TOP 11 VALENTINE’S DAY ADS
10. 2. 2020 It’s that time of year again. Can you feel it? Overpriced bouquets of roses being bought, people frantically trying to get a reservation at any restaurant they can and engagement ring sales are soaring through the roof. For those of us who are single, we are buying red wine and romantic comedies for the big… Continue reading TOP 11 VALENTINE’S DAY ADS
HOW GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, MICROSOFT, AND AMAZON BECAME THE MOST MANIPULATIVE ADVERTISERS ON TV
4. 2. 2020 The biggest ads from the biggest brands in big TV moments used to be dominated by cars, candy, and beer. Now—like everything else—it’s Big Tech. For 32 years, USA Today’s Ad Meter has measured the popularity of Super Bowl ads, and this year’s list looked different than ever before. Google nabbed the No. 3 spot, Amazon No.… Continue reading HOW GOOGLE, FACEBOOK, MICROSOFT, AND AMAZON BECAME THE MOST MANIPULATIVE ADVERTISERS ON TV
WHY TV ADVERTISING IS STILL THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND AUTO SALES
3. 2. 2020 A multi-platform approach is essential in successfully targeting auto buyers. But it’s important to remember that, when it comes to reaching those potential buyers, TV advertising still tops the list. If your auto client is considering scaling back on their television media buy, then they’re in danger of missing out on the most important aspect of… Continue reading WHY TV ADVERTISING IS STILL THE DRIVING FORCE BEHIND AUTO SALES
ADVERTISER LEADERSHIP CRITICAL FOR CROSS-CHANNEL VIDEO AD MEASUREMENT
30. 1. 2020 I’m writing this from Paris, where I’ve spent the past two days talking about the future of video ad measurement across television, over-the-top TV platforms, and video ads on the large digital search and social platforms, thanks to events hosted and driven by EGTA, the global trade association of TV ad sellers, and WFA, the… Continue reading ADVERTISER LEADERSHIP CRITICAL FOR CROSS-CHANNEL VIDEO AD MEASUREMENT
ALZA.CZ IS POURING MORE MONEY INTO ADVERTISING THAN KAUFLAND AND LIDL
22. 1. 2020 In 2019, TV aired more ads again in the Czech Republic with ad spots going up in price. According to Nielsen Admosphere, Alza.cz, the Czech largest e-shop, was the most powerful advertiser of the year. The leading advertiser in 2019 was Alza.cz, the largest local e-shop spending on ads nearly CZK 1.8 billion, thus outstripping… Continue reading ALZA.CZ IS POURING MORE MONEY INTO ADVERTISING THAN KAUFLAND AND LIDL
LINDSEY CLAY: 6 TV MYTHS THAT NEED TO BE DEBUNKED
20. 1. 2020 It’s a new decade. Or is it? It depends on how you like your decades. Is the old one finished or is that not until the end of 2020? ‘Who cares you pedantic twat, Clay?’ you might ask. Fair enough, but 2020 is certainly a good moment to reflect. And why not reflect on some of the… Continue reading LINDSEY CLAY: 6 TV MYTHS THAT NEED TO BE DEBUNKED
FUTURE TV ADVERTISING GLOBAL 2019: THE BIG TAKEAWAYS
6. 1. 2020 Videonet has published detailed accounts about each of the big takeaways from Future TV Advertising Global 2019, and you can see links to those stories at the bottom (click on the original link at the bottom). Here is a summary of our analysis. No.1: Television is back on the offensive When it comes to competing for… Continue reading FUTURE TV ADVERTISING GLOBAL 2019: THE BIG TAKEAWAYS
WHY TV IS MOVING TO IMPRESSIONS-BASED MEASUREMENT AND AUDIENCE TRADING
17. 12. 2019 Viewers, advertisers have come to expect more personalization, focus Both traditional and digital buyers recognize the power and value of TV advertising. This full-screen, nonskippable, sight-and-sound format delivers performance for both brand and direct response advertisers alike. What’s most exciting to those same buyers is that increased availability of viewing data and addressable screens will… Continue reading WHY TV IS MOVING TO IMPRESSIONS-BASED MEASUREMENT AND AUDIENCE TRADING
PRIMA WINS TWO AWARDS OUT OF SEVEN AT THE PRESTIGIOUS HBBTV AWARDS IN ATHENS
27. 11. 2019 Prima Group won two awards at the HbbTV Awards. The jury awarded Prima in the Best Marketing and Promotion category for its Red Button campaign with Karel Voříšek and in the Best Use of HbbTV for Enhanced TV Services category for its video rental series offer. For the eighth time, the symposium organised by the… Continue reading PRIMA WINS TWO AWARDS OUT OF SEVEN AT THE PRESTIGIOUS HBBTV AWARDS IN ATHENS
TV THE ‘LEAST RISKY’ FORM OF ADVERTISING, FINDS NEW RESEARCH
