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Moat Analysis shows Trusted Media continues to deliver increased engagement and viewability for advertisers during Covid-19

New analysis released today by the World Media Group (WMG), a strategic alliance of the world’s premium media brands, confirms that advertising campaigns viewed within a trusted editorial environment are yielding significantly better results for attention and viewability than the industry standard.

Analysis from Moat by Oracle Data Cloud shows that premium digital inventory running across WMG’s brands in Q1 2020 outperformed Moat’s benchmarks for that same period by up to 73%, as further detailed below.

The analysis measured the quality of engagement delivered by WMG brands across Display Desktop, Mobile Web and Video Desktop during 1st January 2020 – 31st March 2020.

Display Desktop: Display ads viewed on desktop across WMG inventory achieved an Active Page Dwell Time of 68 seconds, 35% higher than the industry average according to Moat’s benchmark for Q1 2020. Engagement exceeded Moat’s benchmark for the same period by 73% with an average In-View Time of 50 seconds.

Mobile Display: WMG inventory also performed well on mobile encouraging 10% more interactions (Universal Touch Rate) than Moat’s benchmark. Active Page Dwell Time was 47 seconds, 13% higher than the benchmark for mobile. Engagement exceeded Moat’s benchmarks for the same period by 56%, with an average In-View Time of 26 seconds.

Video Desktop*: Desktop videos viewed across WMG inventory achieved 15% above Moat’s benchmarks for engagement based on In-View Time. Consumer attention to videos was also strong, with Audible and Visible Complete Rates coming in 56% higher than the Moat Q1 2020 benchmarks, and the Human Audible & Fully On-Screen for Half of Duration Rate (with a 15 second cap) 35% higher than the Moat benchmarks for the same period.

“The Moat data covers the first quarter of the year when we were starting to learn more about the global impact of COVID-19,” said Damian Douglas, Managing Director EMEA, Time and Vice President of the World Media Group. “We know that titles in the World Media Group’s portfolio experienced an increase in both user numbers and engagement during this time as consumers looked for content from trusted editorial sources. Moat’s analysis confirms that high levels of engagement were also attained in advertising across WMG titles, demonstrating once again that audiences are more responsive to advertising when it’s presented within a high quality editorial environment.”

The Moat data is based on analysing desktop, mobile and video advertising campaigns running in Q1 2020 across the following WMG brands: The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, TIME, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

The results from the Moat analysis are as follows:

 

Measure/Benchmark World Media Group Lift compared to Moat Q1 2020 Benchmarks
Display Desktop Active Page Dwell Time (secs) 68s +35%
Display Desktop In-view Time (secs) 50s +73%
Mobile Web Universal Touch Rate 13% +10%
Mobile Web Active Page Dwell Time (secs) 47s +13%
Mobile Web In-View Time (secs) 26s +56%
Video Desktop In-View Time 19s +15%*
Video Desktop Audible and Visible Complete Rate 36% +56%*
Human Audible and Fully On-screen for Half of Duration Rate 37% +35%*


*Desktop video numbers are based on nine WMG publishers that had video inventory monitored by Moat during Q1 2020 and therefore represent a smaller sample than on the other platforms.

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Marketers Expect Content-Driven Campaigns to Increase in 2020

Article by Amy He  |  Jan 27, 2020  | EMarketer

Marketers predicted that they will use more content-driven campaigns and audio and emerging formats in 2020, according to new research from World Media Group.

About 80% of marketing professionals worldwide surveyed in October 2019 said they expect content-led campaigns to grow over the next two years, with 19% saying they expect they would stabilize. Only 2% of respondents said there would be a decline.

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Marketers Place More Importance On Cause Marketing – A.List

New survey suggests brand activism is on the rise – Ethical Marketing News

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Brands Told To Pick A Cause For Relevant Content Marketing – Media Post

Brand activism is on the rise in content campaigns – Warc

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Content marketing trends: ‘brand activism’ on the rise – Netimperative

New survey suggests brand activism is on the rise

Content-led advertising continues to grow as brands address social and environmental challenges

A new survey from the World Media Group (a strategic alliance of the world’s leading media brands) into content-led marketing suggests an increase in brand activism,with advertisers using content campaigns to align themselves with social and environmental issues. The survey, which questioned key influencers across advertisers, agencies, media brands and consultancies, asked respondents to list the most exciting trends in branded content campaigns.

