CO-VIEWING DURING COVID-19

28. 4. 2020 During CV-19, television has been delivering better value than ever before. The simple reason for this is co-viewing. If you’ve been gathering around the TV with your family in recent weeks like I have, you’re not alone. As we seek connection in this time of isolation, TV has cemented the role it plays in our lives… Continue reading CO-VIEWING DURING COVID-19

WHY NOW IS A GOOD MOMENT FOR BRANDS TO ADVERTISE ON TV

24. 4. 2020 Television audiences have gone through the roof because of the coronavirus lockdown, but will advertisers use the spike in engagement to drive brand-building campaigns, given the economic uncertainty? That is the billion dollar question, and according to Mike Shaw, Director of Advertising Sales at Roku, the answer should be ‘yes’. He has a long list of … Continue reading WHY NOW IS A GOOD MOMENT FOR BRANDS TO ADVERTISE ON TV

EGTABITE 299: “THE NEST HUNT”- MCDONALD’S AUSTRIA LAUNCHES FIRST PROGRAMMATIC ADDRESSABLE TV CAMPAIGN VIA D-FORCE IN AUSTRIA

24. 4. 2020 “The Nest Hunt”- McDonald’s Austria launches first programmatic addressable TV campaign via d-force in Austria The Easter holidays may be behind us, but engaging TV campaigns remain to keep our spirits high. This week’s egtabite features McDonald’s Austria’s first programmatic addressable TV campaign, successfully played out via d-force. The Power of joining forces Due to… Continue reading EGTABITE 299: “THE NEST HUNT”- MCDONALD’S AUSTRIA LAUNCHES FIRST PROGRAMMATIC ADDRESSABLE TV CAMPAIGN VIA D-FORCE IN AUSTRIA

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

EGTABITE 297: 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… Continue reading EGTABITE 297: 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

EGTABITE 291: ARE UNEXPECTED ADS EFFECTIVE? – CHANNEL 4’S PL4Y-BACK AD RESPONSE STUDY

28. 2. 2020 While creative solutions are often the ideal way for TV companies to attract new advertisers, it sometimes remains challenging to prove to clients and brands that their investments in a channel’s creative formats are paying off. This week’s egtabite features the PL4Y-Back Ad Response study conducted by Channel 4, which proves that the creative use… Continue reading EGTABITE 291: ARE UNEXPECTED ADS EFFECTIVE? – CHANNEL 4’S PL4Y-BACK AD RESPONSE STUDY

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

EGTABITE 287: GOLDBACH MEDIA & LIBRIO-PROVING THE SHORT-TERM ACTIVATION AND THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF TV

31. 1. 2020 What is TV advertising really good for – offering short-term activation or long-term impact on brands? Any discussion of TV as an advertising medium is likely to involve buzzwords such as branding, image advertisements and long-term advertising impact. But what happens immediately after a TV spot airs? This week’s egtabite features Goldbach Media’s TV campaign… Continue reading EGTABITE 287: GOLDBACH MEDIA & LIBRIO-PROVING THE SHORT-TERM ACTIVATION AND THE LONG-TERM IMPACT OF TV

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