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Insight Out: Malte Hildebrandt on the Importance of Quality Journalism
Clarity, brand, and video: In a conversation at DMEXCO 2025, Malte Hildebrandt explained why DMEXCO is indispensable, why long-term brand investments take precedence over short-term performance, and why quality journalism is so crucial for a well-functioning society.
DMEXCO Column: Employee Advocacy: Visibility Booster With High ROI
A DMEXCO column by Evgeny Popov on the opportunities and advantages of employee advocacy on LinkedIn.
28.11.2025
LLMs are pushing zero clicks, traffic is collapsing, budgets are shifting. At the same time, earned media determines visibility in AI overviews. Without a new balance between paid and earned, the media system will collapse, comments Verena Gründel.
27.11.2025
2025 paved the way for bold strategic marketing. 2026 is going to be about acting smart. We look ahead to next year and present the opportunities as well as the risks – and reveal five practical smart moves.
19.11.2025
AI Agents take action, platforms cash in: Content without value sends the wrong signal, comments Verena Gründel.
How Creator-Led and Challenger Brands Want to Shake Up Categories
A DMEXCO column by Timo Sander on creator brands and challenger brands – between hype, durability, and the question of how they can become genuine brand substance.
13.11.2025
AI in 2026 won’t be a novelty act any longer. When its utility for marketing tasks was explored at DMEXCO 2025, the focus had shifted from “Can AI do that?” to “Where does AI save time, boost quality and tangibly improve the customer journey?”
Insight Out: Manfred Meindl – Head of Marketing at VAUDE
VAUDE is committed to mountain sports, responsible action and clear values. Manfred Meindl explains why the team refocused its marketing budget on climate action, why quitting X and paid Meta ads made sense, and why good ideas rarely form at a desk.
Impressions from the 2025 VideoDays Awards
Verena Gründel reflects on the powerful role of nostalgia and authenticity at the 2025 VideoDays Awards.
Corporate Influencers: Balancing Authenticity and KPIs
Corporate influencers are now an indispensable part of companies’ strategies as content creators and community builders. They lend them their authentic voices and transform values into stories where conventional communication reaches its limits.