Why ‘Political Ratings,’ and Why Now
In today's shifting and divisive political climate, sophisticated voters are in search of relevant political messaging to better understand how their local, state and presidential candidates can best serve their needs.
Voter Registration is Key to Winning the Hispanic Vote
For the first time, Hispanics will form the largest voting bloc after the non-Hispanic White population. So the question on everyone's minds is whether the uncertainty of the times will drive more Latinos to the polls.
What BASES Top 25 U.S. Breakthrough Innovations Can Teach Us About Innovating in the New Normal
Consumer appetite for new products is strong, but what is relevant today may be different in some categories and relatively unchanged in others. To remain competitive, manufacturers need to adapt their innovation pipeline to meet the evolving wants and needs of their buyers.
The Secret To Successful Addressable TV
The TV space is a challenging ecosystem and growing more complex with each passing day. Innovative addressable TV is designed to streamline and provide a better advertising experience for all - including the consumer. The key to a successful addressable TV platform that creates value opposed to...
‘Tis the Season for Customer Intelligence
With the holidays fast approaching, CPG advertisers will soon need to navigate a new normal of COVID-19 during what’s typically their busiest season. They’ll need the right customer intelligence data to design strategic campaigns and connect with shoppers.
Game Makers Need to Plan for the End of the Remake and Remaster Gravy Train
Certain remakes have been blockbuster successes, but game makers should take care to avoid becoming over-reliant on repackaging classic titles.
Innovating in the Digital Era: The Evolving Role of Digital Media on New Product Launches
When considering new launches, the role that advertising plays is consistent: Advertising drives awareness; awareness drives trial; and trial drives volume. It makes sense therefore, that when compared to existing products, new products are more reliant on advertising support to grow.
Unemployment is at the Heart of Long-Term Consumer Change
Two important narratives have been necessarily conflated as the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has made its way around the world this year: the devastating impact of the deadly disease on the lives of millions and their loved ones and the almost immediate effect on the global economy.
Paving Our Path Forward: Innovating Linear Ad Delivery for the Future, Now!
When most consumers think about their media consumption, they’re quick to recall their favorite TV program, a new video game they’re into or the last Netflix original they saw. Rarely—if ever—do ads enter the conversation. This isn’t surprising, but it undersells the significance that ads...
What Now and What’s Next: A View Into the U.S. Pet Retail Landscape During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The impact of COVID-19 on the U.S. pet retail industry has been substantial, with sales numbers fluctuating at historic proportions. Year-over-year in-store and e-commerce sales up by double-digits, but sales trends have fluctuated following pantry stockpiling in March.