iMedia Connection - ad:tech blog

This is the time of year for reflection and looking ahead. Looking at the important trends in 2009 can give us an indication of what's in store for the New Year. Here's my perspective on the trends in digital advertising that will require brand managers, marketers and agencies to rethink their approach and strategy. A key trend that will be transforming advertising next year is Consumer Mobility.  Today's consumer lifestyles are undergoing revolutionary change; in the past two years, people are spending significantly more time on-the-go. PQ Media reported earlier this year that on average people spend 44% of their time outside both the home or office; yet during this time they increasingly want to stay connected.   Mobility will have a transformative effect on the media and advertising market, as both traditional and digital media adapt to an increasingly mobile audience that consumes media on a progressively broad range of portable, personal devices such as laptops, smartphones, kindles, gaming devices, netbooks, etc.   How will this re-shape our thinking about reaching audiences? Here are four ways:   1. Audiences Will Replace Channels The proliferation of technologies and devices gives us more ways than ever to connect... Read more