Cannes Lions 2022 to 2023: The Rapid Rise of AI and Creative Effectiveness
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Matt Young : Dec 2, 2024 12:34:14 PM
As we look ahead, a wave of transformation is poised to reshape the creative technology landscape. Recently, Terry Kawaja, Tech Investment Advisor & CEO of Luma Partners, forecasted a surge in mergers and acquisitions within creative tech in his Mi3 article—a shift that, if it plays out as predicted, will set the stage for a new era. This shift reflects how far the creative tech industry has come in a short amount of time, driven by light-speed enhancements in AI and data, which companies like Vidmob have been exploring for years
When Vidmob was founded, the goal was simple: to transform the relationship between creative and data. Ten years later, as brands and agencies grapple with the need for brand protection, scalability, and measurable impact in creative assets, this mission has never been more relevant.
Creative intelligence is now the connective tissue across marketing disciplines, from brand strategy to media execution. Brands no longer see creative as a subjective effort; they see it as a critical driver of business outcomes, one that demands robust data and insights. Brands need to be empowered to understand the precise impact of every creative decision—whether it’s the choice of a color, a headline, or even the pacing of a narrative.
In a world where AI and data are accelerating marketing at breakneck speed, the ability to turn creative data into performance is essential. Creative intelligence takes the guesswork out of marketing and media decision-making, enabling brands to move beyond traditional metrics and take action to drive better outcomes.
The predictions about the M&A surge underscore an essential truth for the industry: only companies that build their own creative data and can demonstrate clear, measurable impact will win in this climate. We’ve evolved our company with this recognition, making sure our approach has always been to build a platform that goes deeper than surface-level analytics, one that identifies the actual drivers behind consumer engagement.
When you have technology capable of delivering meaningful insights at scale, you have something powerful. For Vidmob, this isn’t just a byproduct of the AI boom; it’s the culmination of years spent working alongside brands to decode the art and science of creative effectiveness. This positions us among the critical players contributing to the creative tech ecosystem’s growth, as noted after being named a Strong Performer in the Forrester Wave™: Creative Advertising Technologies, Q4 2024.
We’ve always believed that the future of creative technology lies in data. For too long, the industry relied on outdated vanity metrics without exploring the elements within creative that drive true business impact. Creative data gives brands a window into the DNA of their creative assets, enabling them to optimize in ways that were never possible before. Our creative data API and export capabilities also empower brands to integrate high-quality creative insights directly into their Marketing Mix Modeling (MMM), significantly improving the accuracy of attribution, efficiency, and effectiveness of their media strategies. This combination of deep creative analysis and seamless data integration positions Vidmob as an essential partner for brands that prioritize measurable impact and agility.
By putting data at the heart of creative, we’re opening doors for brands to make decisions that are both informed and impactful, setting a new benchmark for what’s possible in digital marketing.
Since day one, we’ve focused on building a solution that goes beyond creativity, one that brings together data and technology to empower brands in measurable ways. That focus has led to a platform that seamlessly integrates into existing marketing ecosystems, providing insights that are indispensable to brands who want to stay ahead in a fast-evolving digital landscape.
We’re excited about the opportunities that lie ahead. Vidmob’s mission remains clear: to help brands turn creative decisions into actionable, first-party data, and data into results. As the creative tech landscape continues to evolve, our role as the leader in creative data becomes ever more important. We’re grateful to have earned the trust of forward-thinking brands who understand the value of a data-driven approach to creativity, and we look forward to helping them succeed in an industry that’s increasingly driven by measurable impact.
This M&A boom isn’t just a market shift—it’s a call to continue innovating, to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible, and to lead the way in transforming creative technology. We’re ready.
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