Ads-for-good platform to eliminate data waste and minimise carbon emissions by making a range of video and display ad units streamable
Ads-for-good platform to eliminate data waste and minimise carbon emissions by making a range of video and display ad units streamable
London, UK: 14th June, 2023 – Ads-for-good platform Good-Loop today announces its partnership with adaptive streaming tech platform, SeenThis, to minimise the carbon footprint of its purpose-powered ad units.
The collaboration will see the B Corp-certified company gain access to SeenThis’ streaming technology across its display and video offerings, with the ability to optimise its creatives and delivery to eliminate data waste and minimise emissions.
SeenThis’ adaptive streaming technology can reduce data transfer by up to 40% when compared to running a creative of corresponding quality using conventional technology1; thereby helping brands and agencies to not only reduce the environmental cost of their digital campaigns but also make their ads load faster.
The global partnership will make it possible for Good-Loop’s unique ad units to become streamable – including its Watch To Donate format, which motivates people to watch an entire ad online by allowing them to generate a free charitable donation at the end of each spot; and its This Ad Does Good ad unit, which rewards viewers’ attention by funding the likes of tree planting, coral reef restoration and ocean plastic clearing around the world.
The collaboration also marks the latest initiative from Good-Loop to make the ad industry more sustainable. The carbon emissions generated by the purpose-powered ad platform’s campaigns are measured using its proprietary Green Media technology, which can be appended to any digital campaign and helps advertisers to track the carbon footprint of their digital ads in real time. It also enables advertisers to avoid media partners that do not meet its sustainability targets.
Good-Loop CEO Amy Williams says: “I am really excited about this partnership with SeenThis, which will make streamable ad units an option for our advertisers. Not only will it lead to a better experience for viewers, but it also aligns perfectly with our mission to create a more sustainable ad ecosystem – eliminating waste and reducing negative impact on the environment.”
Jesper Benon, CEO and co-founder of SeenThis, adds: “Good-Loop shares our belief that we can create a fast internet with a smart footprint and a positive impact, thanks in no small part to adaptive streaming and segment-by-segment optimization. With technological innovations such as these, advertisers no longer need to choose between quality or quantity, high-res or high speed, aesthetics or effectiveness.”
With 84% of advertisers worried the digital ad industry is not doing enough to tackle its environmental impact, Good-Loop has created a range of solutions designed to help advertisers reduce the carbon cost of their campaigns. These include its open-source Carbon Calculator, and its Green Ad Tag, which enables marketers to measure the environmental impact of their digital advertising using a clear, customised dashboard. Brands and agencies can then monitor and minimise the carbon generated across their entire programmatic supply chain and take action to reduce emissions by optimising creatives, improving the supply chain and investing in quality websites.
Media Contacts
David Waterhouse
Global Communications Director, Good-Loop
Maryum Sheikh
Press Lead, The Digital Voice
About Good-Loop
Good-Loop is a purpose-led advertising platform on a mission to make advertising better for consumers, brands and the planet. The B Corps-certified company builds turnkey products for advertisers to do good at scale. Good-Loop’s carbon-neutral advertising formats drive engagement by converting people’s attention into donations for good causes around the world. The company’s proprietary Green Media Technology also enables advertisers to measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their digital advertising. The company, which has offices in London, Edinburgh and New York, is on a mission to make the connection between brands and consumers more meaningful by delivering respectful ads that bring real social and environmental impact, while also driving significant business and brand uplifts for advertisers. The company has raised more than $6M for charities such as Save the Children, WaterAid, Make-A-Wish, the NSPCC and WWF. Clients include L’Oreal, Nike, Unilever, Levi’s, Adidas, Volvo and Mondelez. To learn more about Good-Loop, visit www.good-loop.com
About SeenThis
Since 2017, SeenThis has been evolving screen experiences for everyone, everywhere. With its groundbreaking adaptive streaming technology, SeenThis is transforming the distribution and climate impact of digital content compared to traditional technology. With billions of streams served for 1000+ brands in 40+ countries, the company is on a journey to reshape the internet — for good. Working across seven offices globally, SeenThis employees are obsessed with creating a truly high-speed and energy-efficient Internet. For more information, visit www.seenthis.co
Adaptive streaming technology adjusts the quality of video content in real-time based on the user's internet speed, reducing data transfer and improving load times.
A carbon footprint measures the total greenhouse gas emissions caused directly or indirectly by an individual, organization, event, or product, typically expressed in equivalent tons of carbon dioxide.
Purpose-led ad units are advertising formats designed to promote social good, encouraging viewers to engage with content that supports charitable causes.
Green Media technology is a proprietary system that helps advertisers measure and reduce the carbon footprint of their digital advertising campaigns in real-time.
B Corp certification is a designation for companies that meet high standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.
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