Platform Updates Archives - AdsWizz https://www.adswizz.com/category/platform-updates/ Connecting the digital audio advertising ecosystem Fri, 08 Nov 2024 13:41:23 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.7 https://www.adswizz.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/cropped-site-logo-32x32.png Platform Updates Archives - AdsWizz https://www.adswizz.com/category/platform-updates/ 32 32 How Audio Adtech Drives Agility, Efficiency, and Results https://www.adswizz.com/how-audio-adtech-drives-agility-efficiency-and-results/ Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:38:06 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=14245 As consumer behavior evolves at breakneck speed, advertisers will be presented with new and fresh opportunities to continuously elevate their game. By strategically investing in cutting-edge tech tools, brands can deepen their connection with audiences, spark innovation, and stay ahead of the competition. This starts with a close evaluation of current audio advertising efforts. Advertisers […]

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As consumer behavior evolves at breakneck speed, advertisers will be presented with new and fresh opportunities to continuously elevate their game. By strategically investing in cutting-edge tech tools, brands can deepen their connection with audiences, spark innovation, and stay ahead of the competition.

This starts with a close evaluation of current audio advertising efforts. Advertisers can unlock new potential by pinpointing areas for improvement and discovering how audio adtech can seamlessly integrate with their broader marketing strategies. This means taking control of the adtech stack—media strategy, ad operations, and optimization—ensuring both internal and external teams work together to achieve the best results possible.

Benefits of Enhances Adtech Tools

To make the most of audio adtech, advertisers need to understand some core benefits.

Oversight and Control for Enhanced Agility and Responsiveness

Embracing cutting-edge adtech tools gives advertisers the power to take full control of their audio campaigns. Not only can they align with their strategic goals, but they also gain the agility to make quick adjustments and react when needed. This results in messaging that’s not only timely and relevant but also helps maintain a competitive edge and the ability to capitalize on new opportunities as they arise.

Comprehensive Historical Data Retention

Audio ad techs’ access to historical data is vital for long-term strategy and analysis, providing insights into the effectiveness of past campaigns. Advertisers can use this data to refine targeting, messaging, and creative elements, optimizing future efforts based on proven success.

Cost Savings and Resource Allocation

Audio adtech tools help optimize adspend and reduce wasted resources, allowing advertisers to allocate more budget toward critical areas. This guarantees a more effective use of every dollar and enables advertisers to reinvest savings into growth-oriented initiatives.

Adopting State-of-the-Art Audio Adtech 

As advertisers recognize the benefits of audio adtech, the next step is to invest in the right tools. Here are some key technologies to consider.

Advanced Targeting

Platforms like AudioMatic DSP enable precise audience targeting based on factors such as context, device type, location, demographics, and behavior, ensuring messages reach the right audience at the right time—essential in today’s privacy-conscious landscape. By tailoring ads, advertisers can cut through the noise and create more meaningful interactions with listeners.

Real-Time Data Utilization

Tools such as Dynamic Ad Insertion (DAI) allow advertisers to place ads dynamically as listeners stream content, delivering timely and contextually relevant messaging. This adaptability benefits marketers, podcast producers, and streaming publishers by enhancing audience engagement and boosting revenue.

Attribution Tools and Real-time Reporting

Attribution tools help link listeners to specific actions, such as website visits or app downloads, offering real-time reporting for audio-first campaigns. Interactive ad formats like ShakeMe boost engagement by allowing listeners to take actions like downloading coupons or making calls with a simple shake of their phone. Second Screen Retargeting takes this further by combining audio and visual ads to retarget listeners across platforms, boosting brand awareness and driving user actions.

Take Your First Step Through the Front Door

Today’s audio advertising capabilities give advertisers the power and agility to create impactful campaigns that resonate with audiences. With the right adtech, advertisers can precisely target audiences, respond quickly to trends, and optimize their messaging—all while cutting costs and driving innovation. By strategically investing in audio adtech, advertisers not only stay ahead of the competition but also connect with their audiences in more meaningful and engaging ways.

