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Retail Media Budget Allocation: iGRP vs ROAS Read More »
Great campaigns fail if the budget is scattered. A clear Retail Media Budget Allocation framework aligns spend with goals, channels and measurement—preventing overspend on low-impact ads and underspend on high-value SKUs. Yet planners often debate which KPI should steer dollars: iGRP (internet Gross Rating Point) for reach or ROAS for efficiency. Here’s how to strike […]
Retail Media Advertising Mix: On-Site, Off-Site & In-Store DOOH Read More »
To succeed in today’s competitive retail landscape, brands must craft a compelling Retail Media Advertising media mix that blends on-site ads, off-site display and in-store DOOH. This integrated approach ensures you reach shoppers at every touchpoint—driving awareness, consideration and conversion in a cohesive way. For a deeper dive into execution models, see my post on
SKU-Level Brief: Create Precise Retail Media Campaigns Read More »
Every winning retail media campaign starts with a SKU-Level Brief, a one-page document that aligns your team on exactly which products you’ll promote, to whom, when and how much you’ll spend. This level of precision prevents wasted budget and ensures each SKU gets the attention it deserves. To revisit the eight pillars that make briefs
Retail Media Networks: 360° Agency Models Read More »
To excel on marketplace platforms, brands need more than great creatives—they need a 360° agency that can navigate complex Retail Media Networks. Whether you opt for a self-service platform, a full managed service or a hybrid model, each approach has trade-offs in control, cost and speed. As Amazon explains in its Amazon DSP overview, and
Retail Media Team: Key Roles for Brand + Retailer Success Read More »
Every high-performing retail media campaign rests on one thing: the right team. As a Retail Media Expert, you must coordinate brand marketers, merchant specialists and retailer contacts to execute, monitor and optimize ads across marketplaces. Without clear roles and communication processes, even the best strategy can fall flat. As HubSpot shows in “How to Choose
Turning First-Party Data into Retail Media Campaign Ideas Read More »
Data is the fuel that powers every effective retail media campaign. In a cookieless world, the ability to collect and act on first-party data—information you own, gathered directly from shoppers—has become critical. As Salesforce explains in “First-Party Data: How You Can Succeed in a Cookieless World” first-party data lets you build accurate customer profiles and
8 Key Elements of a Retail Media Brief Read More »
Every successful retail media campaign begins with a single, well‑crafted document: the brief. In marketplace advertising—whether you’re running sponsored products on Amazon or display ads through Carrefour Link—the brief sets the direction for strategy, creative execution and measurement. It ensures every stakeholder—from brand marketers to merchant teams—understands which SKUs to promote, which audiences to target
Retail Media Strategy: Why a Solid Brief Is Your Competitive Edge Read More »
Before talking CPC bids, Sponsored Products, or incremental ROAS, decide where you want to go. A concise, crystal‑clear brief is the ignition switch of any retail media strategy. Whether you advertise on Amazon, Carrefour, or Zalando, formats change—but the principle is immutable: without clear coordinates you risk burning budget on ads that move neither share
Glossary of Modern Advertising: Key Terms & Retail Media Read More »
In today’s digital age, mastering advertising terminology is essential for success in both digital marketing and retail media. This Modern Advertising Glossary for Retail Media provides a comprehensive overview of key terms that drive e-commerce success—from traditional ad networks to innovative strategies like Amazon Ads, Amazon PPC, and Marketplace Advertising. Whether you’re a seasoned marketer
Advertising Basics Retail Media: Guide Read More »
Advertising Basics Retail Media forms the foundation of every successful marketing strategy. It harnesses the power of clear, purpose-driven messages to promote products, services, or ideas across diverse channels. In today’s dynamic digital landscape, while traditional advertising methods continue to provide value, innovative channels like retail media are transforming the way brands engage with their
