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Google's TV Advertising Program Effective, Says Vat19.com Owner

Ecommerce Conversations · with Jamie Salvatori · May 22, 2014 · 18 min

Summary

Discover how VAT19.com, an online retailer of unusual gifts, successfully leveraged Google's TV advertising platform to drive sales and brand awareness. This episode provides a unique case study on how traditional advertising mediums, when integrated with digital strategies, can yield significant ROI for ecommerce businesses.

Key takeaways

Themes

ad platformsbrand buildingmarketing strategyomnichannel marketing

Topics covered

adwords platformdirect response tvgoogle tv adsintegrating tv with digital adsniche product marketingroi measurement

Episode description

When it comes to marketing, many ecommerce merchants think of pay-per-click ads, or search engine optimization or even email newsletters. But there’s one merchant who has successfully used TV advertising. He’s Jamie Salvatori, founder and owner of VAT19.com, a retailer of unusual gift items. He uses Google’s TV ad interface, via the AdWords platform, to great effect. He’s joins Practical Ecommerce’s Kerry Murdock to explain television advertising, and Google’s TV ad platform.

Frequently asked about this episode

What does this episode say about ad platforms?
Explore Google's TV ad platform as an overlooked, high-impact channel for ecommerce, moving beyond typical PPC or SEO plays.
What does this episode say about brand building?
Analyze how VAT19.com, a niche retailer, effectively uses TV ads to boost direct response and brand visibility for unique products.
What does this episode say about marketing strategy?
Implement strategies from VAT19.com for integrating TV advertising with digital marketing efforts to create a synergistic omnichannel approach.
What does this episode say about omnichannel marketing?
Understand the critical elements for crafting compelling TV advertisements that resonate with online shoppers and drive them to your site.
What does this episode say about ad platforms?
Learn to measure key performance indicators and ROI for TV ad campaigns to ensure profitability and optimize future spend, similar to digital campaigns.

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