Are you ready to elevate your audio advertising efforts? Contact us today to guide your transition and maximize the impact of your campaigns!

by Catalin Georgescu, Senior Product Marketing Manager

 

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The Need for Enhanced Signals in the Podcast Advertising Industry https://www.adswizz.com/the-need-for-enhanced-signals-in-the-podcast-advertising-industry/ Mon, 15 Jul 2024 15:46:36 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=14037 In recent years, the podcast industry has experienced exponential growth, from a niche medium to a mainstream entertainment and information source. According to The Infinite Dial 2024, over one-third of Americans now listen to podcasts regularly, with millions tuning in daily to consume content ranging from true crime to business insights.  This surge in popularity […]

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In recent years, the podcast industry has experienced exponential growth, from a niche medium to a mainstream entertainment and information source. According to The Infinite Dial 2024, over one-third of Americans now listen to podcasts regularly, with millions tuning in daily to consume content ranging from true crime to business insights. 

This surge in popularity presents a golden opportunity for advertisers, yet it also brings forth new challenges in accurately analyzing campaigns. As the landscape evolves, the need for more sophisticated signals to transact and measure podcast advertising becomes increasingly critical.

At AdsWizz, we understand the evolving needs of advertisers in the podcast space. To address these needs and enable more precise targeting and measurement of podcast ads, we are passing GUID (Globally Unique Identifier) and RSS Feed information to DSPs (Demand-Side Platforms) and vendors.

Understanding GUIDs and RSS Feeds

A GUID is a unique alphanumeric string assigned by the hosting CMS (Content Management System) to each podcast episode. It ensures that each episode is distinctly identified, preventing duplication and facilitating reliable tracking and referencing across various platforms and directories. GUIDs remain static even if there are changes in the episode’s metadata or the hosting CMS.

An RSS feed is a specially formatted XML file that contains comprehensive information about podcast episodes. It includes details such as the podcast title, description, author, episode title, publication date, duration, and the URL where the audio file is hosted. RSS feeds are essential for distributing podcast episodes to various directories and platforms, ensuring that listeners can easily access new content.

Key Areas of Focus 

Enhanced Targeting and Addressability

By integrating GUIDs, each podcast episode can be uniquely and consistently identified across different platforms and CMSs, which prevents duplication and ensures precise tracking. With enhanced data signals such as episode name, show name, and genre, advertisers can also reach their target audiences more effectively.

Improved Advertiser Confidence and Investment

Advertisers gain complete visibility into where their ads are delivered, identifying which episodes, shows, and genres perform best and understanding the behaviors they drive. This transparency empowers advertisers to make informed decisions, significantly boosting their confidence in programmatic podcasting. Enhanced content signals ensure ads are placed in suitable contexts, safeguarding brand equity.

Increased Revenue Opportunities

The introduction of podcast-rich data signals encourages advertisers who were previously hesitant to invest in signal-light traffic to allocate larger budgets to podcasting, unlocking significant demand. By incorporating more data into bid requests, the value of these ad opportunities increases, potentially leading to more revenue.

Seamless Integration and Consistency

GUIDs remain static even when podcasters change their CMS or update episode metadata, ensuring reliability in episode identification. The integration process involves ingesting and storing GUIDs/RSS feeds from various sources, such as Simplecast/VAST/RTB integrations, and seamlessly passing this information to DSPs. This ensures consistent and reliable data transmission, maintaining the integrity of the process.

Embracing the Future

As the podcast industry continues to grow, the need for precise and actionable advertising metrics will only become more critical. This evolution presents a significant opportunity for advertisers and calls for innovative approaches to measurement and engagement.

AdsWizz is committed to staying at the forefront of this evolution, providing clients with cutting-edge technology to navigate this exciting landscape confidently. By leveraging these advancements, advertisers can maximize their reach and impact, ensuring sustained growth and success in the dynamic world of podcasting. Stay tuned as we continue to innovate and lead the charge in transforming podcast advertising for the digital age!

