Over the last decade, opportunities under the umbrella of TV sponsorship have moved forward significantly. When previously these broadcast partnerships were solely for those high impacting, flagship programmes such as Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor, brands now have an opportunity to sponsor almost anything they want from exclusive programmes, preferred time-bands or days of […]
Sky AdSmart: What is it and should we be using it?
By the end of 2017, Sky AdSmart had reached a couple of landmarks: Clydesdale bank became the 10,000th campaign launched and, in total, over 5 billion impressions had been delivered on the platform. Every 2 days a new or lapsed TV advertiser selects AdSmart as their platform of choice. Launched in 2014, the platform enables […]
The Beast from the East….and its effect on TV
The Beast from the East hit the UK last week. It was the worst snow for 16 years and left thousands snowed in unable to go about their daily routines; roads were closed, trains/flights were cancelled, hundreds of schools were closed, and some businesses advised workers to stay at home. Suddenly, we had a significant […]
What are the limits of influencer marketing? Are influencers or brands just fed up?
Following #BloggerGate, in which an influencer was publicly shamed on Facebook by a hotel owner in Dublin, one main question is being raised: Are influencers taking it too far, or are brands just fed up? To recap the facts, YouTube vlogger Elle Darby asked the Charleville Lodge Hotel in Dublin for a free stay for […]
‘Direct Response’ influencer marketing
Influencer marketing is described by Wikipedia as: “A form of marketing in which focus is placed on influential people, rather than the target market as a whole. It identifies the individuals that have influence over potential buyers, and orients marketing activities around these influencers.” Identify someone who can influence your customers’ purchase decision and get […]
If you don’t have a voiceover in your TV ad, look away now!
As with most advertisers with All Response Media, the response is the main measure of the success of our TV campaigns and other media channels. Maintaining response as a measure of success while moving towards a brand TV creative is certainly a challenge, but the two are certainly not mutually exclusive. It is vital to […]