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Podcasts to Soon Account for One-Third of US Digital Audio Ad Spending
Last year was a bumper year for podcast ad spending.
US Digital Ad Spend Grew Faster Last Year Than At Any Point in the Previous 15 Years
For all but the largest 25 publishers, the actual amount of ad spend in play was a little over $28 billion.
What Do Marketers Think Is Most Important in Influencing Campaign Performance?
Data quality is a key component, but something that marketers are struggling with.
Global Media Budgets and Perceived Effectiveness in 2022
Not surprisingly, marketers are most bullish about digital media budgets, and are also enthusiastic about their effectiveness.
It Sure Seems Pricing is Important to Video Streaming Subscribers
More US adults say that pricing options are important than original content when considering subscribing to a service.
3 in 4 Want to See Female Empowerment in Ads
But… the types of categories where they see an impact from these ads are based in stereotypes.
How Are Marketers Putting Intent Data to Use?
Only 1 in 4 have intent data implemented and integrated into their overall strategy.
US Ad Viewability Rates Improve for Display, Decline for Video
It was a mixed bag for viewability in the US, but brand risk improved considerably.
What’s the Optimal Approach to Content-Led Advertising?
Advertisers think content-led campaigns are best for brand engagement, while agencies see the benefits of changing perceptions.
Advertisers Rate Their Most Effective Media Types Across Upper- and Lower-Funnel Goals
Digital video is perceived to be a strong performer, particularly in the early stages of the funnel.
Half of Social Media Users Claim Increased Likelihood to Click on an Ad if in a Good Mood
Half of social media users surveyed agree that they get overwhelmed by negative content online, including 54% of Millennials.

CMOs: Tenure Remains Low; Women Constitute Majority for the First Time
Some 51% of CMOs at 100 of the most-advertised US consumer brands last year were women.

Top Activity Online? Entertainment
People spend more time accessing Entertainment content online than any other category.

What Do Marketers Think Is Most Important in Influencing Campaign Performance?
Data quality is a key component, but something that marketers are struggling with.

Here’s What B2B Marketers Want Out of Their Content Efforts
Creating brand awareness is the most cited purpose of content marketing.

With Gaming on the Rise, What’s Motivating Players?
7 in 10 gamers play for stress relief or escapism.

How Many Site Visitors Can You Expect from A Podcast Campaign?
The average conversion rate for podcast campaigns rose to 1.42% in Q4 2021.