

What 1.1 million purchase journeys tell us about reach
7 snips Mar 13, 2025
Felipe Thomaz, an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of Oxford, challenges traditional advertising wisdom. He emphasizes the need to shift focus from mere reach optimization to understanding media archetypes and their interactions. The discussion reveals how demographic factors shape consumer behavior and the importance of targeting the right audiences. Thomaz advocates for evidence-based decision-making in marketing strategies to achieve better outcomes and highlights the ongoing journey of research that informs effective media planning.
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Complex Channel Archetypes Matter
- Media campaign effectiveness depends on complex channel combinations, not just pairs of channels.
- Different channel archetypes deliver functionally distinct outcomes, requiring nuanced planning.
Avoid Overloading Channels
- The worst performing media combination is using every available channel simultaneously.
- Maximizing reach by covering all channels can dilute effectiveness rather than improve it.
Be Strategic With Media Mix
- Avoid scattershot media buying that adds channels without strategic purpose.
- Every addition to your media plan fundamentally changes campaign outcomes.