The Demographics of Covid Deaths
This chart from the CDC is based on one million deaths announced this week. The median age of those who died from Covid is 75. Almost three in four who passed away were age 65+. Read more »
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A weekly round-up of the industry’s top stories and research curated by the ARF.
Amazon Dominates Retail Media Ad Revenues
eMarketer data illustrates Amazon’s dominance, but also shows good results for Instacart.
CTV Ad Fraud Schemes Rise
A major new study from DoubleVerify (DV) reports both progress and ongoing problems in digital advertising. Viewability rates are improving while the number of ad fraud schemes uncovered by DV spiked up 70% in 2021.
Fewer Ads on Streaming Platforms
Disney+ is joining other companies by announcing limited commercial loads on streaming services. They are even going a step further.
Is Streaming’s Rise Coming to an End?
While Wall Street is focused on Netflix’ subscriber decline, and some speculate that this indicates the end of streaming’s rise, new research from HUB finds that, while there are challenges, the shift to streaming has not slowed down. Read more »
All About Podcasts
Here are three perspectives: Ad spending numbers, reasons for ad spend increases and the long-term outlook for podcasts. Read more »
The Most Crucial Shopping Moment
Do marketers, especially e-marketers, focus on the most pivotal moment in the shopping journey? Sure, it’s important to target consumers during search and on social media. But one marketer thinks that those are not the best channels and that the most vital step in every customer’s journey and experience with a brand is the purchase.
Obstacles for the Metaverse
Nearly three-quarters of consumers say they have heard of the “Metaverse,” as of March, according to Marketing Dive. That’s a noteworthy bump in awareness compared to last July (32%). But familiarity does not equate to understanding. Read more »
The Transition to Multi-Currency
Several industry organizations – the ARF’s subsidiary CIMM, the ANA and the 4A’s — are working together to navigate and support the transition to a multi-currency TV market. Read more »
The Post-Pandemic Jobs Recovery by Industry
Data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) show that the total number of U.S. jobs isn’t back to pre-pandemic levels — but some sectors are already bigger than in February 2020, Emily Peck writes for Axios Markets. Most ARF members are in sectors that are on the plus side, namely “Information” and “Professional and Business Services.” Read more »