TV OR YOUTUBE: WHICH PLATFORM IS BEST FOR SHORT- AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS RESULTS?

13. 6. 2023 Watching YouTube’s ‘The Long and The Short of It’ leaves the viewer with the impression the only way for brands to achieve short- and long-term business results is on one video platform. While many of the points raised in the series – that video enables an ‘audience-first’ approach, it attracts and converts the attention of… Continue reading TV OR YOUTUBE: WHICH PLATFORM IS BEST FOR SHORT- AND LONG-TERM BUSINESS RESULTS?

GET RID OF THE 11 THINGS HOLDING YOUR CREATIVITY BACK NOW

12. 6. 2023 At the end of last week, Thinkbox unveiled the results of an investigation by Laurence Green, one of the UK’s most respected advertising strategists and creative leaders. He conducted a total of 34 in-depth interviews with agency and client executives. The interviews took place in April and May this year and involved companies such as… Continue reading GET RID OF THE 11 THINGS HOLDING YOUR CREATIVITY BACK NOW

GWI STUDY: GLOBAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE

9. 6. 2023 GWI has unveiled its new report on global media consumption. According to the company’s data, the use of smart devices (TVs, wristbands and watches) is on the rise, kick-started by a global pandemic. As of 2019, ownership of these devices has increased by 41%. Another interesting finding is watching TV through gaming devices, which is… Continue reading GWI STUDY: GLOBAL MEDIA LANDSCAPE

NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

9. 6. 2023 A Peacock ad starring Kevin Hart also made the cut, as did a star-studded spot for Bulgari featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway. What makes for a successful commercial on YouTube? It helps to be a streaming service. On Monday, the Google-owned video platform released its 2023 Ads Leaderboard, which highlights the top 10 ads that have… Continue reading NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

OMDIA RESEARCH: CEE FAST MARKET ON TRACK TO REACH $42M

5. 6. 2023 The Central and Eastern European market is on track to reach $42m in free ad-supported streaming tv (FAST) revenues by 2028 according to new research from Omdia. CEE joins a buoyant market currently dominated by the US, with rapid expansion from the UK, Canada, and Australia expected over the next four years. Source: OmdiaCommenting on… Continue reading OMDIA RESEARCH: CEE FAST MARKET ON TRACK TO REACH $42M

THE MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS

5. 6. 2023 Celebrity endorsements sell products, even when the star outshines the brand. In a new study, Wharton experts use neuroscience to understand consumer decision-making. Whether it’s Cindy Crawford gulping down a Pepsi, Shaquille O’Neal hawking Icy Hot, or Daniel Craig dancing his way through a Belvedere Vodka ad, famous people are good at selling stuff. Companies… Continue reading THE MARKETING PSYCHOLOGY BEHIND CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS

MOOD MATTERS: REACHING TV VIEWERS AT THE RIGHT MOMENT

30. 5. 2023 Reaching people in positive moods can boost the likelihood that people notice, like and believe our ads. So why do so many marketers ignore its power? Joanna Stanley looks at the behavioural science behind mood, and offers ideas to optimise your next campaign. In the story of the Good Samaritan, a Jewish man is attacked… Continue reading MOOD MATTERS: REACHING TV VIEWERS AT THE RIGHT MOMENT

EXPERTS STUMPED BY ‘AD TURING TEST’ /

30. 5. 2023 A panel of experienced marketing professionals struggled to tell ads made by students from those generated by AI in a competition pitched as the first ‘ad Turing test’. The panel of 16 brand and advertising experts – which included R/GA’s global CCO, Tiffany Rolfe, and Brandtech Group CCO, Mark D’Arcy – were shown 10 poster… Continue reading EXPERTS STUMPED BY ‘AD TURING TEST’ /

NEW EMOTIONAL BRAND METRICS FOR DARK TIMES

29. 5. 2023 Measuring brand metrics that inspire human emotions could sit alongside standard business metrics in future, says a new report from the Wunderman Thompson agency. The age of re-enchantment suggests that emotional KPIs that measure “heart swells, goose bumps, jaw drops, spine tingles, and more” will become increasingly important as people look for brands to bring… Continue reading NEW EMOTIONAL BRAND METRICS FOR DARK TIMES

HOW TO INCREASE REACH BY 15% FOR FREE!

