Affiliate marketing trends 2018: building on shifting sands

whitePaper | April 26, 2022

Apple’s introduction of App Tracking Transparency (“ATT”) has drawn substantial commentary. Some see ATT as disruptive and self-serving, while others view it as a privacy-preserving tool that is ushering in a new era of advertising. However, the commentary often betrays a lack of understanding of what ATT is and what it is not, and draws speculative conclusions about its impact.

whitePaper | March 15, 2023

In the wake of a looming recession, retail sales are falling and consumer spending is on the decline. In these tough times, marketers have to think smart if they want to generate a maximum return on investment from their ad dollars. How can you ensure that your upcoming campaigns generate the best outcomes for your audiences? Our new recession report will help you develop successful campaigns that maximize your return on marketing investment during an economic downturn. With an emphasis on consumer mindset, this guide highlights purchase patterns, outlines opportunities for growth and explains why contextual advertising is the best solution to tackle the uncertain future of digital advertising.

whitePaper | October 18, 2022

The world of digital advertising has changed dramatically in the last decade. Not so long ago, deals were done with telephone calls, shaken hands, and manual insertion orders. But, with the advent of programmatic advertising and RTB, the supply chain connecting media buyers and publishers was transformed forever.

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."

whitePaper | April 8, 2021

Does it pay off to invest in a podcast marketing campaign? Claritas analyzed the results of over 158 podcast campaigns in multiple industries and found lift significantly exceeding those of other channels. Claritas’ proprietary measurement tools help marketers measure the effectiveness of their podcast and other advertising campaigns, measuring conversions both online and off. Our tools can isolate conversion data by creative, audience, channel and much more.

whitePaper | March 24, 2023

With over 215 million gamers in the U.S. and with the average gamer being in their early 30s, the term “gamer” now encompasses a broad and diverse demographic spectrum. Two out of every three Americans play video games through various platforms, and gaming is third only to TV and social media in terms of how audiences spend their time—yet gaming captures less than 5% of advertiser budgets.