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Five Experts Discuss Signal Value in Video Planning

This article is an expert roundtable held ahead of the ADZINE CONNECT VIDEO 2026 conference. Five industry professionals from agencies and adtech companies discuss the optimal use of signals in video advertising planning. They debate the value of various data sources such as audience data, context, attention, purchase intent, and platform data, questioning whether more signals automatically lead to better decisions. Key themes include the importance of signals that drive concrete planning decisions, the risk of signal noise, the need for testing to validate signal contribution, and the challenges of measuring success in CTV. The experts also address the economic costs of signals, the issue of platform-specific data lock-in, and the need for a common language across platforms.

• ADZINE CONNECT VIDEO 2026 takes place on November 12, 2026 in Hamburg.
• Five experts from agencies and adtech companies share their views on video advertising signals.
• Alexander Kraft (Jung von Matt Impact) argues a signal must influence planning decisions.

Heineken Uses GumGum's Attentive Lift Tool in Two Campaigns

Heineken leveraged GumGum's attention measurement tool, Attentive Lift, for two flagship campaigns during the summer. This marks one of the first uses of the solution in UK markets. The tool is part of GumGum's broader effort to measure and optimize advertising effectiveness based on attention metrics. The article highlights a growing industry trend towards attention-based measurement as a key performance indicator beyond standard viewability and click-through rates. Heineken, a major global advertiser, is adopting this approach to better understand and improve campaign performance.

• Heineken used GumGum's Attentive Lift tool for two flagship campaigns.
• The tool was used in UK markets for one of the first times.
• Attentive Lift is part of GumGum's attention measurement solution.

Heineken Combines Attention and Brand Lift Metrics

Heineken is testing a new approach that combines brand lift studies with attention metrics to validate the effectiveness of its display advertising and secure more budget for non-walled-garden channels. Working with GumGum, the brewer uses "Attentive Lift" to overlay brand awareness data from On Device with attention time measurements. A test for the Birra Moretti brand showed an 8% increase in unaided awareness and a 4% increase in familiarity among consumers who viewed ads for more than 2.2 seconds. Heineken's in-house media team plans to use these benchmarks to guide media planning, optimizing for quality of exposure rather than just volume. The method is being adopted across U.K. display campaigns, including for Old Mout. Critics warn against relying solely on attention metrics, but the combination with brand lift is seen as a more balanced approach.

• Heineken is testing 'Attentive Lift' with GumGum, combining brand lift and attention metrics for Birra Moretti and Old Mout campaigns.
• The Birra Moretti test showed an 8% increase in unaided awareness and a 4% increase in familiarity among engaged viewers.
• Heineken's marketing and sales investments account for 10.1% of its €14.84 billion net revenue.

SuperAwesome Press Coverage Update: New Articles on Meta Settlement, Creator Wellbeing Initiative, and More

The press coverage page has been updated with several new articles, including a piece on the Meta settlement's implications for teen advertising, coverage of SuperAwesome's partnership with Self Space for a creator wellbeing initiative, and multiple articles on the IPA Bellwether Q2 report. The page also includes a new 'Roblox Aware' certification in the navigation menu.

Meta Settlement Defines Teen Online Experiences, Advertisers Must Adapt

Meta's $17-18 billion settlement with nearly all US states over allegations that its platforms harm children mandates a shift to age assurance technology, distinguishing under-13s, teens, and adults. The settlement, approved by a federal judge, requires Meta to verify ages independently, provide non-personalized feed options, and limit teen usage time. This forces advertisers to treat teens as a distinct audience, moving away from grouping them with 18-34s. The agreement includes a clause incentivizing Meta's rivals (TikTok, Google) to adopt similar protections, potentially standardizing age assurance across the industry. Brands must adapt by designing age-appropriate experiences, respecting privacy, and preparing for increased media fragmentation.

• Meta will pay between $17 billion and $18 billion over 10 years to settle claims with almost every US state.
• The settlement requires Meta to use age assurance technology to distinguish users under 13, teens, and adults.
• Meta must provide a non-personalized feed option for younger users.

Creators, Campaigns & Collaboration: My Summer at SuperAwesome

There is something about New York’s energy that has always scratched my brain in just the right way...