A prediction: SVOD/YouTube/AVOD/FAST will offer the same measurable reach as broadcasters, argues MiQ’s advanced TV product manager. (Partner content)
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If global publishers feel the need to spoof their own websites to sell garbage ad inventory, it means the state of online advertising is in even worse shape than many realise, writes the editor-in-chief.
These reports are a waste of time and energy, with no actual learnings to be found, all designed to make the agency look busy. But it doesn’t have to be this way.
Disability is still missing in many inclusivity drives. But there are many ways brands can target disabled people, with influencers playing a key role.
The trend of skincare products targeting children, promoted by young influencers with the support of cosmetics companies, is a damaging one. Brands can and should do better.
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Stop being ashamed. There is an abundance of fantastic work and innovation taking us on the journey back to a proud industry.
Everything about the BBC’s decision to launch ads on podcasts in the UK seems political, writes the editor-in-chief.
The industry is very good at beating itself up over online harms, especially after Lord Grade’s speech at LEAD, but there are many obstacles to real change.
Commercial TV operators could explore mergers, changing their business model or expanding into other activities, but those all pose challenges. Diversifying core capabilities might be the best answer yet.