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As over-the-top (OTT) booms, are advertisers keeping up?

illumin

Too many marketers treat over-the-top (OTT) the same way they do digital advertising on social media or YouTube. What all of these platforms have in common is that they bypass traditional cable television and connect directly with the audience. You often hear brands tout the importance of short, targeted ads. They are not.

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OTT and CTV: which is which?

illumin

Over-the-Top or OTT refers to the digital content delivered (can be video-based or audio-based) directly to viewers over the internet, bypassing traditional distribution channels like cable or satellite providers. Examples include YouTube, Pluto TV, and Tubi. It’s delivered through a variety of channels or streaming services and apps.

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YouTube Marketing: Creating Your Brand

Brightedge

Many companies use YouTube marketing as a way to promote their businesses and products for audiences who prefer video as a way to interact with brands. YouTube is the second most visited search engine on the internet second to Google. Why YouTube marketing? YouTube marketing has allowed many businesses to establish their brand.

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9 YouTube stats to inform your marketing strategy in 2019

Sprout Social

When YouTube first arrived in 2005, few likely had any idea how valuable it would become. By 2010, YouTube was generating more than two billion views each day. As video has continued to grow as one of the most compelling channels for marketing and entertainment, YouTube has remained at the forefront. 1. There are 1.9

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The Crack in Influencer Marketing You Need to Know About

Marketing Insider Group

In a world where Instagram posters are cultural icons and more kids are watching YouTube videos than cable TV, the influencers – the individuals who have won over legions of fans through their blogs or social media channels – have become a powerful bunch. They speak, post, and tweet.

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Super Bowl commercials and strategies to watch for

Martech

This Sunday, family and friends will gather around the smart TV while checking their social media feeds and ordering food on their phones. Brands will use their big media ad spends as the basis for campaigns in the months ahead. It’s the latest edition of a tried-and-true American holiday — Super Bowl LVIII. The game is only the start.

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Why Digital Media is Killing TV Advertising

Hubspot

In 2018, research conducted by the Leichtman Research Group found that 78% of households still watch traditional satellite or cable TV. In years past, TV was the only form of media you could use to reach a massive market during prime hours -- but now, people aren't watching as much. Digital media is cheaper. Why the shift?