21. 11. 2019 While return on investment varies depending on the brand and campaign, linear TV and broadcaster video-on-demand show up to three times less variance than other media. TV is the “least risky” form of advertising, providing the most consistent return on investment when compared to other media channels, according to new research. The study, conducted by… Continue reading TV THE ‘LEAST RISKY’ FORM OF ADVERTISING, FINDS NEW RESEARCH
WORLD TELEVISION DAY CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF TV CONTENT AROUND THE GLOBE
20. 11. 2019 TV professionals around the world celebrate World Television Day on 21 November to remind us that TV is so much more than linear viewing. As part of the annual United Nations initiative, a 30 second-spot will be broadcast on-air and shared online worldwide. Diversity of TV content that entertains, informs and inspires. The topic of… Continue reading WORLD TELEVISION DAY CELEBRATES THE DIVERSITY OF TV CONTENT AROUND THE GLOBE
TV MEASUREMENT IN A DIGITAL WORLD
1. 11. 2019 In a highly fragmented media world, where the consumer is at the cutting edge of media consumption, media measurement and attribution can be a moving target. How does the industry keep up? Several industry experts deconstructed this dilemma at the Data Conference, part of New York City Television Week. What Is the Solution? In searching for the… Continue reading TV MEASUREMENT IN A DIGITAL WORLD
THE AGE OF SHOPPABLE TV ADS, ON A MASS SCALE, HAS ARRIVED
29. 10. 2019 Advertisers — and NBC Universal parent Comcast — will no doubt rejoice. After testing shoppable ads starting back in May, in linear programming including “Today” (Walmart), the French Open (Lacoste), the Tour de France (Zwift) and “Songland” (Roli), NBCU is rolling out the QSR-driven format across its lifestyle and unscripted programming. The ShoppableTV technology, created… Continue reading THE AGE OF SHOPPABLE TV ADS, ON A MASS SCALE, HAS ARRIVED
AN INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION BROADCASTERS WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN 2020 IN SLOVAKIA
24. 10. 2019 Television and radio broadcasters are planning collaboration on intersecting topics. There will be a structural change in the Association of Independent Radio and Television Stations (ANRTS) at the beginning of 2020. While television and radio stations are planning to continue collaborating on all relevant media topics, in the future there will be various formal institutions… Continue reading AN INDEPENDENT ASSOCIATION OF TELEVISION BROADCASTERS WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN 2020 IN SLOVAKIA
MEDIA INDUSTRY LAUNCHES TV CHARTER FOR “RESPONSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT” AD MEASUREMENT
21. 10. 2019 The association of TV and radio sales houses egta has launched a “progressive TV Charter on television companies’ commitment towards the responsible and transparent measurement of advertising in the TV/video ecosystem.” Launched with support by The Global TV Group, the charter has been signed by most of egta’s 155 member sales houses in over 42… Continue reading MEDIA INDUSTRY LAUNCHES TV CHARTER FOR “RESPONSIBLE AND TRANSPARENT” AD MEASUREMENT
PARADOX: STREAMING WARS WILL BE GREAT FOR TV ADVERTISERS
14. 10. 2019 We’re in the midst of the streaming wars, as Netflix, Amazon Prime, Hulu and a host of smaller players like Tubi, Fubo and CBS All Access fight to win new streaming video subscribers. The battle is escalating, with new entrants from Disney (Disney+), AT&T’s WarnerMedia (HBOMax), Apple (TV+) and Comcast/NBCUniversal (Peacock). All of them want… Continue reading PARADOX: STREAMING WARS WILL BE GREAT FOR TV ADVERTISERS
WIEMER SNIJDERS SPOKE AT THE TV ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE
10. 10. 2019 Traditionally, early October saw a conference of the Association of Commercial Television intended primarily for advertisers and media agencies. The key topic of the TV ON THE MOVE conference was the TV development in the post-linear era when TV is no longer and will never be just a screen in the living room. This year, AKTV hosted… Continue reading WIEMER SNIJDERS SPOKE AT THE TV ON THE MOVE CONFERENCE
THE GOLDEN AGE… OF COMPLEXITY: REDUCING FRICTION IN THE TV ADVERTISING ECOSYSTEM
9. 10. 2019 As viewers, you probably agree that we’ve never had more options when deciding what content to watch, which device to watch it on, or how to access it. Consumers are living in a golden age of television, no matter how TV is now defined. The flipside for all of us working in the industry is that this New TV… Continue reading THE GOLDEN AGE… OF COMPLEXITY: REDUCING FRICTION IN THE TV ADVERTISING ECOSYSTEM
