THINKBOX: 30 SECOND ADS DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT

31. 7. 2023 Thinkbox’s ‘Creative Drivers of Effectiveness’ study explores the factors most strongly linked to long-term memory encoding (LTME), a proven metric in driving decision making and future behaviour. As one part of the study, research agency Neuro-Insight explored whether the duration of TV ads within their databank influenced both LTME and the emotional impact achieved.  This… Continue reading THINKBOX: 30 SECOND ADS DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT

TV ADVERTISING IN JAPAN: ECCENTRIC SPOTS FULL OF CELEBRITIES, ANIME AND FANTASY – COLOURFUL, CRAZY, FUN – AND COMPLETELY DIFFERENT

27. 7. 2023 Japanese TV commercials are so quirky they are a world unto themselves. And they’re so famous that they’ve even been parodied in the Simpsons series.

AI AND THE AVOD VIEWING EXPERIENCE

25. 7. 2023 As AVOD models gain traction, the combination of automation and human intuition will ultimately help deliver the right balance for both viewers and advertisers In the ever-evolving landscape of content streaming, VOD providers need to innovate to survive. But this doesn’t just apply to entertaining audiences with a media portfolio of original production, nostalgic archive… Continue reading AI AND THE AVOD VIEWING EXPERIENCE

BRANDS TAKE THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO HOLLYWOOD — WITH MARKETING MIXES TO GO ALONG WITH THEM

25. 7. 2023 Barbiecore has reached fever pitch this summer. In anticipation of the upcoming Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig live-action film based on the Mattel doll that will be released July 21, dozens of brands have released limited-edition Barbie merchandise and many more are collaborating with the brand. Barbie is just one example of what’s to come… Continue reading BRANDS TAKE THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO HOLLYWOOD — WITH MARKETING MIXES TO GO ALONG WITH THEM

SPORT AND SOCIAL ISSUES: TV ADVERTISING IN GERMANY TAKES A MORE SERIOUS TURN

24. 7. 2023 Not only discipline and organization, but also a specific humor, a love of sport and, above all, an intrinsic need to solve social problems. All of this is reflected in the German ads.

THE “MAPPING THE IMPACT” STUDY REVEALED A SIGNIFICANT LINK BETWEEN CONTEXT, CREATIVE ELEMENTS AND THE EFFECT OF TV ADVERTISING

14. 7. 2023 German company Screenforce has recently revealed the results of its new study “Mapping the Impact”. The research looked at whether the situation the viewer is currently in and the elements used in an ad spot can have an impact on the effect of a TV ad.

THE DRIEST HUMOR, THE MOST TOUCHING STORIES AND THE BEST CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS. THAT’S TV ADVERTISING IN THE UK

12. 7. 2023 UK TV spots are winning awards around the worlds. And rightfully so. British creatives are pouring out some interesting ideas and are able to play both the poignant and the humorous notes. This is evidenced by the large number of awards that British brands took home from this year’s Cannes Lions 2023 International Festival of… Continue reading THE DRIEST HUMOR, THE MOST TOUCHING STORIES AND THE BEST CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS. THAT’S TV ADVERTISING IN THE UK

BRANDS NEED TO MARRY HUMOUR AND PURPOSE

11. 7. 2023 System1 testing of Cannes Film Lions winners suggests that humour is once again becoming an important element of advertising, partly at the expense of purpose. While just one award fitted the purpose-driven description, over half the winners (52%) of Cannes Film Lions in 2023 were intentionally funny, up from 43% last year. But the same… Continue reading BRANDS NEED TO MARRY HUMOUR AND PURPOSE

DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.

9. 7. 2023 Every brand has a story to tell — a narrative that breathes life into its purpose, values, and aspirations. In the realm of brand positioning, this narrative becomes the driving force behind success. It holds the key to connecting with consumers, establishing a unique position in the market, and leaving an indelible mark in the… Continue reading DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.

