This Week’s Newsletter: Happy Mother’s Day! Bill & Melinda’s Divorce, High Consumer Spend Projected, & More. This Week in Digital Advertising: May 7th, 2021

This Week’s Newsletter: Happy Mother’s Day! Bill & Melinda’s Divorce, High Consumer Spend Projected, & More. This Week in Digital Advertising: May 7th, 2021

Hello Bidtellectuals!

Congratulations to Bidtellectual of the Week Missy Steiner!

A very Happy Mother’s Day to all our mothers and caregivers! Wishing you an extra restful weekend.

Happy Mother’s Day!

If you’re stuck with some last minute campaign planning and missed our post last week, this is your saving grace! Better yet, we have a swanky onesheet now. Be sure to download it here. Expect record-breaking spend, a modest return to in-person experiences, and creative gift-giving to show extra appreciation for a trying year.

READ: Top 5: What You Need to Know for Mother’s Day 2021

 

Around the Industry:

  • Recovery and consumer spend is looking bright: personal income surged 21.1% back on a month-to-month basis in March, according to eMarketer – the biggest monthly increase on record dating back to 1959. The metric is a strong indicator for consumer spending ability. Cha-ching.
  • PE firm Apollo Global Management announced its intention to acquire Verizon Media for $5 billion. The new company will be called Yahoo (I know) and Verizon will maintain a minority 10% stake in it. The price tag covers all the various parts of Verizon Media: a DSP, SSP, native ad marketplace, AOL, TechCrunch, Yahoo, Flurry, Engadget and other media and technology sundries.
  • Doritos Mexico debuted a heartwarming Mother’s Day ad featuring two moms in an aim to reach and represent LGBTQ+ families.
  • Why hasn’t programmatic fully caught on with CTV? Well, a lot of reasons. From identity challenges to supply shortages, Adexchanger does a great deep dive here.
  • Oh hellooooo, Bitcoin gains. Square reported 266% YoY revenue growth and crushed earnings expectations. Looks like it is a good time for all of those Bitcoin and cryptocurrency investors who’ve tried their hand at earning some extra money. They’ll probably be looking at how to buy polygon crypto next.
    Everyone is freaking out over Bill and Melinda Gates divorce announcement after 27 years of marriage. What’s that cost breakdown look like? Among the gossip is “problems for years” and Bill’s annual weekend away with his ex-gf.

 

ICYMI:

  • Bidtellect introduced the beta stage of its FIRST-EVER online training certification program. Master Bidtellect’s unique platform trading capabilities, gain insider industry knowledge, and earn certifications to share with your network on LinkedIn. Get certified here.
  • Sick of WFH? Here are 5 Ways to Make WFH More Productive by Director of Account Management Lysa Vincent. Because WFH can be productive and stress-free – no matter how many little ones are in Zoom school (and P.S. give yourself some grace).
  • Wondering what a world without cookies is going to look like? Here’s what contextual means for the industry, according to Bidtellect CTO Mike Conway.

Case Study of the Week: A Creative Solution Wins Over A Legal Conundrum and Boosts Engagement

A leading U.S. wireless provider sought to gain subscribers by tracking new users that engaged with their landing page after seeing their Native Ads. Read more here.

Stay safe,
Charlotte

This Week’s Newsletter: Mother’s Day Strategy, New Training Program & New Video: Digital Advertising: April 30th, 2021

This Week’s Newsletter: Mother’s Day Strategy, New Training Program & New Video: Digital Advertising: April 30th, 2021

Hello Bidtellectuals!

Congratulations to Bidtellectual of the Week Mitchell Enfield

The Latest

Mother’s Day is Coming!

And people are in better spirits than last year’s Mother’s Day, that’s for sure. You know what that means: higher spend, baby!!! Expect record-breaking spend, a bit more comfort with in-person celebration, and certainly some creative shopping online (last year electronics were huge). Read the data and trend predictions – including our platform – now.

READ: What to Expect for Mother’s Day 2021 & How to Adjust Campaign Messaging

 

Introducing: Bidtellect Trader Scorecard

Are. You. Ready? Bidtellect is proud to introduce the beta stage of its FIRST-EVER online training and certification program. Master Bidtellect’s unique platform trading capabilities, gain insider industry knowledge, and optimize your campaigns’ performance. Then humble brag about the skills you earned with certifications you can add to your LinkedIn profile. Yes!

Get certified here.

 

Don’t Disappoint Mom: Check Out Bidtellect’s YouTube

Did ya miss me??? I’m back with a new Bidtellect Beat: Digital Edition to save you from disappointing mom with cringeworthy campaign performance this Mother’s Day. Watch what you need to know here. AND for more campaign tips, watch the new Behind the Platform series, honey.

