ADS GRABBING AND SUSTAINING ATTENTION ARE THE KEY TO BUSINESS SUCCESS

20. 7. 2025 | 6 min read Consumer attention matters more than ever. People are bombarded with thousands of ads and messages daily—and most get ignored. In a world of endless distractions, advertisers’ ability to grab and sustain attention is the key to driving real brand impact. Interesting insights in this regard came from the 2025 Uber Advertising Attention study, which focused on the ability of ads within the Uber app to capture attention.

THERE’S A FORMULA FOR CALCULATING VALUE OF ATTENTION, RESEARCH FINDS

23. 6. 2025 | 4 min read There’s a secret to calculating the value of attention, new research suggests, with the winning formula not simply about the amount of time spent but how valuable that time is – and it’s driven by focus and intent.

MUSIC THAT SELLS: AC/DC, THE ROLLING STONES AND QUEEN IN TV ADVERTISING

21. 6. 2025 | 9 min read The rock anthems that once shook concert halls are now blasting from TV screens as part of advertising campaigns designed to grab attention from the very first note. Famous songs lend brands image, emotion and credibility, becoming a bridge between the product and the audience. For World Music Day, let's take a look at the role music plays in advertising.

COMING UP LATER: THE EYEWATERING COST OF DULL MEDIA

13. 6. 2025 | 2 min read Dull ads cost companies millions of dollars to achieve the same effect – now, new research to be presented today at Cannes Lions by eatbigfish’s Adam Morgan and Dr. Karen Nelson-Field examines and quantifies the silent drain on our budgets caused by dull media formats. Why dull matters As Adam Morgan explained at last year’s festival, most ads are dull. The whole lot of nothing that they make people feel costs real money – an average of £10m, according to a 2023 piece of work by Peter Field.

IS TV ADVERTISING STILL EFFECTIVE IN 2025?

3. 6. 2025 | 5 min read How can you ensure your campaigns deliver maximum ROI? Let's dive into the science behind successful TV advertising and explore why behavioral methods provide better insights than traditional ad testing approaches.

BRAND BATTLES: THE GREATEST DRAMA ON TV WITHOUT ACTORS – ONLY SLOGANS AND LOGOS

25. 5. 2025 | 6 min read We know their slogans by heart. The songs that underscore their adverts get stuck in our heads, and we recognise their logos on highway billboards even in thick fog. We are talking about brands that have managed to stand out and become etched in our memory through successful advertising. However, this often comes at the price of fierce competition. They tirelessly climb the rankings to reach the top spot — often two or three major brands battling it out. And so, there’s no choice but to pull out powerful weapons, such as television advertising.

ADS & DATA X SPA REINE ECO-PACK: UNLOCKING INCREMENTAL REACH THROUGH DATA-DRIVEN TV TARGETING

22. 5. 2025 SPA Reine’s Eco-Pack campaign with Ads & Data sets a new benchmark in media innovation by combining linear TV with Addressable TV (Smart AD) to deliver incremental reach and optimize frequency. In a still water category under growing pressure from tap water and price-driven private labels, SPA Reine worked with Ads&Data to reaffirm its leadership by using data to reach more consumers, and to reach them in a smarter way. The campaign built on learnings from the award-winning Cristal case (read more here), and introduced a new layer of sophistication, frequency optimization for light TV viewers, now made possible for the first time in Belgium. The result: a powerful demonstration of how data-driven targeting can amplify both media efficiency and brand impact.

A VEVO & CHANNEL 4 STUDY – UNLOCKING THE POWER OF PREMIUM

17. 4. 2025 Amid ongoing industry discussions around the definition of premium content and the role of global streaming platforms within the broader “TV” ecosystem, Vevo, the world’s leading music video network, which distributes the largest network of premium music channels on YouTube, has released a new study. The research conducted by Amplified Intelligence offers valuable insights into the effect of heightened attention that premium content demands, no matter the platform of delivery.

BATTLES ON THE CATWALK AND TV SCREEN: ADVERTISING BATTLES BETWEEN FASHION GIANTS ZARA AND H&M

10. 4. 2025 | 9 min read In the world of fashion, it’s no longer just about what hangs on the rack. Brands compete for attention in a world overwhelmed by advertising, fast fashion and ever-changing trends. The TV campaign is becoming a tool to stand out from the crowd, engage customers and convince them of the brand’s meaning and value. Zara and H&M have completely different strategies. And perhaps it is these differences that hold the key to their success.

