Britons 60% more likely to interact with video ads

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Online video ads: interactive pre-rolls twice as popular in UK Account for twice the share of in-stream video ads in the UK (72%) than globally (36%) UK interaction rate with interactive pre-rolls 60% higher than globally for campaigns executed by AdoTube London – 11 June 2013 – interactive ads served before video content (pre-rolls) are twice as popular in the UK as they are globally, according to new data from AdoTube, the in-stream video advertising specialist owned by Exponential Interactive. Interactive pre-rolls accounted for twice the share of in-stream video ads in the UK (72%) in 2012 than they did globally (36%). In contrast, standard pre-rolls accounted for 25% in the UK – almost half the global share (46%). Ads that run on top of the main video (overlays) are far less popular in the UK – accounting for less than 2.5% of ads served compared to 18% globally. Britons 60% more likely to interact with video ads In the UK, 4.8% of video ads with interactive capabilities – such as playing a game, finding a shop or entering data – are interacted with compared to 3.0% globally. Click-through rates to the advertiser’s website are also much higher in the UK (3.7%) than globally (2.6%). Also, only 8% of video ads served by AdoTube in the UK with a “dismiss option” were actually dismissed compared with 11% globally. Niki Stoker, Exponential UK managing director, said: “It’s tricky to say if Britons are simply more inclined to engage with ads or whether UK brands are delivering more relevant and engaging creative. Whatever the case, the figures are extremely encouraging for the UK, particularly compared to the global picture." In the UK, 60% of in-stream video ads are watched in full while 15-second video ads have an 18% higher completion rate than 30-second spots. Stoker says: "It’s vital that marketers have a clear picture about their goals. For example, if it’s video completion they should opt for 15-second spots instead of 30 as their completion rate is higher. However, if it’s looking to drive traffic or engagement, the 30-second spot is more effective.” How UK and global video advertisers differ Quick service restaurant brands – such as KFC, Pizza Express and Dominos – ran the most online video campaigns in the UK in 2012, accounting for 15%, followed by finance/insurance and retailers (both 13%). Following the top three were mobile, FMCG and alcohol advertisers (all accounting for 10%). These six sectors accounted for seven in every ten UK video campaigns (see chart). E.g. Quick service restaurants accounted for 15% of UK online video ad campaigns in 2012 served by AdoTube The UK industry is far more dominated by quick service restaurants and financial brands (28% total) than globally (11% total). Also, mobile brands accounted for twice the share in the UK than globally (5%). In contrast, FMCG, auto and entertainment brands have a much smaller footprint in the UK than globally. FMCG advertisers, the most active globally, accounted for twice the share of video campaigns (19% global vs. 10% in UK), followed by automotive (14% vs. 8%) and entertainment (12% vs. 5%). Stoker said: “It’s clear that the food service and finance brands in the UK have embraced AdoTube’s innovative video advertising capabilities. It will be interesting to see if FMCG, car and entertainment brands follow suit and embrace it here to the degree they have globally.” ENDS Editor’s Notes Methodology The data comes from an analysis of more than 9,500 campaigns run through AdoTube and nearly 13.5 billion impressions during 2012. About Exponential Exponential Interactive (www.exponential.com) is the global provider of advertising intelligence and digital media solutions to brand advertisers. Our e-X Advertising Intelligence Platform combines one of the world’s largest digital media footprints with proprietary audience data and technology to deliver advertising intelligence that enables smarter, better-informed marketing decisions. Our audience engagement divisions - Appsnack, AdoTube, Firefly Video and Tribal Fusion - apply advertising intelligence to deliver high-impact, high-engagement campaigns across display, video and mobile media. Exponential offers solutions in 26 countries worldwide and reaches more than 450m unique users every month. Contact information Joanne Patterson EMEA marketing director, Exponential Joanne.patterson@exponential.com 07805 570 443 Wes Rogers Meteor Public Relations wes@meteorpublicrelations.com 0203 287 3262