TV ADVERTISING IN THE USA: HUMOUR, CELEBRITIES AND THE SUPER BOWL

4. 7. 2023 Nearly 124 million TV households, more than 14,000 advertising agencies, tens of billions of dollars invested in broadcast advertising, and the Super Bowl as a gold mine for TV spots. The USA just thinks big. Let us take a look at TV advertising in the United States in the past and today. Do you know… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING IN THE USA: HUMOUR, CELEBRITIES AND THE SUPER BOWL

COMING UP WITH A TV AD BASED ON A JOKE IS NOT EASY. THE MARKETING BATTLE IS FOUGHT OVER THE BEST POSSIBLE PUNCHLINE

3. 7. 2023 The first of July is the International Day of Jokes, so we hope you didn't forget to have a good laugh this past weekend. If you didn't, maybe you will smile with one of the ads that are universally appreciated for their ingenious, witty and well-constructed punchlines.

LONG TAGLINES USING ‘RARE’ WORDS ARE MOST MEMORABLE BUT LEAST LIKED, STUDY REVEALS

2. 7. 2023 Brands need to determine whether they want their slogan to be remembered or liked, as new research shows the most memorable brand slogans are often the least liked. Trying to stand out from the crowd with an effective brand slogan is something that can cause even the best marketers many a sleepless night. But it… Continue reading LONG TAGLINES USING ‘RARE’ WORDS ARE MOST MEMORABLE BUT LEAST LIKED, STUDY REVEALS

FROM NEW YORK TO MANILA: TV ADVERTISING AROUND THE WORLD

1. 7. 2023 In our summer series of articles, we will travel around the world to see TV advertising and its specifics in different countries.

EMOTION IN ADVERTISING AND THE ROLE OF MUSIC

30. 6. 2023 Emotion is at the heart of effective advertising and music is critical to emotional delivery. So, how can you ensure music conveys the right emotions in your advertising? Kantar’s Creative Effective Awards give us the opportunity to put the spotlight on the role of emotion in effective advertising. One of the five themes amongst our… Continue reading EMOTION IN ADVERTISING AND THE ROLE OF MUSIC

ADVERTISING TRENDS: HOW TO WIN IN A DIGITAL WORLD

29. 6. 2023 Kantar’s Creative Effectiveness Awards celebrate the world’s most creative and effective ads, and we reveal what makes them so great. Today’s fast-moving digital world presents challenges for marketers and their agencies. So, what makes an ad creative and effective in an ever-evolving digital landscape? Getting your creative right in a multichannel environment is challenging, and… Continue reading ADVERTISING TRENDS: HOW TO WIN IN A DIGITAL WORLD

LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ADS IS SEVERELY LACKING, GLAAD AND KANTAR REPORT FINDS

26. 6. 2023 Just 3% of more than 400 ads from 2022 had LGBTQ+ representation. Advertisers are failing to properly represent LGBTQ+ people in ads, according to a new report, which comes as inclusivity within marketing is facing increased scrutiny amid heightened political tension. The study—the first of its kind from a partnership between GLAAD and Kantar—includes an… Continue reading LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ADS IS SEVERELY LACKING, GLAAD AND KANTAR REPORT FINDS

WHIZ! BANG! BOOM! ENERGETIC ADS HOLD VIEWERS’ ATTENTION

23. 6. 2023 Louder, busier commercials are the new norm. And they seem to be working. A shiny car speeds down a mountain road. Marathon runners dash through the finish line. James Bond throws punches, races through busy city streets, and saves the day, all while wearing a certain watch. If you feel like TV commercials have become… Continue reading WHIZ! BANG! BOOM! ENERGETIC ADS HOLD VIEWERS’ ATTENTION

WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE NO BUDGET

22. 6. 2023 Achieving big things on a small budget is possible. Here are four things to consider. We are living through a golden age of evidence-based marketing. From the godfathers of effectiveness Peter Field and Les Binet, to the work of the Ehrenberg-Bass Institute and the training provided by Mark Ritson on his Mini MBA in Marketing,… Continue reading WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU HAVE NO BUDGET