With Black Friday and the World Cup games setting the stage for a crowded ad space, we expect many TV advertisers to compete for consumer attention in the run up to the festive season. Businesses will need to look for clever ways to stand out and drive efficiency for share of voice during the ‘golden […]
Retail
Can connected TV drive retail success?
As media consumption habits evolve, retailers must decide how quickly to test emerging channels, and how much budget to allocate to strike the balance between ROI and learning for the future. Connected TV (CTV) delivers streamed content through apps to internet-enabled TVs. These services, as far as the viewer is concerned, are similar to […]
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 […]
5 Things advertisers should consider before Black Friday
The approach advertisers decide to take towards Black Friday, Cyber Week and Christmas campaigns can make or break the year. In 2020, we took different campaign approaches for Shark and My M&Ms, with both campaigns providing key learnings for 2021. So, what should brands look to include or tweak in preparation for 2021’s retail peak […]
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 […]
My M&M’s: Full-funnel digital success over retail peak
My M&M’s delivered their “spread the love and joy” campaign throughout the 2020 Black Friday to Christmas period. The brand shone the spotlight on “the perfect gift” of personalised chocolates and seasonal range expansions like tree and table decorations. Being a premium chocolate brand, Cyber Week opens up a new audience for My M&M’s, making […]