5 Basic B2B Conference Planning Tips You Can’t Skip
As a media company hosting an industry trade show or conference that is both entertaining and rewarding for your attendees, it's important to strike the right balance between education, entertainment, and networking.
ReadHow Vertical Video is Changing the Mobile Landscape
Mobile web traffic has finally surpassed desktop, with BrightEdge reporting that 57% of all search traffic now comes from smartphones and tablets. The ad landscape is adapting in accordance. In a report on consumer trends, MediaRadar found an 8% increase in the number of mobile advertisers in Q1 YOY (16-17).
ReadThe Robots are Coming: How Publishers are Using AI to Increase Productivity.
We all know Artificial Intelligence (AI) is growing, but what is its future in publishing?
AI’s greatest power lies in its ability to minimize mindless repetitive tasks - the types of tasks that publishers hate - freeing up time and resources for their human counterparts in Circulation, Ad Sales, & Editorial and enabling them to be more productive.
ReadFollow the Money – The Rise of Native Video
Consumer trends are evolving. 2016 marked the first year that consumers made a majority of their purchases online rather than in store, according to an annual survey by comScore. This shift is leading to the slow death of traditional retail, with major retailers such as Macy’s and Sears closing stores across the country. Purchasing goods digitally has become incredibly easy and pain-free thanks to the likes of Amazon. In fact, 44% percent of smart phone users made purchases on their phone in 2016, according to that same comScore report.
ReadThe Online Video Gold Rush
The gold rush of online video advertising has ensued in full force—the buzz, energy and frenzy have pushed online video mainstream. Now most major digital publishers and broadcasters offer online video ad formats.
ReadInnovating Upfronts with Digital Extensions
This year’s upfront season will have a focus on integrated ad buys. Single media channels are no longer as valuable as a standalone in our increasingly fragmented media world. Now TV networks are forced to adjust inventory offerings to meet advertiser demand for cross-platform. Brands and agencies want assurance there will be multiple touch points as part of the expensive upfront buys.
ReadThe $80 Billion Sales Opportunity
In October 2006 Google acquired YouTube. Only one year later the firm wrote off the investment, signaling it was a mistake. But this initial difficulty was a false warning. Fast forward 10 years, and investors believe YouTube alone generates $4.9B in video ad revenue. This is encouraging news for every other media company and publisher. Why? Because there is no question that an outsider can come in with compelling content, and sell video advertising. They can completely change the game.
ReadCross-Platform Trends: a changing landscape
After analyzing some of the largest national consumer magazines and their digital properties, we found some interesting trends we’d like to share with you. From desktop domination to mobile maturity, emergence of online video and where print stands – the advertising landscape continues to change. See how marketers are focusing their ad buys and remember to sell across platform. You may find some of the ideas listed below as new opportunities for your business.
ReadProgrammatic native: Tragedy of the commons?
An emerging new trend in native advertising combines the value of native with the easy placement of programmatic. But who is this favorable for?
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