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through media investment strategy, activation, and leading-edge analytics.
GREAT STAFF WORKINGWITH GREAT BRANDS
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With expertise in research, strategy, planning, buying, and analytics, members of “Team Generator” serve as confident media navigators to our clients, with a philosophy that nothing is “out of scope” when it comes to great service.
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Generator invests across all traditional and digital media channels. Continuous measurement enables us to quickly reallocate investments from underperforming channels to those that meet and exceed KPIs.
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Generator clients benefit from full media and financial transparency. Custom dashboards give clients 24-hour access to the analytics and insights fueling their media campaigns.
WHAT IS CHATGPT??? OUR TOP 5 MARKETING CONSIDERATIONS
January 26, 2023
At Generator Media + Analytics, we are excited to explore the capabilities of ChatGPT, a state-of-the-art language generation model developed by OpenAI. As a forward-thinking agency, we believe that ChatGPT has the potential to revolutionize the field of marketing and advertising in several ways, here are our five most important considerations for brands when utilizing ChatGPT.
THE TOP 5 THINGS BRANDS SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GOOGLE ANALYTICS 4 (GA4)
January 20, 2023
Google Analytics 4 (GA4) is the latest version of Google's popular web analytics platform. It offers a number of new features and improvements over the previous version, making it an even more powerful tool for businesses of all sizes. Here are the top 5 things companies should know about GA4.
CAN BRANDS MAKE THEMSELVES RECESSION-PROOF?
January 18, 2023
History shows economic challenges are cyclical. If brands can learn the lessons in this time of uncertainty and play into its challenges rather than shying away, they can actively steer their businesses into a stronger position where and when it really matters.
HOW TO MAINTAIN WINNING MARKETING DURING ECONOMIC ADVERSITY
December 12, 2022
The fact that the U.S. is in a period of economic volatility and vulnerability is no secret. Whether you are already struggling with rising costs or have yet to feel the blow, a recession is looming. You will have to navigate continued labor shortages, inflation, and supply chain disruption for the undetermined future. But there is a silver lining!
WHAT ADVERTISERS SHOULD EXPECT FROM ELON MUSK’S PURCHASE OF TWITTER
November 21, 2022
Elon Musk, who is currently making history in space, has purchased Twitter for $30 billion. While the purchase price is high and Musk hasn't said exactly why he bought it, we can make some guesses about what could happen next. Based on his past behavior, here's what brands should expect from their new Twitter ads overlord.
4 MARKETING STRATEGIES TO STAY AHEAD OF THE RECESSION
November 15, 2022
While recessions are temporary, a company’s lack of preparation can have long-term impacts on its reputation and success. Consumers are pickier than ever with their purchases during a recession. Plus, inflation causes the price of raw materials to go up, making it hard to compete. Companies need to carefully consider their marketing strategies now to avoid damaging their ability to get ahead of the recession.
3 THINGS TO CONSIDER BEFORE LAUNCHING UBER’S NEW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
November 1, 2022
Uber's new advertising platform is designed to give brands direct access to their customers through targeted marketing efforts. The platform allows advertisers to reach consumers based on where they are located, what they do and what interests them. It also offers a variety of options for reaching specific audiences, including those who have used Uber in the past or have taken trips similar to what an advertiser wants to promote. We decided to take a look at some of the benefits and considerations for brands looking to get started with Uber’s new advertising platform.
ECONOMIC ADVERSITY: HOW BRANDS SUCCEED
October 27, 2022
Join Generator Media + Analytics, Google, InMarket, and BlockBoard as we discuss how brands can find success through economic adversity, inflation, and a potential recession.
FIVE KEY MEDIA PRINCIPLES TO NAVIGATING ECONOMIC UNCERTAINTY & THE RECESSION
October 21, 2022
As prices continue to rise, consumers are making conscious cutbacks to make their dollars stretch further. Some key areas that consumers cite to save money include things like take-out meals, cutting back on food/grocery spend, purchasing less overall and putting off major purchases like home repairs, renovations, or upgrades.
THE BEST TIME TO START PREPARING FOR THE 2022 HOLIDAY SEASON WAS YESTERDAY
August 18, 2022
If you wait until autumn to prepare for the 2022 holiday season, you’re already too late. Retail marketers must start planning months to even a year ahead of the season. That’s because it takes time to properly prepare for the critical revenue opportunities the holiday season presents. Also, shoppers are starting their holiday browsing and buying earlier than ever. In 2021, Google found that 31 percent of people had begun holiday shopping by June. Prepare for the pre-summer Christmas decorations!
DEVELOP A MEDIA MIX THAT MARKETERS ARE LOOKING FOR TO DRIVE RESULTS
August 8, 2022
Measuring the success of advertising requires a look at the entire funnel. When this becomes the focus, brands engage with consumers in more relevant, tailored ways — and that leads to results.
