Marketing Evolution Patents

Issued Patents & Filings: 

  • METHOD FOR DETERMINING ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS
    U.S. Patent No. 7,949,561 issued on May 24, 2011

A method for determining advertising effectiveness of cross-media campaigns provided. The effectiveness of the combined campaign is plotted, and the effects of different media are isolated. Examining complementary effects and synergies are examined, and a dollar-for-dollar comparison for each of the media is performed. This dollar-for-dollar comparison may include a return on marketing objective calculation. If applicable, budget re-allocations are recommended. Optionally, post effectiveness, efficiency, and allocation analysis are performed. Such analysis may include providing descriptive advertising and media suggestions on each media independently.

 

  • CROSS-MEDIA CAMPAIGNS WITH BIAS ADJUSTMENT AND ATTRIBUTION MODELING
    U.S. Patent No. 8,321,273 issued on November 27, 2012

A method for determining advertising effectiveness of cross-media campaigns provided. The effectiveness of the combined campaign is plotted, and the effects of different media are isolated. Examining complementary effects and synergies are examined, and a dollar-for-dollar comparison for each of the media is performed. This dollar-for-dollar comparison may include a return on marketing objective calculation. If applicable, budget re-allocations are recommended. Optionally, post effectiveness, efficiency, and allocation analysis are performed. Such analysis may include providing descriptive advertising and media suggestions on each media independently.

 

  • DETERMINING ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS WITH ONLINE REACH AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
    U.S. Patent No. 8,423,406 issued on April 16, 2013
  • Continuation of DETERMINING ADVERTISING EFFECTIVENESS WITH ONLINE REACH AND FREQUENCY MEASUREMENT
    Serial No. 13/862,455 filed on April 15, 2013

A method converts online data into quantitative measures of reach and frequency. Gross Rating Points, Targeted Rating Points, frequency, targeted cost per thousand, and average advertising cost per person may be determined using data to measure the percent of non-country respondents receiving and gathering incidence of age, sex, income and other variables used to define target audience. Data may be merged to calculate GRP delivery by geographic region for the purpose of integrating online advertising into a marketing mix analysis. Over-samples may be used within events to measure different respondents’ pre and post the event to measure incrementality of event. The total event attendance may be estimated and used to weight the over-sample back into the overall sample. Discrete media groupings may be used to identify the dilution of effects inherent in scaling thereby increasing the accuracy of projected results.

 

  • INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL MODELING
    U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 13/666,686 filed on November 2, 2012

A method includes collecting individual-level data (for example, survey data) corresponding to each of one or more individuals who has been exposed to advertising for a product or service. A representative sample may be created from the individual-level data. A model may be created based on factors relating to acquisition of the product or service. A response to the advertisements is assessed based on the model. In some embodiments, intermediate measures to sales are included in the model. In some embodiments, the individual-level model is integrated with a historical model.

 

  • INDIVIDUAL-LEVEL MODELING
    International Application No. PCT/US12/63107 filed November 1, 2012

A method includes collecting individual-level data (for example, survey data) corresponding to each of one or more individuals who has been exposed to advertising for a product or service. A representative sample may be created from the individual-level data. A model may be created based on factors relating to acquisition of the product or service. A response to the advertisements is assessed based on the model. In some embodiments, intermediate measures to sales are included in the model. In some embodiments, the individual-level model is integrated with a historical model.