LaLiga North America expands US reach with GSTV content deal
via SportBusiness
US-based national video network GSTV has signed a content deal with LaLiga North America, through which it will show short-form content from the top tier of Spanish football.
LaLiga will begin offering exclusive highlights clips for GSTV from this week and the deal has been signed ahead of the start of the new season on September 12.
LaLiga becomes the first professional football league to offer content on GSTV, which also provides National Football League and Major League Baseball coverage.
GSTV reaches 92 million unique viewers a month.
Boris Gartner, chief executive of LaLiga North America, said: “We want to deliver LaLiga content to our fans wherever they are and partnering with GSTV adds yet another touchpoint with our US audience as we build on that strategy. We are excited to bring the action of the best soccer league in the world to one in three American adults across the country.”
LaLiga North America is a joint venture between LaLiga and Relevent Sports Group, and serves as the exclusive representation of the competition in the US and Canada for all business and development activities.
In June, LaLiga North America teamed up with global sportsbook operator PointsBet to create a new slate of gambling-focused digital programming to coincide with the league’s return to action.
C-store Industry Unites to Honor Frontline Heroes on 24/7 Day
NATIONAL REPORT — Convenience store and fuel retailers are joining together to honor first responders, medical personnel and American Red Cross volunteers who work around the clock for this year's 24/7 Day, scheduled for July 24.
The annual event — which started in 2019 — helps raise awareness and donations for the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross, and spotlights the c-store industry's critical role in supporting local heroes and the communities they serve.
More than 30,000 convenience and fuel retailer locations are participating in the 2020 celebration. Brands that are joining together with the NACS Foundation and participating in all or most of their locations include ampm, BP and Amoco, California Fuels and Convenience Alliance (CFCA), ExtraMile, High's, Huck’s, JJ's, Kwik Chek, Loop Neighborhood Market, Pilot Co., Rapid Refill & Garrett's Family Market, Rutter's, Sheetz (Community Leader Sponsor), Shell, The Market, Thorntons, Wawa and Yesway.
Each participating retailer is supporting 24/7 Day in its own way, including offering free in-store items to first responders, medical personnel and Red Cross volunteers on July 24 to thank them for their work in local communities.
Additionally, GSTV, the national video network entertaining targeted audience, was named the official 2020 media partner of the NACS Foundation. The company will support the association via video content at fuel dispensers across the United States at more than 24,000 locations, reaching 95 million unique viewers.
GSTV has also created a charitable match program with partners joining the NACS Foundation.
"We know more and more consumers are seeking out positive, uplifting content, and for millions of Americans filling up their vehicles every day, GSTV has become a bright spot for entertaining and informing those communities," said Sean McCaffrey, president and CEO of GSTV. "We're thrilled to partner with the NACS Foundation to support their important community-based initiatives and share with our viewers how they can participate."
Convenience stores support local organizations and charities, contributing and collecting more than $1 billion annually to charities. The NACS Foundation unifies and builds on NACS members' charitable efforts — amplifying the industry's power to positively impact the lives of individuals and families of all ages, in neighborhoods of all sizes, across America and beyond, according to the association.
"We're excited to work with GSTV to keep consumers up to date with the latest developments and achievements in our mission to propel brighter futures," said Stephanie Sikorski, executive director of the NACS Foundation.
The NACS Foundation invites the convenience industry and the public to take part in 24/7 Day by:
Donating to support the American Red Cross' work in communities around the country;
Learning more about disaster response, relief and preparedness in communities and the American Red Cross’ work year-round; and
Sharing stories to celebrate and honor lifesaving work of front-line heroes on social media using the hashtags #247Day, #WeHeartHeroes and #conveniencecares.
GIVING BACK
Here's how some of the NACS Foundation's c-store partners are participating in 24/7 Day and its cause:
Rutter's
York, Pa.-based Rutter's is teaming up with some of its top vendors for "Feeding the Frontline," where front-line workers will receive a free meal at the c-store retailer's locations across Pennsylvania, Maryland or West Virginia as a thank you for their hard work and dedication.
The meal will consist of a grab-and-go sandwich or wrap, a bag of chips and a regular fountain drink. The offer is available to First Responders in uniform, medical or active duty military with ID and Rutter's store employees.
The free meal is available to the first eligible 200 customers per store. Limit one per customer.
Rutter's has also partnered with the American Red Cross for the month of July and will be collecting money through their monthly Charity Canister program to help support local Red Cross initiatives. Customers will be able to make monetary donations to the organization at any Rutter's location.
"Rutter's is proud to support our front-line workers, including our fantastic store employees, during these challenging times," said Scott Hartman, Rutter's president and CEO. "Being able to support the front-line and give back to our communities, through the Red Cross and Rutter's Children's Charities, is needed right now and we're happy we can help."
