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This is some fascinating data on media spend from Mediaocean's 2024 Advertising Outlook Report. In my post on '9 Challenges for CMOs in 2024" post (https://lnkd.in/gMAtyX4s), I pointed out... "Every retailer on the planet has seemingly started an RMN, but most are undifferentiated and commoditized in their offerings. Amazon is going to be to RMNs what Meta was to performance marketing for much of the past decade. The vast majority of RMN budgets will go to them. Others will consolidate to achieve scale and have a chance to compete." With all the noise surrounding RNMs, you'd expect that to be on the top of the list for anticipated growth, but 58% of marketers surveyed say they plan to cut retail media spend. Not surprising that 69% anticipate spending more on social though! TikTok will take the lion share of that as it has dramatically elevated its performance marketing game. Check out my post above to understand why! Does anything else surprise you here?

Retail media isn't new. It’s just evolved from shopper marketing. A brief history of shopper marketing: 1. The Early Days: Before the internet, retail media was all about in-store promotions. Think shelf-level signs, walls of TVs, and posters everywhere. It was about catching the shopper's eye as they walked through the store. 2. The Internet Era: Then came the internet, and with it, Amazon. Amazon shifted retail media to the digital world, where virtual shelf space is endless. They started with sponsored search products, then added video ads and their own demand-side platform. 3. The Rise of Competitors: Seeing Amazon's success, others like Walmart and Instacart launched their own ad businesses. Now, many companies are turning their first-party data into gold by offering it to advertisers. 4. The Cookie Conundrum: With third-party cookies disappearing, first-party data is more valuable than ever. Advertisers need new ways to find and target audiences. 5. The Explosion of Retail Media Networks: There are now over 200 retail media networks, including big names like Amazon, Walmart, and Target. 6. RMN Future: Retail media is big business, with about $1 of every $7 in U.S. ad dollars going to it. 7. Google Marketing Platform GMP is the Google Demand Side Platform (DSP) 8. Retail Media Network & GMP Integration Tools like LiveRamp allow Google Display & Video 360 (DV360) destination to target users on non-Google-owned properties on the buy side of Google #GoogleMarketingPlatform #RetailMediaNetworks

Here is an exciting new development in Retail Media. Google is finally stepping in. For the longest time, I have wondered why Google has not made a play to power the retail media ad tech for all the long-tail retailers. The idea is too obvious. The only reason I could think of is that the opportunity needs to be bigger for Google. If you look at today's on-site retail media revenue, my guess is Amazon makes up ~85%. The following 3 or 4 retailers make up ~10%, which leaves us with a tiny contribution from the remaining long-tail retailers. What has been the main challenge for these long-tail retailers? 👉 Low on-site traffic => Low ad inventory/revenue In this context, Google's entry is exciting. They have TRAFFIC and that too of high-intent. Now, I am sure there is a lot to be figured out. For example, I don't know how a brand operating on multiple retailers deploys its ad dollars across them when they are all vying for the same off-site shopper on Google. Or, if I am a brand with a DTC site, why would I pay to send the shopper to the retailer versus my own DTC site? For now, these questions can all wait. We at Intentwise are excited to see a big new bet being placed in the retail media sector 😀. Read the blog post below for more details. #retailmedia #dataanalytics #googleads https://lnkd.in/edHpQNzC

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💡70% of global marketers consider retail media networks crucial for 2024. Nielsen’s new article delves into why these platforms are so impactful, leveraging shopper data to deliver tailored ads at the right moment. Learn how retail media networks can enhance your advertising efforts and help you reach your target audience more effectively. https://bit.ly/3VBtsOA Gracenote #advertising #retail #network #ads Amazon Business Amazon Ads Target Walmart Walmart Global Tech