  • If you are an AdsWizz partner and want to learn more about enhanced signals in podcast advertising with GUIDs and RSS Feeds, check out our knowledge base
  • If you are not an AdsWizz partner and would like to get in touch with us, please visit the Contact Us page.
by Ryan Dilworth, Senior Product Manager, Ad Platform and Marketplace at AdsWizz

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Unlock the Full Potential of Multi-Touch Campaigns with Custom Audiences https://www.adswizz.com/unlock-the-full-potential-of-multi-touch-campaigns-with-custom-audiences/ Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:51:19 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13923 Successful multi-touch campaigns usually start with brand awareness and gradually lead to call-to-action. However, they always require a relevant and up-to-date audience base, especially in digital advertising, where it is essential to reach the right audience at the right time.  What is Custom Audiences? With Custom Audiences, advertisers can retarget listeners who have shown an […]

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Successful multi-touch campaigns usually start with brand awareness and gradually lead to call-to-action. However, they always require a relevant and up-to-date audience base, especially in digital advertising, where it is essential to reach the right audience at the right time. 

What is Custom Audiences?

With Custom Audiences, advertisers can retarget listeners who have shown an interest in their product, making them more likely to convert. This advanced capability allows brands to create more sophisticated campaigns that guide listeners from awareness to action, such as making a purchase or requesting a quote. 

Creating robust stories delivered sequentially over days or weeks or tailoring listening experiences based on interaction types, such as a website visit or a wishlist, helps advertisers build stronger relationships with audiences and meet listeners exactly where they are on their conversion journey.

Do you worry about meeting business objectives and boosting campaign efficiency? Worry no more! Custom Audiences helps deliver ads to the most engaged audience or test the best creative by splitting the same listener base. This results in higher conversion rates, reduced wasted ad spend, streamlined management operations, and minimal maintenance.

Key Benefits

Boost Campaign Efficiency

Create campaigns that align with listeners’ behaviors and retarget those who have already shown interest in a brand – all within a streamlined flow. With both AudioServe and AudioMatic, Custom Audience targeting ensures ads reach the right audience at the right time.

Strengthen Relationships with Audiences 

Offer a personalized listening experience tailored to previous interactions, building stronger connections with audiences. Whether through AudioServe’s detailed targeting options or AudioMatic’s sophisticated audience segmentation, robust experiences can be crafted to resonate deeply with listeners​​​.

Maximize ROI 

Delivering ads to a highly applicable audience reduces ad spend waste and boosts conversion rates. AudioServe and AudioMatic offer tools to measure and optimize campaigns, ensuring every ad dollar is well spent.

How Custom Audiences Works

Creating and growing an audience base has never been easier. New website visitors who perform custom AudioPixel actions or consented listeners of one or multiple ads from campaigns can be collected all in one place.

Additionally, at the flick of a switch, Custom Audiences can be populated with listeners of all future ads belonging to an advertiser without having to manually include each new ad in the setup. This ensures effortless maintenance of an always up-to-date audience base, complemented by the membership duration setting for how long each listener remains in the custom audience.

Looking Ahead

AdsWizz attribution tools are designed to close the loop on audio measurement, and Custom Audiences are the latest (but not the last) tool we’re adding to our stack. With this solution, the full potential of retargeting campaigns is unlocked, driving engagement, efficiency, and conversions like never before.

If you are an AdsWizz partner and want to learn more about Custom Audiences, check our knowledge bases for either of these products:

If you are not an AdsWizz partner and would like to get in touch with us, please visit the Contact Us page.

by Catalin Georgescu, Senior Product Marketing Manager

 

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Pandora Becomes First Audio Publisher to Adopt Unified ID 2.0 https://www.adswizz.com/pandora-becomes-first-audio-publisher-to-adopt-unified-id/ Thu, 20 Jun 2024 16:53:33 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13903 SiriusXM Media, the advertising arm of SiriusXM, announced Pandora Media LLC as the first audio publisher to adopt Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), offering advertisers an identity solution with precision targeting, frequency management and measurement. An agreement between AdsWizz Inc., the technology engine powering the monetization of audio content around the world, and The Trade Desk […]

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SiriusXM Media, the advertising arm of SiriusXM, announced Pandora Media LLC as the first audio publisher to adopt Unified ID 2.0 (UID2), offering advertisers an identity solution with precision targeting, frequency management and measurement. An agreement between AdsWizz Inc., the technology engine powering the monetization of audio content around the world, and The Trade Desk will allow AdsWizz to enable UID2 across Pandora.

With the industry-wide decline of identifiers, the programmatic space has seen a data gap. By adopting this alternative identity solution, SiriusXM Media is committed to innovate without reliance on cookies and prepare for future industry headwinds.

