The importance of maintaining a cross-media ad strategy through a crisis
The resounding question advertisers are asking right now is if they should advertise. In fact, many advertisers have chosen to reduce their ad volumes and spend. However, this strategy of limiting advertising is not sustainable with coverage COVID-19 here to stay for at least the medium term.
I want to break free! How are COVID ads effectively resonating?
As the media industry navigates COVID-19 and its greatest period of upheaval in modern memory, having the right data to understand if your ad will command consumer attention has never been more critical.
The Impact of COVID-19 on Media Consumption Across North Asia
The impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is widespread and will likely shape business and consumer behavior for months to come. And while the humanitarian and safety-related aspects of this outbreak are top of mind globally, it’s unquestionable that social distancing, quarantining and...
Standing out from the crowd during Ramadan means knowing when to stand out
Ramadan and the subsequent Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration are key advertising opportunities for brands and retailers seeking to engage with Muslims, but only if they get the timing right.
Understanding Malaysia's Gen Z
Malaysia’s Generation Z is the generation that grew up with the internet for all of their lives. They make up 26% of Malaysia’s population and have unique characteristics that set them apart from the Millenials and Baby Boomers, particularly in the way they consume content and relate to brands.
Girl Power: Measuring the Rise of Women's Sport in Australia
Today, the 'value' of a sport is primarily based on TV viewership and attendance. For women’s sport, it is widely assumed that ‘the attendance and viewing is just not there.’ While these traditional yardsticks are an important trading currency, our research shows that women's sport has...
Fevers and Frenzies: Events in 2018 that Boosted Ad Expenditures in Malaysia
In 2018, Malaysia's advertising expenditure was boosted by extraordinary events including the historic general election, the FIFA World Cup and mega sales events.
Case Study: Maximizing Online Audience Reach Through In-Flight Optimization
With the flexibility to reallocate budget across select platforms, Tempo OMD used Digital Ad Ratings’ overnight reporting to identify optimisation opportunities.
Mobile Gains Ground in Digital Ad Campaigns Across Southeast Asia
The Nielsen Digital Ad Ratings Benchmarks report, which accessed more than 3,000 digital campaigns since its launch in Southeast Asia in 2015, found that in the first half of 2017, more than nine in 10 (93%) digital ad campaigns leveraged mobile and mobile achieved an on-target reach equal to or...
Binge Bunch: Two-Thirds of Global VOD Viewers Say They Watch Multiple Episodes in a Single Sitting
VOD services are undoubtedly transforming the way audiences consume video, so it’s important to tune in to what’s driving engagement around the world. Our recent online global survey found that while several strong motivating factors will support continued growth, there are a few barriers to be...