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The week in martech: Oracle’s tech stack, image tracking & overhyped blockchain

Welcome to The Week in Martech, a new column in which we round up some of the most interesting developments from the world of marketing technology over the past week.

This week, cloud-based software platform Oracle wants its clients to know that its tech stack is not a 7-Eleven (but it’s happy to help them make a chocolate cake), and the blockchain hype in advertising is starting to lose momentum.

Amazon is courting advertisers with video ads, external links

After years of speculation and predictions about Amazon’s ability to become a digital advertising powerhouse, it’s happening.

The online retail giant now has annual ad sales exceeding $2bn, and advertising is its fastest-growing segment. With over half of consumers starting their product searches on Amazon, there’s every reason to believe that Amazon’s ad revenue will continue to grow.