With UID2, SiriusXM Media can programmatically deliver on a quality environment and highly addressable platform for the next generation of identity. UID2 can deliver accurate holistic targeting and measurement capabilities without reliance on third-party cookies to improve advertiser addressability and measurement.

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Simplecast Becomes Part of AdsWizz https://www.adswizz.com/simplecast-becomes-part-of-adswizz/ Tue, 21 May 2024 15:57:19 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13536 We are excited to announce that the Simplecast team and technology are now officially part of the AdsWizz family. Moving forward, the Simplecast platform will be the AdsWizz flagship content management system (CMS) for podcast creators of any size.  What Does This Mean for AdsWizz Customers? For podcast publishers who aren’t already using the Simplecast […]

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We are excited to announce that the Simplecast team and technology are now officially part of the AdsWizz family. Moving forward, the Simplecast platform will be the AdsWizz flagship content management system (CMS) for podcast creators of any size. 

What Does This Mean for AdsWizz Customers?

For podcast publishers who aren’t already using the Simplecast CMS, you have direct access to and can easily combine your AdsWizz monetization tech stack with our best-in-class publishing, hosting, and audience analytics to get the most out of your podcasting business.

This means a lot to our demand partners. Through the brilliantly thought-out integration between our Simplecast CMS and the AdsWizz Podcast Marketplace, buyers can tap into a rich supply of independent shows that provide incremental reach and highly engaged audiences.

Why Now?

Today, we announced the launch of the new Simplecast Professional Tier, which offers the best in podcast creation and monetization tools through the combination of AdsWizz and Simplecast.

  • If you’re a podcast publisher interested in enhancing your stack with the Simplecast CMS, contact your Account Manager or reach out here
  • If you’re an advertiser looking to reach these new podcast audiences, contact our AdsWizz DSP team or visit our Contact Us page. 
  • To learn more about Simplecast Professional Tier, click here.

 

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Unleashing the Power of Programmatic Guaranteed in Audio Advertising https://www.adswizz.com/unleashing-the-power-of-programmatic-guaranteed-in-audio-advertising/ Mon, 13 May 2024 14:28:45 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13281 Success in audio advertising hinges on efficiency and precision, which is why AdsWizz has been a leader in innovating the automation of purchasing and selling premium reserved inventory. Enter Programmatic Guaranteed, a significant advancement in audio advertising that offers unique and robust benefits. Programmatic Guaranteed offers more impactful tools tailored for optimal performance than other […]

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Success in audio advertising hinges on efficiency and precision, which is why AdsWizz has been a leader in innovating the automation of purchasing and selling premium reserved inventory. Enter Programmatic Guaranteed, a significant advancement in audio advertising that offers unique and robust benefits.

Programmatic Guaranteed offers more impactful tools tailored for optimal performance than other types of programmatic deals that involve varying levels of uncertainty – such as OpenRTB auctions with numerous bidders or preferred deals with non-guaranteed volumes. With fixed pricing and guaranteed volumes, this type of auction provides advertisers and publishers with a level of certainty and control not found in other programmatic transactions.

A One-Stop-Shop for Digital Audio Advertising

AdsWizz facilitates the buying and selling of reserved inventory globally by offering products like AudioMax SSPAudioServe Campaign Manager, and audio-centric AudioMatic DSP, along with off-the-shelf integrations with some of the most reputable DSP platforms.

This ecosystem automates offerings and approvals and ensures transparent inventory and streamlined negotiations, reducing setup times and errors. Through AudioMatic DSP, buyers submit offers processed and negotiated by AudioMax for availability before approval, automatically creating Programmatic Guarantee deals.

Understanding Programmatic Guaranteed Campaigns

AdsWizz makes it easy for publishers and advertisers to establish and grow relationships. We support all major transactions of digital audio inventory – Direct Sales, Programmatic Guaranteed or Preferred Deals, and real-time bidding with a Private Marketplace or open auctions.

Although both Preferred Deals and Programmatic Guaranteed represent direct transactions between buyers and publishers, the latter ensures that a guaranteed number of impressions are sold at a fixed price.

