PAUSE BUTTON ADVERTISING

8. 5. 2020 In today’s advertising ecosystem, brands need to communicate with their clients in a creative, meaningful way and in a non-intrusive, safe environment. TV is the perfect destination. Belgian sales house SBS was the worldwide pioneer of an original format to reach viewers in exactly that way: Pause Button advertising. The SBS Pause button, which was… Continue reading PAUSE BUTTON ADVERTISING

TOTAL TV BRINGS THE BEST ROI – A STUDY BY SCREENFORCE FINLAND

10. 4. 2020 This week’s egtabite features an in-depth ROI study of the Finnish market – conducted by Screenforce Finland, the national TV trade body and Sellforte, an independent tech company specialised in granular marketing ROI measurements  – which proves that Total TV (in this case meaning linear and online, with no programmatic) brings the highest incremental sales in the… Continue reading TOTAL TV BRINGS THE BEST ROI – A STUDY BY SCREENFORCE FINLAND

IF YOU’RE IN MARKETING, NOW IS A TIME TO SPEND, NOT BEND

6. 4. 2020 There are very few upsides for anyone right now. A record number of companies, big and small, find themselves just weeks from insolvency. Employees are being let go in record numbers. And the media is collapsing as advertising dries up and a long, difficult and painful ­recession lumbers into view. It’s a struggle to find even the faintest… Continue reading IF YOU’RE IN MARKETING, NOW IS A TIME TO SPEND, NOT BEND

TV ADS CREATE MORE POSITIVE IMAGE OF BRANDS THAN DIGITAL, SAY CONSUMERS

1. 4. 2020 Twice as manyconsumers say TV ads create a more positive image of brands than say the same about common digital formats, an extensive new survey reveals.  The report, Consumer Trust in Digital Marketing, by GroupM, questioned 14,000 consumers across 23 countries, and uncovered growing concern over digital marketing and the use of personal data that could… Continue reading TV ADS CREATE MORE POSITIVE IMAGE OF BRANDS THAN DIGITAL, SAY CONSUMERS

BRANDS IN A PANDEMIC WORLD: INSIGHTS FROM KANTAR’S COVID-19 BAROMETER

27. 3. 2020 New research from Kantar uncovers how people’s media habits, attitudes and expectations can guide brands’ strategy during the coronavirus pandemic in order to remain afloat now and to bounce back once the worst has passed. The findings detailed in the first instalment of the research company’s COVID-19 Barometer, are based on a survey of more than… Continue reading BRANDS IN A PANDEMIC WORLD: INSIGHTS FROM KANTAR’S COVID-19 BAROMETER

THE VALUE OF TV IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

26. 3. 2020 TV advertising has an important role to play in keeping commerce going through the coronavirus crisis. When people’s livelihoods are threatened and we all fear for the people we love, everything else can feel a little beside the point, a bit trivial. So I have to keep reminding myself that there is a point. That life goes on. We… Continue reading THE VALUE OF TV IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

WHAT DOES TV MEAN TO PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

14. 2. 2020 The TV viewing experience has been changing drastically in the last years, especially with the rise of streaming services and all new devices for accessing them. The way audiences consume TV daily is constantly evolving. Therefore, there is a rising need for most recent figures that precisely show people’s viewing behaviour. This week’s egtabite puts the… Continue reading WHAT DOES TV MEAN TO PEOPLE WORLDWIDE

FIVE EXPERTS ON BRANDING: YES, IT’S CRITICAL AND TV IS THE KEY

13. 2. 2020 If you’re like me, then your LinkedIn feed has been all about the resurgence of branding and traditional media recently. Companies such as Amazon, Facebook, and Google began 2020 with Super Bowl ads. Executives from adidas admit having prioritized activation over branding, saying they were focused on the wrong metrics because of their responsibility to shareholders. Lately, even experts… Continue reading FIVE EXPERTS ON BRANDING: YES, IT’S CRITICAL AND TV IS THE KEY

VIDEO PROVIDERS STEP UP PODCASTING GAME

12. 2. 2020 Recognizing that podcasts are a powerful companion to video, a growing number of linear and digital video services are creating podcasts that align with their audiences’ tastes. The podcasts cover everything from reality TV stars to history lessons to even iconic sci-fi shows, such as Battlestar Galactica. In a sea of 800,000 podcasts, these video companies’… Continue reading VIDEO PROVIDERS STEP UP PODCASTING GAME