Is Commerce Media Redefining the Future of Advertising? 🤔 The advertising landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with digital platforms and commerce-oriented media taking center stage. As ad spend continues to rise, the shift towards digital advertising, particularly in commerce media and social commerce, is reshaping how brands connect with consumers. 💡📈 Commerce media, once seen as trade spend, has evolved into a dynamic advertising tool, offering marketers unprecedented access to consumers at the point of purchase. With retail giants like Amazon leading the way, brands now have the opportunity to leverage rich data insights and target their audience with precision. 🛒📱 However, the key challenge lies in finding the right balance between brand engagement and conversion. Marketers must resist the temptation to prioritize sales over building brand affinity, opting instead for a creative commerce approach that captivates and entertains consumers. ✨🎯 In this era of media convergence, where brand building meets performance marketing, how can marketers harness the power of commerce media to drive results while fostering authentic connections with their audience? Amazon, Walmart #Advertising #CommerceMedia #DigitalMarketing #RetailMedia #BrandEngagement #MarketingTrends #SocialCommerce #BrandBuilding #MarketingStrategy

Walmart Connect just levelled up in a BIG way They're now opening the doors to small marketers and brands that don't even sell products in Walmart stores. Yep, that means automotive, finance... you name it. Here's the scoop: • Advertisers can now target competitor brands with search ads • Measuring in-store sales from online ads just got easier • Shoppable ads with Roku and TikTok are expanding • Opportunities galore for brands of all sizes on Walmart's web and mobile platforms • New self-service tools and machine learning to help out smaller advertisers Walmart's ad revenue shot up 28% to $3.4 billion last year. And they're hungry for more. This is going to make things verrry interesting for marketers on the platform. Costs could go up with all that competition. But hey, Walmart's sitting on a goldmine of data. Luggage purchases signalling travel plans? Genius. Check out the full article from Search Engine Land: "Walmart Connect opens up to small and non-endemic advertisers" https://lnkd.in/gGHKX9-R Happy Tuesday! Let me know your thoughts. Casey Jones #WalmartConnect #RetailMedia #DigitalMarketing #ECommerce #Advertising

What is the trajectory of #offsite retail media? #Offsite retail media is the next big thing in advertising, but what exactly does it entail? Think of it as your brand shining bright beyond the confines of what is considered traditional Retail Media advertising spaces. It's all in the name: ‘OFF-SITE’ retail media is when a brand advertises through their retailer's Retail Media Network (#RMN). For example, when Hush Puppies advertises through MYER Google ads - instead of their own. Offsite retail media allows brands to engage with consumers across platforms like #Facebook, #Instagram, #Google, #YouTube, and #Pinterest through Zitcha's Unified Retail Media Platform. Most recently at #NRF in New York City, Andrew Lipsman, former Principal Analyst at Insider Intelligence, shed light on the evolution of retail media networks (RMNs), emphasising their transition from search ads on Amazon to encompassing large ad businesses across physical retail spaces. From #sponsoredproducts to website banners and brand stores, offsite retail media is moving up the funnel and expanding into formats like CTV and off-site banners, with spending expected to reach $24 billion by 2027 according to EMARKETER. The boom of offsite retail media is evident, and it's time for brands to seize the opportunity. Want to learn more about kickstarting your offsite retail media today? Book a meeting with us today: https://bit.ly/3P8LGVc

We're thrilled to unveil the findings of a first-to-market study made possible by our partners at Haleon and Publicis! Highlighted by AdExchanger, our collaboration marks a significant milestone as attention metrics are used for the first time to measure media quality across Amazon Ads DSP inventory. And the results speak volumes, demonstrating the link between high-attention media and full-funnel business outcomes for Haleon: 📈 According to Cint, CTV media with high AU scores drove a 37% lift in Favorability, 19% higher Ad Recall, and a 9% increase in Purchase Intent 💻 High-attention retail placements drove a 27% bump in "Detail Page Views" 🛒 High-AU Display inventory delivered a 34% higher conversion rate and a 25% lower cost per conversion compared to media with low AU scores Read more on AdExchanger: https://lnkd.in/eF-5-C5A #attention #attentioneconomy #innovation