PETER FIELD ON WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP ADVERTISING DURING A DOWNTURN

23. 4. 2020 There have been many warnings, often from anxious advertising agencies, about the danger of brands “going dark” during the COVID crisis, but British researcher Peter Field provided evidence-based analysis of why it’s imperative they heed that advice during a thinktv Canada webinar this week. Field, the so-called “Godfather of effectiveness,” provided an update to his… Continue reading PETER FIELD ON WHY IT’S IMPORTANT TO KEEP ADVERTISING DURING A DOWNTURN



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



IF YOU’RE IN MARKETING, NOW IS A TIME TO SPEND, NOT BEND

6. 4. 2020 There are very few upsides for anyone right now. A record number of companies, big and small, find themselves just weeks from insolvency. Employees are being let go in record numbers. And the media is collapsing as advertising dries up and a long, difficult and painful ­recession lumbers into view. It’s a struggle to find even the faintest… Continue reading IF YOU’RE IN MARKETING, NOW IS A TIME TO SPEND, NOT BEND



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



THE VALUE OF TV IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS

26. 3. 2020 TV advertising has an important role to play in keeping commerce going through the coronavirus crisis. When people’s livelihoods are threatened and we all fear for the people we love, everything else can feel a little beside the point, a bit trivial. So I have to keep reminding myself that there is a point. That life goes on. We… Continue reading THE VALUE OF TV IN THE TIME OF CORONAVIRUS



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



VIDEO PROVIDERS STEP UP PODCASTING GAME

12. 2. 2020 Recognizing that podcasts are a powerful companion to video, a growing number of linear and digital video services are creating podcasts that align with their audiences’ tastes. The podcasts cover everything from reality TV stars to history lessons to even iconic sci-fi shows, such as Battlestar Galactica. In a sea of 800,000 podcasts, these video companies’… Continue reading VIDEO PROVIDERS STEP UP PODCASTING GAME



VIEWERS ARE KILLING TV MEASUREMENT AND SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE

11. 2. 2020 In an era of connected TV, direct-to-consumer streaming, and the bewildering consumption habits of Generation Z, TV measurement faces dramatic change. No available currency today can independently cover the increasingly diverse and fragmented ecosystem of multiplatform video distribution. Attempts to assess the value, depth and reach of a viewing instance against a common denominator will suffer greater… Continue reading VIEWERS ARE KILLING TV MEASUREMENT AND SOMETHING HAS TO CHANGE



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



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



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



The World TV Day

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



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