On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether we can believe an improved economic outlook, why the US ad market is experiencing such a sustained period of growth, and whether it can last. "In Other News," we talk about which of Amazon's three new shoppable video ad formats is most interesting and how many Americans have an ad blocker (and a surprising reason why). Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Yory Wurmser.
Nearly six in 10 retail marketers worldwide say that performance-driven paid media is the most critical advertising capabilities and media investments, according to November 2023 data from TechValidate and Mediaocean.
With third-party cookies facing deprecation, advertisers will need to get creative to reach target customers. “To me, the absence of cookies doesn't mean absence of audience targeting,” said Vitaly Pecherskiy, co-founder and CEO of StackAdapt, on the Outlook and Strategies for 2024's Second Half ĢAV summit. “You can have the world's best targeting, reach the right user at the right time [on the] right device, but if the ad is actually not good, it can probably do more bad than good,” he added.
Despite the rise of connected TV, over-the-air programming remains a vital part of the television ecosystem, engaging millions of viewers outside the scope of big data. Learn how comprehensive measurement strategies can ensure that every viewer counts, no matter how they choose to watch.
On today's podcast episode, in our "Retail Me This, Retail Me That" segment, we discuss what's fueling the non-endemic retail media fire, how to do non-endemic advertising the wrong way, and how success is measured. Join our analyst Sara Lebow as she hosts vice president of content Suzy Davidkhanian and analyst Sarah Marzano.
Google’s I/O showcases bold AI integration across products: The announcements show its marketplace strength but it’ll need an effective monetization strategy to beat the competition.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss whether Snapchat's “Less social media. More Snapchat” is working, how concerned folks should be about its slowing user growth, and what to make of its revenue turnaround. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Minda Smiley.
As cookies crumble, marketers are turning back to the basics of measurement, prioritizing deterministic data over probabilistic guesses. Learn how the focus on direct, consented consumer interactions is paving the way for more accurate and actionable advertising insights.
Electronic Arts begins the push for in-game advertising: The conglomerate said it hopes to debut ads in its big-budget games as the industry seeks revenue growth.
On-device AI will mark a major update for Siri and the iPhone. It could be a watershed moment for consumer AI use that boosts OpenAI’s value
Controversial Apple ad leads to rare apology: Bold campaigns are fine; alienating your core audience of creatives is not.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how bad "serial churning" has gotten and how to fix it, whether inventing new sports tournaments can work, if Perplexity's "search engine" will threaten Google, the use case for AI computers in your ears, where you can see 16 sunrises and sunsets every day, and more. Tune in to the discussion with our forecasting writer Ethan Cramer-Flood, forecasting analyst Zach Goldner, and director of forecasting Oscar Orozco.
Streaming has been a home run for sports-based advertising Through sports rights, new and niche content, and creative ad formats, every major streamer is attempting to grab a share of sports connected TV (CTV) ad spend.
Major players like TikTok, Meta, and Google unveiled new partnerships, AI innovations, and streamlining solutions. Here are three key developments you may have missed.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Amazon was able to sell even more things online, how their ad business is getting on, and whether the retail giant is right to keep focusing so much on delivery speed. Tune in to the discussion with our director of Briefings Jeremy Goldman and analyst Zak Stambor.
US social video spend is still growing, reaching 45.2% of total digital video ad spend, or $48.89 billion, this year, per our March 2024 forecast. But that share growth is slowing, with rates increasing just 1% between 2024 and 2026.
New data sets, often referred to as big data, are revolutionizing the way we understand television viewing patterns. Find out how these insights are benefiting both buyers and sellers in the media industry.
16 US states have enacted comprehensive consumer privacy laws as of April 2024, according to the International Association of Privacy Professionals.
Just as television evolves, so does its advertising potential. With a significant increase in viewership for ad-supported streaming services and FAST channels, the opportunity for advertisers is immense. Discover how the shift towards legacy and rerun content is reshaping strategies.
On today's podcast episode, we discuss how Meta could take the GenAI space by storm, the likelihood that rapid AI development and deployment backfires, and how advertisers are viewing Threads as it approaches its first birthday. Tune in to the discussion with our analyst Jasmine Enberg.