UK Digital Habits by Generation
How Different Age Groups Behave and How to Reach Them The pandemic brought older and younger generations closer together in terms of their “digitalness.” However, there are still some sizable gaps in digital behavior. Understanding the differences in these behaviors can help marketers better execute…
Meta’s crash – and what it means for the media sector
Last week global social media giant Meta’s crash saw its share price collapse following the first decline in Facebook users since the company was formed 18 years ago. A record £169 billion was wiped off the company’s shares on Friday, a record daily fall for…
Why Lukewarm Responses to Apple’s Privacy Shift Shouldn’t Stop Preparations for a Future Without Third-Party Cookies
In this article, Asher Gordon, head of media at Tug explores how the industry is preparing for the post-cookie era, and sets out what brands can do to ensure that they’re ready for this monumental infrastructural shift. After months of hype, Apple’s iOS 14.5 update went live with surprisingly…
How to get the most from your media agency
Gone are the days where a media agency was a separate entity that was given a brief, and then executed on that brief individually using its best interpretation. To get the best out of a media agency it should be an extension of your team,…
Apple’s iOS 14.5 – The Reaction
“The Apple iOS 14.5 update might give users more control over their data, but the more cynical among us might wonder if it actually benefits Apple, more than the users – either because the update improves customer loyalty, or because it boosts the tech giant’s…
The Tug Take – Preparing For IOS14
IOS14 and Facebook Apple’s development and release of iOS14 introduced a new feature designed to give more control to users around data collection by third-parties. While the controls were previously available, they required manually checking for them. The update means that users will be proactively…
Tug’s Head of Paid Media, Asher Gordon gives techround.co.uk his Paid Social Advertising and PPC Predictions for 2021
“This year we’ll see generic terms in PPC continue to become more expensive, meaning advertisers that would traditionally only use PPC in their campaign strategy will need to look at upper-funnel channels – like video and display – to boost awareness and drive brand searches….
5 Clues That Show Apple Is Creating a Search Engine (Probably)
Apple are notoriously secretive when it comes to new ventures or products, so it’s impossible to say with certainty what they are planning to do at any given time. However, there are plenty of clues that point towards a search engine in development. Here are…
Asher Gordon, Tug’s Head of Paid Media gives searchenginewatch.com his opinion on why Synergized Search is key to success in the new normal
“Marketers need a smart strategy to cut through the competition. The question is: will they drive the highest traffic and performance with search engine optimization (SEO) or pay per click (PPC)? Find out how to create the perfect balance to get desired results.”Asher Gordon, Tug’s…
Tug’s response to the Q3 2019 IPA Bellwether Report
Asher Gordon, our head of biddable media, has shared his thoughts on the Q3 2019 IPA Bellwether Report alongside other industry experts. Industry reacts: Q3 2019 IPA Bellwether Report
