Media Planning
‘Always-on’ Analytics: The Pros and Cons of Automation in Marketing Mix Modelling
Welcome to the Wheelhouse, a series of blogs from Ebiquity’s Marketing Effectiveness team. In this fourth edition of The Wheelhouse, Principal Consultant George Wood considers the benefits and drawbacks of running automated, ‘always-on’ analytics for marketing effectiveness in marketing mix modelling.
State of Play Report [ REPORT]
Nielsen released its 2023 State of Play report outlining new findings on the fast-evolving streaming video landscape highlighting data and insights from Gracenote, Nielsen’s content solutions business unit. The new report illuminates the surging number of program titles and streaming video services, as well as the resulting challenges for viewers who now spend 10.5 minutes per session deciding what to watch.
Cross-Garden, Not Cross-Channel, Is the Future of TV Advertising
Years ago, at the beginning of streaming, many thought that making the key parts of TV advertising work "cross-channel" (i.e., between streaming and linear TV) would be the biggest challenge in the future of video advertising. In other words, modifying planning, buying, and measurement tools; processes; and teams to work across all of the old and new channels that people would watch would be the industry's biggest problem to solve. Preparing for a streaming video world seemed like a repeat of the transition that the media world went through when it integrated cable TV advertising into a world that had been created for broadcast only.
How to maximize the value of programmatic data through audience segmentation
In this article, I will delve into the significance of audience segmentation in programmatic advertising and provide valuable tips to enhance its overall effectiveness. By Mario X. Carrasco
Global advertising spend to top $1trn for first time next year
A new study from WARC, the experts in marketing effectiveness, has found that global advertising spend is on course to grow 4.4% this year and a further 8.2% in 2024, by when expenditure will have topped $1trn for the first time.
How Marketers Can Fight Ad Fraud to Drive Results
The first look of the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study found brands may be wasting much of their programmatic advertising campaign budgets on low-quality or fraudulent media.
A new era of programmatic advertising beckons but questions remain whether advertisers are prepared
WARC, the global authority on marketing effectiveness, has released The Future of Programmatic, the latest WARC strategy report produced in partnership with ID Comms, covering the major trends shaping programmatic advertising over the coming 12 months together with practical guidance for advertisers evolving their programmatic and ad tech capabilities.
Navigating Media Mix Models, Marketing Mix Models and Multi-touch Attribution Models
Media Mix Modelling, Marketing Mix modelling and Multi-Touch Attribution modelling have all been widely discussed and written about in recent years. As CMOs face increasing pressure on their budgets, the need to deliver marketing efficiency is paramount.
ANA Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study — First Look [REPORT]
The study focused on open web programmatic advertising, a $88 billion global market.
Connecting with Consumers in an Age of Change
Consumers have never had more control over what they watch — how can marketers balance their TV media mix?
Ahhh, the missteps I took…
Work is like any relationship and sometimes we pursue what we feel is right, and find out later that it was a mistake. Like marriage, there are ups and downs, but when we look at current jobs and how the holding companies are so vertical, we can see how joining an organization that is too vertical, too segmented, that is a mistake. By Xavier Mantilla - Media Strategy, Creative and tactical execution across multiple markets including US Multicultural. Agency Partnerships and coordination.
Threads and the Future of the Social Media Landscape
Threads is a new social media app that launched on July 5, 2023, created by Meta, parent company of the renowned social media apps Facebook and Instagram. Threads is like Twitter, featuring a feed of text-based posts with a 500-character limit, that users can comment on, like, and share – encouraging real-time conversations. Threads also allows users to upload photos and videos to the feed.
An Open Letter to Good Brands
Is your agency failing you by keeping your ads away from the general news? You may want to ask. Many ad agencies say they need to keep brands off news sites for two reasons, both false
Using Radio to Drive Growth in Local Markets
Supporting and connecting with local communities can pay dividends for brands, studies show
Next wave measurement: Marketing mix modelling in the age of retail media [REPORT]
This report, developed with Amazon Ads, explores how MMM is evolving, and how they are now being used with a particular focus on the impact of retail media.
Exploring New Media Channels for Your Brand
Many brands who invest in paid social media use Meta channels, Facebook and Instagram, as their go-to channels. These platforms reach billions of users, and they are mature in the sense that they have reliable data and tools for advertisers. That said, depending on your business goals and the audience you're trying to reach, it's worth exploring other channels to convert users to customers.
What Is Audience Segmentation?
A one-size-fits-all approach won't suffice when it comes to capturing and retaining the attention of your audience. This is where audience segmentation comes into play — a powerful strategy that enables you to divide your target audience into groups, allowing for personalized and targeted marketing efforts.
What New Social Media Laws Mean for Brands
Federal and state laws regulating social media for teens and children could have repercussions for advertisers
Bayesian Media Mix Modelling: Cure-all or caveat emptor? [INSIGHTS]
The “Bayesian versus traditionalist” tribal conflict has reached the media mix industry. Until recently, this had been a rarefied debate, limited to the data scientists who work in our marketing effectiveness practice. But there’s evidence that is shifting from the theoretical to the practical in the sector.
Driving Change: Tackling ANA’s $20Bn in Media Waste
he ANA recently published the first look of their Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency study. While global open-web programmatic media spend is expected to reach $88 Bn this year, the study identifies the opportunity to realise at least $20Bn in efficiency improvement (media waste) – equating to 23% of spend.