Additionally, from July 18-23, Rutter's plans to give away $1,000 a day to different local charities supporting first responders. On July 24, the retailer will donate $5,000.
Yesway
Des Moines, Iowa-based Yesway is supporting 24/7 Day by offering a free fountain, frozen or coffee beverage of any size to police, fire, EMTs, doctors, nurses, health practitioners, 911 dispatchers and American Red Cross volunteers who visit any of its Yesway or Allsup's store locations on July 24.
"At Yesway, we believe that we have a duty to support the communities we serve. We are proud to join with the NACS Foundation and all of our c-store industry colleagues to celebrate 24/7 Day and are grateful for the first responders, police, fire, medical personnel, and American Red Cross volunteers who work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of our fellow citizens and communities every day," said Tom Trkla, chairman and CEO of Yesway. "Every community has its share of these true difference makers, and we want to acknowledge and support them and the terrific work they are doing. On behalf of everyone at Yesway and Allsup's, we would like to thank our hometown heroes on 24/7 Day 2020."
The c-store retailer is also using the occasion to show its appreciation to thousands of Yesway and Allsup's front-line heroes by rewarding them with free dispensed beverages throughout the week of July 24-31.
Kwik Chek
Spicewood, Texas-based Kwik Chek is supporting this year's 24/7 Day by offering a free breakfast — including a fountain drink or coffee — and breakfast biscuit sandwich, taco or pastry to any doctor, nurse, EMT, law enforcement/police, county sheriff, highway patrol, firefighter, border patrol, 911 dispatcher and American Red Cross volunteer.
"At Kwik Chek, we understand the importance and dedication it takes to serve our communities around the clock, and we can’t think of anyone who deserves recognition more than first responders, medical personnel and volunteers," said Kevin Smartt, CEO of Kwik Chek. "We are honored to take part in this year's 24/7 Day and we will continue to serve the needs of our local heroes by offering fresh food and essentials that get communities by, especially during tough times."
Tiger Fuel Co.
The Markets of Tiger Fuel Co. will also honor first responders, healthcare providers, military personnel and disaster relief volunteers who work around the clock to support our communities.
All nine c-store locations will recognize paramedics, EMTs, police officers, firefighters and medical professionals who present a valid I.D. with a complimentary fountain drink or hot coffee (any size) as a way of saying "thank you."
The gourmet-to-go deli stores will express appreciation to police officers and firefighters on July 24 with a special meal delivered to a number of police and fire stations located in Charlottesville City, Albemarle County, Greene County and Locust Grove, Va.
"The first responders and medical personnel are truly inspiring to us and continue to fight through this pandemic, working non-stop to keep our communities safe," said Gordon Sutton, president of Charlottesville, Va.-based Tiger Fuel Co. "We'd like to express our appreciation to all of them on 24/7 Day and hope that this small gesture will help fuel these first responders as they work through this challenging time. It is our privilege to take some time out of our day to thank these local heroes."
The Markets also hosted a number of giveaways on their Facebook page throughout the week, encouraging customers to share stories about local first responders and hometown heroes who are deserving of a catered meal or bagged lunch.
Pilot Co.
On July 24, as part of NACS Foundation 24/7 Day, Knoxville, Tenn.-based Pilot Company is recognizing doctors, nurses, paramedics, EMTs, police, fire and American Red Cross volunteers for their work around the clock to serve our communities.
As a thank you for their service, emergency personnel are eligible to receive one free Pilot fountain drink or Pilot coffee, any size, at participating Pilot and Flying J travel centers, Pilot c-stores, and owned and operated One9 Fuel Network locations.
OOH Today: Innovation In The OOH Space —Cannes Matters
We were turning through web pages recently searching Cannes OOH and found this post written by Cannes Attendee, President and CEO of GSTV, Sean McCaffrey. Though it was written two years ago, it still resonates as profoundly today. McCaffrey states, “Cannes Lions in OOH are inspiring the broadening role of OOH and highlighting its increasing value in a visual, connected and mobile world.”
Last year, Cannes selected McDonald’s of Canada ‘Follow the Arches’ as the top OOH choice and this year’s winner, Nike’s, Just Do It with Colin Kaepernick. OOH Today posted twice on Nike’s Just Do It/Dream Crazy Kaepernick OOH Campaign. Quoting Sean McCaffrey in his return from this year’s (2019) event, “this year’s winners add recognition to OOH’s ability to catalyze a social conversation and drive brand value and growth.
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Published by Sean McCaffrey on June 30, 2017
As the advertising world returns from the Côte d’Azur to conference rooms, while still others debate from afar the very reason for Cannes, we’re left to consider professional ROI from Cannes. Does the time spent there matter? Does Cannes inspire and lead to business growth? And for a more personal question to me, does Cannes accurately reflect and reward where OOH fits in media today, tomorrow and beyond?
