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 Targeting – Reach 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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The industry is seeing third-party data and deterministic identity-based targeting face the most challenges amidst growing privacy regulations. The most successful solutions include increased contextual data and more probabilistic identity matching.

Balancing privacy concerns and delivering relevant audio ads is crucial in this shifting landscape. According to Comscore’s State of Programmatic study, around 47% of marketers plan to adopt ID-free tactics by the end of 2023. 44% of ad spend is projected for third-party ID-based targeting, while 25% is dedicated to audience targeting using first-party data. Additionally, 32% of the budget is allocated to ID-less contextual segments.

The audio advertising industry is at a crossroads, grappling with evolving consumer preferences, privacy regulations, and technological advancements. Marketers will need strategies that balance privacy considerations, exercise a continuous understanding of industry trends, and test new solutions to adapt to the evolving audio advertising landscape to position themselves for success in the dynamic world of audio advertising.

Embrace a Privacy-First Mindset and Transparency

Embracing a first-party mindset is prioritizing direct relationships with users and leveraging first-party data to deliver personalized and relevant ad experiences. This approach lets advertisers build trust, enhance targeting capabilities, and create meaningful connections with their audiences.

It involves building rich experiences with consumers where true value exchange is in place for access to consumer information and partnering with publishers to utilize data collected directly from users, such as preferences, behaviors, and interactions, to deliver tailored ad messages that resonate. 

A shift towards a first-party perspective helps advertisers to have greater control over data privacy and compliance while maximizing the effectiveness of their audio advertising campaigns. These first-party data sets are invaluable for deterministic matching.

Still, they will also be the building blocks for more probabilistic methodologies, which will use additional signals like context to expand their reach. With these continuing evolutions, staying informed on current (and upcoming) laws and regulations governing audio advertising is vital. Marketers and brands undoubtedly benefit when they comprehensively understand data privacy regulations in their jurisdiction and wherever their target audience might be.

Educate and communicate with your audience to build trust. A little goes a long way.

Transparency is crucial in building trust with consumers. Brands must communicate to their audience how their audio advertising campaigns collect, use, and protect their data by implementing a robust consent management framework that lets users quickly understand and control their data-sharing preferences.

Collaborate With Trusted Publishers and Platforms

First-party data has always been audio’s secret weapon. Streaming audio has created sticky user experiences, where many consumers continue to be open to sharing identity information in exchange for a great user experience, and podcasting is breaking through with audience targeting options rooted in powerful contextual signals.  

As a best practice, prioritize user privacy and data protection by aligning with privacy-first platforms and leveraging technology and tools that enable you to follow strict privacy protocols, employing measures like differential privacy, encryption, and secure data storage.

There’s strength in numbers, figuratively and literally, and pooling different resources can accelerate power.

Harness First-Party Data With Comscore Predictive Audiences Targeting

Access to audience data is crucial for the success of digital marketing campaigns. With privacy regulations and industry shifts rendering cookies and traditional mobile ad IDs less dependable, brands and businesses must explore alternative and superior data sources to target their audience effectively. Time is of the essence in this pursuit.

With cookie-free targeting and AdsWizz’s AI Transcription Technology, Predictive Audiences, developed in collaboration with Comscore, ensures a reliable pathway to contextually relevant podcast advertising. Advertisers and publishers can precisely target their desired audiences by selecting segments based on TV viewership, OTT consumption, and consumer behaviors.

Integrating Predictive Audiences with the AdsWizz platform enhances engagement and campaign performance by delivering ads on episodes that align with the target audience’s interests. With Comscore Predictive Audiences and AdsWizz’s advanced technology, connecting with desired audiences in the podcasting landscape becomes more precise and effective.

The Short Replay

In the ever-evolving landscape of audio advertising, proactively addressing the challenges surrounding identity and privacy is crucial. A privacy-focused approach and prioritizing first-party strategies are essential to successfully navigating these issues. By emphasizing transparency and effectively communicating how data gets utilized, brands can establish trust with their audience and create impactful audio advertising experiences. Safeguarding user privacy is ethically imperative and vital for ensuring long-term business success in today’s privacy-conscious world.

• If you are an AdsWizz partner and want to learn more, 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 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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