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Our views on the latest in media, consumers, and culture, with perspectives from around the world.

Decoding New Ways to Search with Google AI
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Decoding New Ways to Search with Google AI

Exciting insights unveiled in our latest report on Google's AI-driven search evolution

Luxury Benchmark Report 2024
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Luxury Benchmark Report 2024

Delve into the dynamic and ever-evolving digital media sphere through the lens of luxury

The 2024 Holiday Preview
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The 2024 Holiday Preview

Discover key trends and strategies in our comprehensive Holiday Preview Guide to drive growth and create valuable experiences this holiday season.

Playtime is Over: Google Ends the Privacy Sandbox Experiment
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Playtime is Over: Google Ends the Privacy Sandbox Experiment

Google has reversed its decision to completely eliminate third-party cookies in Chrome, a significant shift from its earlier stance. Here's what our leading data and technology experts around the globe had to say...

Building Meaningful Connections thisSaudi National Day
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Building Meaningful Connections this Saudi National Day

Saudi National Day offers brands a unique opportunity to build meaningful connections with consumers through innovative campaigns, and this guide provides actionable strategies to help brands plan ahead and create campaigns that tap into the pride and unity of this special day.

Breaking down the Fall Out: Google Antitrust Ruling Impact
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Breaking down the Fall Out: Google Antitrust Ruling Impact

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has determined that Google breached antitrust laws by monopolizing the search and digital advertising sectors. But what impact does this hold for advertisers and brands? Here's your guide to navigating the changes.

Assembly MENA Search Uplift Case Study with Meta and Azadea Group
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Assembly MENA Search Uplift Case Study with Meta and Azadea Group

Assembly MENA, with Meta and Azadea Group, has delivered a MENA-first search uplift case study.

Trend Tapper Toolkit: Brat Summer
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Trend Tapper Toolkit: Brat Summer

Assembly's inaugural Trend Tapper Toolkit delves into the Brat Summer trend, providing insights and actionable tips to help marketers engage in impactful brand discussions.

Prime Day Preview 2024
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Prime Day Preview 2024

Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner, happening on July 16th and 17th, and it's set to be one of the biggest shopping extravaganzas of the summer!

Google Marketing Live 2024 Report: A New Era for AI Ads
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Google Marketing Live 2024 Report: A New Era for AI Ads

Dive into the most significant announcements from Google Marketing Live 2024

Navigating the AI Brand Dilemma
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Navigating the AI Brand Dilemma

A comprehensive guide to consumer expectations, anxieties and brand distrust in a new era of AI

2024 Influencer Trends Report
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2024 Influencer Trends Report

With such a saturated market and rapidly evolving social media landscape, how can creators and brands stand out?

How to Build an Environmental Policy
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How to Build an Environmental Policy

Assembly's 2023 Impact Report
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Assembly's 2023 Impact Report

Assembly is redefining Impact as an agency. Download our 2023 Impact Report to learn more.

The Whole Health Navigation Guidebook
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The Whole Health Navigation Guidebook

Forging our wellness identities through an intentional whole health journey

2024 Ramadan Strategy
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2024 Ramadan Strategy

Illuminating Pathways for Unforgettable Marketing Moments​

2024 Privacy Solutions Handbook
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2024 Privacy Solutions Handbook

On March 6, 2024, the EU's Digital Markets Act will take effect. Here's how you can prepare.

2023 Gen Z Report
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2023 Gen Z Report

This is not your average Gen Z Report. In partnership with ThinkNow, Assembly conducted a study among 1,200 Americans to uncover that Gen Z is forming communities that transcend race, ethnicity, and even generations.

Key Shopping Dates 2023
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Key Shopping Dates 2023

With the arrival of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, explore the trends influencing the holiday shopping season and discover strategies to enhance shopping experiences in the MENA region in our latest insights report.

Consent Is the New Currency: Google Set to Bring Big Changes to Europe in Q1 2024
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Consent Is the New Currency: Google Set to Bring Big Changes to Europe in Q1 2024

The enforcement of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the European Economic Area from March 6, 2024 is bringing some changes to the way in which Google intends to make advertising on its technologies work.

Singles' Day 2023
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Singles' Day 2023

Singles’ Day, which started as a tongue-in-cheek way to celebrate the joys of flying solo in response to Valentine’s Day, is a major retail moment in MENA.

Resonating in Riyadh Season: Brand Strategies for 2023-2024
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Resonating in Riyadh Season: Brand Strategies for 2023-2024

This strategic recommendations piece delves into the unique opportunities presented by Riyadh Season, offering tailored insights and actionable strategies to empower brands in maximizing their digital presence during this vibrant cultural extravaganza.

