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Monday, November 13, 2006

An NBR Series -- PREMIERES Monday, November 13, 2006

A 3 part series examining technology's impact on advertising.

Digital technology has transformed the advertising industry. On the plus side, new technology means there are more ways for advertisers to reach consumers. On the minus side, that same technology increases competition for consumers' attention. NBR New York Bureau Chief Scott Gurvey examines the impact new media, particularly the Internet, is having on advertising. AD 2.0 Title Graphic
 
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The "AD 2.0" Reports:
Part 1: Losing the Captive Audience
  • Premieres Monday, November 13, 2006
  • This report explains how new media advertising is putting pressure on both traditional methods of advertising and the companies once dependent on those methods. It includes interviews with Jonah Bloom of Advertising Age, Andrew Robertson of BBDO Worldwide, and others.
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    • Advertising Age (Subscription Required for Some Content)
      Advertising Age is a magazine dedicated to reporting and analyzing the "goings-on in the world of advertising." The magazine's editor, Jonah Bloom, is interviewed in Part 1 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • BBDO Worldwide
      BBDO is an advertising agency that is part of Omnicom Group - "the world's largest marketing services group." The firm's CEO, Andrew Robertson, is interviewed in Part 1 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • International Advertising Association (IAA)
      IAA is an "international, multi-industry forum for the global exchange of knowledge, best practices, professional development, intelligence, experience and ideas."
    • Marketing Evolution
      Marketing Evolution is a market research and consulting firm. Its CEO, Rex Briggs, is interviewed in Part 1 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • The McKinsey Quarterly - Article (Membership Required)
      The McKinsey Quarterly is published by the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. This links to an October 2006 article titled, "The Real Impact of Internet Advertising." This article is premium content, which means only members can view it.
    • Saatchi & Saatchi New York
      Saatchi & Saatchi New York is an advertising agency that is "part of Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group." The firm's Chief Creative Officer, Tony Granger, is interviewed in Part 1 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Article
      This links to a December 2004 article published in the online business journal Knowledge@Wharton titled, "James Bond's BMW and Other Product Placements: New, Racier Ways to Advertise."
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    Part 2: Using New Channels
  • Premieres Tuesday, November 14, 2006
  • This report examines how companies are using new media, including cell phones and blogs, to get their messages to consumers. It includes interviews with Carla Hendra of Ogilvy & Mather, Mary Baglivo of Saatchi & Saatchi, and others.
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    • American Advertising Federation (AAF)
      AAF "is the trade association that represents 50,000 professionals in the advertising industry."
    • JupiterResearch
      JupiterResearch offers data and analysis "to help companies profit from the impact of the Internet and emerging consumer technologies on their business." JupiterResearch Analyst Emily Riley is interviewed in Part 2 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • MIT Advertising Lab - Blog
      Explore MIT Advertising Lab's Blog, which focuses on the future of advertising technology. Learn about new advertising trends being shaped by cutting edge technology.
    • Ogilvy & Mather
      Ogilvy & Mather is an advertising firm focused on building brands. The company's Co-CEO, Carla Hendra, is interviewed in Part 2 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • R/GA
      R/Greenberg Associates (R/GA) is an interactive agency dedicated to building the online presence of firms. R/GA's Chairman, CEO, and Global Chief Creative Officer, Robert Greenberg, is interviewed in Part 2 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • Saatchi & Saatchi New York
      Saatchi & Saatchi New York is an advertising agency that is "part of Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group." The firm's CEO, Mary Baglivo, is interviewed in Part 2 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • University of Texas at Austin - Article
      This links to an August 2005 article authored by the University of Texas at Austin's Advertising Department. The article is titled "Click and Sell: Marketers Shift Ad Dollars and Take Advantage of Internet's Ability to Target Potential Customers."
    • Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Article
      This links to an August 2003 article published in the online business journal Knowledge@Wharton titled, "Darn Those Pop-Up Ads! They're Maddening, But Do They Work?"
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    Part 3: Reworking Traditional Channels
  • Premieres Wednesday, November 15, 2006
    This report looks at the efforts traditional "big" media firms and advertisers are making to simultaneously compete with and embrace new media. It includes interviews with Diego Scotti of American Express, Paul Donator of Nielsen Media Research, and other.
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    • Advertising Age (Subscription Required for Some Content)
      Advertising Age is a magazine dedicated to reporting and analyzing the "goings-on in the world of advertising." The magazine's editor, Jonah Bloom, is interviewed in Part 3 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • American Express
      American Express is a global provider of charge and credit cards to individuals and businesses. This links to the "About Us" section of the American Express website, where you can find annual reports that detail the firm's spending on marketing and advertising.
    • BBDO Worldwide
      BBDO is an advertising agency that is part of Omnicom Group - "the world's largest marketing services group." The firm's CEO, Andrew Robertson, is interviewed in Part 3 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • The McKinsey Quarterly - Article (Registration Required)
      The McKinsey Quarterly is published by the management consulting firm McKinsey & Company. This links to a June 2004 article titled, "Using Mobile Phones to Boost TV Ratings." Registration is required to read this article.
    • Nielsen Media Research
      Nielsen "tracks the television and media-viewing habits of homes across the country." Nielsen's Senior Vice President of Research, Paul Donato, is interviewed in Part 3 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • Outdoor Advertising Association of America (OAAA)
      OAAA offers "leadership, services, and standards to promote, protect and advance the outdoor advertising industry." The association's website offers research and statistics about outdoor advertising in America.
    • Saatchi & Saatchi New York
      Saatchi & Saatchi New York is an advertising agency that is "part of Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group." The firm's CEO, Mary Baglivo, and its Chief Creative Officer, Tony Granger, are interviewed in Part 3 of Scott Gurvey's report.
    • University of Southern California (USC) - Article
      This links to a March 2006 article published in USC's Online Journalism Review titled "Syndicate This! Linking Old Media to New." It examines a service called BlogBurst that helps newspapers get the most of blog content.
    • Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania - Article
      This links to an October 2006 article published in the online business journal Knowledge@Wharton titled, "Burgers and Other Goods in the Blink of an Eye: How Effective Are Short Ads?"
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