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MARKETING & MEDIA

These days, marketing and media are indispensable! Whether you’re an old hand at business or you’ve just got your start-up off the ground, you need smart advertising strategies if you want to successfully draw attention to your bran...
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Brand strategy instead of discount wars at IKEA
IKEA wins the German Marketing Award 2026. Verena Gründel explains why the furniture company is clearly outperforming its competitors with its consistency and omnichannel strategy.
Immersive Marketing – Growing Under the Radar
Immersive marketing no longer dominates the headlines. But that’s a sign that smart glasses and immersive experiences have gained a foothold in the marketing mix and are primed for growth. Let’s explore where immersive marketing stands today.
Hyper-Personalization: How to Leverage Its Opportunities
Model Context Protocol, predictive AI, UCP – these terms may sound abstract, but they’re highly relevant to the concept of hyper-personalization. Our guide explains what you need to know about this future-defining trend in marketing and ecommerce.
Why Good UX Design Is an Essential Driver of Business Growth
Even in disruptive times, it’s generally poor user experience rather than prices or products that deters online shoppers from completing a purchase. All the more reason, then, to remind ourselves of the importance of good UX design.
Performance Marketing KPIs under Growth Pressure
Growth-stage marketing may sound like a tailwind, but rising budgets and complex channels mean mounting pressure to maximize efficiency for ecommerce companies. Scaling now means having stable cost-to-revenue ratios, not just expanding reach.
Social 2026: As If Someone Briefly Pulled the Plug
A DMEXCO column by Timo Sander and Paulina Schumann on Social Media 2026, caught between nostalgia and the future.
How to Turn Your Martech Stack into a Growth Engine in 2026
Building the right martech stack is a crucial management decision in 2026. Only integrated, strategically assembled stacks can leverage AI, data, and platforms effectively. In many companies, the stack is growing, but its impact isn’t.
AI in advertising 
AI could ensure greater sustainability in advertising production in the future, comments Verena Gründel.
Super Bowl LX 2026: The 7 Strongest Spots In Our Best-of
On February 8, 2026, Super Bowl LX will take over screens worldwide. Global brands are focusing their advertisements on emotional escape moments, star power, and edgy humor. This best-of compilation shows the commercials that deliver valuable marketing lessons.
Pros and Cons of Shopping with AI Agents
AI is supposed to take care of our shopping efficiently and rationally. But trust cannot be programmed. Verena Gründel comments on why shopping needs more than algorithms.