ADS CAN STRESS PEOPLE OUT, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE HOLIDAYS. HERE’S HOW BRANDS CAN CHANGE THAT.

13. 12. 2023 If you feel your nerves tighten a bit when you hear the sound of holiday bells jingling in a TV ad, you’re not alone. According to Healthline, 62% of Americans describe their stress levels as “very elevated” or “somewhat elevated” during the holiday season – and only 10% say it’s a stress-free time of year for them. Another survey, conveniently conducted by a heartburn medication brand, found similarly that the percentage of Americans who say the holidays stress them out is 88%.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST TOUCHING ADS

10. 12. 2023 Tears welling up is nothing unusual during the holiday season. Alongside festive decorations and omnipresent holiday music, the tender mood can also be attributed to a heightened sense of togetherness we experience during Advent and Christmas. More than ever, we think about those we have lost and those in need of our help. That’s why advertisements built around touching stories often strike a deep chord with us. Which Christmas ads have hit the most emotional notes this year and in past years?

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST FELINE-FANTASTIC CHRISTMAS ADS

4. 12. 2023 A Christmas ad must be emotional. An overly commercial approach during the holiday season can backfire for marketers. Each brand approaches the task of bringing emotions into its Christmas campaigns in its own way. Best practices include children, touching stories and, of course, animals. While one might expect exclusively cuddly puppies, frosty little birds, or adorable bears in Christmas ads, many feature cats as the main characters. Why is that, do you think?

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE BEST IN CHRISTMAS ADS OR THE MAGICAL ELIXIR OF FESTIVE EMOTIONS

27. 11. 2023 The Christmas atmosphere is unique and irresistible, deeply tied to powerful emotions. People are eager to open their hearts - and wallets -while searching for the most beautiful gifts for their loved ones. Companies that strike an emotional chord through their Christmas campaigns have wide-open doors to viewers and thus, potential customers. Our Christmas series of articles will explore various highlights and “bests” of Christmas TV ads.

HOW CAN TV ADVERTISING DRIVE GROWTH BEYOND ‘PERFORMANCE’ B2B MARKETING?

13. 11. 2023 We spoke to Matt Hill, Director of Research & Planning at Thinkbox, the marketing body for TV in the UK who help advertisers get the best out of today’s TV. We explore exciting opportunities for companies to reach targetted, localised businesses through low-cost TV ads.

AVOIDING ‘BETTER YESTERDAYS’: THE TRAP OF NOSTALGIA

3. 11. 2023 Nostalgia is a comforting temptation for consumers and brands, explains Trajectory’s Tom Johnson, but there is greater opportunity to be found by looking ahead.

WHY COKE LEANED ON ITS HERITAGE THIS YEAR TO CREATE SANTA-LADEN AD

2. 11. 2023 We catch up with Coca-Cola’s global head of creative strategy to hear how the soda brand thinks there’s a little Father Christmas in all of us.

“WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE BANNER AD?” SAID NO ONE EVER: WHY CREATIVES STILL LOVE TV

9. 10. 2023 Marketers are reportedly falling out of love with TV - but what do creatives think about the future of the medium?

STARTING TO LAUGH AGAIN. THE SLOW RETURN OF HUMOUR IN ADVERTISING

26. 9. 2023 New Kantar LINK+ data shows the power of humour in advertising across media channels for brands and highlights the importance of making consumers laugh out loud.

NOSTALGIA MARKETING: A POWERFUL SOURCE OF EMOTION

25. 9. 2023 Nostalgia is in right now — and perhaps this is partly a reaction to the ever-evolving technocentric landscape we live in. Familiarity can be comforting and a source of positive memories from the past; so, in many ways, it's unsurprising that brands are harnessing nostalgia to evoke joy and connection for beloved brands, aesthetics, experiences, and media.

HOW TO IMPROVE ADVERTISING PAYBACK

21. 9. 2023 Advertisers need to understand the different levers they can pull to improve ROI and to identify where resources should be put to maximise returns, reveals new research on the drivers of advertising profitability.

