Beyond Advertising

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 | 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 | May 24, 2022

Today’s pharma marketers are adapting their advertising strategies and investments in a world of digital choice. By embracing new online video and digital audio channels, advertisers are taking advantage of more precise targeting tactics, more efficiently reaching key patients and HCPs, and improving the overall ROI of their marketing investments.

whitePaper | September 12, 2022

Spark Ninety is a strategy consultancy focused on the digital media and advertising sectors. It helps clients to understand complex markets and emerging business models; to develop strategies and plans; and to assess investments.

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

Advertising investment is forecast to grow by 8.7% globally in 2022, according to the latest dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecast report. The twice-yearly report which combines data from close to 60 markets globally, now anticipates US$738.5 billion will be spent worldwide in this July ‘reforecast’. This reforecast of media investment is released in the context of escalating media price inflation, geopolitical tension, upcoming key elections, and one of the most anticipated global sports events of the year, the FIFA World Cup coinciding with the peak ‘holidays season’ for the first time.

whitePaper | November 15, 2022

AdSense is an ad network that allows publishers to automatically sell their inventory to advertisers. Launched in 2003, it is one of the most popular online advertisement networks for bloggers and webmasters looking to monetize their websites. What kind of inventory can be monetized with AdSense? Officially AdSense is open for all kinds of inventory. However, there are certain inventory types that are getting monetized on AdSense most often.