Tech Week to Launch in Singapore
Fifteen years after its successful debut in Cologne, DMEXCO is set to go international for the first time. Koelnmesse, CloserStill Media and BVDW proudly announce the launch of DMEXCO ASIA and partnership with eCommerce Expo at Tech Week Singapore. The co-branded eCommerce Expo x DMEXCO ASIA event will be premiering in the dynamic Southeast Asian hub of Singapore on 8-9 October 2025.
08.01.2025
What can marketing pros learn from the Dubai chocolate craze?
The success of this sweet food craze isn’t simply down to luck – it’s a testament to the work of all the marketers involved. Our case study reveals the valuable insights marketing professionals can pick up from the hype surrounding Dubai chocolate.
Metaverse marketing: Why the platform (still) has huge potential
The euphoria surrounding the metaverse may have died down. But there’s more to the buzzword than you might first think. We present examples of successful metaverse marketing – and tips for creating an impact with your brand in the new digital sphere.
DMEXCO interview: marketing trends 2025 – a chat with ChatGPT
Marketing in 2025. Advanced technologies and rising customer demands are redefining the industry. What does the future hold for marketers? There’s hardly anyone better placed to answer this question than an AI built specifically for this purpose! Let’s look into the AI crystal ball and get ChatGPT’s 2025 predictions.