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So of course, some people at work showed off their new toy - the Ipad. The Ipad seems like a big toy but the way it helps with banner advertising and reading was good. So saying that, there was some conversation that the iPad will affect, not the creation, but the execution of marketing programs. So what do you think?

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The iPad introduced a new, touch-first reading surface that changed how people discover, consume, and pay for content. raised the right question: the real impact shows up in execution — the formats, delivery paths, and metrics you choose — not in whether to write good copy. Below are concrete, practical areas to focus on when adapting marketing or publishing for tablet-class devices.

Concrete levers to pull now:

  • Design for touch and sustained reading: single-column layouts, larger type, readable line lengths, and generous tap targets (avoid tiny links or hover-only interactions).
  • Rethink creative formats: native and in-content sponsorships, integrated video and galleries, and immersive experiences tend to outperform small desktop banner sizes on tablets.
  • Distribution and monetization: offer seamless subscription or account flows (one-click login, cross-device continuity) and test freemium vs ad-supported models.
  • Measurement and attribution: instrument engagement events (scroll depth, time on article, interactions) and link sessions across devices; use viewability and completion metrics rather than clicks alone.
  • Performance: optimize imagery and assets for varied resolutions, lazy-load noncritical content, and keep payloads small for fast startup.

A simple testing roadmap:

  1. Add a few engagement events to analytics to capture tablet sessions.
  2. Ship three variants (native sponsored piece, full-bleed rich unit, responsive article with inline sponsor) and A/B them for time-on-content, scroll completion, and revenue per session.
  3. Compare short-term CPM/CTR with longer-term retention and LTV to decide whether to scale.

Caution: early hype can mask real ROI. As implied, novelty fades; and as hinted, platform reach matters. Use data from your audience to decide whether tablet-specific investment is worth scaling.

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I personally will give it a few years to see the iPad effect really blossom.

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If it holds a greater market share for some time, then probably yes.

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It is really hard to tell. Sure, now it is popular because it is a new toy, and people go crazy for new tech toys. They did for the Wii, the PS 3, the IPhone, etc. Surprisingly enough I read somewhere that for the iPad, the lines weren't nearly as long as they were for the iPhone. So, this fact compared to the fact that a lot of people hate Macs, I guess only time will tell.

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Yeah alot of people hate Macs but Apple related products have gained market share and just like the iPod, the iPad may be the next thing.

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