GREEN TV ADS NO MORE ENGAGING THAN AVERAGE

27. 12. 2023 Television adverts with an environmental message are no more emotionally engaging than the average commercial, according to an analysis by System1. System1 analysed 1,000 randomly selected adverts from the last three years to assess whether they contained environmental messages and how these were being communicated. The analysis found that across System1’s ad testing metrics, ads… Continue reading GREEN TV ADS NO MORE ENGAGING THAN AVERAGE

MAXIMUM MOUSE MAGIC: DISNEY’S 5-STAR CENTENARY

26. 12. 2023 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. Case in point: this epic centenary commercial. Any one of the dozens of famous faces in this video… Continue reading MAXIMUM MOUSE MAGIC: DISNEY’S 5-STAR CENTENARY

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

23. 12. 2023 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… Continue reading CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: PEOPLE LOVE CHRISTMAS ADS. BUT IMPRESSIVE COMMERCIALS HAVE THEIR RULES

CHRISTMAS 2023: WATCH ALL OF THE LATEST ADS

22. 12. 2023 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. The festive season is here once again, and, similar to last year, brands are getting their seasonal spots out early. They are all competing for attention in unique ways, be… Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2023: WATCH ALL OF THE LATEST ADS

WRONG ADS SERVE TO THE WRONG CONSUMER 1 IN 3 TIMES

22. 12. 2023 Agencies report that the wrong ad creative is served to the wrong consumer nearly one in every three times, according to new research. The joint study from Advertiser Perceptions and Claravine fielded in August analyzed the impact of not having a data standards and a strategy in place. It showed how advertisers and agencies struggle… Continue reading WRONG ADS SERVE TO THE WRONG CONSUMER 1 IN 3 TIMES

TV’S EFFECTIVENESS IS DRIVEN BY MORE THAN JUST PRICE

21. 12. 2023 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. There are few things less welcome than someone you hold in high regard saying something you not… Continue reading TV’S EFFECTIVENESS IS DRIVEN BY MORE THAN JUST PRICE

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

20. 12. 2023 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%… Continue reading OUT-OF-HOME ADS CONSISTENT WITH TV ASSETS ACHIEVE 2X MORE BRAND RECALL

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

20. 12. 2023 About 68% of millennials surveyed by the analytics firm said they have an ad-supported streaming subscription – more than any other generation. As streamers like Netflix and Disney look to scale their ad-supported tiers, a new survey from Samba TV and Harris X reveals that millennials are more open to using the AVOD offerings than… Continue reading MILLENNIALS ARE THE KEY AUDIENCE FOR AD-SUPPORTED STREAMING, SAMBA TV SAYS

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST ANIMATED CHRISTMAS ADS

19. 12. 2023 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… Continue reading CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST ANIMATED CHRISTMAS ADS

DENTSU’S 2024 MEDIA TRENDS REPORT

19. 12. 2023 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. According to Dentsu research, 91% of CMOs believe this technology is the future and not… Continue reading DENTSU’S 2024 MEDIA TRENDS REPORT

CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST STAR-STUDDED CHRISTMAS ADS

17. 12. 2023 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… Continue reading CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST STAR-STUDDED CHRISTMAS ADS

SCREENVOICE TOP 12 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2023

15. 12. 2023 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. Christmas advertising campaigns are not mere commercial sales efforts, although inspiration at a time when the hunt… Continue reading SCREENVOICE TOP 12 CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS 2023

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

SMARTER ADVERTISING CHOICES: ITV’S AUTOMATED CONTEXTUAL TARGETING TOOL

12. 12. 2023 In a captivating presentation at the Future of TV Advertising Global in London on December 5, ITV and Captify showcased their innovative approach to advertising by focusing on consumer emotions. The presentation, titled “Leveraging data and moments that shift consumer intent,” delved into the intricacies of targeting TV ads based on consumer search intent, unveiling… Continue reading SMARTER ADVERTISING CHOICES: ITV’S AUTOMATED CONTEXTUAL TARGETING TOOL

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

11. 12. 2023 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… Continue reading COCA-COLA CHERISHES ITS SANTA CLAUS. HOW DID ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL MARKETING “ALLIANCES” IN HISTORY TAKE SHAPE?

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… Continue reading CHRISTMAS SPECIAL: THE MOST TOUCHING ADS

BRANDS TO SPEND RECORD £9.5BN ON CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING

9. 12. 2023 Media inflation set to lift ad spend by 4.8% this Christmas, according to Advertising Association and Warc data. Advertisers are expected to spend a record £9.5bn this Christmas season, according to data from the Advertising Association and Warc, a 4.8% increase on the same period last year largely attributed in part to inflation. Brands have… Continue reading BRANDS TO SPEND RECORD £9.5BN ON CHRISTMAS ADVERTISING

CONSUMERS DON’T GET TIRED OF ADS, ONLY MARKETERS DO

8. 12. 2023 Data shows there’s no such thing as advertising ‘wear-out’, so save your new campaign budget and spend it on making your current ads effective for longer. We live in a fantastic marketing era where the rubrics of advertising effectiveness are known by more marketers, with more data and more certainty than ever before. We’ve never… Continue reading CONSUMERS DON’T GET TIRED OF ADS, ONLY MARKETERS DO