Programmatic advertising is a game-changer for marketers big and small looking to make a big impact in their campaigns. But was exactly is it? And why might a programmatic advertising agency be right for you? Well, let us tell you as we unravel the mysteries behind programmatic advertising, and compare the roles of programmatic advertising […]
Staying ahead of the digital marketing curve requires embracing innovative strategies, specifically programmatic advertising. As businesses increasingly turn to programmatic advertising to enhance their online presence, the role of a programmatic advertising agency becomes paramount. In this blog, we will explore the fundamentals of programmatic advertising, the crucial functions of these specialized agencies, and the […]
When it comes to digital advertising, visibility and engagement are currencies in their own rights, but the ultimate measure of success lies in conversions—turning viewers into customers. With the proliferation of channels and the increasing sophistication of audiences, advertisers need more than just blanket strategies; they require precision targeting and smarter spending. Demand-side platforms (DSPs) […]
Demand-side platforms, or DSPs, are pivotal tools in the realm of digital advertising. They are automated, algorithm-driven software platforms that facilitate the buying of digital ad inventory from multiple ad exchanges through Real-Time Bidding (RTB). Over the years, DSPs have evolved and grown in intricacy, taking on a more dominant role in the digital advertising […]
On January 1st, the California Consumer Privacy Act goes into effect. It’s the nation’s strictest privacy law yet and is paving the way for other states to act. The CCPA is the first of potentially many jurisdictional laws meant to protect U.S. consumers and will help close the gap between where laws currently are and […]
Last week, we hosted a webinar on digital marketing metrics, and how we see the future of reporting shaking out. In short, we think there’s a problem with the current state of metrics, and offered what we see as some solutions. Let’s start with the problem(s). Only a quarter of ad spend ever hits real […]
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are coming. That’s great news for retailers, small business owners, car dealers, big brands, and just about anyone with a product to sell or a message to push. Marketers of all types anxiously await November 29th. But Black Friday and Cyber Monday are also full of noise and pressure. (Note: […]
Mobile app ad fraud is still a huge problem. PubMatic recently released its quarterly mobile index for Q2, 2019. Among the findings in the report: the mobile advertising ecosystem, although improving, still isn’t clean. The report referenced data from DoubleVerify, which in April said that impressions for mobile app sophisticated invalid traffic (SIVT) have doubled […]
The metrics that digital marketers have to deal with are bad. There, we said it. Open rates. CTR. Impressions. While offering bits and pieces of the story, none of these metrics actually tell you if a real person saw your message, engaged with it, and bought your product. Sure, old-school metrics serve a purpose — […]
This is the latest edition of our “Big Ideas” newsletter, a monthly missive on the larger issues in the digital marketing industry. If you’d like to subscribe, click here. Hi all, “People-based marketing.” It’s a phrase that gets thrown around in our industry too much. Like such overused stalwarts as “holistic,” “disruptive,” and “synergistic,” “people-based […]
