Best Practices for OTT Dynamic Ad Insertion

whitePaper | March 26, 2020

Digital billboard displays have opened a new realm of possibilities for designers in the outdoor advertising market. The idea of going seamlessly from computer display to any billboard display location almost instantly, might have seemed like science fiction several years ago, but here we are. It’s now the fastest growing segment of the outdoor advertising industry.

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 | 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 10, 2022

As the ad tech industry is readying itself for a new privacy-centric future, the key question is: in a world without ad trackers, how can advertisers continue to reach their target audiences at scale?

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 | 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.