Dupes: Foe or Friend?
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Dupes: Foe or Friend?

Kristie Naha-Biswas, head of strategy and planning for Assembly Europe shares what “dupes” mean for the luxury brands they mimic.

Influencer Marketing: Holiday Trend Report 2023
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Influencer Marketing: Holiday Trend Report 2023

How do you stand out during the busiest shopping time of the year? Our Influencer Marketing: Holiday Trend Report dives deep into the ways influencer content help brands break through the clutter.

2024 Election Outlook Report
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2024 Election Outlook Report

Assembly projects a record $12 billion in political ad spend in new report for political and commercial advertisers

Getting Ahead this Saudi National Day: Insights & Strategy
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Getting Ahead this Saudi National Day: Insights & Strategy

How brands can break through the clutter & stand out this Saudi National Day

Unwrap Retail Insights with our 2023 Holiday Preview Guide
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Unwrap Retail Insights with our 2023 Holiday Preview Guide

As we head into the holiday season, our 2023 Holiday Preview Guide reveals three prevailing holiday attitudes towards value and how to think differently this holiday season.

Sustainability Has Become the Expectation for Luxury Fashion
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Sustainability Has Become the Expectation for Luxury Fashion

Looking into the growing desire for sustainable options by luxury fashion consumers and how the line between impactful action and green-washing in luxury fashion marketing is thinner than ever.

Reporting, Reduction, and Responsibility
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Reporting, Reduction, and Responsibility

How informing consumers of the truth behind the advertising industry’s CO2 emissions is key to keeping brands and publishers accountable in building a more sustainable future

Influencer Trend Report - Summer 2023
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Influencer Trend Report - Summer 2023

How to more effectively leverage influencers to drive brand relevancy and achieve your goals.

From Covid Pastime to Passionate Pursuit: Return of the Hobby Boom
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From Covid Pastime to Passionate Pursuit: Return of the Hobby Boom

Examining the surge in hobbies and exploring how this widespread phenomenon influences consumer leisure choices, self-expression, and financial priorities

Get Your GA4 Running. Head Out on the Highway.
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Get Your GA4 Running. Head Out on the Highway.

Summer is here and you’re probably thinking about that getaway road trip you’ve been planning since February. But before you head out on the highway looking for adventure, now is the perfect time to take your new GA4 for a spin and explore the highways and bi-ways of the all new, redesigned Google Analytics 4.

Direct Mail Marketing Report 2023
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Direct Mail Marketing Report 2023

How to optimize your direct mail marketing campaigns to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Avoiding the Pitfalls of Performative Advocacy
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Avoiding the Pitfalls of Performative Advocacy

The easiest way for brands to avoid Performative Advocacy is to stay informed.

Why an Omnichannel approach to acquisition is key to customer engagement and growth
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Why an Omnichannel approach to acquisition is key to customer engagement and growth

Kristie Naha-Biswas, Head of Strategy & Planning, Europe spoke at Performance Marketing World: UNLOCKED in London. A recap of the top insights.

Diving Deeper: Assembly’s POV on the Future of ChatGPT for Paid and Organic Search
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Diving Deeper: Assembly’s POV on the Future of ChatGPT for Paid and Organic Search

Assembly leaders explore how ChatGPT might affect organic and paid search

Looking to the Future: Does ChatGPT Have a Role in Marketing?
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Looking to the Future: Does ChatGPT Have a Role in Marketing?

Associate Strategy Director for Europe, Tim Hawes breaks down generative AI and gathers insights from teams at Assembly on ChatGPT and its applications.

Bridging the Gap Between Brand and Performance Marketing
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Bridging the Gap Between Brand and Performance Marketing

Making the most of an integrated marketing strategy - a sit down with Assembly's James Townsend and Gale's Brad Simms.

Privacy Violations Continue with Meta Fined €390M: Here’s What Brands Need to Know
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Privacy Violations Continue with Meta Fined €390M: Here’s What Brands Need to Know

Head of Consultancy, Europe Femi Taiwo, gives a view on the latest in user privacy legislation and how brands should respond.

The Old, the New, and the Unexpected: The Evolution of China’s Double 11
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The Old, the New, and the Unexpected: The Evolution of China’s Double 11

Our teams weigh in on the future of China's Double 11 shopping event.

