Channel 4 audio-personalised TV ads first
UK commercial public service broadcaster Channel 4 has unveiled an interactive VoD format that enables advertisers to incorporate the individual names of viewers of its All 4 catch-up service into the audio of their adverts for the first time.
Using first-party data from Channel 4’s 15 million strong registered viewer database, launch partners Foster’s, 20th Century Fox and Ronseal are first to take advantage of the innovation with audio personalised, targeted digital campaigns launching on All 4 in April 2017.
As part of 20th Century Fox’s marketing campaign promoting the UK cinema release of Alien Covenant in cinemas 12th May, All 4 viewers will see an exhilarating clip from the film enhanced by a personalised message; Foster’s will be sharing a pint with viewers whose names will prefix the line “…this one’s for you”; whilst Ronseal hopes that by getting personal they will motivate viewers to get on with their DIY.
“Following the success of the multiple brands taking advantage of our Ad 4 You format, we’re now incredibly excited to offer the market something completely ground breaking,” declared David Amodio, Channel 4’s Digital and Creative Leader. “The most attention-grabbing word for anyone to hear is without doubt one’s own name, so to be able to offer advertisers the chance to speak directly to our millions of viewers is not just unique, but an immensely powerful marketing tool which adds even more value to All 4’s increasingly personalised experience.”
“Enjoying a beer with mates is one of the most sociable things we can all do,” suggested Ifeoma Dozie, brand director at Foster’s owners Heineken. “This ground-breaking technology means that the majority of people will get a personalised ad, it’s like a digital ‘cheers!’”
“We are delighted to be working with Channel 4 and to be the first to use this new technology,” commented Chris Green, Marketing Director, 20th Century Fox. “Alien promises to be the most terrifying and exciting movie event of the year. The audio personalisation complements and enhances the alien footage perfectly.” …
… read on at advanced-television.com
Originally posted at Advanced Television
25th April 2017