BRAND SAFETY FOR CTV COMES FIRST, PERFORMANCE IS A CLOSE SECOND

19. 2. 2021 Although there is a continued lack of simple, industry-wide standards for cross-media and/or connected TV metrics — as well as some eye-opening fraud issues — CTV advertising dollars are estimated to rise to $11 billion. What’s the most important issue? Perhaps a clue is where the actual dollars are flowing. Many CTV dollars have benefited traditional TV players and… Continue reading BRAND SAFETY FOR CTV COMES FIRST, PERFORMANCE IS A CLOSE SECOND

TRADITIONAL TV COMPANIES HAVE A LEG UP IN BIG-ADVERTISER CTV BUYS: STUDY

19. 2. 2021 “Our primary impediment to [advertising] growth at this point is the behavior of TV buyers.” That was Roku founder/CEO Anthony Wood, speaking yesterday during the company’s Q4 earnings call. Despite Roku’s high double-digit ad-revenue gains, Wood was expressing frustration and/or puzzlement over advertisers spending $65 billion on linear TV in 2020 — even as linear… Continue reading TRADITIONAL TV COMPANIES HAVE A LEG UP IN BIG-ADVERTISER CTV BUYS: STUDY

TV VIEWING WAS THE HIGHEST IN 24 YEARS OF MEASURING LAST YEAR

7. 2. 2021 The average daily time spent watching TV increased to nearly four hours last year; time-shifted viewing doubled year on year. In 2020, viewers spent record time watching TV in the 24-year history of people-meter measuring. In the 15+ group, TV was watched nearly four hours a day (3 hours and 59 minutes). From January to December,… Continue reading TV VIEWING WAS THE HIGHEST IN 24 YEARS OF MEASURING LAST YEAR

ADDRESSABLE TV ADVERTISING: ENHANCING BRAND BUILDING WITH THE POWER OF RELEVANCE

12. 1. 2021 With 2021 around the corner, marketers and advertisers will be reviewing their budget and mix of spend with increased scrutiny. It is a time for, albeit busy, reflection. TV and SVOD services have seen a surge in screen time throughout the various lockdowns and are looking for ways to continue to engage viewers. However, TV advertising typically… Continue reading ADDRESSABLE TV ADVERTISING: ENHANCING BRAND BUILDING WITH THE POWER OF RELEVANCE

WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING?

19. 10. 2020 As the screen-watching landscape continues to change and viewing habits switch, can television – and therefore television advertising – hold its own? The Moon Unit examine the future of ‘the hearth of the 20th century’. Television is finally on its way out, and television advertising along with it. Or so they say. Truth is, that… Continue reading WHAT IS THE FUTURE OF TELEVISION ADVERTISING?

ASA DATA REVEALS UNPRECEDENTED LOCKDOWN BOOST TO TV AD EXPOSURE

9. 10. 2020 A lockdown fuelled television boom has brought an unprecedented boost to TV ad exposure according to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). The regulators figures – sourced from the Broadcasters Audience Research Board (BARB) – reflect the rapid evolution of advertising and advertisers to respond to our needs and wants in an era of public health… Continue reading ASA DATA REVEALS UNPRECEDENTED LOCKDOWN BOOST TO TV AD EXPOSURE

TV PERCEPTIONS SHIFTING, BUT VIEWERS TRUST BROADCASTERS MORE THAN STREAMING

29. 9. 2020 A new report has found that most viewers believe their perception of what TV is has shifted over the past five years amid the march of digital, but ads from broadcasters are still more trusted than their streaming equivalents. Thinking Inside the Box was commissioned by addressable TV finder Finecast, in collaboration with research specialists… Continue reading TV PERCEPTIONS SHIFTING, BUT VIEWERS TRUST BROADCASTERS MORE THAN STREAMING

UK STUDY: SIGNALLING SUCCESS – HOW ADVERTISING ON TV SIGNALS A BRAND’S SUPERIORITY

24. 9. 2020 Major new study reveals that media channels differ widely in their ability to communicate vital brand signals. • TV consistently delivered the strongest signals across all categories and audiences • Social media and video sharing sites performed significantly below average • Advertising on TV will deliver double the perceived level of quality & popularity than… Continue reading UK STUDY: SIGNALLING SUCCESS – HOW ADVERTISING ON TV SIGNALS A BRAND’S SUPERIORITY

WHAT THE AD WORLD NEEDS NOW, EFFECTV SAYS, IS COMBINED DIGITAL/TV LOVE

23. 9. 2020 Comcast’s ad sales division, Effectv, introduces a new appeal to the advertising community this week. If any of your campaigns solely use commercials on YouTube, Facebook or other social media, they’ll be more impactful when you distribute them on television services, as well. That’s the big takeaway of “Digital Loves TV,” a study of consumer behavior from… Continue reading WHAT THE AD WORLD NEEDS NOW, EFFECTV SAYS, IS COMBINED DIGITAL/TV LOVE

