Posts Tagged ‘audiences’
Why The Future of the Music Industry Hinges on Data
There’s something psychologically satisfying about evaluating change and innovation through a 10-year lens. A decade allows us to look back with nostalgia and prognosticate imaginatively about what lies ahead. Decades allow us to create clear categories for music, movies, TV, fashion and pop culture in general. The 1960s were defined by folk music and psychedelic…
Read MorePeacock’s Ad-Supported Strategy Might Seal Its Success
Launching in the midst of a global pandemic and among an overwhelming number of time-tested competitors, Peacock’s future is definitely uncertain. But the good news is that the tiered media service does have some potential for success. NBCUniversal is betting big that consumers want free-to-watch, ad-supported, options and in this particular time period, they might…
Read MorePolitical Audiences: Targeting the Open Mind
Persuadable open-minded voters are everywhere, and a campaign’s ability to accurately target them could solidify their candidate’s chances of victory. While campaigns have classically referred to voter lists and basic demographics for outreach efforts, a programmatic approach allows a deeper dive into data, providing new insight into how and where to reach open-minded voters and…
Read MoreWith the huge success of Netflix and Disney+ comes increased competition
as fans flock to streaming services, marketers are left looking for attention About this article: Streaming services boom as people stay home Disney+ takes off Marketers turning to social targeting can open subscriber-only doors Social data provides the key to engaging TV, movie, and gaming audiences As COVID-19 sequestering continues, streaming services are benefiting from…
Read MoreNew Gamers Provide Advanced Targeting Opportunities
While world events have interrupted certain industries, gamers are active as ever and now growing rapidly. During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve witnessed many industries astutely switch gears or grind to a halt, pausing advertising campaigns and furloughing personnel while eagerly awaiting a return to some kind of normalcy. Some video game publishers, however, are succeeding…
Read MoreRestaurants Need to Look Outside Current Customers
For years, restaurant marketers have looked inside to current customer data as a roadmap for future sales. First party data provided a perfect seed for look-alike modeling to then build scale. “I know my customer” was the mantra. And data science could build off of that seed a perfect mold to cast a repeatable customer…
Read MoreRecommendation Engines Provide an Ad Targeting Edge
Recommender engines have become a pivotal force in the evolution of marketing and currently power some of the world’s biggest players, from Amazon to Netflix. By compiling usage data and engagement statistics, these engines are able to recommend more relevant choices for viewers or buyers, keeping them engaged while encouraging usage time and conversions. But…
Read MoreNot Exactly How the Cookie Crumbles: Breaking Down CCPA Hype
As the January 1 deadline for the California Consumer Privacy Act draws nearer, pockets within the ad industry are foretelling doom and gloom for our future state of affairs. Warnings from marketing bloggers predict ominous changes to the industry, with included roadmaps to surviving this marketing apocalypse. This panic-driven mindset is akin to Y2K hysteria,…
Read MoreWIN THIS FOOTBALL SEASON with data
the obsession is real. the fandom is intense. With 136MM US viewers, 56MM more viewers than its closest major competitor, the NFL isn’t the only game in town, but sometimes it sure feels that way. It stands to reason that brands are also obsessed with the NFL. Last year, advertisers spent close to $4B…
Read MoreThe Insanely Misunderstood Power of Brand-Level Data
Imagine you are speaking to a guy you just met at a party. As the conversation goes along, you slowly start to learn more about him. You learn he is 26 years old, lives in Boston, a self-proclaimed technophile, who loves movies and is currently in the market for a new bank. At first glance,…
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