"So, what do you do?" is an infamous conversation starter. Then again, it’s also something your relatives ask when they want to brag about you to their friends. Although it's a simple question, I’ve never been sure about how to articulate the intricacies of my dynamic day-to-day. Here’s my best shot. My name is Vish, [...]
We know one size does not fit all. So why shouldn’t that be true for your advertising placement? AcuityAds’ revolutionary journey automation technology, illumin, now offers custom contextual advertising categories through its integration with Peer39 and GumGum, the leading global providers of advanced contextual intelligence. What is contextual advertising? Contextual advertising means placing ads […]
The onset of fall marks the return to school, pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves. But to many sports enthusiasts the most celebrated return is the return to NFL football. The Most Viewed Video Ads for the 2021 NFL Season Return feature new advertising categories like NFTs and Bitcoin, endorsed by football greats like Tom […]
On September 30, 2021 we hosted another webinar in our IAB series on How consumer journey intelligence can help achieve above-benchmark outcomes. Consumer Journey as a metaphor for multi-stage marketing & advertising has been a topic of discussion for over a decade. It is more relevant now because the consumer journey has been altered and [...]
The Most Viewed Video Ads for Back to School 2021 are filled with upbeat music, activity, and an air of excitement, treating the start of the school year like it’s pre-2020. After the year(s) we’ve had, this throwback is much appreciated — by kids and parents alike. Kids basking in the return to […]
The Most Viewed Video Ads for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics showcase the familiar themes the Games are known for — dreams, ambition, and the inspiration that anything is possible with a little grit. But other themes also emerged — feminism and mental health, as brands used their platform to show support and solidarity for topical […]
Journeys and funnels as metaphors for a customer’s decision-making process on the path to purchase have preoccupied marketers and the marketing research community for over a century. The metaphors were intended to help model, measure, and validate the consumer behaviors to achieve predictable business results through media investments. Unfortunately, a combination of channel fragmentation, data […]
On July 22, 2021 we hosted another webinar in our IAB series on How to measure the business impact of omnichannel consumer journeys. The session explored how advertisers and agency buyers can take control of the consumer experience with real-time intelligence. Featured speakers included: Seraj Bharwani, Chief Strategy Officer Max Dobbs, EVP, Enterprise Sales Jake [...]
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 […]
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. […]
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