Brand or content activism was one of the clear themes to emerge as a real opportunity for brands to engage with consumers on the issues that matter to them most. Almost one fifth of those surveyed rated ‘aligning a brand with a trend, issue or topic’ as one of the key benefits of a content campaign.

The research was carried out by the World Media Group, whose members include the Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, Business Insider, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post, to provide context for the World Media Awards for cross-border, cross-channel content campaigns, which close for entry on 6th February 2020.

Alex Delamain, President of the World Media Group and SVP, Head of Client Sales and Services at The Economist, says, “The clear trend towards brand activism revealed in the WMG content survey indicates just how important it is for marketers to acknowledge and respond to the zeitgeist. Consumers are no longer ‘brand loyal’, which means advertisers must work harder to stay relevant. Content campaigns provide a vehicle for brands to demonstrate their commitment to the social and environmental issues that people care about with authenticity and understanding.”

The next big thing in content-led marketing
The research also revealed the technology trends that marketers are most excited about and plan to use over the next 12 months. Audio/podcasts lead the way with 90% of respondents indicating they will use the technology in future campaigns. Voice technology and AR (augmented reality) came joint-second (89%), closely followed by increased personalisation (88%), events (85%), and VR (virtual reality) at 84%. While respondents expected to see growth in live video and 360°video, they anticipated a reduction in traditional long-form and short-form video.

Strengths of a content campaign
Respondents continue to view ‘brand engagement’ as the key strength of a content-driven campaign at 34%, followed by‘changing perceptions’ at 20%.  In third place, ‘aligning a brand with a trend, issue or topic’ is increasing in significance, with 18% of those surveyed emphasising its value. This sentiment reflects the broader trend towards brand activism and the increased importance of brand purpose in maintaining consumer loyalty.

When looking at KPIs for content-led marketing campaigns, last year’s survey revealed that while brand engagement was the most popular objective, the most popular metric was increased brand awareness. This year’s survey demonstrates a better match between content-led marketing’s perceived strengths and the KPIs used for measurement. Whilst brand awareness is still important (27%), the most popular KPIs are a shift in brand perceptions (31%) and time spent with content (28%).

Think global, act local
When sharing their views on the secrets of success for content-driven campaigns, respondents consistently emphasised the importance of global themes made local. The survey shows that 71% of respondents adapt the global story for local markets, and 61% create content in a combination of local language and English (compared to 23% creating all in English and 16% using only local language). To implement a ‘think global, act local’ approach, 80% of those surveyed use an international network agency rather than multiple local agencies.

Content-led advertising continues to grow
The survey results indicate that content-driven marketing will continue its ascendancy with almost 80% of respondents believing it will grow over the next two years and 19% feeling that it will stabilise. Fewer than 2% suspect it will decline, down 3% compared with last year’s survey. Forty-one percent of respondents stated that in the projects they work on, a branded content element now makes up more then 50% of the campaign.

A credible editorial environment is key
While the excitement around new visualisation techniques such as AR and VR is tangible, it doesn’t top the agenda when selecting a lead media partner. In fact, their ability to offer such technology came last, named only by 1% of respondents. At the top of the list was the provision of a credible editorial environment (57%),followed by audience profile (52%) and quality of audience engagement (49%).

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About the research: The World Media Group carried out the online survey for the World Media Awards from 2nd September to 7th October 2019. There was a total of 269 respondents working acrossthe following regions: UK, Western Europe, Central & Eastern Europe, USA &Canada, Middle East, South East Asia, Australasia, South America and Africa. Respondents were made up of key influencers in content-led marketing: 42% were from agencies, 34% from media brand studios, 11% were advertisers and 13% were consultants.

About the World Media Group: The World Media Group is an alliance of leading international media organisations that connects brands with highly engaged, influential audiences in the context of trusted and renowned journalism. Members include The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, Business Insider, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and associate members: Moat, Smartology and The Smithsonian. Its aim is to promote award-winning journalism and the role of international media. Visit www.world-media-group.com for further information.

 

Moat Analytics Reveal that Quality Journalism Eclipses Industry Benchmarks for Attention

Moat Analytics Reveal that Quality Journalism Eclipses Industry Benchmarks for Attention

Analysis released today by the World Media Group (WMG), a strategic alliance of the world’s premium media brands, confirms that advertising campaigns viewed within a trusted editorial environment are yielding significantly better results for attention and viewability than the industry standard. Independent analysis from SAAS analytics and measurement firm, Moat, shows that premium digital inventory running across the World Media Group’s brands in Q3 2018 outperformed Moat’s benchmarks by between 13% and 144%.

