Category: advertising

Google’s Subscription Ad-Blocking Service Arrives In Beta 04/24/2015

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“Google Contributor invites began arriving in email inboxes this week. The company’s paid subscription service reduces the number of ads an individual sees on a Web page when visiting participating publisher sites. … Mashable, the Onion, Imgur, ScienceDaily, wikiHow and Urban Dictionary have signed on to participate. In fact, Google tells us, millions of sites … Continue reading Google’s Subscription Ad-Blocking Service Arrives In Beta 04/24/2015

Oscar Advertisers Paid Record Prices for a 15% Drop in Audience

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“A slate of boutique films and an uneven, torpidly paced broadcast conspired to put a whammy on Sunday night’s Oscars ratings, as overall viewership dropped 15% versus last year’s big show. According to Nielsen fast national data, ABC’s presentation of the 87th Annual Academy Awards averaged 36.6 million viewers, down from 43 million a year … Continue reading Oscar Advertisers Paid Record Prices for a 15% Drop in Audience

Top Drivers of Increased Spending on Digital Brand Advertising

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“Marketers are shifting their digital campaigns from direct response to brand advertising, according to a Nielsen survey conducted in conjunction with the CMO Council. Budgets continued to rise for digital brand advertising campaigns, with 7 in 10 marketers increasing their funding, up 15% year-over-year.” Click Here to learn more about digital brand advertising

The 2014 State of Digital Transformation (infographic)

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It’s not about digital as a sole component – but as a lead component. “It will improve how companies work inside and out.” For advertising, it is imperative to consistently reach consumers (people) where they are…with the right message, at the right time. Consistency is key. An individual flight, or even campaign, is usually not … Continue reading The 2014 State of Digital Transformation (infographic)

3 Must-Have Features for Successful Native Ad Campaigns | ClickZ

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An interesting read… “Native advertising is continuing to grow in popularity, but what does it take to create a successful and engaging native advertising campaign? As digital content becomes more beautiful and compelling for readers, advertisers must find new ways to attract attention and engage their audiences. Native advertising has become one very popular solution. … Continue reading 3 Must-Have Features for Successful Native Ad Campaigns | ClickZ

Scripps ‘Learning Quickly’ On Digital Sales

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“There are no half measures in digital sales for The E.W. Scripps Company, where the game plan calls for aggressive offense and deep, long-range investment. The company has been hiring digital-only reps at a rate of about 75 a year, sellers who may not bring with them a book of business but must be uniquely … Continue reading Scripps ‘Learning Quickly’ On Digital Sales

FSIs Still Holding Strong For Newspapers

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“As the push to digitalize many aspects of traditional print media continues, the free-standing insert, or preprint, is holding steady in its original form. Free-standing inserts (or FSIs), which include coupons and retailers’ circulars, have historically made up 35% to 40% of newspaper annual advertising revenue, according to Nancy Lane, president of the Local Media Association, … Continue reading FSIs Still Holding Strong For Newspapers

The surprising state of digital ad spending in 5 charts | Digiday

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“d execs in Cannes, awash in a sea of rosé this week, need not drink to drown any sorrows: The advertising industry, it turns out, is doing just fine. Global ad spending will top $516 billion this year, according to the latest forecast from Magna Global. ZenithOptimedia is even more optimistic in its own ad spending report, … Continue reading The surprising state of digital ad spending in 5 charts | Digiday