The state of DTC marketing in 2025: How brands and agencies are leveraging data and automation to fuel ROI

This State of the Industry report, sponsored by Klaviyo, explores how DTC brands and agencies are responding to rising costs and tech complexity by renewing their focus on data and ROI.

The direct-to-consumer landscape has evolved significantly in recent years, with both established brands and digitally-native players adapting to new market dynamics.

Fueling these changing dynamics are shifts in consumer behavior, as shoppers increasingly expect tailored and cohesive experiences. To thrive in this competitive environment, brands are leveraging advanced technologies, activating customer data and exploring diverse sales channels.

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Ad Tech Briefing: Cannes Lions’ biggest ad tech announcements show how TV is now programmatic

TV ad buying is increasingly driven by ad tech, as shown by activity during the 2025 upfront negotiations, where programmatic, CTV, and data-fueled pitches took center stage. This theme continued last week at the media industry’s flagship conference, Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, with a slew of announcements at the glitzy affair underlining this shift in the sands. 

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Last week, Disney Advertising announced a new partnership with Amazon Ads, adding Amazon’s demand-side platform to its Real-Time Ad Exchange, or DRAX, nearly a year after its launch with rival DSPs. This makes Amazon only the third DSP — after Google and The Trade Desk — to access premium inventory across Disney+, ESPN, and Hulu. 

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