Digital Advertising, Blockchain(ed)

whitePaper | October 17, 2022

For many of us, whether new, veterans, casual or enthusiasts, gaming has become an extension of our world, a virtual destination where we express ourselves, socialise within communities, and chase our passions. Therefore, it should not come as a surprise that gaming has turned into a mass medium commanding large audiences and driving colossal revenues: 3.5b people are predicted to be gamers by 2025, generating more than US$225b in revenue.

whitePaper | December 30, 2019

Social media has become a standard way of life, as evidenced in the 22% increase in usage within the past year. This is more than a simple media consumption habit. A typical Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram user is actively engaged with their social network multiple times daily, which is promising for brands who are active on social media platforms.

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.

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.

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 | September 22, 2022

The advertising landscape has always been fast-moving and responsive to changing trends but never has it been more competitive. Despite more channels to advertise on than ever before, consumers’ tolerance for advertising is at an all-time low. In fact, 89% said they either disliked ads or did not engage with them. This decline in ads tolerance has been driven by a combination of factors. From sheer saturation of adverts – it’s estimated that we are exposed to 6,000 to 10,000 ads a day – to platforms that give us a choice to pay for a subscription in return for no ads. Not only are advertisers battling with low engagement, but they are also dealing with ad blockers and increased regulations around data privacy and consumer choice. This makes the advertising landscape even more difficult to navigate and drive success.