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Audience intelligence separates the greats from the guessing. And there’s no room for guessing in the hyper-sensitive, potentially inflammatory worlds of issue-based advertising and cause and purpose-driven marketing. Your reputation is on the line, and so is the cause you’re advocating for, so you need to know your audience thoroughly and constantly.

Marketers have dollar signs in their eyes for 2024. 53% of business leaders are increasing their digital marketing budgets. Ad revenue in the U.S. is expected to rise 4.3% in 2024. And if you include political ads, ad revenue increases all the way up to 8.1%, with issue-based ad spending at a double-digital increase compared to the last presidential election year.

Consumers are increasingly concerned with the life of their data online. Who has my data? What are they using it for? What rights do I have? Legislators are listening; they’re taking action to protect consumers and regulate data processing in organizations throughout the country. It’s great news for consumers who want to know about, access, and make certain decisions regarding their personal data. But what does the new legislative landscape mean for you, as an advertiser who relies on personal data to make critical campaign targeting decisions?

A recent study on consumer trust revealed a shocking misunderstanding. While 87% of executives think consumers have a high level of trust in their business, only about 30% of consumers agree. And when consumers lose trust in your company, they take their business elsewhere. Purpose-driven marketing gives brands a way to connect with consumers on a more personal level, connecting companies’ values to those of their supporters to create lasting bonds. But without the right audience data informing your outreach, purpose-driven marketing can have the opposite effect.

You know that song you hear everywhere? It’s on the radio during your commute. Your friends are humming it at dinner. It’s the “it-song” on social media. Before long, you know every word, and you’re singing along without even thinking about it. That same sensation is possible with your advocacy or brand message — if the right people are talking about it. That’s where Tunnl Halo comes in. Halo is the next generation of influential targeting: a solution for reaching the actual people who shape outcomes. Whether you’re trying to influence policymakers, defend a reputation, or break through with a critical community, Halo helps you identify and connect with the individuals who can make your message inescapable.

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, made an announcement on November 9th, 2021 that caused derailed the workflow of many of the platform’s advertisers.