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How broadcasters are embracing programmatic for TV

February 15, 2019

Programmatic ‘key driver of UK digital media quality improvements in 2020’

Broadcasters and pay TV operators are recognising more and more then benefits of programmatic trading. In its latest insights report, ‘Cracking the programmatic conundrum’ the FreeWheel Council for Premium Video Europe (FWCE) looks at the advantages of programmatic advertising, and how this automated technology is being incorporated into the TV and premium video ecosystem.

Social media ad trends: Instagram Stories taking bigger slice of budgets

February 14, 2019

Instagram received 18% of total Facebook spend, with 34% of that spend allocated to Instagram Stories, according to new research looking into social media ad spend.

Snapchat showcases VR ‘Lego wear’ in pop-up shop

February 14, 2019

This week, a playful pop-up in Fitzrovia showcases the latest cutting-edge retail technology with Snapchat LEGO WEAR, immersing shoppers in an augmented reality fashion boutique experience.

Six-second ads: The secret to success

February 14, 2019

Why do some six second ads fail to engage while others make an impact in such a short space of time? New research uncovers six key factors that can make a difference in this increasingly popular ad format.

Verizon Media uses VR and 360º video to bring Abu Dhabi’s tourism destinations to life

February 13, 2019

Verizon Media has launched a new VR 360º video experience, offering users the opportunity to virtually explore some of the biggest tourist attractions in Abu Dhabi.

Procter & Gamble becomes UK’s largest ad spender

February 12, 2019

Procter & Gamble was the UK’s biggest spender in traditional advertising in 2018, reveals Nielsen data released today. Sky overtook the consumer goods corporation in 2017, but now comes in at second place.

Spotify buys two podcast giants

February 6, 2019

Spotify has bought two of the largest podcasting producers in the world, Gimlet Media and Anchor.

Super Bowl stats: Ad spend drops for second year running

February 5, 2019

The 2019 Super Bowl saw an estimated $382 million of spend – coming third after the 2017 and 2018 games, with car makers being the biggest investors, according to new research.

AI-face reading tech ranks M&M’s as ‘most emotionally engaging’ ad of Super Bowl

February 5, 2019

M&M’s “Bad Passengers” was the most emotionally engaging ad of Super Bowl 2019, according to new research using AI face reading technology.

Americans now see as many Super Bowl ads on YouTube as on live TV

February 5, 2019

In the US, 42% of American football fans have watched ads from the big game on YouTube, equal to the amount that watched those ads on broadcast/cable TV networks, and more than any other digital platform, according to an Ipsos sports viewing study.