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Media Tech Execs Reveal Their 2022 Playbook

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Media Tech Execs Reveal Their 2022 Playbook

Frequently Asked Questions

What major trend are media executives watching for 2022?

One major trend is the acceleration of non-traditional publishers (retail, commerce and utility-based sites/apps) doubling down on advertising, leveraging large traffic volumes, deep engagement and valuable first‑party data.

What are examples of non-traditional publishers?

Examples include retail and commerce companies, rideshare and other utility-based apps/sites that were not historically focused on advertising but now have high traffic and engaged users.

What is Nativo’s advice for ad experiences in non-traditional environments?

Ad experiences should not pull users out of their walled gardens or detract from the primary user experience; they must respect context and preserve the core experience while delivering relevant advertising.

Where can I read the full original article?

The full article is available on Digital Content Next: https://digitalcontentnext.org/blog/2021/12/27/media-tech-execs-reveal-their-2022-playbook/

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Original Article

Digital Content Next | December 27, 2021 - As we head into 2022, we’re rocking in the wake of pandemic-era changes. Media executives have plenty to manage from staffing to workplace transformation. It’s important that we enter the new year with an informed perspective and to be ready for the challenges and opportunities ahead. Various DCN partners echoed big trends being watched and offer insight in the business of digital media.

Nativo's Justin Choi, President and  CEO:

“Over the past years, we’ve seen non-traditional publishers start to double down on advertising, and it’s a trend we expect to accelerate in 2022.  Non-traditional publishers take any number of forms, [which] include retail and commerce companies and utility-based sites and apps such as rideshare. Many of these have enormous volumes of traffic, deep customer engagement and the golden goose: first-party data. With non-traditional publishers, it’s vital that it’s vital that ad experiences do not take users out of their walled gardens or detract from the primary experience.”

Read the full article on Digital Content Next