A full 85% of Hispanics in the US listen to audio content online, with the majority (90%) using digital audio platforms or services to stream radio or music. And, with a recent report [download page] from H Code revealing that more than 4 in 10 US Hispanics spend more than 5 hours per week listening… Read More » The post US Hispanics Spend As Much Time Listening to Digital Audio as They Do Watching Digital Video appeared first on Marketing Charts .

With an ever-increasing number of consumers looking to e-commerce to replace their in-person shopping experiences, many advertisers are searching for innovative new ways to reach the surge of online shoppers. One such method is to advertise on VOD (video on demand) videos. What Is Video on Demand (VOD)? Video on demand means exactly what it sounds like: videos that are available at the viewer’s convenience. The term can include offerings from private companies like Netflix and Hulu, as well as those that aren’t pay-to-pay , like YouTube. There are two common types of VOD you’ve likely interacted with: Subscription VOD: Also known as SVOD, access to these videos comes with a subscription rate. Again, think Netflix or Hulu. Essentially this is any streaming platform involving an annual, monthly, or some other subscription rate. Transactional VOD: While SVOD offers users unlimited library access for the subscription fee as mentioned above, TVOD …

YouTube Live is a vastly underutilized tool that should be in every marketer’s arsenal. It’s easy to look at your Live video options and think that Facebook is enough, but that just isn’t so — not to say that Facebook Live isn’t important. It definitely is . But people watch billions of hours of YouTube every day . That means not using YouTube Live is like holding onto a winning lotto ticket until it expires. You wouldn’t do that, right? Live video is such an effective marketing method that I believe everyone should be using it. So I’m going to show you how to set up and effectively use YouTube Live to grow your business and convert viewers into leads. The good news is that you can start producing effective Live content in a matter of minutes. But first, you need to understand just how powerful Live video can be …

Podcast listenership is on the upswing and is expected to make up more than half of total monthly digital audio listeners this year. There also seems to be a podcast genre for every taste. Here are the ones people are listening to most, according to research [download page] from Nielsen. The study found that Music… Read More » The post What Are Podcast Listeners’ Favorite Genres? appeared first on Marketing Charts .

eMarketer predicts businesses will spend $1 billion on podcast ads in 2021, and 54% of podcast listeners are more likely to buy a product recommendation. Before you hit record and start carving out a slice of the podcast pie for your brand, you need somewhere to record, edit, and publish your episodes. With so many podcast software options out there, it can feel a bit overwhelming deciding what is best for you. Some are only for professionals, while others skew towards beginners Some do everything, while others only record Some are free and easy to use, while others are expensive, with a steep learning curve In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the top podcast software options available to help you pick the best one to fit your needs. 10 Useful Podcast Software Tools Not all podcast software tools are created equal. Some only solve one specific …

Disclosure: This content is reader-supported, which means if you click on some of our links that we may earn a commission. A decade ago, clouds were white puffy things we pointed at in the sky. Today, I suppose that’s still true. But “the cloud” means something completely different. It started as a buzzword, but now, it’s not uncommon to hear it in an afternoon conversation over coffee. In fact, it’s an incredibly common occurrence in our everyday lives. And it’s rise in popularity happened for a good reason—cloud storage is safe, affordable, and undoubtedly easy to use. Plus, it has countless uses, from backups and document archiving to team collaboration and file sharing. But choosing the best cloud storage services isn’t always easy, especially since there are so many options on the market. To make your decision a little easier, I looked at dozens of providers and narrowed it down …

30-second summary: 61.5 million households around Europe have CTVs, of which, 60% of the UK use CTV as their primary source for watching TV British CTV viewers are tolerant of ads In fact, 69% of CTV viewers watch ad-supported content and around 58% said they prefer to watch ad-supported programming free of cost Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD) is a very wide scope across the diverse UK consumer base The four CTV viewer base segments and ad targeting insights – Streamloaders, Jet Streamers, Do-it-all Streamers, and Silver Streamers More insights into their preferred screens, whether they consume ad-supported content, when they are watching CTV, and their interests What’s the best day to advertise on CTV? Find out! CTV equals more advertising opportunities for Ad-Supported Video on Demand (AVOD) Connected TV (CTV) might just mean “Constantly connected consumers” TV. CTV is the coming of age technology for consumers to access visual …

The growth in podcasts is significant for listeners looking for a show that appeals to their individual interests. Plus, it’s great for marketers and business owners looking for new platforms to advertise on and new audiences to reach. While you won’t find any lack of podcasts, the sheer volume out there makes it time-consuming to slim down your choices and find appealing podcasts. In this guide, we explore both how to find podcasts as well as how to get your own podcast discovered. How to Find Podcasts That Interest You If you’re overwhelmed by the number of podcasts out there, it’s not surprising. How many podcasts are there exactly? The latest research shows there are over 47 million episodes available, and the number is growing. As an article on Pacific Content states , there are “Too many podcasts. Not enough time.” Keeping up with new episodes and freshly-launched podcasts are …

As people following the stay-at-home requests, we’re seeing an increase in searches. We want to provide regularly updated insights and trends specific to different verticals to help you understand the search trends and shifts in consumer behavior happening right now. What’s driving change in the auto vertical? Sources: COVID Insights: Autos Consumer Sentiment – New & Used Searches and COVID Insights: Automotive Click Trends For many of us, the thought of our daily commute is slowly fading off into the distance as we continue to stay home during the mandated shelter in place. With most cars now sitting idle in their garage or driveway, we’ll look under the hood to determine what’s driving the biggest changes in consumer search trends for the auto vertical. Since this time last year, the marketplace has seen a decline in searches for new cars by 19% and used cars by 8%. This doesn’t come …

30-second summary: According to Global Web Index’s findings, 80% of consumers in the U.S. and UK say they have consumed more content since the outbreak. According to emarketer, 49% of marketing professionals and agencies held back a campaign launch until later in 2020 and 45% stopped or paused a media campaign midway. Admoik shared that there was a 17.2% drop in week-over-week ad revenues, direct deal and programmatic guarantee being the biggest drops. Despite the 8.3% decrease of retail industry’s M&A deals, Apple acquired AR technology startup, NextVR for a $100 million with an intention to launch its AR headset in 2022 and AR glasses in 2023. 53% of consumers prefer brands to communicate through TV ads. According to McKinsey, UK, Spain, and Italy are least optimistic, whereas the US (37%) and China (48%) are optimistic about their economies jumping back to normal in the next two-to-three months. Purchases are …