The gaming industry offers a host of accessible genres and users can play on almost any device – whether that’s a phone, tablet or TV. Gamers can also choose whether to play alone, with friends or watch other people play in real-time online. It makes sense that it’s the fastest-growing form of entertainment, outperforming the […]
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Could combining OOH and mobile be the way to go?
Pre-2020, out of home (OOH) advertising was in a strong position, with revenue up 7% year-on-year (YoY) across all environments. Digital OOH had been a key driver, with a total reach growing to 69% (a 9% increase YoY), forming over 50% of total OOH spend. As we entered the 2020 lockdown, it was no surprise […]
What does TV cost inflation mean for advertisers?
Q1 2022 will see some inflation YoY because of an increase in revenue from sectors such as travel which weren’t spending in Q1 2021. Viewing is also predicted to be down as we are out of lockdown and continuing the trend from Q4 2021. With higher demand from brands during the Christmas period and a […]
Are we “digital servants” in a gig economy?
The number of adults working for gig economy companies is now almost 2.5X bigger in comparison to 2016, according to a report looking into the rise of ‘insecure’ working practices (Source: The Guardian 2021). Joint research carried out by the University of Hertfordshire and BritainThinks, shows that almost 15% of working adults are now paid by platforms – […]
QR codes in TV advertising: the next big thing?
With the Christmas period closing in, some major advertisers like Marks & Spencer, Boots and Centrepoint have been experimenting with the benefits of QR codes. Advertisers tapping into QR codes during retail peak period comes as no surprise – as they provide a way of converting (and tracking) offline engagements to online conversions. A QR code can take a TV viewer directly to an online […]
E-Commerce reaping the benefits of TV online-born businesses
If you’ve watched any TV lately, you’ve no doubt come across an increased presence of online-born businesses during commercial breaks. New players in the TV landscape include grocery delivery apps Gorillas and Getir, online/app-only finance businesses like Revolut, and curated clothing from Stitch Fix. TV as an area of growth for online-born businesses New analysis from Nielson […]
