The purpose of this research was to gain up-to-date insights into how buyers and planners use ABC and other measurement data. Respondents comprised 105 individuals from 50 different agencies, all of whom buy and plan print advertising as part of their role. Using a Likert scale, recipients were asked to rate their responses to various statements.
The survey also revealed an increase in buyer and planner agreement to a variety of other statements compared to 2019. For example, 94% of respondents viewed census-based data as a vital element of media measurement (an increase of 6%) and 84% agreed that ABC data is helpful as a ‘sense check’ for other measurements (an impressive increase of 24%).
Other notable results include:
- 85% of buyers and planners are wary of self-reported data
- 91% agree they use ABC data to understand how published media reaches people
- 89% agree ABC data saves them time that they would otherwise need to spend checking facts
More insights can be viewed in our infographic.
Jan Pitt, Commercial Director at ABC, comments, “It’s perhaps not surprising to see that, over the last two turbulent years, buyers and planners are reporting an even greater reliance on ABC’s trusted, comparable data and valuing the reassurance it brings. Our publisher members should be understandably proud of the verified data they’re providing to support advertisers and their agencies, whilst also demonstrating the integrity and reach of their brands in both print and digital formats.”
Read our article in The Media Leader for further discussion on the results and exclusive insights from media buyer and planner respondents.
