The world’s oldest advertising medium is embracing one of its newest technologies, and the result – if the industry can pull it off – could spark a marketing revolution.
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The use of ‘dynamic ad insertion’ technology will mean viewers will see ads that correspond with the available data about them.
Brexit has a strong impact on newsbrand readership for the July 2015 – June 2016 period – with mobile viewing a clear driver for growth.
Its CEO, Alan Brydon, and chairman, Mark Craze, will both depart in October alongside all but two members of its ten-strong team.
Advertising, globally, will amount to $552 billion next year – a 4.3% increase, year on year – but factoring in wider marketing services, the figure rises to more than a trillion dollars.
Trinity Mirror has announced a 42.3% surge in pre-tax profits following the acquisition of regional publisher Local World.
ITV has recorded pre-tax profits of £425m in the first six months of the year, but warns of future cost-savings following Brexit fallout.
Jaguar has already launched a campaign through the partnership, with all media activation being planned by Mindshare, which said it has seen “fantastic results”.
Katharine Viner said she is not “theologically opposed” to putting up a paywall – but wants to explore an alternative route first and keep Guardian journalism accessible.
Publishing print advertising and circulation revenue fell by 17% and 5%, respectively, over the first half of the year – but digital revenues grew by 14%.