DON’T FEAR THE METAVERSE – WE’VE BEEN THROUGH THIS BEFORE
June 8, 2022
A lot of questions surround the hype of the metaverse, with major players such as Epic Games raising $2 billion for its kid-friendly metaverse initiative, Facebook changing its name to Meta, and Snapchat trying to make a splash with its augmented reality glasses. Is the metaverse just a playground for technophiles and gamers? Is it simply a fad, or is it here to stay?
NEW APPROACHES TO DIGITAL ADVERTISING AFTER THIRD-PARTY COOKIES ARE NO MORE
June 8, 2022
With Google’s recent announcement that it’ll phase out third-party cookies in 2023 to launch Google Topics, the world of cookies is in the midst of an evolution. Or a meltdown, depending on whom you talk to.
WHY LINEAR TV COULD BE THE ANSWER TO CORD-CUTTERS’ STREAMING FATIGUE
May 10, 2022
Despite the rise of streaming, video broadcasts will still be available over the air for anybody with an antenna, but the strategy to reach audiences will change. With more than half of YouTube viewers watching on connected TVs and NBC’s Peacock bulking up to provide one of the most extensive streaming services, the need for holistic video strategies in which linear and digital TV coexist is clear. Here are three.
AUDIENCE SCIENCE: THE EVOLVING MEDIA TARGETING LANDSCAPE
May 5, 2022
In this session of the Rise|Set Summit, we host a panel of experts to discuss one of the most dynamic and evolving trends within our industry, audience science and media targeting. From privacy legislation and COVID-19 to the Metaverse and how to predict the future, we discuss the hot topic items that you need to know when approaching the ever-changing subject of audience science.
THE REVOLVING ADVERTISING, MARKETING, AND MEDIA LANDSCAPE
April 25, 2022
The past few years have taught the world that a lot can change in 12 months, especially with a global pandemic in the mix.
HOW IS THE EVOLUTION OF PRIVACY EXPECTED TO IMPACT ADVERTISING IN 2022?
March 29, 2022
The way advertisers need to think about privacy is changing. Internet users, long resigned to the fact that their data is simply available to anyone who wants it, are starting to wake up. In one recent survey, 86% of respondents said they feel a growing concern about data privacy, and 78% said they were worried about the amount of data being collected.
MEDIA TARGETING IS FUELING THE D2C EXPLOSION WHILE DRIVING RETAIL SUCCESS
March 22, 2022
One trend that has defined marketing in recent years is direct-to-consumer. Across the world, we’re seeing a clear shift away from big, centralized e-commerce giants to a model where customers purchase their goods directly from the manufacturer.
4 STEPS TO MAKE ANY NEW ADTECH INITIATIVE A SUCCESS
March 18, 2022
The TLDR version? The adtech industry is continuously evolving, and both advertisers and brands will have to stay on their toes to get the results they seek.
3 WAYS TO LEVERAGE TECHNOLOGY TO HYPER-LOCALIZE YOUR CAMPAIGNS
February 16, 2022
The chance that someone will make a purchase often increases exponentially when taking a more personalized and localized approach to marketing. Technologies like dynamic creative optimization, targeting, and automation make this process seamless for large and small brands alike, says Adam Ortman, SVP of Growth & Innovation, Generator Media + Analytics.
WHAT IS AUDIENCE SCIENCE AND WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR MARKETERS
February 10, 2022
Understanding your audience is at the very heart of effective marketing. With a good grasp of who your customers are, what they want, their pain points, and their unique attributes, you can build a rock-solid marketing strategy that speaks directly to them.
HOW THE MEDIA LANDSCAPE IS CHANGING AS THE NEW NORMAL APPROACHES
January 26, 2022
eMarketer confirmed what many in the agency world suspected in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic: 2020 ad spending took a significant hit. In fact, 2020 was the most disappointing year of global ad spending on record. It should come as no surprise, then, that 2021 was the bounceback year many people expected.
OUT OF HOME (OOH) DURING COVID-19
January 13, 2022
2021 was definitely a “rebound year” as we all saw a lot of positives after what happened the year prior – and 2022 should be even better. Here's what we're seeing.
BRANDING VS PERFORMANCE MEDIA: FINDING THE RIGHT MIX FOR YOUR BRAND
January 3, 2022
Our panel of experts discuss the age-old question: What is the correct mix of branding (awareness) and performance (conversion) media for my brand??? We discuss how the customer journey, a brand's maturity and life stage, a test and learn mentality, and robust measurement are all critical to a brand finding this perfect media mix.
PRODUCT MADNESS SPEAKS ON SOCIAL CASINO SUCCESS STRATEGIES, COVID-19, iOS 14.5, AND MORE
November 2, 2021
Social Casino games are booming, but Apple’s privacy push threatens the health of the market. To continue to grow, marketers have had to learn new ways to reach users. No one knows this better than Saikala Sultanova, Senior Director of UA & Growth at Product Madness.