Pageviews aren’t perfect, but ad buyers see flaws in attention measures

Premium publishers are pushing for ads to be measured on attention minutes -- or engaged time -- but there are real limitations to its adoption. The post Pageviews aren’t perfect, but ad buyers see flaws in attention measures appeared first on Digiday. Continue reading at 'Digiday'

[ Digiday | 2014-10-16 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Gordon Lish: ‘Had I not revised Carver, would he be paid the attention given him? Baloney!’

Christian Lorentzen talks to the legendary editor in an extract from a forthcoming issue of the Paris ReviewIt’s the custom for editors to keep a low profile and to underplay any changes they may make to an author’s manuscript. Gordon Lish is a different animal. Not since Maxwell Perkins has an... Continue reading at The Guardian

[ The Guardian | 2015-12-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Time Inc. Partners with GumGum to Overlay Ads on Images

In-image advertising will arrive across the publisher's digital portfolio. The post Time Inc. Partners with GumGum to Overlay Ads on Images appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-12-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Trinity Mirror CRO James Wildman on Ad Blocking: 'The Sky Hasn't Fallen'

Trinity Mirror has come a long way digitally in the last year. Its acquisition of Local World last month makes it the biggest U.K. newspaper publisher and it expects to double its digital ad sales, which were £16.6 million ($25 mi ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-12-01 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Mashable Shop Is a Native Ad That's Also an Online Store

Digital publishers are looking for all kinds of alternatives to the traditional banner ad. They've typically looked at new ways of fusing editorial and advertising -- sponsored articles, branded videos, etc. -- but Mashable has come up with a way to add e-commerce to the mix.On Cyber Monday... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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What Telcos Can Teach the Digital Ad Industry About Convergence

The convergence of digital and linear business models and operations may be the hottest and most important strategic topic in the digital ad business today. Certainly, it is changing how major stakeholders -- publishers and media properties, brands, advertisers and agencies -- view the... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-23 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Did Someone Say #BlackFriday? Facebook, Instagram Wrap Up Holiday Audiences for Ad Targeting

For any brands still looking to do some holiday shopping, Facebook is making a list of people whose attentions they might want to buy.Starting on Thanksgiving and running through New Year's Day, Facebook and its photo-sharing app Instagram will let brands target ads to people who publish posts... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-20 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Judith Kerr's 'Mog' at heart of Sainsbury's Christmas ad

Sainsbury’s has released its flagship Christmas television advert featuring children’s author Judith Kerr’s Mog character at its heart, in a bid to raise funds for Save the Children’s literacy campaign. Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook's Virtual Reality-Style Ads Are Here With Big Brands on Board

If you were wondering what Facebook's $2 billion Oculus Rift might mean for advertisers, we may have just been given a sneak peek. Today, the Menlo Park, Calif.-based company debuted the first virtual reality-style video ads for AT&T, Nestle, Mondelez and Samsung, among others. In... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-11-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Facebook Mulls Ad Changes for Instant Articles After Publisher Pushback

Facebook is experimenting with new advertising approaches for its Instant Articles platform after publishers encountered challenges generating ad revenue because of restrictions imposed by the social network. Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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See the First 360-Degree Video Ads on Facebook

"360-degree marketing" has been an industry buzzword for years, but what about 360-degree advertising?Facebook is starting to test 360-degree video ads with a handful of brands including AT&T, Samsung and Nestle, all of which can be seen below. Facebook officially introduced the virtual... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-11-12 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Listening 101: Why It's Important to Pay Attention in a World of Distraction

Can the simple act of listening deepen your relationships, create a better life, and even ensure a smooth holiday dinner? Spiritual director McHugh explores the perks of keeping open ears in ‘The Listening Life.’ Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-09 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Axel Springer Raises Outlook, Citing Strength of Ad Sales

Axel Springer, the German publishing and digital media group, on Wednesday raised its forecast for 2015 revenues as increasing sales of digital classified advertising offset continued declines in print circulation and other revenues.   The impro ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-11-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Penguin Titles Added to PRH's Holiday Shipping Program

This year, the expedited holiday shipping program Random House initiated for indie booksellers in 2011 will feature frontlist and backlist titles published by Penguin. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2015-11-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Why Instagram Offering Self-Service Carousel Ads Could Attract More Marketers

Touting strong early performances of its Carousel ads, Instagram has opened up the option to buy the multi-photo campaigns through its self-service interfaces. Carousel lets marketers use up to five still images in a single ad, as viewers can swipe through them like virtual magazine pages. ... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-10-31 00:00:00 UTC ]
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How To Design The Perfect Horror Cover

Horror comic book legend Steve Bissette gives his four top tips on designing covers that scare the hell out of you.I grew up reading comics in the '80s and '90s. X-Men, Justice League, and The Tick were my favorites. Every Thursday I couldn't wait to go to the comic store to peruse the latest... Continue reading at Fast Company

[ Fast Company | 2015-10-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Forget Short Attention Spans, The Economist is Going Long on Digital Video

While most publishers are trying to figure out how to get video shorter to distribute on platforms like Facebook and Snapchat, The Economist is betting on a long-form approach.   Its 4-month-old, 10-person video division, called The Economist Fi ... Continue reading at Editor & Publisher

[ Editor & Publisher | 2015-10-28 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Lena Dunham's Newsletter Lenny Gets a Site, Ads From Hearst

Lena Dunham's female-focused newsletter Lenny isn't a celebrity side project. The creator of HBO's "Girls" is turning it into a money-making media company with help from Hearst.Introduced in September by Ms. Dunham and "Girls" showrunner Jenni Konner, Lenny's twice-weekly newsletter has carried... Continue reading at Advertising Age

[ Advertising Age | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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AdBlock Plus accuses Axel Springer of censorship after ad-block move

German publisher Axel Springer and Adblock Plus have entered a new round in their fight over ad blocking. Adblock Plus accused the publisher of quashing discussion about how to get around Axel Springer's newly erected wall that keeps ad-block users from accessing the site of its tabloid,... Continue reading at Digiday

[ Digiday | 2015-10-27 00:00:00 UTC ]
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We Brought Together the Major Players in the Ad Blocker War, and Here's What They Told Each Other

Apple's recent flipping of the switch to allow for ad-blocking apps has sent the digital publishing world into a full-blown crisis, as the number of consumers fed up with ads that clutter and slow down websites—and doing something about it—has reached critical mass. While ad blocking has been... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2015-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Playing Hot Potatoes With Ad Blocking

Everyone’s to blame for the state of digital advertising, but ad blocking is a problem that’s landed right in publishers’ laps. The post Playing Hot Potatoes With Ad Blocking appeared first on Folio:. Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2015-10-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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