WHAT’S THE FUTURE OF THE TV EXPERIENCE GOING TO LOOK LIKE?

30. 12. 2023 | 4 min read Despite the rise of streaming services and CTV, traditional television is still prevalent.

RITSON’S TOP 10 MARKETING MOMENTS OF 2023

29. 12. 2023 | 5 min read From Barbie’s brand extension and the Bud Light controversy to Tesla’s price drop and the rise of AI, Marketing Week’s trusted columnist reveals his biggest marketing moments of the year.

GREEN TV ADS NO MORE ENGAGING THAN AVERAGE

27. 12. 2023 | 3 min read Television adverts with an environmental message are no more emotionally engaging than the average commercial, according to an analysis by System1.

MAXIMUM MOUSE MAGIC: DISNEY’S 5-STAR CENTENARY

26. 12. 2023 | 3 min read When it comes to distinctive assets, there has never been a company like Disney. When the entertainment behemoth brings the full might of its library of characters, movies and franchise brands to bear, the effect is overwhelming.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: PEOPLE LOVE CHRISTMAS ADS. BUT IMPRESSIVE COMMERCIALS HAVE THEIR RULES

23. 12. 2023 | 6 min read Some people have a secret recipe for the best eggnog, others for their grandmother’s amazing vanilla crescent cookies. And some brands have a secret recipe for the best Christmas ads. It’s all about getting the right amount of nostalgia, mixing in a good dose of visual elements, carefully whipping up a story, adding a pinch of humour, and sprinkling in a few secret ingredients – and voilà, an amazing Christmas ad to be remembered for years is here. You say it’s not that easy? You’re right, it’s not.

CHRISTMAS 2023: WATCH ALL OF THE LATEST ADS

22. 12. 2023 | 5 min read Welcome to The Drum’s Christmas campaign round-up for 2023. Here, you’ll be able to watch and review all the best ads from around the world.

WRONG ADS SERVE TO THE WRONG CONSUMER 1 IN 3 TIMES

22. 12. 2023 | 4 min read Agencies report that the wrong ad creative is served to the wrong consumer nearly one in every three times, according to new research.

TV’S EFFECTIVENESS IS DRIVEN BY MORE THAN JUST PRICE

21. 12. 2023 | 5 min read Thinkbox highlights data that shows linear TV advertising has increased in price by 20% – not 50% – since 2019, and suggests that while price is an important factor in TV’s effectiveness there are other things to consider.

OUT-OF-HOME ADS CONSISTENT WITH TV ASSETS ACHIEVE 2X MORE BRAND RECALL

20. 12. 2023 | 3 min read System1, the Creative Effectiveness Platform, and JCDecaux UK, the UK leader in Out-of-Home advertising, today revealed its latest research based on viewers’ emotional response data captured via the new OOH in situ Test Your Ad platform created in partnership with JCDecaux. Festive OOH ads matching TV campaigns are twice as effective at branding, scoring 62% on two-second brand recognition (Fluency), which measures the strength and speed of brand recognition, compared to 30% for OOH ads that didn’t align with TV creative. This is significant given the average attention time for OOH is two seconds.

MILLENNIALS ARE THE KEY AUDIENCE FOR AD-SUPPORTED STREAMING, SAMBA TV SAYS

20. 12. 2023 | 3 min read About 68% of millennials surveyed by the analytics firm said they have an ad-supported streaming subscription – more than any other generation.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST ANIMATED CHRISTMAS ADS

19. 12. 2023 | 8 min read The Christmas season is a time when the battle for consumer attention requires maximum effort. Animated adverts are among the most powerful marketing tools in every brand’s arsenal. Animation allows creatives to showcase greater imagination and originality, which is crucial in standing out in a highly competitive environment. Let’s take a look at advertisements that have harnessed the potential of animation to its fullest.

DENTSU’S 2024 MEDIA TRENDS REPORT

19. 12. 2023 | 4 min read Dentsu is out with its annual media trends study and finds that generative AI is not just a trend but future-redefining technology with the potential to “lead a period of growth for media and a new golden age of creativity.

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST STAR-STUDDED CHRISTMAS ADS

17. 12. 2023 | 7 min read It’s undeniable that celebrities can be a powerful tool in television advertising. Who wouldn’t want to look like the famous Kate Moss in jeans? A well-known personality can draw a lot of attention to a brand. Celebrity marketing simply works, and this is especially true for Christmas commercials. According to international statistics, the use of celebrities in holiday campaigns has even been on the rise. Let’s take a look at some of the most star-studded Christmas TV ads.

SCREENVOICE TOP 12 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2023

15. 12. 2023 | 4 min read The year has come and gone, and famous and lesser-known brands have come out with their long-awaited Christmas campaigns, which unmistakably draw us into the pre-Christmas spirit and put us in the mood for a genuine festive atmosphere.

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

13. 12. 2023 | 5 min read 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%.

COCA-COLA CHERISHES ITS SANTA CLAUS. HOW DID ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MARKETING “ALLIANCES” IN HISTORY TAKE SHAPE?

11. 12. 2023 | 15 min read Although Christmas in the Czech republic is mainly associated with the Christ child, it is not possible to ignore the global popularity of the american Father Christmas, Santa Claus. And in fact, if we take into account the historical context of shaping the image of this character, we are much closer to Santa in our culture than we are often willing to admit. But the legend of Santa Claus is first and foremost a real modern Christmas story in which the marketing of a global soft drinks company played a huge role. And although it is often said that Santa exists because of Coca-Cola, this is not entirely true. But the combination of these two unlikely allies has become so ingrained in the social consciousness over many decades that it is very hard to think of one without the other. But it hasn’t always been this way...

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST TOUCHING ADS

10. 12. 2023 | 8 min read 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?

BRANDS TO SPEND RECORD £9.5BN ON CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING

9. 12. 2023 | 3 min read Media inflation set to lift ad spend by 4.8% this Christmas, according to Advertising Association and Warc data.