WARC has released The Future of Programmatic 2024, a report covering the major trends shaping programmatic advertising over the coming 12 months, together with practical guidance for advertisers evolving their programmatic and ad tech capabilities. Programmatic advertising is digital advertising that is bought, sold and placed using automated technologies and algorithms. The report highlights key […]
TV ad measurement company iSpot has received industry certification from the US Joint Industry Committee (JIC) for its measurement capabilities and methodologies covering critical areas of the cross-platform TV advertising industry. In addition to receiving certification for overall transactability, iSpot’s latest measurement methodology, iSpot Data Connect, has been deemed ready for scalable transactions in all […]
Cyber safety company White Bullet has announced a partnership with FreeWheel, the technology platform for the TV advertising industry, to advance a clean and efficient advertising ecosystem. With this agreement, White Bullet will enable FreeWheel to provide media buyers with additional risk protection, brand safety, and full transparency on ad placement and digital supply chains. […]
According to Mediaocean’s upcoming 2024 H2 Market Report, social media, digital display/video and Connected TV (CTV) are still the fastest growing channels, seeing a steady increase in investment that matches consumer engagement and time spent. In H2 2024, 66 per cent of survey-takers said they are planning to increase social media spending, 64 per cent […]
Football continues to dominate the payments sector in 2024, with 140 deals totaling $371.6 million (€340.2m) annually. Mastercard’s $195 million sponsorship of the UEFA Champions League highlights the game’s commercial value. UEFA’s substantial annual expenditure, followed by FIFA and other major leagues, reinforces the sport’s global appeal. Visa also makes a strong impact with high-profile […]
FreeWheel, a technology platform for the TV industry, has announced the availability of the Performance Suite with solutions created for activation on its demand-side platform, Beeswax. The Performance Suite offers off-the-shelf, machine learning-based solutions, in addition to Beeswax’s customisable tools, designed to help buyers reach their CTV performance goals. With ongoing concerns around signal loss […]
CleverTap has released a market research report on Unraveling the Cross-Channel Marketing Strategy. The report highlights the necessity of tailoring marketing approaches to resonate with regional audiences while maintaining a cohesive global presence. It underscores the importance of understanding local and industry-specific nuances to optimise cross-channel strategies as businesses grow. The report has looked at […]
Luckia, the Spain-based gambling and entertainment company, has reached an international agreement with La Liga to become its new official partner in Spain and Mexico for the next three seasons. Luckia joins the list of official La Liga sponsors that includes EA Sports, Puma, Microsoft, Mahou and El Corte Inglés, among others. The agreement also […]
Nexxen, a unified advertising technology platform with expertise in video and Connected TV (CTV), has announced a partnership with Vevo, the music video network. By partnering with Nexxen’s supply-side platform, Nexxen SSP, Vevo is growing its programmatic footprint, granting a wider variety of advertisers access to its inventory, particularly across CTV. Vevo’s library of 900,000+ […]
Sky Media, the advertising arm of Sky, consumer bank Barclays UK and Channel 5, have announced a new TV and social media partnership to encourage conversations about money management, featuring TV presenter Nick Knowles. The six-part series launches tonight [August 8th] on Channel 5 during Bank Scams: Don’t Get Caught Out and New: Fresh vs. […]