The Advertising HANDBOOK

The Advertising Handbook is the ideal book for anyone interested in the how and why of advertising. Sean Brierley places the industry in its social, historical and political context. He explains the structure of the advertising industry and the role of those who work in it. The Advertising Handbook examines why companies and organisations advertise; how they research their markets; where they advertise and in which media; the principles and techniques of persuasion and their effectiveness, and how companies measure their success.

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J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, has been making pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business for more than 150 years. Headquartered in New York, J. Walter Thompson is a true global network with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals.

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A Global Threat to Enterprises: the Impact of AD Attacks

whitePaper | November 15, 2022

Don't wait for a billion-dollar IT bill. Get the Tenable guide by Microsoft MVP Sylvain Cortes for a crash course in the cyber risks you need to address today and the catastrophic cases of companies that failed to. 15 corporate breaches that cost household names billions 3 best practice checklists to harden your AD security 5 high-level cyber risks that leaders must address

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The Local Programmatic Market: OTT and Digital Reach Extension Channels

whitePaper | September 22, 2022

The local advertising marketplace will reach $167.4 billion in 2022 as local, regional, and national buyers compete to bring their messages to local audiences across major traditional and digital media platforms. The fastest-growing media segment is OTT with an annual growth rate of +57.4 percent in 2022. This emphasizes how competitive this media channel has become, as consumer behavior follows the same trend. In this whitepaper developed in collaboration with BIA, discover key trends impacting shifting media budgets, the effects of programmatic, and forecasts for local advertising in the years to come.

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Great ROAS, Terrible Results: The Case for CLV-Centric Advertising

whitePaper | October 10, 2022

Few retailers doubt the effectiveness of performance advertising. From humble origins to something more complex, it remains a preferred tactic for advertisers the world over. The reasons why remain simple. Retailers can target shoppers better. And they can measure their campaigns more accurately. But as campaign expectations have evolved, so have the metrics which determine success.

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Engaging the Ever-Growing Casual Gaming Audience with Rewarded Video Ads

whitePaper | February 6, 2023

With casual gaming advertising - particularly the high-performing rewarded video ad format - smartclip offers a powerful, brand-safe, and effective way for companies to reach their potential customers with targeted, scalable campaigns. In this white paper, smartclip aims to ensure the opportunities presented by casual gaming advertising are accessible to all, sharing the insight, expertise, and knowledge needed to take any campaign to the next level.

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Adroll the convergence of adtech and martech

whitePaper | January 1, 2020

When AT&T bought the first banner ad on Hotwired.com in October 1994, no one could have realised that they were witnessing the birth of an industry. This year, that industry will support sales of digital advertising worth over USD$223 billion. The advertising technology industry is a huge, complex and sprawling ecosystem. It incorporates everything from third-party ad networks to trading desks, real-time bidding platforms, retargeting, supply- and demand-side platforms, sophisticated attribution models and increasinglyartificial intelligence solutions.

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BRAND MAGNETISM

whitePaper | December 14, 2021

Branding. The term alone evokes a myriad of thoughts, definitions, and even feelings. Throughout our combined 30+ years of marketing experience, we have helped many organizations understand the difference between what they perceived branding to mean versus the realities that drive their brand’s culture and the customer experience. We have seen great brands defined and redefined, seen company cultures come to life, witnessed new launches leading to customer engagement, and products launched into the marketplace that evoke national appeal. What does all of that mean to you, charged with growth in the student housing business vertical? Clarity. Confidence. Stability. Growth. Let’s start with a simple definition.

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J. Walter Thompson Worldwide

J. Walter Thompson Worldwide, the world’s best-known marketing communications brand, has been making pioneering solutions that build enduring brands and business for more than 150 years. Headquartered in New York, J. Walter Thompson is a true global network with more than 200 offices in over 90 countries, employing nearly 10,000 marketing professionals.

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