WHY GETTING ON TV IS YOUR BEST MARKETING BET FOR 2021

17. 1. 2021 | 5 min read How’s your TV watch time been? Don’t sugarcoat it - you know it’s been more than usual. With nothing to go out and do and all the reasons in the world to stay home, our TVs have kept us more engaged than ever. As entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities in the midst of confusion and crazy times, some have been taking full advantage of the surge in TV watch hours.

WHY GETTING ON TV IS YOUR BEST MARKETING BET FOR 2021

17. 1. 2021 | 5 min read How’s your TV watch time been? Don’t sugarcoat it - you know it’s been more than usual. With nothing to go out and do and all the reasons in the world to stay home, our TVs have kept us more engaged than ever. As entrepreneurs are constantly looking for opportunities in the midst of confusion and crazy times, some have been taking full advantage of the surge in TV watch hours.

VIDEO ADVERTISING 2021-2024

14. 1. 2021 | 4 min read The video ad world will change more in the next three years than it has in the past 60. What was built originally as a brand-building channel is quickly evolving into one of the most important customer acquisition and performance channels available to marketers.

TV DELIVERED COMPARABLE GRPS LAST YEAR

13. 1. 2021 | 2 min read Although the pandemic has affected the volume of TV advertising GRPs namely in spring, in total, TV delivered GRPs comparable to the previous year.

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

12. 1. 2021 | 4 min read 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 involves a big investment in creative and the impact of the campaign can often take time to measure. So where does TV advertising fit into 2021 planning?

WHY MOST ADS PROVE FRUITLESS AND ONLY SOME OF THEM STICK IN THE MEMORY

11. 1. 2021 | 7 min read As potential consumers, we are exposed to several thousand advertising messages every day. Some of them try to appeal to our reason, others to our emotions. In any case, the aim of advertising is to sell and build brand awareness. Psychologist Jan Urban explains which type of advertising is more effective and why.

WHAT WILL TV LOOK LIKE IN 2021?

6. 1. 2021 | 10 min read In 2020, television cemented its role as the arbiter of the national mood. Will that mood turn to hope in 2021?

MARKETING TRENDS 2021: BRANDS SHOULD OFFER NEW CERTAINTIES

4. 1. 2021 | 7 min read Brand purpose, credibility, social wellbeing, green strategy and e-commerce will all have an impact on marketing in the new year.

ADVERTISING IN RECESSION — LONG, SHORT, OR DARK?

1. 1. 2021 | 17 min read Editor's Note: Enjoy this special encore post, which was one of our readers' favorites in 2020 and which was contributed by Peter Field, a B2B Institute Research Fellow. Executive Summary As I write this, it looks increasingly certain there’s going to be a recession. It will probably be different to ‘normal’ recessions, but many of the lessons about advertising from previous recessions still apply:

TV AD REVENUE WILL REBOUND IN 2021, BUT THE INDUSTRY IS NEVER GOING BACK TO NORMAL

24. 12. 2020 | 6 min read Vaccinations, plus investment from travel, retail and auto advertisers, will help shape the new normal.

UNILEVER DEEMS TV ‘VERY COST EFFECTIVE’ ALONGSIDE ADVANCED CAPABILITIES

17. 12. 2020 | 4 min read Television is a highly cost effective media for large advertisers, Unilever’s global media operations director has said, with new developments in advanced TV further increasing the value of the channel.

A NEW DAWN FOR TV

14. 12. 2020 | 5 min read TV viewing habits have been upended. Audiences are more likely to watch content by themselves. Dayparts no longer determine platform choice. These changes demand a new approach to TV planning, writes Sky Media’s Sarah Jones.

FROM THE EXPERTS: MEDIA AND ADVERTISING IN 2021

7. 12. 2020 | 13 min read By all accounts 2020 was a miserable year. A global pandemic led to an economic recession impacting the ad marketplace. Production studios the television and film industry. Stay-at-home orders closed retail stores and movie theaters. Viewers migrated to home entertainment, HBO Max, Peacock and the short lived Quibi were launched. Sporting events were either canceled, suspended or postponed such as the Tokyo Olympics. Meanwhile, there was a contentious election and in January the U.S. will have a new President. What else could happen in 2021? We asked some experts.

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

7. 12. 2020 | 8 min read John Litster, managing director at Sky Media, considers the need for simplification in media and calls on the industry to start making a change.

ANALYSIS: THE STATE OF THE TV ADVERTISING MARKET IN 2020

3. 12. 2020 | 5 min read TV advertising revenue plummeted as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, prompting broadcasters to slash content budgets and review spending. Tim Dams examines the extent of the decline in ad spend and assesses the likely rate of recovery.

TRADITIONAL TV ADVERTISING IS GROWING – UNLIKE NEWSPAPERS

29. 11. 2020 | 2 min read 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 of consumers are watching traditional broadcast and cable TV every hour of every day.

RECORD TV RATING IN OCTOBER, TERRESTRIAL RECEPTION PREVAILS

22. 11. 2020 | 4 min read In terms of TV viewing, October 2020 has been the strongest of all months of October since the start of people meter measuring in 1997.

WORLD TELEVISION DAY CELEBRATES A TRUTH THAT HOLDS AROUND THE GLOBE: TV MAKES A DIFFERENCE

21. 11. 2020 | 5 min read TV companies around the world celebrate World Television Day on 21 November to remind us that TV makes a difference in people’s lives. As part of the annual United Nations initiative, a 30 second-spot will be broadcast on-air and shared online worldwide. The clip will be adapted and translated into many languages. Putting the spotlight on society For its 24th edition, World Television Day celebrates a truth that holds around the globe: TV makes a difference! Our medium has made and will continue to make a difference in society by putting the spotlight on racial and social injustice, hate speech, the pressing climate issues and the support TV has provided to people and businesses throughout the continuing COVID crisis. “While circumstances kept us apart this year, TV has brought us together. TV is and always has been a social glue. As viewing rocketed, broadcasters the world over reacted to the unique circumstances nimbly and with great creativity to ensure that TV was there for us all as a source of trusted information, comforting distraction, and much-needed escapism,” asserts Lindsey Clay, President of the Global TV Group and CEO of Thinkbox. “This pandemic demonstrates like never before the role of television to support society and democracy. Throughout these difficult months, TV is there to care. Care for the provision of editorially responsible trusted news. Care for the distribution of entertainment to bring light in times of darkness. Care for preserving variety and cultural diversity in the media landscape. All in all, TV is and will continue to be a true beacon of resistance against the Coronavirus”, proclaims Guillaume de Posch, President of the Association of Commercial Television in Europe. “The past year, TV has continued to uphold its long tradition of addressing the critical issues in our global community. It brings our attention to social injustice, sheds a neutral light on society’s mishaps, helps relieve the strain of an unprecedented era giving us a hopeful outlook on the future. World TV Day is an opportunity for us all to pay tribute to the many professionals who make the magic happen both on screen and from behind the scene. We invite everyone to once again celebrate our medium around the world,” says Laurent Bliaut, President of egta and Deputy General Director, Marketing and R&D, TF1 Publicité “At the time of COVID-19, Television has never been so present and important. Broadcasters have a dual responsibility to inform and to connect people by sharing positive and verified stories about building back better and greener. Thank you to the TV industry for making a difference,” says Caroline Petit, Deputy Director United Nations Regional Information Centre for Europe (UNRIC).