FOR CTV ADS TO SUCCEED, THINK NEW, NOT OLD

1. 4. 2022 The television industry is in the midst of a slow-yet-inevitable migration from linear delivery to digital… one that will dramatically change the current landscape for advertisers, programmers and viewers alike. For advertisers, this shift to digital is opening up new and better ways of targeting audiences, delivering ads to them and measuring the results. But taking advantage of this new environment also requires a new way of thinking.

BRING ON THE TECHNICOLOUR!

23. 3. 2022 There’s a scene in Kenneth Branagh’s Oscar-worthy Belfast where the film’s young hero Buddy is taken to the cinema to see the 1968 musical fantasy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Branagh’s movie is beautifully, brutally monochrome but the CCBB clip appears in its original glorious Technicolour, flooding the screen with warmth and transporting the Belfast audience - and the audience watching Belfast - to a happier, sunnier place.

IF YOU WANT ATL MEDIA TO WORK HARD, YOU MUST WORK HARD TOO

15. 3. 2022 Measure what is key for each channel and don’t get led on by fancy metrics that don’t do anything for your media objective.

A THIRD OF ADS USE HUMOUR AND THIS IS IN DECLINE

15. 3. 2022 One-third of ads use some form of humour and those that do are more effective.

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MARKETING TO THE HYPER-STRESSED

15. 3. 2022 Many consumers no longer have the same cognitive resources for decision-making. For two years, consumers in the U.S. have been struggling to adapt to a new normal, whatever that may mean. The result has been massive stress.

CREATIVE ADVERTISING IS IN CRISIS

11. 3. 2022 The author of this article is Orlando Wood, Chief Innovation Officer at System1. The following text is a summary of his book Lemon, which has sparked a positive reaction and seems to have struck a chord with advertisers, agencies (planners and creatives), media owners and broadcasters. It seems to be the start of something new. There may even be a creative renaissance in the making.

OPINION: IS DIGITAL MEDIA KILLING TV ADVERTISING?

8. 3. 2022 When we think about digital media, we are mainly considering social media platforms, websites and streaming services. TV advertising tends to feel very different, perhaps because it has been around for so long. But don’t mistake it for an outdated service. Adverts on the television hold more potential than you may realize, and are certainly not being killed by digital media. You need to start thinking about how you can use TV advertising to bring out the best from your brand. It’s a great way to draw in more customers. TV advertising: Is it dead? TV has been around for a very long time. Many people may see it as an old medium for advertising during commercial segments. But honestly, it is not something to just be ignored. Using TV advertising is the perfect way to establish your brand’s image, especially if you are a start-up company. To display an advert on a TV channel like Sky, ITV or Channel 4 requires your company and advertisement to be screened extensively. TV is known as a trusted medium, therefore it’s more likely that people will believe what your brand has to offer. Digital media may not be judged as positively as television commercials are, because the online world is full of spam and scams. That’s why it’s impossible that digital media will be able to “kill” TV advertising. Technology & TV Nowadays, TV is a lot more than just clicking a button and seeing what is available to watch. You may think that only the internet is the place where advertisers can freely place their adverts on any type of streaming system. But honestly, that is what makes them a problem. Spammy adverts can lead to people clicking off them immediately. However, for TV, addressable advertising from companies like Finecast can ensure that advertisements are personalized towards the viewer. That means that it’s more likely that a viewer will purchase something that they like the look of. Marketing experts can use data that is provided by the client to tailor these advertisements towards an audience. Creative brands In the online world, advertisements just tend to up pop up randomly before programmes. Although some may not be skippable, audience members tend to want to ignore them rather than focus on them. TV advertisements tend to be a little more creative than ones found online. Many advertisers like to use advertisements that suit the programme they are combined with. For instance, if the programme is a police-related drama, the creative team may try and make the advert have an investigation theme. This will make it more memorable and likely that customers will buy the product. So, be creative with your advertisements to make them stand out. Combining digital media and TV advertising Honestly, if we were to give you any advice, it would be to use both online and TV advertisements for your products. Both have their flaws, but with both mediums you will be able to put your brand in view of a loyal audience.

5 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS OF ALL TIME

7. 3. 2022 We list the best digital marketing campaigns to help you find your next great marketing idea.

WHY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE MARKETING FUNNEL IS KEY FOR LONG-TERM BRAND GROWTH

2. 3. 2022 Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, brands of all sizes and across every industry reduced their marketing budgets, with many pausing or downsizing their brand awareness efforts to save capital. Brands then concentrated their bandwidth and remaining resources on engaging and maintaining existing customers rather than winning over new ones.

PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OR WHAT IS ‘GOOD CREATIVE’ ANYWAY?

2. 3. 2022 We have ways of testing creative, ways of measuring its effectiveness, but what do we actually know about how to make creative and effective advertising? asks Faris Yakob.

MAKING A CONNECTION: HOW BROADCASTERS ARE REACHING YOUNGER VIEWERS IN THE NEW VIDEO WORLD

23. 2. 2022 The intense competition for the attention of younger viewers is seeing broadcasters develop new strategies to connect with this hardest to reach of audiences.

TOP SUPER BOWL ADS: 2016-2021

13. 2. 2022 Nothing says Super Bowl like telling people to zip it because there's finally a break in the game

GALLERY: SHOWCASE OF COMMERCIALS AT THIS YEAR’S SUPER BOWL

10. 2. 2022 On Sunday, February 13, the Super Bowl, the number one advertising event in the US market, will take place. MediaGuru shares a selection of this year's ads.

USA STUDY: ADS IN NEWS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

9. 2. 2022 Consumers said ads in news content were more relevant and valuable, particularly if the ads were placed in a trusted news source, according to a new study from Disney and Magna

5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY VIDEO CAMPAIGNS THAT INSPIRE

3. 2. 2022 Every year, brands worldwide set themselves apart from the competition by creating touching Valentine’s Day video campaigns. Some brands focus on the “romantic” aspect of February 14th, while others focus on togetherness in all its shapes forms. But what they all have in common is that they’re heartwarming, and most importantly, they raise brand awareness.

VIEWERS PAY MORE ATTENTION TO ADS ON TV THAN ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK

27. 1. 2022 An extensive study conducted in German-speaking countries revealed that linear TV and BVOD show much better results in viewers’ aided and unaided ad awareness and in the purchase intention.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MIDDLE FUNNEL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

21. 1. 2022 Christian Polman, Managing Director UK, Looping Group, looks at the growing importance of the ‘middle funnel’ in bridging both brand building and performance marketing using community engagement.

WHAT MAKES TODAY’S TV THE MEDIUM OF THE FUTURE, AND WHAT DOES TOMORROW’S TV HAVE IN STORE FOR BRANDS?

13. 1. 2022 TV has evolved, innovated and proven its resilience. But what makes today’s TV the medium of the future, and what does tomorrow’s TV have in store for brands?