Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky.

Founder @starsightbiz –Analyst Relations #ARchat, thought leadership and #sourdough. #AdTech #thoughtleadership

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

I've now moved to BlueSky > https://t.co/SK9lP9Xuxg and https://t.co/4X4OaFYgyM

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

AI knows everything... right? So if GenAI can summarise reports and predict trends in seconds, do we still need industry analysts?

Short answer: absolutely.
Long answer: that’s what our new blog post digs into.

➡️ Read the full post here > https://t.co/0KGipC8hLE

[Fab Cookies Analyst @fab_biscotti]

Cloud outages like AWS’s recent DNS issue aren’t new—they’re part of the landscape.
Shifting workloads away from hyperscalers often increases risk and recovery time: https://t.co/nYtoPTb6Nf

Focus on robust contingency planning, not knee-jerk reactions. #GartnerIT #Resilience

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

But what do analyst relations managers do, who are industry analysts and why do they matter?

From my archives: don't tell my mother I'm in analyst relations, she thinks I'm a pianist in a bordello. #ARchat

https://t.co/bJhu9J6Y6P

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

Is @blackstone divesting @FoundryIDG and what does this mean for @IDC ? #ARchat https://t.co/8vmRqEbyHx

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

@realstevebennet @JamesMelville Way overcooked.

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

@JamesMelville Bit overcooked.

[Starsight Communications | Analyst Relations Pros @starsightbiz]

We’re beyond proud to announce that yesterday we’ve been recognized once again as the AR Agency of the Year 2024, EMEA by the analyst community at @iiar.bsky.social Awards Ceremony 2024🏆
https://t.co/LiKtEPvjA7
#ARchat

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

Some delish #sourdough baguettes for the WE

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

@MarkOstler1987 @campbellclaret Erm, the other side isn't exactly fact and policy based either. American politics are just insults, swagger and celebrities –in one word: frivolous.

[YouGov @YouGov]

If there was a referendum on returning to the EU, Britain would vote to rejoin the EU by 59% to 41%

In favour of joining the EU: 48%
Against joining the EU: 33%
Would not vote: 8%
Don’t know: 11%

Headline vote intention
In favour of joining the EU: 59%
Against joining the EU: 41%

https://t.co/ZRn8w7WzkT

[Justine Moore @venturetwins]

The girls are using ChatGPT to see if men are lying about their height on dating apps.

Upload 4 pictures, it uses proportions and surroundings to estimate height.

I tested it on 10 friends & family members - all estimates were within 1 inch of their real height 🤯

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

@JamesLucasIT Except 3 is not a map. Nice otherwise.

[Karsten Weide @KarstenW]

Criteo's 2Q24 Earnings: Betting The Farm on Retail Media

READ a deep-dive on Criteo's latest results for FREE here: https://t.co/Pv01k76IVN

[Karsten Weide @KarstenW]

.@Outbrain’s Acquisition Of @Teads Takes Over Taboola, Supports Stagnant Business

A deep-dive into the acquisition - READ for free here: https://t.co/7CrjXgkWcE

[AdTechGod @AdtechGod]

CRITEO'S Q2: MODEST GROWTH, STRATEGIC SHIFTS, AND INSIGHT ON GOOGLE'S CONSENT MECHANISM

- Criteo's revenue rose 1% in Q2, turning a $2 million loss into a $28 million profit.

- Google plans a Chrome consent mechanism, focusing on balanced user choice.

- Criteo shifts to walled garden platforms, partnering with Shopify and Microsoft.

- Retargeting business revived via Meta's inventory and open internet channels.

- Commerce Max DSP product drives increased ad agency spend, boosting retail media demand.

📖 Article by @JamesHercher at @adexchanger : https://t.co/NLIeVbNXFu

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[Lara O'Reilly @larakiara]

Teadbrain! https://t.co/xfFtugcd1J

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

Nice country #sourdough loaf today.

[Ludovic Leforestier @lludovic.bsky. @lludovic]

@FrRonconi @Fabriziobustama @nvidia @Hana_ElSayyed @Shi4Tech @fogle_shane @CurieuxExplorer @anand_narang @kalydeoo @enilev @Khulood_Almani @sonu_monika @KanezaDiane @baski_LA @mvollmer1 @LavaletteAstrid No, just the highest market capitalisation (for now).

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

Why are some languages spoken faster than others? A recent research suggested that different tongues, regardless of speed, transmit information at roughly the same rate

[read more: https://t.co/hP9wDcOmet]