Richard Kirk, Chief Strategy Officer at EssenceMediacom UK and an expert in media planning, joins the discussion. He reveals that brands are overspending on social media, advising a significant budget shift towards TV. Kirk emphasizes the delayed impact of advertising, suggesting that 60% of effectiveness is felt after three months. The conversation also covers the resurgence of TV-style advertising and the move of streaming platforms to ad-supported models, showcasing lessons from the UK's marketing effectiveness culture.
Brands are currently overspending on social media advertising and should consider reallocating budgets toward more effective channels like TV.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of a long-term perspective on advertising effectiveness, as 60% of ROI occurs after three months.
Deep dives
Overspending on Social Media
Brands may be significantly overspending on social media advertising, potentially spending up to three times more than the optimal level for growth. Recent analysis indicates that the average social media expenditure, currently at 13%, could be decreased to just 4% to achieve better returns. This shift suggests that while brands have historically favored social media, they may need to reevaluate their strategies in light of overall advertising effectiveness. The findings emphasize the importance of channel optimization and the need for advertisers to be open to reallocating their budgets towards more effective channels, such as linear TV.
Importance of Econometrics in Advertising
The podcast highlights the significance of econometric analysis in understanding the return on investment (ROI) for different advertising channels, especially following the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It is revealed that a substantial portion of advertising effectiveness is realized over longer timeframes rather than immediately, with nearly 60% of total payback occurring within a year. This challenges the common perception among marketers that they can quickly measure the success of a campaign shortly after launch. The research encourages marketers to adopt a longer-term view of advertising effectiveness and invest accordingly, especially in channels like linear TV.
Evolving Landscape of Media Planning
The evolving media landscape reflects a resurgence of interest in traditional advertising formats such as linear TV, particularly as major platforms now offer ad-supported models. This shift is driven by increased pressures on brands to demonstrate immediate results amidst rising interest rates and a challenging economic environment. Companies like Amazon and ITV are successfully integrating television-style advertising, suggesting that consumers value the exchange of high-quality content for advertisements. As brands reassess their media strategies, there is an opportunity to harness the effectiveness of traditional channels while innovating to enhance their overall marketing impact.
Brands are spending 3X too much on social media according to new analysis of data from 140 advertisers. The research suggests social spend should drop from 13% to just 4% of media budgets, with the difference reallocated to more effective channels like TV.
This week, EssenceMediacom UK's Chief Strategy Officer Richard Kirk joins Elena, Angela, and Rob to explore research on media effectiveness. They discuss why marketers overvalue digital channels, the resurgence of TV advertising, and how streaming platforms' shift to ad-supported models is changing the media landscape. Plus, hear about the UK's robust marketing effectiveness culture and what US marketers can learn from it.
Topics covered:
[01:00] New analysis reveals major media mix imbalances
[06:00] Why 60% of advertising impact comes after three months
[09:00] How the Media Mix Navigator tool optimizes spend
[13:00] UK's marketing effectiveness culture and research
[17:00] Streaming platforms' return to ad-supported models
[21:00] The resurgence of TV-style advertising formats
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