What Are 5 Key Elements for Unlocking More Sustainable Awareness, Consumption, & Production in Fashion?
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What Are 5 Key Elements for Unlocking More Sustainable Awareness, Consumption, & Production in Fashion?

Our Impact Programs Lead reflects on COP27 and where the fashion industry is at in its sustainability journey.

Unwrapping This Season's Christmas Ads
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Unwrapping This Season's Christmas Ads

As brands launch their Christmas ads in the UK, we look at our favourites and the impact of truly owning this core brand moment.

A Recap of our Panel at Advertising Week New York 2022
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A Recap of our Panel at Advertising Week New York 2022

Walking the Walk & Driving the Drive – A recap of our most important takeaways from our panel at Advertising Week NYC with Lyft and Samba TV

The Jidoka Principle: A Talent-Led Tech Approach
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The Jidoka Principle: A Talent-Led Tech Approach

While technology is essential to our industry, talent is equally essential to the tech.

Has Black Friday Peaked? Today’s Brand Moments Beyond Black Friday
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Has Black Friday Peaked? Today’s Brand Moments Beyond Black Friday

A connected brand and e-commerce environment has fueled new peak periods.

U.S. Political Media Spend: Heat Maps & AMII Values
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U.S. Political Media Spend: Heat Maps & AMII Values

Interact with each state to see their total political spending (digital + TV) YTD

A Sit Down with Our Global Head of Impact
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A Sit Down with Our Global Head of Impact

"A central vision which fundamentally unites us" - Q&A with Gaby Sethi

“$3.3 billion in 5 Weeks” - This Year's Hot Political Landscape
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“$3.3 billion in 5 Weeks” - This Year's Hot Political Landscape

Assembly’s in-house political strategy team is currently projecting a total cycle spend of $9 billion.

Future Retail Insights: Store Experience
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Future Retail Insights: Store Experience

The future of retail must reconcile today's emotional realities.

Twitter Under Musk's Rule: A Reason to Further Diversify Media Spend?
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Twitter Under Musk's Rule: A Reason to Further Diversify Media Spend?

What does Musk's Twitter takeover mean for the future of the platform, and for advertisers?

An Important Lens on In-Housing Today: Talent
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An Important Lens on In-Housing Today: Talent

In-housing requires a long-term vision, and also a long-term focus on talent.

"Ok, Zoomer": The Journey of Gen Z
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"Ok, Zoomer": The Journey of Gen Z

What can we learn from Gen Z, the generation of contrasts?

Meta-Clusivity: Building an Inclusive Metaverse
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Meta-Clusivity: Building an Inclusive Metaverse

As this technology and form of interaction becomes more pervasive, its adoption is not guaranteed to be equitable.

Celebrating B Corp Month: Behind the B
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Celebrating B Corp Month: Behind the B

March is B Corp Month, and we're going "Behind the B" for a look at why we're taking the journey to become B Corp certified.

Android Device IDs Out: Another Step Towards a Privacy First Digital Ecosystem
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Android Device IDs Out: Another Step Towards a Privacy First Digital Ecosystem

Global Director or Martech & Data Pedro Mona gives a quick view on device IDs being out on Android.

TikTok Takeover – Let’s Tok Trends for 2022
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TikTok Takeover – Let’s Tok Trends for 2022

With no sign of slowing down, the video sharing app is predicted to grow its audience to over 1.5 billion in 2022. We explored some other likely trends for the year and broke down what it all means for brands.

FLoC No More. Hello, Topics.
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FLoC No More. Hello, Topics.

With the FLoC proposal out, advertisers are closely tracking the progress of Google’s third-party cookie alternate, Topics.

Data Is Your Most Important Currency: Put It to Good Work
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Data Is Your Most Important Currency: Put It to Good Work

Head of Consultancy Europe Femi Taiwo gives a view of the latest in data privacy and how marketers should respond.

COP26: A Defining Moment for Digital Agencies
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COP26: A Defining Moment for Digital Agencies

A reflections piece on attending COP26, with a focus on media agencies’ role in climate impact.

“Company Culture is not a Science, it’s an Art.” Q&A with Lamont Carolina, Director of People Experience
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“Company Culture is not a Science, it’s an Art.” Q&A with Lamont Carolina, Director of People Experience

Get to know our Director of People Experience for North America, Lamont Carolina, and his perspective on all things employee experience.

The Third-Party Cookie Lives to See Another Year
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The Third-Party Cookie Lives to See Another Year

An easily digestible overview of Google's latest shift in the timeline for the phaseout of third-party cookies, plus a pause on FLoC testing.