Content Marketing Strategy Checklist

January 23, 2018

THAT’S GOOD BECAUSE YOU’VE FINALLY GOT A WAY AROUND THOSE ANNOYING BARRIERS THAT BUYERS TEND TO ERECT WHEN THEY SENSE OLD-SCHOOL MARKETING. But it’s bad because it means you’re competing against a tidal wave of shiny new content from competitors, analysts, thought leaders, bloggers and wannabes. Bottom line: good content isn’t enough any more. You need insanely great content that’s on-strategy and incites action. And you need to deliver it in a consistent, ongoing program. To do that, you need to step back a little and think about what you’re trying to accomplish and who you’re trying to motivate. This the era of Content Strategy and it will separate the pros from the amateurs.

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Advertising Research Foundation

The Advertising Research Foundation (The ARF) is the only organization that creates and curates objective, original research through education, events, and networking for advertising practitioners. By providing leading-edge solutions and anticipating the industry’s challenges, we are trusted by over 400 member companies from leading brands, agencies, research firms, media, and tech. Our unique network enables us to generate relevant insights, provide a platform for members to share findings, empower members to make impactful marketing decisions, and challenge convention. We help our members be smarter faster and support them in being fearless leaders in their organization and in the future.

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Digital out of home: realizing the potential

whitePaper | January 27, 2020

This year, digital out-of-home (DOOH) advertising is forecasted to capture 40% of OOH ad spending, representing a global advertising spend of $16 billion and making OOH the only traditional advertising category that’s still growing strong.

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How to Market Your SMB Business using DOOH

whitePaper | October 3, 2022

Over the past few years, outdoor advertising has evolved at a rapid pace. No longer restricted to paper-based posters, billboards and flyers pinned to lampposts, the out of home (OOH) ad has gone digital thanks to the growing network of digital out of home media, or DOOH media, now readily accessible to businesses of all shapes and sizes at a cost- effective rate via modern programmatic buying platforms. Digital outdoor advertising is one of the best ways for SMBs to reach consumers and capture the attention of their target audience – which is precisely why it’s now a priority for businesses looking to drive audience engagement with dynamic content in an offline environment.

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Internet Advertising Revenue Report

whitePaper | September 20, 2022

U.S. digital advertising experienced tremendous growth in 2021. During the past year, the industry was able to capitalize on the resurgence of marketing budgets throughout the year (following a decline in Q2 of 2020) and the influx of isolated consumers who relied on digital media as their primary connection during the pandemic. Overall, digital ad revenue increased 35.4% year-over-year—the highest growth since 2006.

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Unlocking the promise of streaming media

whitePaper | June 7, 2022

Over-the-top television and streaming audio offer consumers a rich array of on-demand content options, and the list of platforms and programs that serve up those options are increasing all the time. As streaming builds momentum with audiences, and as advertisers gain experience with the medium, TV and audio are increasingly becoming data-driven advertising channels.

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A Guide to eSports Advertising

whitePaper | September 2, 2022

The eSports industry has been the beneficiary of a huge shift in consumer behavior as a result of the pandemic. We have seen incredible surges in popularity across eSports participation and viewership. Not sure how to approach the multi-billion dollar industry? We have your back! This guide is intended for eSports noobs to help understand the ins and outs of the industry.

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Deciphering the digital political ad databases

whitePaper | December 2, 2019

One of the ways that Russian agents interfered in the 2016 election was by using online advertising to spread disinformation. In 2018, Facebook, Google, and Twitter created new resources to help the public track political ads on their platforms, bringing more transparency to the sponsors of digital ads. Snapchat followed suit in September 2019. But these databases of political ads are woefully inadequate, as Issue One has detailed in a major report. They lack uniform standards, display uneven amounts of information, and are difcult to use. Here’s what you need to know about them.

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Advertising Research Foundation

The Advertising Research Foundation (The ARF) is the only organization that creates and curates objective, original research through education, events, and networking for advertising practitioners. By providing leading-edge solutions and anticipating the industry’s challenges, we are trusted by over 400 member companies from leading brands, agencies, research firms, media, and tech. Our unique network enables us to generate relevant insights, provide a platform for members to share findings, empower members to make impactful marketing decisions, and challenge convention. We help our members be smarter faster and support them in being fearless leaders in their organization and in the future.

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