The analysis measured the quality of engagement delivered by WMG brands across Display Desktop, Mobile Web and Video Desktop.

Display Desktop: Display ads viewed on desktop across WMG inventory achieved an active page dwell time of 66 seconds, 39% higher than the industry average. The In-view rate (where 50% of the ad is viewable for 1 second) and In-view time both exceeded Moat’s benchmark by 27% and 25% respectively.

Mobile Display: WMG inventory also performed well on mobile encouraging 35% more interactions than average. Viewability rates were 32% higher than the benchmark and engaged consumers for 13% longer.

Video Desktop*: Desktop videos viewed across WMG inventory achieve 22% higher than average rates for viewability (where 50% of the ad is viewable for 2 seconds). Consumer attention to videos was also high, with audible and visible completion rates coming in a staggering 144% higher than the Moat Q3 2108 benchmarks.

“The impact of poor quality journalism and fake news over the last couple of years has made consumers much more savvy about where they go to for information,” said Alex Delamain, Chair of the World Media Group and SVP, Head of Sales & Client Services, EMEA, The Economist. “Trusted editorial sources including the titles in the WMG’s portfolio have experienced a positive boost as a result; we’re now seeing a halo effect, translating into a more engaged audience for advertisers. The Moat analysis underscores what we have long believed – that consumers are more receptive to advertising when it’s presented within an environment of high quality content that they trust.”

The World Media Group has also announced that Business Insider-owned by Insider Inc. has joined the WMG alliance. Pete Spande, CRO of Insider Inc. said, “As Business Insider continues to expand its global reach and impact, we’re pleased to join the WMG alliance, whose important mission is to promote quality in both journalism and the advertising needed to support it.”

The Moat data is based on analysing desktop, mobile and video advertising campaigns running in Q3 2018 across the following World Media Group brands: The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, TIME, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post.

The in-depth results from the Moat analysis are as follows:

Measure/Benchmark World Media Group Lift compared to Moat Q3 Benchmarks
Display Desktop Industry Active Page Dwell Time (secs) 66s +39%
Display Desktop Industry In-view Rate (50% for 1 second) 72% +27%
Display Desktop Industry In-view Time 35s +25%
Mobile Web Universal Touch Rate 12.7% +35%
Mobile Web Industry In-View Rate (50% for 1 second) 67.3% +32%
Mobile Web Industry In-View Time (secs) 19.5s +13%
Video Desktop Industry In-View Rate (50% for 2 seconds) 75.2% +22%
Video Desktop Industry Audible and Visible Complete Rate 53.6% +144%*


*Desktop video numbers are based on five WMG publishers – Bloomberg, National Geographic, The Washington Post, Time and Fortune – which had video inventory running during Q3 2018 when Moat’s analysis took place and therefore represents a smaller sample than on the other platforms.

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Media contact: Charlotte Panther
M: 07834431206
E: charlottepantherpr@gmail.com

About the World Media Group:
The World Media Group is a strategic alliance of the world’s leading media brands which incorporates The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, Business Insider, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and associate members: Moat, Smartology and The Smithsonian. Its aim is to promote award-winning journalism and the role of international media. Visit www.world-media-group.com for further information.

 

About Oracle Data CloudOracle Data Cloud helps marketers use data to capture consumer attention and drive results. Used by 199 of the 200 largest advertisers, our Audience, Context and Measurement solutions extend across the top media platforms and a global footprint of more than 100 countries. We give marketers the data and tools needed for every stage of the marketing journey, from audience planning to pre-bid brand safety, contextual relevance, viewability confirmation, fraud protection, and ROI measurement. Oracle Data Cloud combines the leading technologies and talent from Oracle’s acquisitions of AddThis, BlueKai, Crosswise, Datalogix, Grapeshot, and Moat.

New Survey into Content-driven Marketing Shows Engagement Metrics are Still Viewed as Less Important than Traditional Brand Measures

A new survey from the World Media Group (a strategic alliance of the world’s leading media brands) into content-led marketing shows that, although marketers are most likely to be using content-driven campaigns for brand engagement, they are not using engagement metrics as their primary KPIs. The survey questioned key influencers across advertisers, agencies, media brands and consultants.

It was carried out by the World Media Group (whose members include The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post) to provide context for its World Media Awards for cross-border, cross-channel content campaigns which close for entry on 7th February 2019. Its findings demonstrate that 49% of all respondents believe ‘brand engagement’ is content’s key strength (rising to 60% for advertisers), significantly higher than ‘changing perceptions’ at 28% and ‘building awareness at 17%’.

