David Kenny

In episode 13 of #ThePubWayPodcast, Mike and I sit down with Keith Gooberman, CEO and Co-Founder of Pontiac Intelligence, to discuss the role of DSPs in the CTV space, contextual advertising, and the upcoming 2024 Pontiac Summit, bringing together industry leaders across the ecosystem. During the episode, we covered: 🔐 Pontiac Intelligence and the changing privacy landscape 📺 The Role of DSPs in the CTV Space 🌐 The evolution of contextual advertising 🎧 Listen now: https://lnkd.in/ess9eqxu #CTV #Publishers #AdTech #ContextualAdvertising Seedtag

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Kristi does a great job in the article, "How Albertsons’ Retail Media Business is Incorporating AI, In-Store Tech and More," of listing out some of the challenges of in-store retail media. Notably, the content and creative need to be different—my opinion is it needs to be much closer to OOH creative. Additionally, she highlights the need for standardization and emphasizes the importance of better upper funnel activities. Some great insights from Kristi. Read it here: https://lnkd.in/gKqdJh5u

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Folks, we have an exciting webinar TODAY on the hottest topic in the media industry right now: Retail Media or Commerce Media. We have an outstanding panelist lined up, and you definitely don't want to miss it. If you're a CPG marketer, this topic is a must for you. I assure you that you'll walk away with actionable insights to bring back to your organization. Click the link below to register. Looking forward to seeing you there!

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I’m excited about what the future of retail media means for our media tech clients but also for marketing leaders in general. BCG does a great job outlining why CMOs will want to increase retail media spend—and how RMNs need to step up their game to help them justify greater investment. If we are to believe analyst projections of $100 billion in U.S. retail media spend over the next 2-3 years, it seems many of the items on BCG’s RMN “to-do” list need to happen, especially: - Offering a more seamless customer experience across online and in-store to boost performance across the full consumer journey - Providing more and more data and actionable reports to enhance transparency, insight, targeting, and personalization - Deepening relationships to deliver increasingly tailored media solutions that are unique to each advertiser and its consumers - Achieving a level of sophistication that matches—or at least approaches—the performance, scale, and precision of leading digital ad platforms like Google and Meta (e.g., as Amazon has done) https://lnkd.in/gKJ53T-x

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How Target’s Retail Media Network Is Preparing for the Future (Adweek): By Kathryn Lundstrom. How is Roundel investing in in-store ad placements like digital screens and high-tech sampling? Travis: We’ll be focused on evolving how we leverage QR codes to drive more engagement through what has been more of a static advertising experience. We’re going more full-scale with digital screens in the next couple of months […] #DOOH #digitalbillboards #digitalsignage

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Kroger introduces a new media measurement model aligning with IAB standards to assess retail media effectiveness, utilizing first-party customer data for enhanced insights on media ROI and full-funnel impact analysis. #retailmedia #measurement Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gMkp6M56

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April's retail landscape presented a varied picture, with consumers selectively investing in areas like home improvement and online shopping. These trends underscore the ongoing resilience of U.S. consumers. Read my latest blog to discover more about the evolving patterns across different retail sectors.

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https://lnkd.in/g26enNWq This describes a significant shift in retail media, particularly in how digital screens and retail media assets are leveraged within physical stores. Traditionally, in-store media, such as digital screens, operated on a real estate rental model where the space was leased to media owners. The media owners then sold this to brands based on location, footfall, and brand affinity. However, the integration of retail transaction data with in-store media is what makes retail media a game changer. Media in Retail has now become Retail Media. Now, instead of just renting space, retailers such as Walmart have set up their own media business. With the right technology platform like Location Media Xchange as an enabler, they can open up their media inventory to Omni DSPs and their own Self Serve Platform. Media Planners and Buyers can now set up a campaign by selecting the brand specific product SKU, budget, and creatives, and the system will automatically handle the rest. The AI enabled system identifies the best-performing stores for that SKU, optimising the timing and placement of the creatives to drive maximum sales. The actual sales of that SKU from these stores guides and fine tunes the content and placement. This approach turns what was once a passive advertising medium into an active, data-driven marketing tool that continuously adjusts for the best results. Besides increased $$$ for the Brand which is also increased $$$ for the retailer, this opens up a completely new advertising $$$ stream for the retailer. This retail media automation and data integration elevate what was a simple rental model to a sophisticated, digital transformation strategy that can significantly boost sales. If you are multi-brand retailer, you should start now and the proof is in the pudding. Walmart has built a 3.4 Billion USD advertising business becoming one of the top 10 advertising companies globally. Their advertising income is expected to contribute to 20% of their overall income. The Time is NOW. Moving Walls #retailmedia #dooh #retail #advertising

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Some thoughts about private label in my latest Op-Ed. Be sure to also ask about our Private Label webinar filled with all sorts of actionable intelligence powered by our growing #commerce #data set! Thank you Retail TouchPoints. #marketing, #advertising

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Step into the future of retail with @SamsungUS innovative solutions! See how FastSensor's insights transform shoppers' journeys, dramatically increasing basket size and profits. Embrace the change and tailor real-time experiences for your customers with Samsung. Contact Bubble Cloud/ Bubble Social Media Marketing for more details. #RetailRevolution #SamsungInnovation

