‘SORRY TV’S SO COMPLEX, I DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT SIMPLER’

7. 12. 2020 John Litster, managing director at Sky Media, considers the need for simplification in media and calls on the industry to start making a change. Mark Twain, Blaise Pascal, Winston Churchill, Dostoevsky – just a few of those who have been credited with variants of the phrase, “sorry for the long letter, I didn’t have time to make… Continue reading ‘SORRY TV’S SO COMPLEX, I DIDN’T HAVE TIME TO MAKE IT SIMPLER’



TRADITIONAL TV ADVERTISING IS GROWING – UNLIKE NEWSPAPERS

29. 11. 2020 A mistake is often made by the Silicon Valley “insiders” when they lump all traditional media into one big (failing) bucket. Newspaper advertising in print has been decimated, but TV advertising has actually held up quite well, even during the pandemic. While we are all watching a lot of Netflix (NFLX -0.6%), advertisers know that millions… Continue reading TRADITIONAL TV ADVERTISING IS GROWING – UNLIKE NEWSPAPERS



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?



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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



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RITSON: DON’T STOP CAMPAIGNS IN RECESSION, YOU WILL INCREASE MARKET SHARE

23. 9. 2020 It is advisable to retain communication activity, especially in a recession, as it is important for a brand’s market share. This is a message conveyed to marketers by Mark Ritson. Nobody is able to predict now when the current recession relating to the Covid-19 pandemic will come to an end. The situation will calm down with vaccination, which… Continue reading RITSON: DON’T STOP CAMPAIGNS IN RECESSION, YOU WILL INCREASE MARKET SHARE



WHY LINEAR TV ADVERTISING WON’T BE DEVOURED BY CTV DESPITE THE FLIGHT OF VIEWERS TO STREAMING

11. 8. 2020 No matter what data source you consult, the flight of TV viewers from traditional linear TV to Netflix, Roku, Hulu, Disney Plus and any number of other VOD platforms is unmistakable. Consider that 40% of adults in U.S. TV households are now watching video on a TV set via a connected device on a daily basis, compared to… Continue reading WHY LINEAR TV ADVERTISING WON’T BE DEVOURED BY CTV DESPITE THE FLIGHT OF VIEWERS TO STREAMING



THE GLOBAL PROOF OF TV’S POWER AND POPULARITY

5. 8. 2020 While our way of life in the UK seems miles away from the sunny shores of Spain, the vibrancy of Colombia or Santa’s Northern Lights in Finland, how the world watches its TV is remarkably similar. Despite local difference in video offerings and tech capabilities, the bottom line is that the world loves TV. And,… Continue reading THE GLOBAL PROOF OF TV’S POWER AND POPULARITY



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



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



THE FUTURE OF TV PLANNING

18. 5. 2020 One of the questions I was asked at Mediatel’s recent Future of TV event was “Will more streaming mean a more diverse distribution landscape for ad-supported television, and how should advertisers think about the opportunity in this space?” or words to that effect. My answer in short was yes, and that I believe the opportunity was to identify… Continue reading THE FUTURE OF TV PLANNING



WHY NOW IS A GOOD MOMENT FOR BRANDS TO ADVERTISE ON TV

24. 4. 2020 Television audiences have gone through the roof because of the coronavirus lockdown, but will advertisers use the spike in engagement to drive brand-building campaigns, given the economic uncertainty? That is the billion dollar question, and according to Mike Shaw, Director of Advertising Sales at Roku, the answer should be ‘yes’. He has a long list of … Continue reading WHY NOW IS A GOOD MOMENT FOR BRANDS TO ADVERTISE ON TV



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



UK; US: GREATER MEDIA CONSUMPTION LIKELY TO SUSTAIN AFTER COVID-19

7. 4. 2020 An overview of the long-term change in consumer media habits after the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the UK and US. At least half of those who are spending longer consuming media say they plan to continue to do so after the outbreak ends. Online video content shows the strongest staying power – 78% of… Continue reading UK; US: GREATER MEDIA CONSUMPTION LIKELY TO SUSTAIN AFTER COVID-19



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



5 WAYS CORONAVIRUS IS CHANGING OUR VIEWING HABITS

25. 3. 2020 What has changed in how people consume media, and what does it mean for advertisers? With many countries introducing full or partial lockdowns, millions of us are spending more time at home in order to slow the spread of coronavirus. Using data from Kantar’s currency audience measurement and advertising intelligence services, we have identified some… Continue reading 5 WAYS CORONAVIRUS IS CHANGING OUR VIEWING HABITS



TV VIEWERS JUST WANT EASE OF ACCESS TO CONTENT

2. 3. 2020 Even though the range of services and devices for watching TV has proliferated in recent years, broadcast networks and advertisers should be aware that most viewers don’t care about the technology provided they get to watch what they want. About three-quarters (74%) of global TV viewers, rising to 76% of Australians, feel this way, leading a… Continue reading TV VIEWERS JUST WANT EASE OF ACCESS TO CONTENT



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