 

 

ICYMI:

 

Case Study of the Week: Major Clothing Retailer Sees Impressive 1370% ROI

You read that right. Bidtellect’s contextual targeting coupled with unique post-click metrics drove massive engagement and revenue growth for this clothing retailer. Read more here.

Stay safe,
Charlotte

This Week’s Newsletter: How to Delight Your Customers, EU Comes for Google, and News Is Interesting Again? Digital Advertising: April 23rd, 2021

This Week’s Newsletter: How to Delight Your Customers, EU Comes for Google, and News Is Interesting Again? Digital Advertising: April 23rd, 2021

Hello Bidtellectuals!

Congratulations to Bidtellectual of the Week Tamanna Ghazvini!

The Latest

How to Surprise and Delight???? Your Customers

Winning over your customers is simple but not always easy. (Read that again). Bidtellect CEO Lon Otremba weighs in on Forbes. Read number twelve and remember: outperforming expectations never fails.

READ: 15 Excellent Ways To Surprise And Delight Customers on Forbes

 

Read this: Hungry for News, Ready for Ads

Did you know that news is one of only a few consumer interests that grew this year? People are hungry for news, and the places they go most often are open web sources. News sites both associated and not associated with print newspapers are used almost 80% of the time. Considering that people are spending more time online than ever before (hello, WFH), advertising on the open web has never been more lucrative. Read more here: Americans are Hungry for News

 

More Data Privacy Laws Are Coming

Follow the leader! It started with California, most recently Virginia, and now other states are hopping on the privacy law train: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Illinois, Nevada, Maine, and Oklahoma all are in the process of passing and approving new legislation (or updating outdated legislation) covering data privacy. Read more on Adage.

 

The European Commission Comes for Google’s FLoC Citing Anti-Competition

The EU’s Margrethe Vestager just confirmed that “Google’s proposals to deprecate third-party cookies are within the scope” of its ongoing antitrust competition. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority already launched its own inquiry into Google’s plan to phase out third-party cookies after receiving complaints about how Google’s Privacy Sandbox proposals could impact competition. Read more on Adexchanger.

 

Why You Should Factor Diversity Into Your Strategy This Black History Month

How and why you should make diversity your advertising priority.

5 Holiday Mocktail Recipes With All the Flavor & No Alcohol

Holiday gatherings don’t need alcohol to be filled with joy. We found some holiday mocktail recipes full of flavor and holiday magic worth sharing.

Yeah, We Had To: Holiday Cocktail Recipes That’ll Make Santa Smile

Check out these holiday cocktail recipes to enjoy this year – at home, with family, or wherever the holidays (safely) take you this year. Cheers!

Canada Advertising Trends

Canadians are experiencing the full effect of digital advertising with trends like amount of spend on digital ads, mobile transactions, brand safety, and video ads.

Diversity & Multicultural Advertising Builds Trust

Diversity in advertising builds trust. Why representation matters.

PRIDE MONTH EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Members of the LGBTQ+ Community at Bidtellect

In this Spotlight Series, we have highlighted members of the LGBTQ+ community at Bidtellect to hear about their experiences and advice on how to best support and celebrate Pride Month at work.

3 Ways You Can Show Up For Pride Month As A Brand or Advertiser

How to create authentic Pride month campaigns to build trust with your audience and target consumers.

Spring and Summer Travel Trends & How To Reach Consumers

Spring and summer travel trends & tips that will help build trust and recognition for your brand.

Bidtellect Named Finalist for Three Dick Reed Awards 2022

Bidtellect is named finalist for three Dick Reed Awards! Read more.

 

ICYMI:

  • Sick of WFH? Here are 5 Ways to Make WFH More Productive by Director of Account Management Lysa Vincent. Because WFH can be productive and stress-free – no matter how many little ones are in Zoom school (and P.S. give yourself some grace).
  • Social Media got you down? How to avoid mishaps on the platforms, and why you should maybe avoid them all together. Read it on Forbes featuring CEO Lon Otremba: Nine Effective Ways Marketers Can Avoid Social Media Gaffes
  • Work in tech? Bidtellect Chief Technology Officer Mike Conway sat down with CIO Professional Network to discuss his career path, successes at Bidtellect, and the importance of working with others.
  • Looking for a dose of inspiration? Check out our SPOTLIGHT INTERVIEW SERIES: WOMEN AT BIDTELLECT. Nominated by their peers, five Bidtellect women talk successes, challenges, leadership styles, and strengths of being a woman. Read each interview on the blog.

 

Case Study of the Week: How a Leading Insurance Company Used Targeted Content to Reach Consumers Across Multiple Regions

Bidtellect’s client services team paired unique Native creative units with each specific article landing pages to help generate awareness around multiple product offerings. The results exceeded client goals. Read more here.

Stay safe,
Charlotte