Traditional television advertising continues to dominate, and in fact, has been shown to substantially improve the performance of digital advertisements by forming lasting impressions among viewers and building trust with your target audience. According to a report from Mediascience, television ads running concurrently with digital ads increases the average viewership time by 300% compared to running digital alone and leads to an increased brand recall from audiences by over 200%. The combination of TV and digital advertising also boosts purchase intent by an average of 15% among viewers.
The main reason television advertisements pair so well with digital is because TV ads produce a halo effect which validates and solidifies a brand’s reputation. This phenomenon causes digital ads to also be perceived as more desirable compared to without a TV presence, which makes digital seem more exciting and less intrusive than TV ads alone. From a strategic perspective, incorporating both digital and traditional TV advertising into your business is likely to increase performance by a larger percentage than either medium alone.
TV ads also bring a higher level of attention to branding, as a recent study from EffecTv shows that 94% of audiences watch the full length of TV ads, compared to only 78% of viewers watching full length digital ads. We also know that lesser known brands benefit more from TV ads than established ones, as well-known brands such as Target or Coca-Cola experience a diminishing return from a saturated market of television brand awareness, making it the perfect opportunity for smaller businesses to start casting a wider net with their marketing budgets.
According to a study conducted by TVSquared, television advertisements drive an additional 23% average weekly increase in website traffic while TV ads air. Conversely, when a TV advertiser goes off-air, they see a weekly reduction of website traffic by an average of 20%. Pausing TV airings can also reduce a brand’s visibility and awareness, which leads to lost opportunities of converting leads into potential sales.
Consumer’s trust in television as a credible source of new information makes it an essential factor in your direct marketing plan, as a solely digital strategy does not create the same level of brand reputation as combining the two. Mediascience also reports that TV ads are viewed on average more than twice as often as digital ads, so it makes sense that seeing an ad on both TV and digital will yield a higher level of audience interest and engagement.
It is essential for brands to develop a consistent TV schedule to reach their target audiences and attract new customers by running a wide range of different airings and channels. Building trust with customers has never been more important at a time such as this, utilizing the halo effect of TV paired with digital advertising will position your business to take full advantage of an omni-channel marketing strategy.
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