Content campaigns are being evaluated using traditional ad measurements: However, despite this it appears that marketers across the board are not yet focused on evaluating content campaigns against engagement metrics and are still favouring more traditional brand measures as KPIs. Twenty-six percent of respondents cite increased brand awareness as the main KPI they used to measure their most recent campaign, followed by measuring shifts in brand perception (25%). The first engagement metric comes in third with ‘time spent with content’ being used by 20% of respondents as their main KPI.

Content-led advertising set for continued growth: The good news is that content-driven marketing will continue its ascendancy, with 78% of respondents(and 85% of agencies) believing it will grow over the next two years, 18% feeling that it will stabilise and only 5% that it will decline. Agencies may have been later to market in developing their own brand studios and so are looking to drive more growth in the area but are going to have to work much harder as the market becomes increasingly cluttered. Overall, a whopping 45% of respondents said that >50% of the campaigns they work on are now content-driven.

Getting the environment/platform right is biggest contributor to a campaign’s success: Seventy-one percent of respondents scored story as the most important factor when creating a content-led campaign, followed by authenticity (62%) and creative execution (38%). However, when drilled further on what factors contribute most to a campaign’s success once the story has been created, 66% of respondents said that matching the environment/platform to the audience is the single biggest contributor. The second highest scoring factor was brand alignment, meaning that the content has to make sense for the brand or product. Third on the list was ‘content with rich legs’, whereby content is ‘evergreen’ and so stays relevant for a long time.

Short form video is biggest trend but VR/AR the most exciting: The strongest trend for content over the next 12 months is the use of short form videos, with 69% of respondents predicting they will be using them more. This is likely to be in a bid to improve completion rates but will be challenging for agencies and media brands tasked with building compelling and engaging stories in under 60 seconds – and some say this tackles consumer engagement the wrong way, with more informative and entertaining content being a better solution.Looking at other trends, 58% predict the use of more editorial style content and 56% expect to increase their use of social media posts.

When asked for the content marketing trend that most excites them, VR (virtual reality)/AR (augmented reality) received the highest number of mentions, followed by audio/podcast/voice-related content and the opportunities afforded by personalisation, strategy and data.

A credible editorial environment is key: However, the excitement around visualisation techniques like VR appears to be ahead of reality. When asked about the factors to look for when selecting a lead media partner, their ability to offer VR came last, only named by just under 3% of respondents. In fact, top of the list at 72% was provision of a credible editorial environment, followed by quality of audience engagement at 65% and audience profile at 63%.

Alex Delamain, newly appointed President of the World Media Group and SVP, Head of Client Sales and Services at The Economist, says,“The fact that advertisers and agencies expect investment in content-driven marketing to grow reflects our own experience at the World Media Awards where we have seen a rise in the number and quality of entries we receive every year. But what is really interesting is that they are recognising the impact of quality journalism on content campaigns. This sentiment matches independent research carried out by Moat last year which confirmed that readers display higher attention levels when viewing content within a trusted editorial environment.”

Who’s to blame when content campaigns go wrong?: While the World Media Awards are looking for entries from campaigns that are at the pinnacle of content-led, cross-border campaigns, at the other end of the scale it is interesting to look at who is seen to be at fault when campaigns fail to deliver. It seems that in this case everyone blames everyone else. For advertisers the blame lies predominantly in failings with the creative (32%). However, agencies blame poor strategy (30%) and lack of media support (22%), while media brands see the fault also lying in poor strategy (37%) or being given a bad brief (21%).

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Susan Perolls at Loudmouth PR: T 020 7274 0925, M 07904 236060, E susanp@loudmouthpr.co.uk

About the research: The World Media Group carried out the online survey from 5th November to 5th December. There was a total of 176 responders, with 86% from Europe and the remaining 14% from the USA/Canada, Australasia, Africa and the Middle East. Respondents were key influencers with 48% from agencies, 37% from media brand studios, 13% were advertisers and 3% were consultants.

About the World Media Group: It is a strategic alliance of the world’s leading publications which incorporates The Atlantic, Bloomberg Media Group, The Economist, Forbes, Fortune, National Geographic, Reuters, The New York Times, Time, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post and associate members: Moat,Smartology and The Smithsonian. Its aim is to promote award-winning journalism and the role of international media. Visit www.world-media-group.com for further information.