BRAND BATTLES IN THE BEVERAGE MARKET: COCA-COLA AND PEPSICO ON THE BATTLEGROUND

3. 4. 2025 | 11 min read The Cola Wars, which have been raging for over a hundred years between the iconic brands Coca-Cola and Pepsi, take place not only on store shelves but especially in advertising space. In this fight, television commercials have played a key role, becoming the main tool for building consumer loyalty and brand identity. The rivalry between the two beverage manufacturers has made its mark on advertising history. Who benefits the most from it?

THE MAGIC OF REPETITION: MAXIMISING THE IMPACT OF ADVERTISING

26. 3. 2025 In a world where distractions are everywhere, grabbing consumers’ attention feels like trying to catch lightning in a bottle. From scrolling through social media while watching TV to listening to the radio while driving, consumers are often distracted. This presents a unique challenge for advertisers: how can we connect with an audience immersed in multitasking? The answer, it turns out, lies in repetition.

THE BIG BRAND BATTLES: NOSTALGIA, COMPARISON, AND PROVOCATION WORK WELL IN ADVERTISING WARS

24. 3. 2025 | 5 min read At first glance, it might seem that the global market is vast, with enough room for everyone. In a utopian world, each brand would peacefully claim its share of the market and leave the rest for others. Sounds funny, right? In reality, when two or three strong brands meet in a certain market segment, they go head-to-head. There is only one spot in the sun, and while there doesn’t have to be just one winner, anyone who hesitates may find with dread that they are not among the top players but at the bottom.

FIVE CHARTS TO END THE TV DEBATE

23. 3. 2025 | 10 min read To drive growth, we must strengthen the brand, says Peter Field.

THE STREAMCASTING CHALLENGE AND THE BATTLE FOR AD-TENTION

21. 3. 2025 The Italian media Sales Houses Association (FCP), in collaboration with Politecnico Milano and Nielsen, has conducted an in-depth industry study titled ‘’The Streamcasting Challenge and the Battle for Ad-Tension’’. This research explores the evolving dynamics of total audience measurement across broadcasting and streaming platforms, with a particular focus on ad-tention, the quality and quantity of attention given to advertisements in different media contexts. The study aims to provide broadcasters and advertisers with strategic insights to maximize audience engagement and advertising effectiveness. Industry Context & Challenges In an era dominated by digital transformation and shifting media consumption habits, broadcasters and advertisers face increasing competition from streaming services and social media platforms. Measuring total audience engagement across linear TV, on-demand platforms, and social media has become increasingly complex, requiring new methodologies to accurately assess how audiences interact with content. Understanding the factors influencing audience attention and advertising recall is critical to developing effective marketing strategies, especially given the varying degrees of active and passive attention across different media formats.

POSITIVE EFFECT OF ADS DURING THE SUPER BOWL 2025: TELEVISION SUPPORTS BRAND SEARCHES

13. 3. 2025 | 6 min read The goals and strategies of brands advertising during the Super Bowl vary. However, for all of them – regardless of their goal – television advertising viewed on various screens (Multiscreen TV) delivered excellent results in the middle part of the marketing funnel. It significantly increased brand searches of all types. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by VAB, which focused on the impact of Super Bowl 2025 ads on consumer behaviour.

THREE TIPS ON HOW TO ENGAGE CUSTOMERS WITH ADVERTISING AND NOT BURN THE BUDGET

3. 3. 2025 | 5 min read There are several ways to get viewers' attention with your creative without having to invest millions, writes Votějch Prokeš of Behavio.

U.S. STUDY: KEY VIEWING TRENDS: TRADITIONAL TV STILL HAS THE UPPER HAND

20. 2. 2025 | 6 min read Linear television is still one of the most powerful media. This is the conclusion of a study conducted by EMARKETER last year. Despite the increasing number of people switching to connected television (CTV) and social video, most people in the U.S. still watch linear TV. Meanwhile, linear TV viewers are also very likely to use mobile devices or laptops while watching, so ads on linear TV can inspire consumers to take immediate action.

TUNING IN TO SUCCESS: STUDIO BRUSSEL AND WIN FOR LIFE’S BREAKTHROUGH

19. 2. 2025 Win for Life: +74% awareness among young adults (18-24) with Studio Brussel’s help.