Consumers aren’t just using their phones to research products they see on TV, they’re using them to make purchases. Seventy-seven percent of smart TV owners said they frequently make mobile purchases based on TV ads they see, according to a recent study by Samsung Ads. This behavior will carry through the rest of the holiday…
IAB, in collaboration with IAB Europe and leading retail media networks (RMNs), released finalized definitions and standards for proving the impact of RMN campaigns. The standards were originally introduced and opened up for public comment in September at the IAB Connected Commerce Summit. “These standards lay the groundwork for transparency and consistency in in-store retail…
It’s a week until Election Day and the political rhetoric and advertising are running at a deafening volume and staggering velocity. This last part is making it hard for brands to be heard during the critical holiday shopping season. This is especially true in swing states where CPM has risen significantly. This year, many national…
This week, technology company IRCODE introduced an image-scanning platform aiming to replace QR codes in video ads. The company uses a patented technology called Exact Match that lets app users scan physical displays like outdoor ads, and video and TV ads. After unveiling the technology, the company gave MarTech a peek at how the app…
This year, viewers are watching more CTV in longer sessions. Viewership now approaches pandemic-era levels after pulling back in recent years, according to a new study, “The CTV Trends Report 2024,” released by Wurl, an AppLovin company. Average daily hours of CTV viewing are up 5% year over year, according to the study, which draws…
The 2024 U.S. presidential campaign crossed another milestone this week with the first televised debate between the two major-party candidates. The week before, Vice President Kamala Harris visited rural communities in Georgia to spend time in constituencies largely unfavorable to Democratic candidates. Why spend so much time in counties Harris won’t likely win? Extending reach….
Today, geolocation technology company Foursquare introduced Sales Impact, a new offering in its campaign attribution suite. The tool combines location and purchase insights, allowing marketers to measure the impact of multichannel campaigns on sales. Previously, the Foursquare Attribution target used geolocation for logged-in customers to measure foot traffic to stores and other signals to estimate…
Over 90% of parents think brands that advertise alongside children’s and family content are more trustworthy than brands that advertise in other environments. That was the headline from a new study by Future Today, a provider of free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels such as HappyKids and iFood.tv. The trend of families watching streaming TV together…
Imagine a world where your marketing message finds its perfect match. No wasted effort, no aimless casting of a net. Your ideal audience, captivated. This isn’t a dream. It’s Connected TV (CTV) advertising. Picture television’s massive reach, sharpened to a digital marketing laser. Join MNTN and MarTech for Everything You Need to Know About CTV Audience…