DoubleVerify: marketers misread which social platforms drive action
DoubleVerify: marketers misread which social platforms drive action
The Measure’s Jon Lafayette reports that DoubleVerify’s “2026 Global Insights Report” finds 50% of consumers say YouTube is the platform where they’re most likely to act on ads, followed by Facebook at 49%, yet marketers still deploy both mainly for upper-funnel awareness.
Morning shows sponsor few YouTube videos despite big audience affinity
Morning shows sponsor few YouTube videos despite big audience affinity
TVREV’s John Cassillo reports that Chartbeat data shows Today, GMA and CBS Mornings sponsored just 126 YouTube videos this year, mostly travel and finance. Yet only 6.8% of their social videos carry sponsorships despite viewers showing huge shopping affinity.
Pillsbury’s “So Many Layers” ad dominates baking category TV spend
Pillsbury’s “So Many Layers” ad dominates baking category TV spend
The Measure’s Eleanor Semeraro reports that iSpot SAGE data shows Pillsbury capturing 67.3% of cross-platform spend and 76.1% of impressions in the baking category since September 1, with its new ad scoring nearly 73% purchase intent.