Unequivocally YES . . . the Lions and the hardworking jurors among them are absolutely nailing the growing value and utility of OOH with their Grand Prix selections.
Much like video and audio encompass more innovation than their legacy roots, OOH is similarly transforming it’s value with screens, audience data, integrated consumer experiences and smarter campaign strategy. If you want to follow the consumer to connect and inspire, those consumers are increasingly connected while OOH.
But like audio and video, OOH at its best leverages the core values of the medium (powerful, unavoidable visuals in physical locations and context) alongside the right application of data, technology and consumer insights. Creativity . . .technology . . media selection. . .all must combine to drive business results. And the Cannes Lions in OOH are a literal road map for the evolution of OOH’s growing value to brands.
Five years ago (a lifetime in today’s economy), Google won for their outstanding Google Voice Search with understanding of OOH’s key value, the power of location and context. Phonetic pronunciations of words placed in the right place and time made consumers ask a question with Google providing the answer . . by downloading the Voice Search app. Smart, contextually relevant, visual and most importantly successful at driving 50% more downloads in London during the campaign.
The following year we all delighted in childhood wonder with British Airways #LookUpcampaign. Taking location and context one step further with an addressable screen and real-time weather and flight data tracking BA flights over London, British Airways encouraged Londoner’s to #LookUp in amazement and wave in real-time to passing travelers. British Airways deftly illustrated location and context catalyzed by addressable screens and real-time data.
Next the world welcomed more stunning visuals from Apple Shot on iPhone and their Grand Prix winning campaign. Once again, a brand smartly combined location, context and stunning visuals while engaging their loyalists in a global social community writ large in OOH. Rather than shout about the power of their camera or speed of their processors, Apple smartly took the personal relationship we all have with our smartphones to share those moments with the world.
And or course this year’s winner, Twitter Grand Prix, chose to show the world that Twitter is “what’s happening” with powerful visual hashtags featuring icons and events from music, politics, social and cultural conversations. Working both as a B2B and B2C campaign, Twitter uses cultural currency and iconic visuals demonstrating the value of their platform. Twitter intrinsically understands there is no line between the physical and digital worlds to consumers, and we’re mobile and empowered and can move from awareness to action in an OOH minute.
It’s worth noting the Cannes Lions’ Marketer of the year winners from the last decade are also a highlight reel of powerful OOH creativity – Nike, Honda, P&G, Volkswagen, Unilever, Ikea, Mars, McDonald’s, Coca-Cola, Heineken, Samsung and most recently, Burger King. These brands over-index in OOH and their creative uses of the medium drive business results.
As we work to meet today’s consumers with meaningful communication that inspires action . . .it’s worth noting the Cannes Lions in OOH are inspiring the broadening role of OOH and highlighting its increasing value in a visual, connected and mobile world. For that I’ll raise a glass to all the winners and look forward to bright things ahead in OOH . . it’s #whatshappening!
Adweek: Tremor Video Is the Latest Company to Take the OOH Plunge
via Adweek
A new partnership will bring its inventory to thousands of gas stations nationwide
Tremor Video is taking its programmatic advertising a little further out of home. Today, the ad tech company said it will be expanding its demand-side offerings to include digital out-of-home (DOOH) screens, aside from the company’s connected-television (CTV) and over-the-top (OTT) inventory.
Moving the company’s programmatic operation out of home seemed like a natural choice, according to Jay Baum, who heads global partnerships for Tremor Video’s DSP side. The biggest DOOH publisher that will be launching Tremor’s inventory is GSTV, a data-driven digital video network pumping out content at thousands of gas stations nationwide. “The videos on these pumps is truly a one-to-one environment, compared to the video screens in elevators, for example, ” Baum said, explaining the partnership.”There’s less audience modeling that needs to be done.”
Both companies—GSTV and Tremor—will leverage audience data from the DSP-friendly data platform Dstillery as part of the partnership.
Tremor’s news marks yet another company taking the dive into out-of-home. 2018 saw companies like JCDecaux and Lamar spending billions on the medium, and by all estimates, that spend is only going to continue to ramp up. A recent Magna Intelligence report found that global OOH revenues, overall, grew roughly 4% each year, from 2010 to 2018. Meanwhile, according to the same report, digital out-of-home sales have been growing by 16% per year over the past five years, with digital OOH screens generating roughly $6 billion in 2018 alone, thanks, in no small part, to the ease provided by programmatic buying.
“There’s no fraud in this space, and no issues with viewability; you have an audience that’s completely engaged,” Baum said.
In addition to Tremor’s new OOH offerings, the company said it would also add outstream video ads to its roster. These advertisements—which play alongside the content of a particular webpage, rather than playing pre- or post-roll on a video—can be less intrusive to the average web surfer.