Demand Side Platform (DSP) Archives

A connected journey should be the only journey in the new world of advertising

July 13, 2021

How a full-funnel approach led to a 20% increase in average order value for a leading mattress retailer At illumin we’re big proponents of the connected consumer journey. We know different audience segments may require different messages at different points in their journey, and not all members travel at the same speed. The value […]

Most Viewed Video Ads: 4th of July 2021

July 9, 2021

This year, brands celebrated the 4th of July with ad campaigns that promoted themes of unity and togetherness. As Americans move forward from the turmoil of 2020 due to the pandemic, Independence Day returns to “normal” for the first time since COVID-19. After a somewhat divisive 2020, much focus was placed on what separates Americans. […]

Most Viewed Video Ads: Pride 2021

July 2, 2021

June is a time to celebrate diversity and LBGTQ2S+ communities. And as much as people around the world are celebrating, so are brands. From recoloured rainbow logos to special product editions and tailored advertising campaigns, brands increasingly incorporate Pride as an integral part of their inclusive marketing strategies. But, just because brands are […]

Most Viewed Video Ads: Father’s Day 2021

June 22, 2021

The most viewed video ads from Father’s Day in 2021 demonstrate a consistent overall upward growth trend in online consumption of video content during the pandemic. By contrast, cumulative video viewership for this year’s top 10 Mother’s Day ads drove 35% higher viewership (up 66% year over year). The top 3 most viewed Father’s […]

Webinar: Can contextual targeting substitute for third-party cookies?

June 16, 2021

The digital advertising industry has come full circle in recognizing the role of contextual targeting in reaching the right audience along the consumer journey. Learn from the pioneers of contextual intelligence and journey automation like Ken Weiner, Chief Technology Officer of GumGum and Andrey Feldman, VP of Products at AcuityAds, in a discussion moderated by [...]

What’s new with illumin?

May 28, 2021

Welcome to the first edition of what’s new with illumin®. We’ve just introduced several impressive new features to illuminate your path to smarter decisions and better outcomes. Ad Format Support SkipStream™ Custom Video Player Our custom video player SkipStream™ is now available in illumin for video creative, allowing an overlay of interactions and performance reporting […]

Why contextual targeting is back in style, and how to take advantage

May 19, 2021

Recent developments in the data economy for advertisers, including the deprecation of third-party cookies, have tipped the scales in favor of contextual targeting tactics. Additionally, advances in technology have unlocked the usage of contextual targeting in concert with first-party and/or CRM data. This emphasizes the need for advertisers to layer other targeting tactics […]

It’s time to rethink the consumer journey

April 30, 2021

David Edelmen defined the consumer journey as “the sequence of touchpoints people have throughout their purchase, usage, and service experiences.” A well-developed consumer journey can greatly impact a customer’s experience and increase the likelihood of doing business with a brand. But, do your customers care about the “consumer journey”? Of course not! Marketers must dissect […]

Apple’s iOS 14.5 privacy update shouldn’t leave you panicking, here’s why

April 16, 2021

Apple’s upcoming iOS 14.5 privacy update aims to enhance user transparency and control over the iOS device identifier used for a variety of digital activities, otherwise known as “IDFA” (or, Identifier For Advertising). What Apple’s privacy update is not doing Apple is not eliminating the IDFA altogether. It is making the use of IDFA a […]

Transparent addressability will power the future of journey automation

March 31, 2021

The disappearance of the third-party cookie is ushering in a new wave of digital advertising. Now, there are opportunities for advertisers to understand online consumer behavior through transparent engagement, and by ensuring all members of the “information supply chain” respect user privacy. AcuityAds is proud to integrate with LiveRamp Authenticated Identity Infrastructure, which provides marketers […]