The Impact of Vertical Video on Consumer Behavior, with Nii A. Ahene, Chief Strategy Officer at Tinuiti

The Pub Way: A Podcast for Publishers

In this episode, our hosts Tina Iannachino and Mike Villalobos engage in an enlightening discussion with Nii A. Ahene, Chief Strategy Officer at Tinuiti. The episode navigates the complexities of the fast-paced digital marketing world, particularly emphasizing the challenge for brands to produce rapid, yet effective, content for vertical video platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Nii Ahene underscores the value of employing social listening techniques to quickly adapt content strategies and stresses the importance of a proactive business mindset.

The discussion further explores the impact of digital platforms on marketing, emphasizing the necessity for brands and publishers to embrace video content and remain agile. Additionally, the episode highlights the growing influence of creators on platforms such as TikTok, where creators can often rival traditional publishers in sway and reach. This shift poses both opportunities and challenges for brands, particularly in terms of attribution and ROI measurement for creator campaigns. The episode also addresses the different shopping behaviors between Gen Z and millennials, noting that while Gen Z might lean towards direct purchases on platforms, millennials typically prefer making substantial purchases through their computers.

The discussion concludes with insights into future advertising trends, the importance of customer retention alongside acquisition, and the evolving ecosystem of digital marketing in a rapidly changing content landscape.

Key topics with timestamps:

00:00 Navigating Consumer Attention in a Changing Landscape

05:40 Adapting to Changing Consumer Behavior in Video Marketing

08:40 The Vital Influence of Creators in Marketing

12:02 Optimizing Multi-Channel Marketing for Better ROI

16:02 Ad Fatigue: Shifting Focus to Existing Customers

18:46 The Evolution of Customer Targeting in Digital Advertising

22:38 Adapting to the Speed of Vertical Video

25:11 Strategies for Successful Content Production and Amplification

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