for the Digiday Programmatic Marketing Summit, May 6-8 in Palm Springs.
Data-driven advertising that seemingly values audience targeting over context and placement has captivated the conversation and wallets of many brands. And though this kind of marketing has its merits, premium advertising opportunities and experiences are still crucial for their impact on brand equity. This concept only intensifies when considering mobile, where there is less room for error.
In this video, Harry Kargman, founder and CEO of Kargo, talks with Gregg Colvin, US COO at Universal McCann, and Donnie Williams, chief digital officer at Horizon Media, about premium’s place in today’s advertising environment.
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