So there are only 169 days until the 25th May 2018, also known as the date the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) framework comes into effect. There is still much we don’t know, and as a result, there is a lot of speculation on how this will impact us all. What we do know is […]
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TV Response Index – September 2017
The monthly TVRI provides a context for response performance whilst maintaining confidentiality. Results from active clients within each category are combined to provide a barometer for each industry. The dotted line in the graphs represents the market average, encompassing all industries. The seasonal dip in charity performance looks to be deeper this year than last, although some […]
Johnston Press re-evaluates Sky AdSmart deal
Last year, Johnston Press signed up – some say naively – Sky AdSmart to their bank of local advertisers. The deal is now under review as the regional newspaper publisher fears it is losing customers to the broadcast giant. Ashley Highfield, the Chief Executive of Johnston Press, said: “I think it is one of those […]
Why should I care about dashboards?
At ARM we record a lot of data – it’s at the heart of every media decision we make and puts us in a position to find hidden insights that can greatly influence strategic directions. However, at the risk of reiterating a modern-day cliché, simply possessing a huge bank of numbers is not enough, being […]
Cannes ‘light bulb moment’ is embarrassment to the industry
Judges at the inaugural Cannes Lions festival proudly declared that in 2016, they shall be specifically looking to reward entries which actually worked. No more handing out of rosettes to the fattest or the best looking pigs – this year they wanted to taste the bacon, or at least see how much it sold for. […]
Getting the most out of my data!
There is a clear challenge occurring within the current media mix, which typically comes down to the large number of touch points a typical customer will interact with before making their final purchase. Current standard attribution models are able to show the key points within the customer journey; for example, the first interaction which started […]
