“People moving away from watching TV via set-top boxes to apps will be what pushes addressable TV further up media plans,” says our informant.
For the latest in our Confessions series, in which we exchange anonymity for insights, a TV ad buyer explains why the real barrier to addressable TV in the U.K. is the reticence of broadcasters to innovate quickly. Read more below. "People moving away from watching TV via set-top boxes to apps will be what pushes addressable TV further up media plans," says our informant. Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts of 50% or greater drove record-breaking subscriber growth for some publishers. They insist that absorbing a lower price is worth it -- to bring them the right kinds of customers. The holiday pop-up has been a recent favorite for publishers, serving as a way to combine commerce and sponsorship revenues. But this year, several publishers aren't keeping up the tradition. Reddit has a huge audience but thus far lacks an office in the UK, holding back its efforts to make inroads there. Yet at least one agency is expecting the social media giant to open a London perch by 2020's second quarter. Other things to know about Join execs from Dollar Shave Club, Brooks Brothers, Victoria's Secret and more at Amazon Strategies -- a two-day forum and workshop in New York City. Location data analysts are tasked with determining whether a device was truly in a certain location at a certain time — and if the device is even real. Here's how they use location data to spot ad fraud. Sponsored by Gravy Analytics. | |
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