19. 5. 2023 Most brands are missing a trick by failing to include audio descriptions of ads for visually impaired consumers, or closed captions for those with hearing difficulties – yet 15% of the population has some form of these two disabilities.  Why it matters It’s the stated aim of Procter & Gamble’s chief brand officer to reach… Continue reading HOW TO INCREASE REACH BY 15% FOR FREE!

CONNECTED TV HAS WORK TO DO TO PERSUADE MARKETERS OF ITS EFFECTIVENESS

18. 5. 2023 Findings from Nielsen’s fifth annual marketing report show that marketers have not yet become accustomed to CTV’s growing role in the media landscape. The survey of more than 1,500 global marketing professionals found that only 19% of brands view OTT/CTV as “extremely effective.” In marketers’ perception of advertising effectiveness, CTV lags behind social media, online… Continue reading CONNECTED TV HAS WORK TO DO TO PERSUADE MARKETERS OF ITS EFFECTIVENESS

IN GRAPHIC DETAIL: GAMERS ARE WARMING UP TO IN-GAME ADS

18. 5. 2023 The in-game advertising industry has grown in fits and starts, with some advertisers balking at the current lack of premium inventory available in the space. But new data from Comscore shows that more gamers than ever are ready and willing to consume ads alongside their games. Marketers have long been wary about entering the gaming… Continue reading IN GRAPHIC DETAIL: GAMERS ARE WARMING UP TO IN-GAME ADS

WHAT MILLENNIAL PARENTING CAN TELL US ABOUT GEN ALPHA

17. 5. 2023 Millennial parents are first-generation digital natives and are bringing their understanding of digital life to bear in their approach to parenting, a new report says. Raising Gen Alpha: How Millennial Parenting is Impacting the Next Generation is the result of a year-long study by insights company Beano Brain, based on more than 200 hours of… Continue reading WHAT MILLENNIAL PARENTING CAN TELL US ABOUT GEN ALPHA

GEN Z CONTRADICTIONS THAT WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE

16. 5. 2023 It is human nature to live in contradiction. It’s part of what has always drawn us to the strategy and insights field. It’s my secret joy to zoom in on these paradoxes – to really hear and understand where the tension lies and what it might mean for someone’s behaviors and perceptions of the world… Continue reading GEN Z CONTRADICTIONS THAT WILL SHAPE OUR FUTURE

LES BINET’S FIVE KEYS TO MAXIMISING PROFIT IN TOUGH TIMES

15. 5. 2023 Despite the threat of recession, marketers are not powerless to drive growth, as a new video series from the renowned effectiveness expert explains. Brands today face the combined threats of high inflation, increasing advertising costs and limited business investment – but marketers still have weapons in their armoury to fight back. In a new series… Continue reading LES BINET’S FIVE KEYS TO MAXIMISING PROFIT IN TOUGH TIMES

STUDY USA: GEN Z AUDIENCES HEAVY USERS OF MOBILE DEVICES WHILE WATCHING TV

11. 5. 2023 New research from Samba TV highlights the importance of streaming media, mobile phones and social media for marketers trying to reach the elusive “streaming first” generation of adults aged 18-26 who are often referred to as Gen Z. Samba TV’s analysis indicates that streaming platforms are the go-to destination for content consumption for the Gen… Continue reading STUDY USA: GEN Z AUDIENCES HEAVY USERS OF MOBILE DEVICES WHILE WATCHING TV

THE NEXT ERA OF DATA-DRIVEN ADVERTISING IN TV IS HERE. HOW CAN MARKETERS MAKE THE MOST OF IT?

11. 5. 2023 Addressable TV helps brands increase ROI with data-driven capabilities, including a new opportunity to reach audiences in market for their products. There are plenty of misconceptions around the efficacy of TV as a marketing channel. Though unrivalled in its reach (91% of UK households switch on live TV at least once per week, according to… Continue reading THE NEXT ERA OF DATA-DRIVEN ADVERTISING IN TV IS HERE. HOW CAN MARKETERS MAKE THE MOST OF IT?

HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2023 ON NOVEMBER 28-29 IN NAPLES

10. 5. 2023 The 11th HbbTV Symposium and Awards will take place on November 28-29, 2023 in Naples, Italy. This was announced today by the HbbTV Association, a global initiative dedicated to providing open standards for the delivery of advanced interactive TV services through broadcast and broadband networks for connected TV sets and set-top boxes. The annual key… Continue reading HBBTV SYMPOSIUM AND AWARDS 2023 ON NOVEMBER 28-29 IN NAPLES