Innovative advertising platforms

whitePaper | December 14, 2021

Branding. The term alone evokes a myriad of thoughts, definitions, and even feelings. Throughout our combined 30+ years of marketing experience, we have helped many organizations understand the difference between what they perceived branding to mean versus the realities that drive their brand’s culture and the customer experience. We have seen great brands defined and redefined, seen company cultures come to life, witnessed new launches leading to customer engagement, and products launched into the marketplace that evoke national appeal. What does all of that mean to you, charged with growth in the student housing business vertical? Clarity. Confidence. Stability. Growth. Let’s start with a simple definition.

whitePaper | July 24, 2023

In recent years, podcasts have emerged as one of the most popular and engaging digital mediums in the US, with an ever-expanding audience and a plethora of topics to cater to various interests. In this report, we’ll delve into the growth and popularity of podcasts in the US, how consumers think about podcast advertising, and the rich opportunities this medium presents for marketers and advertisers.

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 | October 18, 2022

FAST or Free Ad-supported Streaming TV refers to the new linear distribution model that delivers pre-programmed content to a mass audience via connected devices. What makes it different from AVOD (Advertising-supported Video on Demand) is – linear content distribution. In simpler terms, a FAST channel is like a traditional TV channel that has fixed programming, schedules, and advertising. On the other hand, the AVOD model, apart from being ad-based, lets viewers choose what they want to watch in an on-demand manner.

whitePaper | July 27, 2023

IAB Europe has released an initial ‘Guide to Improving Sustainable Business Decision-Making’ to assist businesses in the digital advertising ecosystem navigate the ever-evolving landscape of sustainability and responsible business practices. In recent times, terms such as ‘sustainable’, ‘green’, ‘net-zero’, and ‘carbon-neutral’ to describe technology, services, and products in the digital advertising industry have increased in traction making it increasingly important for businesses to understand the validity of such claims. With the rise of greenwashing practices, where false or misleading claims are made regarding environmental efforts, it is crucial for businesses to exercise due diligence when evaluating sustainability claims and when looking to choose the partners they wish to work with. Government regulators are also intensifying their focus on combating such practices, and businesses need to ensure that their decisions align with genuine sustainability goals. The guide was written by members of IAB Europe’s Sustainability Standards Committee and offers valuable insights and practical tips to help organisations make more informed choices when looking to achieve sustainability in the digital advertising industry.

whitePaper | February 3, 2020

Well, this is typically the time when you make New Year's Resolutions, and maybe one of those is timekeeping compliance. But rather than starting with the thinking behind all this, we'll save that for last and instead dive right into some suggestions on how to get better participation. If you're an employee vs. a principal reading this, you might want to feather your own bonus bed by taking the lead here and rallying the troops. That sort of sucking up never goes unnoticed.