OAAA Heatstroke Campaign Shows OOH’s Local Power
A national heatstroke-prevention campaign from OAAA and the Ad Council shows how OOH (out-of-home) can combine broad reach with geographic concentration and contextual relevance. Summer may be winding down, but a national campaign warning drivers about the dangers of leaving children unattended in vehicles is designed to remain visible well beyond the hottest months of […]
Broadcast TV Is Becoming Performance Media
The line separating broadcast TV from connected TV is beginning to blur. As advertisers demand the same audience targeting, measurement, and accountability across every premium video channel, local broadcasters are responding with capabilities once considered exclusive to digital platforms. The latest example comes from Viamedia.ai and Hearst Television, which have introduced household-level addressability for local […]
3D DOOH Goes Local: How Brands Are Driving Store Visits Faster
3D DOOH is shifting from brand awareness to a measurable local performance channel. With faster production and built-in mobile retargeting, campaigns can now drive store visits and conversions at scale across locations. Are we ready for 3D, “Pixar-quality” digital billboards? Big Happy thinks we are and have built a 3D DOOH platform that can scale […]
Global Brands, Local Strategies: How Retail Media is Catering to Diverse Markets
As performance media and retail media converge, advertisers stand at a pivotal juncture to redefine consumer engagement within an increasingly complex shopping ecosystem. This convergence underscores the critical balance between maintaining a global brand identity and achieving regional relevance, highlighting the necessity for strategic collaboration between local and global teams. Breaking Down Silos: Redefining a […]
Social Media: The Missing Puzzle Piece for Performance Media Success
Brand loyalty has evolved into a cornerstone of sustained success, rooted in emotional connections, trust and shared values rather than just prices or products. Loyal customers do more than return—they advocate, creating ripple effects that amplify a brand’s reach and resonance. In the commerce media, social media has become a pivotal tool for addressing gaps […]
How Retail Media and Performance Media are Shaping the Future of Brand Strategy
Shifting consumer behavior is driving a profound shift in how brands approach their marketing strategies. The once distinct silos of retail and performance media are no longer functioning as separate components of a brand’s advertising toolkit. Instead, they are converging into a unified framework that reflects the complex, nonlinear shopping journey of today’s consumer. This […]
The “Future of TV” Is Here: 4 Video Shifts That Will Define 2026
For the past decade, ad tech has talked about the “future of TV.” In 2026, that future stops being hypothetical. The infrastructure is in place, streaming is now the primary viewing mode for many audiences, and measurement is finally tying exposure to outcomes. The result is a decisive turning point for video: CTV advertising shifts […]