Is Social Media Transforming Your Business?

whitePaper | June 13, 2022

This white paper from Hootsuite guides marketers through the myriad creative opportunities arising from the paid and organic social space. From the explosion of digital communities and content creators to the continued growth of influencer marketing and rapid rise of social commerce, Hootsuite uses a combination of research, insights and analysis to illustrate the key point that marketers perform best when they use creativity as their north star.

whitePaper | October 17, 2022

For many of us, whether new, veterans, casual or enthusiasts, gaming has become an extension of our world, a virtual destination where we express ourselves, socialise within communities, and chase our passions. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that gaming has turned into a mass medium commanding large audiences and driving colossal revenues: 3.5b people are predicted to be gamers by 2025, generating more than US$225b in revenue.

whitePaper | November 30, 2022

Header bidding has become an essential component of most publishers’ ad monetisation strategy, allowing for better inventory fill rates and higher revenue. But just because header bidding is driving more spend to publishers doesn’t mean it can’t be optimised further. This white paper shares 5 metrics publishers should keep an eye on when evaluating the health of their header setup for maximum yield.

whitePaper | September 30, 2022

Like gas and groceries, marketing is getting more expensive – and B2B SaaS marketers who rely on paid advertising feel the pain the most. Macroeconomic conditions and changes in B2B buying behavior have made traditional ad playbooks pricier, less effective, and less scalable: Ads are more expensive due to crowding and competition on paid platforms. People have changed the way they research products online, and they are leaving trackable platforms for dark social. If it feels like “people aren’t clicking on ads anymore,” you’re not alone. New privacy regulations make it difficult to target the right customers - and easy to waste ad budgets.

whitePaper | November 14, 2022

Adtech and Martech have become buzzwords in every marketing discourse in recent years. Because digital ad spending is skyrocketing, understanding these concepts, products, and impacts is critical. But, more importantly, finding common ground between the two and chances to unify them as a whole (MADtech) for improved ROAS and ROI on tech investments is vital.With the impending abolition of third-party cookies, there is even more incentive for your Adtech and Martech stacks to work in tandem in order for your advertising and marketing to perform well and seamlessly. But, given the sheer amount of tools in these stacks, it’s even more essential to identify redundancies between them every time you invest in a new one.This guide takes you through the fundamentals of Adtech and Martech and brings proven advice on unifying your tech stack for better results.

whitePaper | September 19, 2022

What Are Rewarded Video Ads? Many apps, and especially mobile games, have rewarded ad units, in which users are exposed to an ad in exchange for a benefit (extra lives, in- app currency, etc.). These ads are often video ads, but a rewarded ad can come in any format, including a playable/interactive ad, a full-screen interstitial, or a 360° ad, among others. Rewarded ads are among the most popular ad formats because users gain a reward for viewing the ad (beyond just getting access to the app for free). 54% of mobile gamers prefer rewarded ads, while 50% of mobile gamers like rewarded ad formats overall. By comparison, only 21% explicitly dislike them. 61% of Gen Z gamers "enjoyed using the offerwall to complete rewarded ad offers."