BLOG

May 3, 2020

Programmatic Advertising vs. Real-Time Bidding (RTB)

The field of digital advertising is constantly changing as new technologies are introduced. With these new technologies, companies alter the ways they deploy digital ads to reach their audiences more effectively. When it comes to digital advertising, programmatic advertising and real-time bidding (RTB) are at the forefront of the discussion. While these terms are often used interchangeably, they are not actually the same thing. Marketers can use both programmatic advertising and RTB to efficiently and effectively target ads to their specific audience.

Read More

April 14, 2020

Webinar: How to Increase your ROI with High-Impact Mobile Advertising

Consumers are spending more time on their phones now than ever before. According to eMarketer, the average person spent 3 hours, 43 minutes per day on mobile devices in 2019, which was just above the average time spent watching TV. As consumers spend more time consuming media on their mobile phones, it opens up a huge opportunity for advertisers to reach highly engaged consumers when they are most likely to take action. 

Read More
April 9, 2020

Your Audience is Watching. Drive Results with CTV.

In the midst of this COVID-19 pandemic, television content is being consumed more now than ever before. From streaming YouTube workouts to binge-watching new shows on Hulu, or staying glued to the news—home-bound consumers can now access more video content than ever before, and at any time of day. With content that’s so readily available, consumers are no longer confined to watching shows, the news, or other programs at scheduled times. 

Read More

April 2, 2020

Leveraging the Power of Digital During an Economic Downturn

With the steady decline in the stock market and general uncertainty of what’s to come, many marketers are slowing down their advertising spend. But is this the best option when people are staying home with digital connections taking the place of face-to-face interactions? And as consumer behavior is changing, what effect is this having on performance and programmatic marketing? 48% of advertisers have adjusted media type usage or shifted budget among media types instead of halting advertising spend. Rather than completely cutting advertising budgets, marketers should consider different avenues for reaching their target customers. Just look at the data from 2008: brands that kept their advertising steady and remained strong in 2008 recovered 9x faster during the global financial crisis. 

Read More

March 25, 2020

Which DSP Is Right for My Campaign?

Demand side platforms, or DSPs, are an important part of programmatic advertising. This technology allows advertisers and agencies to buy ads across multiple ad exchanges in multiple sources through one interface. However, each DSP has its own strengths, inventory sources, and characteristics. How do you know which DSP is right for your campaign? 

Read More
March 17, 2020

What Is a Private Marketplace?

People love getting invited to exclusive events, like early screenings of movies or private dinners with higher-ups in a given industry. Why? These invite-only events offer things you can’t get anywhere else.

What if you could apply the same idea to your programmatic marketing and get exclusive access to high-value ad spots? With private marketplaces (PMPs), you can. Here’s how PMPs work and how they could help you achieve your advertising goals.

Read More
March 16, 2020

Unlocking New Revenue During Economic Downturns

Q1 of 2020 has taken a turn we never expected. Companies around the world are cancelling and postponing concerts, festivals, and conferences and implementing mandatory work from home days, while universities are closing schools and moving in-person classes online. Traditional retail marketers are seeing declining revenues and categories from travel to restaurants and education are seeing unexpected contraction. As we wait for the dust to settle, what can marketers do in these uncertain times to keep business running in a semi-normal capacity and offset losses within their existing revenue models? 

Read More