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Wednesday, December 05, 2012

Report: Gadget buyers influenced by video

When it comes to buying a new GPS device, tablet or hand-held game, video is on the side of the manufacturer and retailer. New data out from IDA TechNetwork finds that video content influences more gadget buyers to complete sales. >>

Tuesday, November 20, 2012

Report: Incentivized video ups engagement, awareness, purchasing

Everyone hates pre-roll video ads, right? Yes, actually. Pre-roll units can be interruptive, slow to load and interrupt the viewer's stream of consciousness. New data from Jun Group shows how brands can engage through video without the annoying interruptions. >>

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Reports: Mobile video pushing higher engagement

When it comes to online and mobile video, long form content is quickly gaining ground. While short, user generated clips on sites like YouTube continue to make up the bulk of content viewed, new data shows long-form (streaming movies, TV and original) content is pushing higher completion rates. >>

Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Qumu: Video users want more support

When it comes to viewing online video, slow upload times and skipping content are big problems, especially for professional users. In fact, new data from Qumu finds that 94% of in-app video viewers want more support for video while more than half (58%) would like to see faster uploads. >>

Friday, November 09, 2012

Report: Why smart TV households hold promise for online brands

The number of people watching television and other video content online continues to grow. More than 40 billion clips were served in September according to comScore. But it isn't just people watching content online - a growing trend is using the television to connect online. And it may hold as many benefits for advertisers as 'traditional' video advertising. >>

Monday, November 05, 2012

BrightRoll's SmartView unit offers viewers control

A new video offering from BrightRoll is set up to put the viewer in control of advertising. Called SmartView, it puts the viewer in control by allowing them to choose to watch the video ad or skip the add and go straight to content. >>

Friday, November 02, 2012

Study: Consumers want 'useful' TV apps, websites

While a many consumers are watching video content through computers and mobile devices, a growing number are looking to connected television sets to go online, and stay connected to their favorite content. However, there are demands on this new space, as highlight but a new study from Frank N. Magid Associates and TVGuide. >>

Thursday, October 25, 2012

Latin American video trends point to skyrocketing consumption

Online video is raging around the globe. From viewers on computers to mobile devices, more and more content is consumed through video outlets each month. In Latin America, the trends look like this: >>

Friday, October 12, 2012

Jun Group: Video marketplace maturing

While the bulk of video ad placements continue to be short pre-roll units, the marketplace is getting ready for a shift - and that's a good thing for advertisers. That, according to new data out from Jun Group. The new research shows that while pre-roll remains the front-runner, savvy video brands are allowing for opt-in, which is improving engagement. >>

Monday, October 08, 2012

Top 3 ways to improve sales through 2012 holidays

We're still more than a month from the official kick-off to the 2012 holidays - Black Friday - but savvy marketers are already making plans for better performances. Here are SundaySky's top three tips for improving websites in preparation for holiday shoppers. >>

Friday, September 28, 2012

PointRoll releases InTagration product

A new solution out for video holds some promise for video advertisers. Called InTagration, the product from PointRoll is set up help video advertisers better track and meet publisher expectations for various devices - ensuring their ads will run where preferred. >>

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

YuMe: 76% of video impressions are pre-roll

New data out today from YuMe shows pre-roll is still the king of video formats. According to the YuMe Q2 Connected Audience Network report 76% of impressions served by YuMe are pre-roll. CPG brands continue pushing into video in the largest numbers with a 23% share of the video spend. >>

Friday, September 21, 2012

Brands: How TV continues impacting digital

Television may not have the cache or measurement it once did, but don't knock television off your radar, brands. According to new data out from Convertro television continues impacting not only traffic to branded and non-branded sites, but it is also pushing up clicks - and thereby revenue. >>

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Video, relevancy important for mobile consumers

When it comes to mobile, relevant content and video are helping some brands become more relevant. According to data from Invodo mobile device traffic is still only about 5% of their volume but mobile viewers account for nearly 15% of video views. >>

Friday, September 14, 2012

How Unicorn Media helps monetize video for brands

In the online space, one of the new must-haves is a quality video option. Having fresh, engaging content - whether in the form of video ads or added value content - is becoming more important. Here's how one platform helps brands engage through video. >>