TOP 11 VALENTINE’S DAY ADS

10. 2. 2020 It’s that time of year again. Can you feel it? Overpriced bouquets of roses being bought, people frantically trying to get a reservation at any restaurant they can and engagement ring sales are soaring through the roof. For those of us who are single, we are buying red wine and romantic comedies for the big… Continue reading TOP 11 VALENTINE’S DAY ADS

LINDSEY CLAY: 6 TV MYTHS THAT NEED TO BE DEBUNKED

20. 1. 2020 It’s a new decade. Or is it? It depends on how you like your decades. Is the old one finished or is that not until the end of 2020? ‘Who cares you pedantic twat, Clay?’ you might ask. Fair enough, but 2020 is certainly a good moment to reflect. And why not reflect on some of the… Continue reading LINDSEY CLAY: 6 TV MYTHS THAT NEED TO BE DEBUNKED

TV THE ‘LEAST RISKY’ FORM OF ADVERTISING, FINDS NEW RESEARCH

21. 11. 2019 While return on investment varies depending on the brand and campaign, linear TV and broadcaster video-on-demand show up to three times less variance than other media. TV is the “least risky” form of advertising, providing the most consistent return on investment when compared to other media channels, according to new research. The study, conducted by… Continue reading TV THE ‘LEAST RISKY’ FORM OF ADVERTISING, FINDS NEW RESEARCH

THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY IN ADVERTISING

17. 7. 2019 The roots of advertising run deep. We’ve come a long way since William Caxton printed what would be described as Britain’s first advert in 1477. How grand it would be if advertising was still so simple. Nowadays, we have a bit more to contend with on the marketplace than ol’ Caxton. While this makes for a more exciting day… Continue reading THE IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY IN ADVERTISING

TARGETED BYRON SHARP, ANYONE?

1. 4. 2019 Data can now make TV more effective. Even Byron Sharp should welcome more accurate targeting. Brands and their agencies face a dilemma. On the one hand, evidence from Byron Sharp shows that brands should drive reach of all purchasers in the category as often as possible. What’s more, according to effectiveness gurus Peter Field and Les… Continue reading TARGETED BYRON SHARP, ANYONE?

TV AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING NEED TO STOP FIGHTING AND ADMIT THEY NEED EACH OTHER

31. 1. 2019 Like two siblings vying for a parent’s attention, digital and traditional advertising have been fighting for advertisers’ attention since digital came of age in the post-dot-com bubble era. Many have portrayed this as a war between generations, where the old guard “just didn’t get it.” But this shouldn’t be seen as a battle of relevance between old and… Continue reading TV AND DIGITAL ADVERTISING NEED TO STOP FIGHTING AND ADMIT THEY NEED EACH OTHER

WHERE DOES ADVANCED TV ADVERTISING FIT IN 2019?

27. 12. 2018 Seems like addressable/advanced TV advertising has existed in a whirlpool of doubt, alongside the promise of better business opportunities. Now, however, the latter is getting a bigger profile. The upside: addressable TV advertising has now achieved decent scale — around 65 million homes out of a total of 120 U.S TV households. The downside: cost, accessibility, and some… Continue reading WHERE DOES ADVANCED TV ADVERTISING FIT IN 2019?

WHAT DIDN’T CHANGE THE WORLD OF ADVERTISING IN 2018 – AND PROBABLY WON’T IN 2019

20. 12. 2018 It seems like a good time to relive some of the most-hyped technologies and trends predicted to change the world of advertising in 2018. Here are some of my personal favorites: Blockchain. There’s no question that blockchain technology will find many applications for the advertising industry at some point — some with real market impact. However, blockchain… Continue reading WHAT DIDN’T CHANGE THE WORLD OF ADVERTISING IN 2018 – AND PROBABLY WON’T IN 2019

WHY TV AND DIGITAL ARE THE PERFECT COUPLE

10. 12. 2018 What plays together, stays together. As advertisers and media buyers have flocked to digital advertising, something unfortunate happened: Television advertising, the medium that has always delivered a loyal, attentive audience—and has always been a master brand storyteller—began to get pushed aside for younger, “hipper” alternatives. But now, marketers are realizing what researchers have known all along: Digital… Continue reading WHY TV AND DIGITAL ARE THE PERFECT COUPLE