Ad Tech and Martech

Every CMO's ultimate AdTech & MarTech guide for the MadTech Era

November 14, 2022

AdTech & MarTech
Adtech and Martech have become buzzwords in every marketing discourse in recent years. Because digital ad spending is skyrocketing, understanding these concepts, products, and impacts is critical. But, more importantly, finding common ground between the two and chances to unify them as a whole (MADtech) for improved ROAS and ROI on tech investments is vital.With the impending abolition of third-party cookies, there is even more incentive for your Adtech and Martech stacks to work in tandem in order for your advertising and marketing to perform well and seamlessly. But, given the sheer amount of tools in these stacks, it’s even more essential to identify redundancies between them every time you invest in a new one.This guide takes you through the fundamentals of Adtech and Martech and brings proven advice on unifying your tech stack for better results.

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MediaLink

Ascential plc, the global business-to-business media company listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of MediaLink, a U.S.-based advisory and business services firm. A private company, MediaLink is a business that drives competitive advantage through advisory business services for a wide range of companies spanning early stage to established global entities across the media, marketing, advertising, entertainment and technology industries.

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The Digital Marketers Complete Guide to using DOOH

whitePaper | March 10, 2023

Marketers around the globe have a whole new world of advertising potential at their fingertips. Digital Out-Of-Home Advertising – or DOOH – has entered a brand-new era, unleashing unparalleled opportunities to reach the right audiences in precisely the right place at exactly the right time. Thanks to the power of the Internet and sophisticated programmatic technologies, marketers can now reach their target audience with personalized, relevant, data-driven and measurable marketing not only across online media channels, but via outdoor advertising as well.

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Why Ad Quality Matters So Much For Rewarded Video Ads

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."

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Why Your Marketplace Needs an Ad Program

whitePaper | May 17, 2021

Ads are a powerful and growing profit tool for marketplace operators. A Goldman Sachs Equity Research report noted in February 2021 that “in the US alone we believe retailers are positioned to generate $15-$20 billion of e-com oriented retail media revenue from CPG manufacturers by 2025; the figure should be substantially larger when we contemplate the potential to tap into media streams from electronic, apparel, sporting goods and other manufacturers for some retailers.” The scale here is massive, and marketplace operators are taking note.

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Accelerating the Transformation of Television Advertising

whitePaper | May 31, 2021

It's the age of digital transformation. And for TV advertising, this evolution is fueling growth for both brands and television networks. But to take advantage of new opportunities to deliver critical business outcomes, both advertisers and media companies need to embrace four key priorities: TV attribution, identity, agility, and measurement.

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Mobile Advertisingand the Impactof Apple’s App TrackingTransparency Policy

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.

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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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Spotlight

MediaLink

Ascential plc, the global business-to-business media company listed on the London Stock Exchange, announced that it has agreed to acquire 100% of MediaLink, a U.S.-based advisory and business services firm. A private company, MediaLink is a business that drives competitive advantage through advisory business services for a wide range of companies spanning early stage to established global entities across the media, marketing, advertising, entertainment and technology industries.

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