 

Direct Sales vs Programmatic Guaranteed

NEW! Programmatic Guaranteed Enhancements

AdsWizz continues to push the boundaries of digital advertising technology, and we’re excited to unveil new Programmatic Guaranteed features! These capabilities boost efficiency, reduce manual errors, and provide a seamless Programmatic Guaranteed campaign management experience. 

Streamline Programmatic Guaranteed Management

Effortlessly customize campaigns on a single platform in AudioMax SSP and enjoy seamless synchronization with AudioServe Campaign Manager. This minimizes manual efforts and enhances overall campaign management efficiency and ease of use. 

Control Campaign Performance

Leverage the flexible customization capabilities of the AudioMax-centric integration to streamline operations, reduce manual errors, and maximize campaign effectiveness. Define multiple campaigns under the same order and prioritize them according to publisher needs.

Easily Adapt to Change

Be nimble and adapt swiftly to changing requirements without pausing delivery. Updates to live AudioServe Programmatic Guaranteed campaigns are automatically synchronized with AudioMax Deal’s settings and vice versa, ensuring real-time consistency between the two platforms. 

Optimize Advertising Strategies

By harnessing advanced reporting capabilities in AudioMax, publishers can optimize their strategies and maximize revenues through a comprehensive understanding of their programmatic business on a single platform. Detailed breakdowns of Programmatic Guaranteed transactions, including granular insights per DSP, Sales Channel, Buyer, Advertiser, and Deal Type, ensure seamless performance management and enhanced visibility into guaranteed versus non-guaranteed deals and associated campaign delivery.

Looking Ahead

AdsWizz’s progress in Programmatic Guaranteed Campaigns represents an essential milestone in digital audio advertising. AdsWizz offers a powerful platform for advertisers and publishers to meet their advertising objectives by leveraging automation, scalability, and better visibility. With the digital environment constantly changing, AdsWizz stays ahead by driving advertising innovation to enhance efficiency, performance, and success.

  • If you are an AdsWizz publisher partner using AudioMax SSP and want to learn more about Programmatic Guaranteed Enhancements, please click here.
  • If you are not an AdsWizz partner and would like to get in touch with us, please visit the Contact Us page.
by Catalin Georgescu, Senior Product Marketing Manager

 

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Revolutionizing Podcast Monetization with Advanced Scheduling and Targeting https://www.adswizz.com/revolutionizing-podcast-monetization-with-advanced-scheduling-and-targeting/ Mon, 29 Apr 2024 14:48:53 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13014 In today’s vibrant digital audio environment, publishers and podcasters are continuously exploring new strategies to increase their earnings. To empower them to maximize the revenue potential of their podcast episodes, we are excited to unveil a powerful new feature that will transform their monetization strategies. What is Episode Scheduling and Targeting? Episode Scheduling and Targeting […]

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In today’s vibrant digital audio environment, publishers and podcasters are continuously exploring new strategies to increase their earnings. To empower them to maximize the revenue potential of their podcast episodes, we are excited to unveil a powerful new feature that will transform their monetization strategies.

What is Episode Scheduling and Targeting?

Episode Scheduling and Targeting revolutionizes advertising by enabling pre-scheduling ads in podcast episodes before they’re published. It streamlines workflows across different platforms and merges cutting-edge automatic episode generation with high-level forecasting and targeting abilities. 

The bottom line: Episode Scheduling and Targeting allows publishers to plan, forecast, target, and sell ads efficiently in future episodes, which creates new revenue streams and boosts each episode’s effectiveness and value.

How Episode Scheduling and Targeting Simplifies Inventory Management

This new feature dramatically simplifies inventory management by leveraging historical data for precise forecasts, ensuring campaigns can be booked without the risk of overselling or under-delivering. Once an episode is scheduled, it’s immediately available for ad campaigns across AdsWizz’s platforms. The feature uses unique episode IDs for targeting, ensuring ads are delivered to the correct episode, even if its release date changes.

Episode Scheduling and Targeting in Action

Imagine a weekly podcast series focused on sustainable living. The publishers of this series decided to leverage the Episode Scheduling and Targeting feature to use in a client’s advertising campaign for an upcoming series of episodes about urban gardening.

Scheduling Episodes and Attracting Advertisers

The team schedules the episodes two months before the series launch, documenting the topics and expected release dates. These future episodes are immediately shared with AdsWizz’s platforms, where potential advertisers can view if the planned content offers enough inventory to reach their advertising objectives.

