Carriage Disputes Are Changing: A Proactive Strategy for Advertisers
Carriage disputes, those contentious negotiations between networks and distributors over programming fees, may seem like a distant headache during your ad campaign planning. But for brands and media buyers, they’re a critical hurdle to navigate to ensure your advertisement connects with its audience, especially when they happen during a live event with a large audience […]
The Importance of Cultural Diversity and How it Impacts Advertising
Cultural diversity in advertising isn’t just a moral imperative—it’s a strategic advantage that can lead to better brand perception, broader reach, and more innovative campaigns. According to the Association of National Advertisers’ Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, 64% of consumers stated they are motivated or strongly motivated to support brands that advertise on TV […]
What’s New at Super Bowl LIX? 5 Media and Advertising Trends to Watch For
The Super Bowl goes big in more ways than just the best two teams in football squaring off. The parties, the food, and, of course, the ads. But you can always expect something new from each year’s media blitz. Beyond the shift in how fans can watch, this year’s Super Bowl presents exciting opportunities for […]
The 4 Biggest Media Takeaways from CES 2025
CES 2025 has once again set the stage for groundbreaking innovation and industry-shaping trends, offering a glimpse into the future of technology, entertainment, and advertising. This year, four themes emerged as pivotal takeaways for the media landscape specifically: the rapid evolution of streaming platforms and their advertising capabilities, the transformative impact of programmatic advertising in […]
Google Keeps Third-Party Cookies: Implications for Marketing Strategy
After repeatedly delaying its plans, including a scheduled elimination in 2025, Google has now abandoned its efforts to phase out third-party cookies. Instead, they’ll introduce a system where users have more control over their online tracking. This unexpected shift marks a significant turning point in the ongoing battle between privacy and personalization. While the industry […]
Athletes, Apps, and Ads: A Look at the 2024 Olympics TV Advertising Landscape
As the Olympic games start this week, brands are gearing up to capitalize on this global spectacle’s massive viewership and engagement opportunities. The Olympics aim to draw record viewership between their broadcast and new streaming features that will debut this year. Fans are already showing excitement for the games, as evidenced by a 24% increase […]
3 Political Ad Trends to Expect for Election 2024
As the calendar flips to the summer months, we gradually approach the months-long general election cycle that will inevitably saturate television commercials, social media platforms, and news outlets. And there are already significant developments that are taking shape that will affect the advertising landscape. Political spending is expected to be higher than in previous elections, […]
Third-Party Cookie Delay: Don’t Wait to Build a Privacy-First Data Strategy
After years of delays, Google is once again calling out the punter to tackle third-party cookie deprecation another day. In what was thought of as a bold move to let brands and advertisers know it was serious, Google phased out 1% of third-party cookies in Chrome at the start of 2024. But alas, Google announced […]
Uneven Playing Field: Why Your Sports Media Buying Strategy Matters More Than Ever
In recent years, the world of sports broadcasting and advertising has undergone a significant transformation, marked by shifting viewership patterns, and a surge in streaming services competing with traditional media companies for rights to broadcast content. The ripple effects of these changes are now shaping the future of sports rights deals, creating new challenges and […]
Ocean Media Asks: What Is Your All-Time Favorite Super Bowl Ad?
One of the great aspects of the Super Bowl is there is something for everyone. Whether you are a football fan, TV viewer, or enjoy the spectacle of a live event from your couch or at a party, America’s biggest unofficial holiday brings eyeballs to screens like no other. And since advertising (and oh yeah, […]