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Juniper Research expects chatbots to "redefine" the customer service industry and forecasts that the technology will be responsible for a cost savings of more than $8 billion by 2022, up … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
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Bot traffic varies greatly by publisher, but none are unaffected. It is a reality of online publishing that most industry executives recognize, but few want to openly discuss. Read the full story by Pierre-Marc Diennet
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The Trade Desk reported $53.4 million in total revenue for Q1 2017, a 76% increase from the year-ago period. In addition, the ad-tech firm said it's upping its guidance for … Read the full story by Tobi Elkin

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Group Nine announced expansions to its four brands Thrillist, NowThis, The Dodo and Seeker at its NewFront presentation. NowThis is currently developing 20 different original video series, including
"Her Stories," … Read the full story by Sara Guaglione
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Windows users can expect what Microsoft promises will be "the complete" iTunes experience, including Apple Music and the iTunes Store, as well as support for iPhone and other Apple devices. … Read the full story by Gavin O'Malley
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The ad industry, particularly the media side of the equation, tends to focus on its New York navel at the expense of understanding how folks in the flyover states live … Read the full story by George Simpson
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SendGrid and FullContact announced a partnership on Friday, granting SendGrid customers access to social data that can power more personalized email marketing initiatives. Read the full story by Jess Nelson
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"Every administration spins, fights with the press and the bureaucracy, pushes its own agenda, and tries to evade intrusive oversight," writes Gideon Rose, editor of 'Foreign Affairs.' "But ordinary
White … Read the full story by Philip Rosenstein

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The key vertical markets of retail, automotive and general services will collectively spend nearly $8 billion divided between traditional media and online and digital, with mobile advertising
experiencing the highest … Read the full story by Laurie Sullivan
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Ackmann & Dickenson has acquired Jester Communications. Both firms have email capabilities. Read the full story by Ray Schultz

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In addition to a $5.5 million penalty, the SEC banned former MDC Partners CEO Miles Nadal from serving as an officer or director of a public company. The order stems … Read the full story by Steve McClellan