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As the CTV landscape evolves, contextual AI is becoming essential for advertisers, addressing key challenges like targeting limitations, transparency issues, and lack of real-time insights. Jon Wallett, VP of Sales, East Coast at Seedtag, emphasizes that innovation in contextual targeting is crucial for future success. Seedtag's contextual AI, Liz, enables brands to develop effective audience strategies, enhance creative messaging, and gain valuable insights, all while adapting to real-time trends. Wallett argues that embracing these advancements will drive greater transparency and more inclusive, interest-based targeting, making contextual AI indispensable for modern advertising. Watch the full interview here to learn more 📺 : https://lnkd.in/eJ9Q3PDJ #ContextualAI #CTVAdvertising #InnovationInMarketing

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How is AI transforming data collaboration use cases? Machine Learning and Generative AI are game-changing enablers of data collaboration via clean rooms. What’s most exciting though: Generative AI is set to transform the collaborative efforts of non-technical users. Read the full LiveRamp report for all of our findings!

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Great read from Bill Duggan about the importance of standardization when it comes to retail media networks' measurement. "Retail media networks are walled gardens—they are ad ecosystems that don’t share data—making it difficult to compare RMNs. To optimize investment, marketers need to be able to make apples-to-apples comparisons between RMNs," writes Duggan. #PerformanceMeasurement #Retail #Media #Advertising

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#RetailMedia #Incrementality - can you say buzzwords, anyone! This fantastic article by our talented Josh Dreller and incrementality guru Kenzie O. gets to the heart of the matter - sorry, #iROAS is important but not THE silver bullet. "Your retail business isn't one dimensional - and your incrementality measurement shouldn't be either. This means iROAS is a great foundation when you start with a customized approach, but it is vital to also look to the future to see how iROAS should pair with other incrementality indicators to provide you with holistic measurement support." Read the article for more: https://okt.to/a6xMbe Comment with your thoughts - what else is critical to consider in defining incrementality for YOUR business?

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Pearls of wisdom from Sir Martin Sorrell It's fascinating to witness the impact of innovative systems on company efficiency and the challenges posed by historical data. A recent success story saw a new retailer engaging 18 million online consumers, highlighting the importance of data management. On the flip side, a legacy FMCG company struggled due to the absence of first-party data. AI, though somewhat overhyped, is undeniably transformative. Its prowess is driving significant changes, particularly in areas like visualization and copywriting—a double-edged sword for marketing agencies. #DataManagement #BusinessInsights #AI

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Retail media ads receive a 183% higher engagement rate than the baseline average across all impressions tracked by DoubleVerify. High engagement comes at the cost of viewability, however, as only 36% of retail media ads placed on retailers’ owned inventory were seen, compared with 73% for audience extension inventory. Shout out to EMARKETER for their valuable Charts (and stats) of the Day. At Adsta, our CPGs and retailers continue to see the most success from balanced retail media strategies that include both onsite and offsite placements, often from different specialized providers. Offsite may have more reach, but onsite delivers engaged users in a buying mindset. #retailmedia #digitalmarketing #cpgs #consumergoods #groceryretail #retail #onsitemedia #offsitemedia

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The Untapped Potential of Retail Media: In-Store Measurement Still Lags Behind As retail media continues to surge in popularity, one key piece of the puzzle remains unsolved: in-store measurement. While brands and advertisers are pouring resources into retail media networks, measuring the true impact of these campaigns in physical stores is still a challenge. According to a recent article on Digiday, many advertisers find themselves relying heavily on online metrics, leaving a gap in understanding how in-store consumer behaviors are influenced by retail media efforts. The lack of real-time, accurate data on in-store performance not only limits insights but also stifles the potential to optimize campaigns across all shopping touchpoints. The stakes are high. As more consumers mix online and offline shopping, brands need better tools to track and attribute their impact. Closing this gap will not only boost ROI but also give retailers a competitive edge in an increasingly data-driven marketplace. Check out the full article on Digiday here to dive deeper into the evolving landscape of retail media and the hurdles to comprehensive measurement. The future of retail depends on it.

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Big news in CPG ecommerce advertising! Our client Duke's Mayonnaise and Wright Brand Bacon teamed up for a wildly successful Instacart joint marketing campaign. By collaborating to reach grocery shoppers at the digital point of sale, they achieved: - 44% sales lift for Duke's Mayo - 69% sales lift for Wright Brand Bacon - 6.4x ROAS The keys to success: - Pairing two complementary, iconic brands - Engaging creative featuring recipes with both products - Robust targeting of high-intent Instacart shoppers - Native, non-disruptive ad placements Kudos to Duke's, Wright Brand, and Instacart on this innovative, data-driven partnership that shows the power of strategic collaboration in driving digital sales! 🙌 Excited to see more CPGs embrace this approach to achieve outsized results. Brainlabs is proud to help clients like Duke's push the boundaries of what's possible in digital advertising. #ecommerce #cpg #advertising #instacart

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Insightful post on retail in-store marketing technologies and the proliferation of retail media formats from Jeffrey Bustos at IAB based on insights from Sarah Marzano at EMARKETER With increased options, marketers need to leverage the data being collected and new effectiveness approaches to optimize marketing across omni-channel touch points as well as across & within retail media networks to unlock the true potential here to build a seamless customer experience. We are helping modern marketers unlock the full potential of retail media, reach out if you would like to know more. Russell Nuzzo Karen Kaufman Sam Fellows #retailmedia

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