Digital marketers, it’s time to step up your ad game like Roku. This October, major streaming company Roku made a bold move by acquiring DataXu, an ad tool designed to help marketers purchase ads across TV and online. The deal cost Roku $150 million in cash and stock. This latest acquisition highlights the competitiveness of streaming. No longer can companies …
How Entertainment Marketers Can Make Their Social Media Count
When you think social media, you might think of it as the ultimate ground for e-commerce advertising. But the principles of selling goods via social ads can apply to any business, including those of entertainment. That’s right: You can turn social media users into viewers and fans. Looking at the numbers, the potential of social media marketing is astounding: According …
There’s No Debate: Entertainment Marketers Can Take A Page From Political Digital Advertising
Political marketers are some of the most sophisticated advertisers. Period. Each political candidate has a specific story and vision they’re trying to sell to the American people. Entertainment marketers could afford to take a page or six from their digital advertising playbook. Think about it: The last time you voted, what made you compelled to give your vote to that …