Author: guest columnist
Top video marketing tips: It’s time for advertisers to go ‘over the top’
Over-the-top (OTT) advertising complements linear TV campaigns and to answer advertisers’ need for premium video content, flexibility and outcomes delivery. Kevin van der Straat, Director Global Solutions & Innovation at Xaxis, outlines the growing opportunity for OTT advertising and the rewards that can come with it.
Guest comment: How brands and influencers are already tapping into shoppertainment in the UK
The rise of ‘shoppertainment’ such as Livestreaming Commerce platforms and shoppable videos, is becoming a growing trend. Philip Rooke, CEO at €130m ecommerce firm, Spread Group looks at why this new format doesn’t just work for big brands with big budgets; start-up brands and YouTuber creators can do it too.
Top analytics tips: Want the truth from your performance spend? Get you data story straight first.
Platform-provided analytics software doesn’t always tell marketers and sales teams the full story. Paul Savage, COO of ecommerce data specialist Conjura, warns that the old data adage ‘rubbish in, rubbish out’ still applies, and gives best-practice advice for those looking to harness all that the new generation of AI and ML powered data tools can … [Read more…]
Top tips: How Google’s phrase and BMM update will affect your PPC strategy
Google is making big changes to the way its search engine matches keywords to produce results- and this could cause a headache for marketers. Sean Healy, Head of PPC at integrated marketing agency Jaywing, looks at Google’s recent phrase and BMM update and how businesses can adapt their PPC strategy to make the most of … [Read more…]