Targeted Ad Booking

Seeing the alignment with its target market, a gardening tools company decides to book ad slots for the entire series. Utilizing the detailed forecasts provided by the system, they confidently book their campaign, knowing the ads will reach an engaged and relevant audience.

Flexible Ad Scheduling Ensures Uninterrupted Revenue

As the release dates approach, one episode must be delayed by 4 days due to unforeseen circumstances. However, the scheduled ads automatically adjust to the new release date thanks to the Episode Scheduling and Targeting system. The gardening tools company’s ads still hit their mark, appearing in the designated episode upon its release, ensuring the podcast’s revenue stream is unaffected by the schedule change.

Unlock New Revenue Opportunities

Episode Scheduling and Targeting is a significant advancement in podcast advertising, opening new revenue opportunities for publishers and podcasters. By automating and refining the ad delivery process, this feature improves monetization efficiency and contributes to a more predictable and financially stable ecosystem.

Want to learn more about Scheduling and Targeting?

  • If you are an existing AdsWizz customer, check out our knowledge base for more information.
  • Visit the Contact Us page if you are not an AdsWizz partner and want to get in touch with us.
by Nicoleta Vieru, Senior Product Marketing Manager at AdsWizz

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​​Advancing Innovation and Integrity: AdsWizz’s Journey to IAB Podcast Measurement Recertification https://www.adswizz.com/advancing-innovation-and-integrity/ Tue, 02 Apr 2024 14:52:13 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=13064 At AdsWizz, we are steadfast in our duty to support and empower our clients to achieve success while relentlessly doing our part to uphold the integrity of the audio industry. This is why we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in this journey—AdsWizz and Simplecast have been awarded the IAB Podcast Measurement Compliance Certification, version […]

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At AdsWizz, we are steadfast in our duty to support and empower our clients to achieve success while relentlessly doing our part to uphold the integrity of the audio industry. This is why we are thrilled to announce a significant milestone in this journey—AdsWizz and Simplecast have been awarded the IAB Podcast Measurement Compliance Certification, version 2.1. This prestigious recognition is not merely an accolade but a powerful testament to our commitment to establishing and maintaining the highest standards in the audio industry.

Decoding the IAB Podcast Measurement Certification

For advertisers and podcasters unfamiliar with this certification, the  IAB Podcast Measurement Certification confirms that a company aligns with the IAB’s stringent Podcast Measurement Guidelines. These guidelines are the backbone of trust, understanding, and credibility in podcasting, ensuring data is measured and reported accurately and consistently.

The Unparalleled Advantages of IAB Certification
Industry Standardization

AdsWizz and Simplecast have positioned themselves at the forefront of industry best practices by achieving the IAB certification. This crucial standardization ensures consistency and interoperability within the digital advertising ecosystem, keeping us ahead in an ever-evolving field.

Trust and Credibility

Our certification bolsters our reputation, providing advertisers, publishers, and stakeholders with the confidence that we adhere to the highest industry standards and practices. 

Quality Assurance

The comprehensive evaluation process for IAB certification underscores our drive for quality in ad measurement, audibility, fraud prevention, and data privacy, ensuring we meet and exceed exceptional quality standards.

The Significance of Recertification

Our journey to recertification was characterized by the integration of AdsWizz and Simplecast’s methodologies into a unified approach for podcast measurement. This not only aligns us with the IAB’s metrics and methodologies, but it also enhances the accuracy and reliability of our data across podcast content and ads analytics, ultimately benefiting podcasters.

What This Means for You
For Buyers

This certification assures advertisers of the reliability and accuracy of the data provided by AdsWizz. This enables more informed decision-making and investment in podcast advertising. It also signifies a trusted environment where investments are protected against fraud and discrepancies in data measurement.

For Sellers

This achievement translates to enhanced credibility and trust with podcast audiences and advertisers. It assures partners of the quality and reliability of content measurement, fostering better monetization opportunities and growth.

Measurement: The Heart of Our Achievement

Our mission to establish the highest measurement standards goes beyond mere compliance; it’s about setting a benchmark for excellence in podcast advertising and content creation. This certification marks a step forward for industry innovation and growth. We appreciate the IAB and the audio community’s support and welcome all to join us in advancing the future of audio.

Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to elevate the standards of podcast measurement and analytics, reinforcing our dedication to excellence in the digital audio landscape. 

  • For further details about the certification program, check out the IAB Tech Lab site and view our certificates in the Podcast Compliance section.
  • Do you want to learn more about measurement or how to get started in audio advertising? Contact us.
by Brendan Kelly, Director of Ad Quality at AdsWizz and SiriusXM Media

 

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Privacy Pioneers: The Shift from Cookies to Context https://www.adswizz.com/privacy-pioneers-the-shift-from-cookies-to-context/ Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:45:16 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=12976 Digital advertising is evolving with every click, scroll, and search. The industry’s pivot away from traditional identifiers like cookies and mobile advertising IDs (MAIDs) marks a monumental shift driven by a growing emphasis on consumer privacy and changing regulations. This evolution signifies a move towards more privacy-centric technologies and practices, reshaping how ads reach their […]

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Digital advertising is evolving with every click, scroll, and search. The industry’s pivot away from traditional identifiers like cookies and mobile advertising IDs (MAIDs) marks a monumental shift driven by a growing emphasis on consumer privacy and changing regulations. This evolution signifies a move towards more privacy-centric technologies and practices, reshaping how ads reach their audience.

The Turning Point: Google Sets the Stage

Google’s 2020 announcement to phase out third-party cookies in Chrome was a wake-up call for the ad tech industry. Fast-forward to January 4, 2024, when Google began the phase-out, affecting 1% of Chrome users as a precursor to a complete ban later in the year. This bold step underscored the pressing need for innovation in how ads are delivered without compromising user privacy.

Leading the Charge: AdsWizz’s Approach to Cookie-Free Advertising

At AdsWizz, we saw the writing on the wall early. Our analysis reveals that while we expect the impact of third-party cookie deprecation in Chrome to be minimal across our platform overall, with less than 5% of daily ad requests logged on average, some signal disparities inherited from the type of environments operated might inflate the risk set by Google’s browser enforcement. Additionally, environments characterized by low signal and the absence of cookies, which are predominant in podcast and streaming mobile app listening, may encounter minimal impact due to the phasing out of third-party cookies. Conversely, publishers relying heavily on web environments might face a more significant effect. 

Innovation at the Forefront: Contextual and Mood-Based Advertising

Our leadership shines in contextual advertising, particularly within the podcast realm. We’re pioneers in introducing Comscore Predictive Audiences, leveraging our proprietary transcription technology to classify podcast content. This approach, combined with Comscore’s panelist consumption data, creates a content-to-content bridge that offers a nuanced view of listener preferences, setting a new standard in ad relevance without infringing on privacy.

Our Mood Targeting technology is another area where we’re breaking new ground. By understanding the emotional context of content, we enable advertisers to connect with audiences in a deeper, more meaningful way, enhancing trust and ad effectiveness.

Embracing New Technologies

Our commitment to innovation and privacy-respecting ad targeting methods remains steadfast, and there will be more to come from our ongoing work with Google’s Privacy Sandbox. Our efforts extend beyond technology to strengthen partnerships with major data vendors and industry bodies, ensuring a seamless transition to a post-cookie era.

Looking Ahead with Optimism

AdsWizz maintains its commitment to privacy-focused solutions as we navigate the evolving realm of digital audio advertising. We stand ready to tackle the challenges and seize the opportunities to help our clients engage with their target audiences effectively and responsibly.

We’re eager to hear from you! Contact us now to share your thoughts, questions, or insights. Let’s explore the future of audio advertising together!

by Maria Breza
Vice President, Audience Data Operations Ad Quality Measurement at SXM Media and AdsWizz

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Vice President, Customer Success at AdsWizz

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Amplifying Ad Campaign Success with Mood Targeting https://www.adswizz.com/amplifying-ad-campaign-success-with-mood-targeting/ Tue, 09 Jan 2024 12:28:52 +0000 https://www.adswizz.com/?p=12568 Data strongly emphasizes how emotional connections significantly impact customer loyalty and advocacy; as per a 2019 survey conducted by Motista, customers who share an emotional bond with a brand exhibit a threefold increase in lifetime value and a 71% higher likelihood of recommending that brand to others. Similarly, Kantar found a strong correlation between enjoying […]

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Data strongly emphasizes how emotional connections significantly impact customer loyalty and advocacy; as per a 2019 survey conducted by Motista, customers who share an emotional bond with a brand exhibit a threefold increase in lifetime value and a 71% higher likelihood of recommending that brand to others. Similarly, Kantar found a strong correlation between enjoying the music in an ad and having a stronger emotional connection, with a 63-point difference in the average ‘feel-good’ factor between those who liked the music the most and those who didn’t.

