Geopath Analysis Pinpoints Optimal OOH Inventory for Last-Minute Holiday Ad Buys

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As the OOH advertising industry continues to push past the pandemic, and be featured more prominently in omnichannel budgets, OOH is positioned to be a cornerstone of top brands’ strategies.

Retailers Elevate the Customer Journey with ‘Feel-Good’ Experiences

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Savvy retailers are finding ways to insert joy and lightheartedness into their 2022 holiday marketing campaigns.

Google’s Performance Max Gets a Boost When Brands Reallocate Ad Spend from Twitter

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While it’s still early days, two contenders have pulled into the lead to steal ad market share from Twitter. Investments in Google’s Performance Max and TikTok are rising fast, particularly among big-name brands. 

Retailers Turn to AI-Driven Data Exchanges to Solve Merchandising Inefficiencies

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The overstocking struggle is leading a push within the retail industry to rely more heavily on machine-driven tools, including AI-driven data exchanges, to coordinate merchandising needs in-store, online, and throughout the supply chain.

Report: 53% of Marketers Predict Decline in Programmatic Spend

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More than half of marketers believe programmatic spend will decrease in the coming year, in part because of surging investments in walled gardens. 

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Retailers Bet on Digital Twin Technology

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Digital twin technology creates virtual models designed to reflect both online and physical systems, and it has captured the attention of the retail market.

Yelp’s Spotlight Ads Help National Brands at a Local Level

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A new ad product from Yelp is helping national and regional brands connect with consumers at the local level. 

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Lowe’s Joins Brand Marketers Embracing TikTok’s Influence

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TikTok’s influence has been felt throughout 2022, but it’s about to get even harder to ignore this holiday season. 

Vibenomics Survey: Retail Shoppers Prioritizing Price Above All Else

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Tradition, loyalty, and nostalgia have long been hallmarks of holiday shopping. Until now. According to a survey by the audio OOH advertising firm Vibenomics, inflation-weary consumers are prioritizing price above all else in holiday shopping this year. Surveying more than 1,000 consumers, the new Vibenomics survey found that 59% of shoppers plan to look for […]

Black Friday YOY Retail Sales Expected to Jump

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While it’s not too late to roll out a Black Friday promotion, the clock is ticking. Experts say now is the time to experiment with discounts and deals designed to win over consumers amid rising inflation and changing consumer habits. 

VOD Ad-Supported Adoption Predicted by Kantar – 2023

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According to the Media Trends and Predictions 2023 report, released Wednesday by the media analytics and brand consulting firm Kantar, ad-supported models may be the solution to inflation concerns within the media industry.

Marketers Are Changing How They Think About OOH — Here’s Why

Location data is increasingly being used to help retailers target outdoor ads to specific groups of consumers, while the ability to combine artificial intelligence with advanced techniques like travel pattern analysis is giving brands an even better understanding of customer routes.

Retailers Grapple with Decreased Loyalty from Omnichannel Shoppers

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Sixty-nine percent of consumers say they expect a consistent cross-channel customer experience. And that’s just the beginning.

Report: Black Friday Is Back — With a Vengeance

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According to the findings of a new consumer survey commissioned by UserTesting and conducted by the market research company OnePoll, 43% of shoppers say they miss the frenzy of in-store Black Friday shopping and 42% say in-store shopping is more important now than pre-pandemic.

Brand Advertisers Say CTV Likely to Overtake Mobile

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According to a new report on connected TV trends by AppsFlyer, 98% of brands believe CTV advertising has the potential to be bigger than mobile, but just 64% of businesses are currently running direct response campaigns on CTV.

Study: Multi-Location Businesses Underestimate Power of Local Digital Strategy

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Marketing technology has changed the way consumers find, choose, and return to businesses. While the majority of multi-location businesses have successfully implemented broad strategies to be discovered by consumers, research shows many are failing to fully leverage the latest tools for local discovery, engagement, and conversion.

AnyRoad Enables Brands to Close First-Party Data Gap

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AnyRoad’s new solution, which debuted last month, enables brands to collect first-party data and feedback from every guest that attends an experiential activation or event — not just the primary reservation holder.

Survey: 59% of Retailers and Restaurant Chains Plan to Increase Investment in Location Tech

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The group found an industry on the precipice of major change. While most restaurant chains and retailers aren’t currently leveraging location data enterprise-wide, the survey found that executives are increasing their investments in location technology and expect to see the benefits of those efforts within months.

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Thanx Expands Access to Enterprise-Grade Loyalty Programs

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Bespoke loyalty programs used to be reserved for the largest national brands. Restaurant chains like Pizza Hut, Chili’s, and Starbucks generated massive success as some of the first players in the industry to let customers earn and redeem rewards from their mobile phones. Now, the loyalty, CRM, and guest engagement platform Thanx is looking to bring those same high-end features to the broader business market.

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Consumer Expectations Meet Marketing Reality in the Metaverse

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Meta shareholders have had it with the metaverse. When Mark Zuckerberg renewed his commitment to the project in an earnings call last week, Meta shares plunged 25%. For consumers, it’s a different story.