RV140 - Unlocking the Potential of Connected TV in B2B Advertising
Feb 6, 2024
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The podcast explores the intricacies of connected TV advertising and the importance of creative content. They discuss repurposing marketing content, pinpoint targeting, and insightful analytics. The chapters also cover targeting capabilities of Facebook and YouTube, transitioning to account-based approaches, challenges in leveraging first-party data, and the importance of metrics and feedback loops in B2B advertising.
Creating engaging and impactful content tailored for the 15-second or 30-second timeframe is crucial for successful connected TV advertising.
Connected TV advertising offers cost-effective and screen-dominant presence, making it a valuable addition to marketing mix.
Deep dives
The Importance of Creative Requirements in Connected TV Advertising
Creative requirements for connected TV advertising are significantly different from other digital channels. The messaging and ad format should be tailored for the 15-second or 30-second timeframe. It is crucial to craft engaging and impactful content that resonates with the target audience. Customer success stories and direct response-style ads have shown better performance. Production quality, including good audio, quick cuts, and matching brand identity, plays a vital role in capturing attention on connected TV.
Benefits and Cost-Effectiveness of Connected TV Advertising
Connected TV advertising offers several benefits, including a more screen-dominant presence and guaranteed consumption of the entire message. It provides an opportunity for companies to stand out and effectively communicate their value proposition. Compared to other digital ad channels like LinkedIn, connected TV can be more cost-effective, with lower CPMs and higher reach. It can be a valuable addition to a company's marketing mix, particularly for those looking to diversify their advertising channels and achieve good distribution.
The Role of First-Party Data in Content Strategy
Many software companies collect valuable first-party data but struggle to leverage it effectively in their content strategies. One reason for this is that metrics often prioritize MQL downloads, leading to broader, less targeted content that may not resonate with the intended audience. Additionally, there is often a lack of feedback loop to measure the impact of the content and gather insights from customers. Companies should focus on measuring buyer engagement, sharing, and impact rather than simply the number of downloads to ensure their content is valuable and relevant.
Moving from Lead-Based to Account-Based Strategies
A shift from lead-based to account-based strategies is becoming increasingly important. Companies need to move towards integration, aligning their go-to-market teams and looking at data holistically to make strategic decisions. The focus should be on connecting data across the entire go-to-market engine and having a unified view of the customer journey. By leveraging account-based strategies and unified data, companies can make more confident decisions that drive revenue and customer success.
Chris was joined by Senior Director of Demand Generation, Matt Sciannella, to unpack the intricacies of connected TV advertising. The discussion kicks off with a brief introduction to connected TV and the Refine Labs team's hands-on experience with the channel. This episode stands out as a master class in effectively leveraging connected TV as an additional channel within the digital marketing mix.
Matt emphasizes the importance of creative content in making connected TV ads successful, highlighting common pitfalls and essential details that businesses must consider. Chris and Matt deliberate on how to repurpose existing product marketing content to suit the unique demands of connected TV, including the significance of pinpoint targeting and insightful analytics to measure the impact.
Thanks to our friends at Hatch for producing this episode. Get unlimited podcast editing at www.hatch.fm
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