With all research pointing to an intimate connection between music and listener engagement, AdsWizz aimed to disrupt the norm with a new feature update: Mood targeting, the first of many contextual targeting capabilities to debut in 2024. This recently launched capability is set to shake things up for advertisers, agencies, and publishers alike, pumping up their mood to elevate campaigns.

So, What is Mood Targeting?

It’s all about creating memorable ad experiences that boost campaign results! This game-changing feature allows brands to better connect with audiences by reaching them while listening to music that matches the mood of the song they are listening to. Ads placed between songs can leverage the mood of the music to deliver more relevant messaging and, in turn, create a more emotionally resonant and contextually relevant advertising experience for listeners.

Cultivating emotional connections with listeners can also coexist with protecting online users’ privacy. The contemporary advertising landscape is undergoing a notable transformation, marked by growing governmental regulations and platform constraints to preserve online users’ privacy. Adapting perspectives on targeting and context represents a crucial approach for advertisers to stay relevant while upholding privacy standards in this evolving environment. Through Mood targeting, advertisers can connect with the most relevant audiences using privacy-conscious contextual signals.

The Benefits of Mood Targeting
  • Increased Relevance Tailor your message to fit the context and make your campaign more effective.
  • Wide Reach – Access the AdsWizz library of over 60 million songs categorized into nine Mood segments to connect with the right audience.
  • Accurate Reporting – Evaluate your campaign’s performance based on the Mood segments you target to make informed decisions.
  • Future-Proof TargetingReach your ideal audience using privacy-friendly signals.
What’s the Secret Behind Mood Targeting? 

It all starts with a machine learning algorithm that meticulously evaluates various elements of each song, including its harmony, rhythm, sound, and more, to determine the presence or absence of specific moods. Next, a dedicated team of music analysts reviews and validates the initial automated categorizations, further refining the associations made by the algorithm. 

Only those songs that receive at least one mood assignment, whether through the automated or human-led process, are incorporated into the AdsWizz Mood targeting capabilities, enabling assigned songs to have the most accurate mood, creating a nuanced and compelling advertising experience for brands.

Depending on the nature of their integration with the AdsWizz platform, advertisers and publishers can explore the specific requirements for making their music inventory available for Mood targeting, tailoring their campaigns to connect with audiences based on their targeted mood segments.

A Variety of Moods Available

Having a diverse range of available Mood segments such as Angsty, Chill, Energetic, Focused, Happy, Soothing, Love, Celebratory, and Relaxed is crucial for advertisers because it allows them to fine-tune their messaging to align with the emotional states of their target listeners. Whether aiming to uplift spirits, induce relaxation, or evoke a sense of celebration, having this array of Mood segments leads to a stronger connection with the audience.

Advertisers can incorporate Mood segments into forecasts to improve campaign planning precision to help secure an adequate inventory volume tailored to specific segments to target. 

Engaging with Sensitivity

Advertisers can establish a more profound and positive rapport by acknowledging and harmonizing with the emotional states of their audience. However, it’s crucial to maintain a subtle equilibrium, engaging with consideration for their emotions without overstepping boundaries or capitalizing on their feelings. Honoring the emotional context of the consumer not only amplifies the ad’s pertinence but fosters trust and goodwill.

Transform Your Audio Advertising Strategy with Mood Targeting
  • If you are an AdsWizz advertiser partner using AudioMatic and want to learn more about Mood Targeting, please click here.
  • If you are an AdsWizz publisher partner using AudioServe and want to learn more about Mood Targeting, please click here.
  • If you are not an AdsWizz partner and would like to get in touch with us, please visit the Contact Us page.
by Ericka Mendez, Product Manager, Ad Targeting, AdsWizz and SXM Media

 

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