When benchmarking content sponsorships against industry standards, what limitation should always be considered?

When benchmarking content sponsorships against industry standards, the inherent limitation that should always be considered is the variability across different industries, target audiences, content formats, and sponsorship objectives. Industry standards provide a general point of reference, but they do not account for the unique characteristics of each individual sponsorship campaign. A benchmark for click-through rates in the automotive industry, for example, may not be relevant for a sponsorship campaign in the financial services industry. Similarly, benchmarks for video sponsorships may not be applicable to text-based articles. Therefore, while industry standards can provide valuable insights, they should be used as a guideline rather than a rigid target. It's critical to consider the specific context of the sponsorship campaign and adjust the benchmarks accordingly. Direct comparison with competitor analysis yields better results. For instance, an industry average KPI might be 0.5% CTR for native advertising, but this doesn't mean that an initiative is performing poorly.