THE GRAND FINALE OF THE ROUND-THE-WORLD TV ADVERTISING JOURNEY: WORLD RECORDS AND CURIOSITIES

14. 9. 2023 Our summer trip around the world in search of TV advertising is over. Let’s take a look at the ads that have earned a spot in the Guinness World Records or are so peculiar that they have crossed not only country borders but also the earth’s borders. Yes, you guessed right, we will take a look into space. THE FIRST TV AD IN THE WORLD WITH A CZECH FOOTPRINT We have already written about the world’s first television advertisement for Bulova watches, which aired on 1 July 1941 on WBNT, in an article about TV advertising in the USA. However, you may not know that Czechia, or rather a Czech native, has a share in this first spot. In 1875, during the golden era of industrial development in America, a Czech immigrant Josef Bulova (born in Louny) opened a jewellery shop in the centre of New York. Soon after, he began to produce his own watches with his name on the dial. And it was at that moment that the history of a global brand started. Bulova’s watches not only made it to the moon but were also the first product ever to be featured in a television ad.

TV ADVERTISING IN THE PHILIPPINES: CATCHY SONGS, HUMOUR AND STORIES REFLECTING THE LIVES OF ISLANDERS

6. 9. 2023 The Philippine advertising scene is as diverse as the 7,641 islands that make up the archipelago. There are more than 80 different - still living - languages and dialects. The market is a mix of diverse cultures influenced by traditional and western practices, making advertising in the Philippines a truly unique adventure. Welcome to the colourful realm of television advertising in the Philippines. A BIT OF HISTORY Television was introduced in the Philippines by Judge Antonio Quirino, younger brother of former President Elpidio Quirino, on 23 October 1953. Imported television advertisements were used until 1960. The first local television advert aired in 1960 was for Tide washing powder. In 1966, when Philippine television switched from black-and-white to colour, the first colour television ad also appeared, with the first advertiser being Colgate-Palmolive.

WHY TV’S NOT JUST A BRAND CHANNEL

6. 9. 2023 There are many marketing debates: Agency vs. in-house. Brand vs. Product. Creative intuition vs. data-driven design. And, of course, sales activation vs. brand-building. Marketing Architects have a look how to drive sales and brand, together, on TV in this article.

TELEVISION ADVERTISING IN MALAYSIA: A SIMPLE PRESENTATION BUT A POWERFUL, EMOTIONAL STORY

15. 8. 2023 Malaysia, with its multicultural environment and ethnic diversity, is a uniquely cosmopolitan country that manages to bring together diverse communities through shared forms of art and culture. All Malaysians place great emphasis on the values associated with the Malaysian lifestyle and therefore celebrate all festivals exuberantly. For example, the Hari Raya holiday could easily be compared with the American Super Bowl in terms of television advertising. Those who do not advertise during Hari Raya seem to be invisible. History of television broadcasting in Malaysia The television industry is a multi-billion-dollar business in Malaysia. Television has long been one of the most important media there. Malaysian television broadcasting was first launched on 28 December 1963. It was a single, black-and-white network known as Rangkaian Pertama (Channel One in English). Six years later, at the end of 1969, Rangkaian Dua (Channel Two in English) was launched, providing information, entertainment, and education.

MNTM SELECTION: HOLIDAY ADS THAT WARM THE HEART

10. 8. 2023 The holiday season may be far ahead, but there's no time to waste in planning for it. Each month, QuickFrame by MNTN compiles a selection of the best ad creatives whose concepts have resonated with audiences. And now is a good time to take a look at a few favorite holiday ads from the past season that can provide inspiration for upcoming holiday campaigns.

VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS

1. 8. 2023 ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU CAN USE TV TO BUILD OR STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND, INCREASE WEBSITE TRAFFIC, LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS SUCCESSFULLY OR INCREASE YOUR SHARE OF MARKET? JASON WIESE, SVP, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AT VIDEO ADVERTISING BUREAU (VAB), AND AMIT SHARAN, SVP OF MARKETING AT TATARI, SHARE THEIR ANALYSES AND CASE STUDIES FOCUSING ON “HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS”.

TRAVEL SECTOR TV AD COLLECTION

31. 7. 2023 Travel is an industry that is always looking forwards. Yes, towards future bookings, but also towards the next creative idea. With customers returning to holidays in force post-pandemic, competition is high and strong brands are essential. TV advertising has a critical role to play and the travel sector delivers some stand out ad creative that has helped build brands.