The new digital media ecosystem

whitePaper | November 7, 2022

The trend report explores the boundary between the digital and physical; how does a medium like out of home (OOH) relate to the metaverse? We discuss how OOH is developing and how brands can share sustainable and believable content within the traditional media space as well as in the emerging metaverses. Dentsu also predicts that omnichannel planning will be a key driver of the growth of (D)OOH.

whitePaper | March 15, 2023

In the wake of a looming recession, retail sales are falling and consumer spending is on the decline. In these tough times, marketers have to think smart if they want to generate a maximum return on investment from their ad dollars. How can you ensure that your upcoming campaigns generate the best outcomes for your audiences? Our new recession report will help you develop successful campaigns that maximize your return on marketing investment during an economic downturn. With an emphasis on consumer mindset, this guide highlights purchase patterns, outlines opportunities for growth and explains why contextual advertising is the best solution to tackle the uncertain future of digital advertising.

whitePaper | November 10, 2022

Every portal, website or app owner wants to control which goods and services will be advertised on their platform and at what price. This is a perfectly normal and understandable desire. Supply-side programmatic platforms have obvious advantages like algorithmic selling, the ability to sell advertising spots to premium customers in private auctions, and monetization tools. However, many media owners strive to create their own, independent solutions. Creating an independent platform requires considerable time, financial and human resources, but this step is understandable, because an in-house platform allows maximum control over the monetization of a digital marketplace. However, before making such a decision, it is important to understand if it is really necessary, or if it is enough to reconsider the settings of monetization tools or switch the platform to monetize.

whitePaper | October 5, 2022

What does it take to get attention with DOOH advertising? Advertising outdoors should be simple. People walk around the streets with their eyes open. If you put something in front of them, they’ll probably see it – or at least see enough of it to know not to bump into it. The trouble is, unless whatever is in front of them is worth seeing – eye-catching, engaging, and memorable – thirty seconds later, they have no recollection of what they saw. One day later, they probably don’t even remember being on that street.

whitePaper | November 1, 2022

Advertising investment is forecast to grow by 8.7% globally in 2022, according to the latest dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecast report. The twice-yearly report which combines data from close to 60 markets globally, now anticipates US$738.5 billion will be spent worldwide in this July ‘reforecast’. This reforecast of media investment is released in the context of escalating media price inflation, geopolitical tension, upcoming key elections, and one of the most anticipated global sports events of the year, the FIFA World Cup coinciding with the peak ‘holidays season’ for the first time.

whitePaper | December 8, 2021

Today, enterprises are undergoing a rapid digital transformation. As the world embraces a post COVID-19 work scenario, companies are innovating their marketing and sales strategy to fit the scene. For any business to jump off the books, adoption of new technologies is imperative. Now more than ever, imagination is important for devising and executing novel ways to bridge the gap of demand and supply. Innovative strategies that are effective are always catalysed by technology - specifically automation. The power of AI enables organizations to scale and accelerate business functions. This results in efficiency and efficacy. The applications of artificial intelligence are endless. It is on thought leaders and decision-makers to understand and internalise the concept to think of new, innovative ways of decimating business issues, generating additional streams of revenue and gaining a competitive edge. Enterprises which adapt and adjust their business models to incorporate digital technologies, re-imagine their customer journeys for the current and future needs, and implement AI solutions are the economic Moghuls of tomorrow.