‘FOOLS ERRAND’ AND THE BILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: IS 1.7 SECONDS ENOUGH EXPOSURE FOR ADS TO WORK? NO, BUT IT’S BEYOND FACEBOOK

12. 8. 2020 In numerous “advertising attention” studies now done across Facebook, YouTube, Instagram and TV in Australia and international markets, Professor Karen Nelson-Field has data which answers the critical question many marketers and media specialists are either still not asking or care for: How much time does an ad need in front of a user or viewer to… Continue reading ‘FOOLS ERRAND’ AND THE BILLION DOLLAR QUESTION: IS 1.7 SECONDS ENOUGH EXPOSURE FOR ADS TO WORK? NO, BUT IT’S BEYOND FACEBOOK

AN OPEN LETTER TO THE AD COMMUNITY FROM NIELSEN’S BRAD KELLY

27. 7. 2020 Toxic Behaviors in Advertising — and Your Business: What’s Your Threshold? The pull that Social Media exerts on today’s world is unquestionable. It helps us stay connected, keep informed, and is generally a source for light entertainment. But we now know there’s a dark side which exists in social media that’s tearing the fabric of who we… Continue reading AN OPEN LETTER TO THE AD COMMUNITY FROM NIELSEN’S BRAD KELLY

THE LONG AND SHORT OF CTV: TURNING THE PROMISE OF SMART TV ADVERTISING INTO A REALITY

24. 7. 2020 In The Long and Short of It, Binet and Field famously posited that brands should aim for a 60:40 split between brand building and performance driving activities to effectively market themselves. For a long time marketers looked to gain the ideal equilibrium between the two to reach consumers effectively, and TV has always been the golden channel… Continue reading THE LONG AND SHORT OF CTV: TURNING THE PROMISE OF SMART TV ADVERTISING INTO A REALITY

REPORT: TV ADVERTISING STILL REIGNS SUPREME WHEN IT COMES TO INFLUENCING BUYERS

22. 7. 2020 It’s the industry debate that simply won’t go away – the effectiveness of TV advertising. The digital camp protests that telly’s best days are behind it, while others (arguably headed by Professor Mark Ritson) argue there’s plenty of life in the old dog yet. And a new report would appear to validate putting your marketing… Continue reading REPORT: TV ADVERTISING STILL REIGNS SUPREME WHEN IT COMES TO INFLUENCING BUYERS

IN UNCERTAIN TIMES BE TV CERTAIN

21. 7. 2020 So far 2020 (not only in Australia) has brought uncertainty upon us. Bushfires, a pandemic, and then a recession. As marketers we do the best we can with the information we have available, making choices to deliver growth for our brands. Now, more than ever before, marketing budgets are under pressure and the battle for market share is… Continue reading IN UNCERTAIN TIMES BE TV CERTAIN

EUROPEAN BROADCASTERS TARGETING THE YOUNG WITH VOD

20. 7. 2020 European broadcasters are no longer playing catch up on first run video on demand content. A new study by Ampere Analysis has found that broadcasters’ VOD audiences tend to be both younger and more affluent than those watching linear television. This has contributed to an increase in digital only commissions. Ampere believes investment in online… Continue reading EUROPEAN BROADCASTERS TARGETING THE YOUNG WITH VOD

VIDEO ADVERTISING IMPACT STUDY – KEY FINDINGS

1. 7. 2020 What are the fundamental mechanics of TV and video advertising? How they works? Lets summarize it: How video works The Media Equivalence Study provides evidence of the power of video across all channels – especially when it comes to advertising recall indicators. Video advertising has a stronger impact on television than on YouTube and Facebook. Two… Continue reading VIDEO ADVERTISING IMPACT STUDY – KEY FINDINGS

PETER FIELD: BRANDS HAVE TO INVEST DESPITE THE CRISIS, OTHERWISE THEY WILL GO WEAK

28. 5. 2020 Investment advantages grow faster in recession, says the expert Peter Field based on experience gained in the previous crisis in 2008/2009. In recession, brands should not cancel their investments in communication and should predominantly focus on brand building rather than short-time activation. This is one of the recommendations given to clients by Peter Field who,… Continue reading PETER FIELD: BRANDS HAVE TO INVEST DESPITE THE CRISIS, OTHERWISE THEY WILL GO WEAK

CO-VIEWING DURING COVID-19

28. 4. 2020 During CV-19, television has been delivering better value than ever before. The simple reason for this is co-viewing. If you’ve been gathering around the TV with your family in recent weeks like I have, you’re not alone. As we seek connection in this time of isolation, TV has cemented the role it plays in our lives… Continue reading CO-VIEWING DURING COVID-19