Experiential agencies are aiming to not only adapt planned events to be digital but working on technology to make them more immersive or working to bring personalization to consumers’ front doors.
Experiential agencies were hit hardest by the global spread of coronavirus. And with many of them skeptical about a near-term return to normal, many are trying to pivot their businesses. Read more below: What that looks like differs from agency to agency. Some are trying to move to transition to digital, while others are trying to imagine what a direct-to-consumer version of experiential looks like. Social distancing and shelter-in-place laws have made elaborate ad productions essentially impossible. That's led some brands to inquire about computer-generated alternatives. BBC Global News CEO Jim Egan sat down with Digiday to discuss an advertising alliance with CNN and Euronews, its Quibi show, and which behaviors from this era will endure. With limited ability to produce new shows, networks and services are suddenly a lot more interested in clip shows. Other things to know about The current crisis has been a gamechanger for e-commerce. We'll explore what it has meant for both selling and advertising on the platform through a series of interactive discussions, presentations and workshops during our Amazon Strategies Virtual Forum. Learn more and reserve your spot here. In an era of pandemic, numerous phony treatments and products have already been advertised and companies are racing to prevent more. Brands and publishers, tell us: What are you doing to protect yourself from deceptive ads and ensure brand safety? Sponsored by GeoEdge. | |
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