February 22, 2018
Via: AdweekDespite the explosion in mobile advertising (eMarketer pegs mobile to generate $70 billion in the U.S. this year, up from $47 billion in 2016), mobile advertising, by and large, still sucks. Creative is often jammed into small boxes and ad formats that […]
Government and Non-profit, Industries
February 22, 2018
Via: Ad AgeFacebook, Alphabet Inc.’s Google and other online platforms would face stricter rules for political advertising according to a proposed framework that will be considered by the Federal Election Commission. The proposal, written by Ellen Weintraub, a Democrat and vice chair of the […]
Digital Media & Mobile, Industries, Media, Other, Television
February 9, 2018
Via: Media Post - Mobile MarketingWhen adding in viewers watching at Super Bowl parties — as well as all digital viewing — NBC says the big game posted 118.2 million viewers. A new metric from Nielsen, which began last year, focuses on out-of-home viewing. Preliminarily […]
Business and Industrial, Digital Media & Mobile, Industries, Media
February 8, 2018
Via: EntrepreneurIf you’re a new business owner, you likely know all too well that establishing a strong social media presence is a must. Like any marketing tool, however, social media is useful only when it’s used effectively. Just posting a cute […]
February 7, 2018
Via: Ad AgeNBC’s Olympics will stream live moments on Snapchat, offering a testing ground for the app before it expands live streaming to more networks and events. The limited rollout means only professional broadcasters can turn on the live cameras, not everyday […]
February 5, 2018
Via: Ad AgeNow that the Super Bowl has ended, the game’s advertisers next play is to track return on ad spend (ROAS). Advertisers are intelligently growing their audiences and determining who of these people are real prospects. Historically, Super Bowl fans could […]
February 5, 2018
Via: AdweekDuring the Super Bowl match-up of the Philadelphia Eagles versus the New England Patriots, brands looked for the next big hit. Would Chris Pratt’s flexing for Michelob Ultra work? Or would Mountain Dew’s lip-sync battle be the big hit? Ultimately, […]
February 2, 2018
Via: Media PostA new report from media ad sales platform Matrix Solutions reveals that media ad spend was flat for publishers in 2017. Excluding political ad spend, ad spend in 2017 was nearly flat, with less than a 2% decrease from 2016, […]
February 2, 2018
Via: Media PostThanks to mobile mania, local advertising is on fire. This year, local ads on mobile devices sold by pure-play mobile providers will hit $19 billion, according to a new forecast from BIA/Kelsey. In addition, traditional media players will sell another […]
February 1, 2018
Via: AdweekAll that Twitters is not gold: That’s the takeaway from a recent blockbuster New York Times report that revealed that celebrities often buy fake followers to boost their Twitter profiles. Actor John Leguizamo, business icon Michael Dell and film critic […]
Marketing Channels, Social Media Marketing
February 1, 2018
Via: DigidayAdvertisers have talked for years about going all-in on paid Facebook ads, and some believe they are closer than ever to securing larger budgets to do it, following the social network’s announcement that its news feed would prioritize what family […]
February 1, 2018
Via: AdweekYouTube is expanding its Super Bowl playbook this year. For its 11th annual AdBlitz, its hub of Super Bowl-related content where brands advertising with Google can post their spots for increased engagement and a broader audience, YouTube is rolling out […]
January 31, 2018
Via: EntrepreneurAssuming you’re not a hands-on graphic designer, you have three good options when it comes to creating Google Display Ads and landing pages: 1. Use Google’s Ad Gallery. Find it by going into an ad group within a Display Network […]
January 31, 2018
Via: Ad AgeFacebook on Tuesday took a proactive step to block ads related to cryptocurrencies, underscoring a broader effort to reshape its image amid previous controversies involving Russian ads and fake news. Although Bitcoin is perhaps the most well-known of all cryptocurrencies, […]
January 30, 2018
Via: Ad AgeCustomer obsession is one of those trends worth the hype. Who would argue the virtue of knowing your customer so well that you actually anticipate their interaction with your brand and outperform against their expectations? And technology today is fast […]
Digital Media & Mobile, Media, Television
January 26, 2018
Via: AdweekMarketing and advertising have evolved in many ways over the past decade, particularly with the ways we consume media, most notably social media. The advent of social media has ushered in a new wave of creators— the talented individuals who […]
January 25, 2018
Via: AdweekLinkedIn announced in October that its Sales Navigator tool would integrate with Campaign Manager to help marketers improve targeting—a move that monetizes its mountain of business data for both sales and marketing purposes. The professional network’s update is just one […]
January 24, 2018
Via: AdweekWhen data-driven analysts prognosticate about industries like mobile advertising, they tend to be very … well, data-driven. They look at increases in ad spend in certain areas, movements from big companies in the space or investments in certain technologies. While […]
January 24, 2018
Via: AdweekThere’s no shortage of predictions at the start of a new year, especially for marketers. Deciding where to invest your time and money is hard enough without long lists of flash-in-the-pan fads and experimental tactics. So, when we produce our […]
January 23, 2018
Via: AdweekHarvard Business Review famously described data science as the “Sexiest Job of the 21st Century” in 2012, causing a massive explosion in opportunities in this space. Today, data science has spread its hold over the digital marketing landscape. Particularly for […]