Media

Telemundo Media partnered with Gain detergent and invited viewers to join in on social media activation during an episode of “La Voz Kids” that aired July 21. The “A Fresh Moment in the Spotlight” sweepstakes open to fans in both the U.S. and Puerto Rico marked the first time in television history where viewers participated in a real-time commercial experience via Facebook. Gain’s branded integration in “La Voz Kids” elevated engagement, with an increase of 75% in brand affinity and an 88% lift in purchase interest vs. Spanish language TV branded entertainment norms, according to branded entertainment measurement industry leader, iTVX.

Marketers – we’ve news for you. The bad news is that, with the internet as the enabler and social media as the driver, today’s consumers are the new brand custodians. Yes, your power base is being eroded.

Digital resources have upended the traditional linear path-to-purchase model, with consumers now relying on a number of resources to shop for and purchase goods online. Social media has certainly played a role in that process, but research from L2 Think Tank found that little traffic was flowing from social media to retail sites.

With technological advancements in connectivity and speed, there has been a shift to mobile devices as the primary access point of all things digital. Smartphone and tablets are revolutionizing the way people consume information, including content sent via email. With 88 percent of users checking their email via mobile devices daily, mobile email is a valuable platform for marketers to connect with consumers.