FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

22. 1. 2025 An analysis of 1,537 successful advertising campaigns from the WARC case study database reveals that the median profit return on investment (ROI) for successful advertisers is 2.5:1, suggesting that campaigns have become more efficient over time. ROI is the ratio of net profit generated by an investment. In marketing, it is often used to refer… Continue reading FROM 1.9:1 TO 2.5:1: HOW ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS ARE GETTING MORE EFFICIENT

STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

15. 1. 2025 Leading brands are using an ineffective combination of media channels for their campaigns, a major new study has found, with many optimizing for reach instead of for brand metrics that will yield more impact. The study, from the University of Oxford’s Saïd Business School, concluded that current marketing practices are “far from optimal” and that… Continue reading STUDY UK: WHY BRANDS ARE FALLING SHORT WITH THEIR MEDIA STRATEGIES

WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

11. 1. 2025 Linear TV remains the bedrock of most FMCG media plans, accounting for an average 56% of spending compared to 35% across other sectors, according to a Thinkbox study. Background Earlier 2024, Profit Ability 2: the new business case for advertising, commissioned by TV industry body Thinkbox, analysed the profit generated by advertising at different stages… Continue reading WHY FMCG BRANDS LOOK TO TV

MARKETERS PLAN TO INVEST MORE IN BRAND AMBASSADORS IN 2025

4. 1. 2025 Nearly three-quarters of US and UK marketers (73%) are planning to increase their investment in brand ambassadors next year, according to new research. Creator agency Billion Dollar Boy commissioned a Censuswide study of more than 4,000 consumers and over 500 senior marketers and brand managers in the US and UK. The reasons for investing more… Continue reading MARKETERS PLAN TO INVEST MORE IN BRAND AMBASSADORS IN 2025

TALKING TV TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE

19. 12. 2024 Despite the frequent obituaries of linear TV, research consistently demonstrates its effectiveness – and financial analysts ought to be asking questions based on those findings, suggests Haleon’s head of global media. At the recent Future of TV Advertising Global conference, Simon Peel observed how digital platforms have been very successful in promoting themselves to CMOs… Continue reading TALKING TV TO THE RIGHT PEOPLE

SEASONAL ADVERTISING VS EVERYDAY ADVERTISING

29. 11. 2024 Christmas isn’t just about decking the halls—it’s a global game-changer for sales and advertising. In the UK, festive ads alone drove an impressive £85 billion in seasonal sales last year, with a quarter of total ad spend dedicated to spreading holiday cheer. But with the rise of creative competition, are brands putting too much stock… Continue reading SEASONAL ADVERTISING VS EVERYDAY ADVERTISING

WHY ADVERTISERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND ‘CHANNEL RISK’

25. 11. 2024 When seeking to identify the optimal media mix for a campaign, advertisers need to be aware not just of the typical ROI of each channel, but also the likelihood that it will deliver to that level – that’s the risk element. What is channel risk? The Profit Ability 2 report from Thinkbox explains that every… Continue reading WHY ADVERTISERS NEED TO UNDERSTAND ‘CHANNEL RISK’

ATTENTION DRIVES INCREMENTAL PROFIT

4. 11. 2024 There is a linear relationship between the amount of attention an advertising channel receives and the incremental profit it delivers, according to a new study from Ebiquity and Lumen Research. Maximising Profit through Attention brings together Lumen’s benchmarks for its APM attention metric (attentive seconds per 1000 impressions) with the Full Profit ROI channel benchmarks… Continue reading ATTENTION DRIVES INCREMENTAL PROFIT

PETER FIELD ON HOW TV CAN OUTPERFORM DIGITAL

30. 10. 2024 TV generates 13.8 seconds of attention for a 30-second ad. That’s compared to just 5.2 seconds for YouTube and 1.5 seconds for Facebook and Instagram ads. This finding from Lumenunderscores TV’s ability to capture and hold consumer attention. Challenge your marketing assumptions. Peter Field’s evidence-based approach, rooted in decades of case study analysis, offers a… Continue reading PETER FIELD ON HOW TV CAN OUTPERFORM DIGITAL

WARC WARNS: BY FOCUSING ON SHORT-TERM ROI YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON HALF OF MEDIA REVENUES

29. 10. 2024 Research from WARC and Google highlights the importance of investing in solutions such as MMM or attribution, as well as AI, for sustainable growth across the marketing funnel.</strong WARC has long held the view that effective marketing strategies combine immediate results with long-term goals. However, a fragmented media landscape and a focus on short-term measurement… Continue reading WARC WARNS: BY FOCUSING ON SHORT-TERM ROI YOU ARE MISSING OUT ON HALF OF MEDIA REVENUES

MARKETING ARCHITECTS: THE TRUTH ABOUT MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS WITH PETER FIELD

28. 10. 2024 Targeting only consumers who are ready to buy right now is a recipe for inefficient marketing. According to godfather of effectiveness Peter Field, this approach misses most potential customers. This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob are joined by Peter to discuss the state of marketing effectiveness. Peter shares his thoughts on targeting misconceptions, the power… Continue reading MARKETING ARCHITECTS: THE TRUTH ABOUT MARKETING EFFECTIVENESS WITH PETER FIELD

CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT ADS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

22. 8. 2024 Contextual advertising can significantly impact campaign metrics across the purchase funnel. This is the finding of research conducted by VAB. There is no question that content influences brand perception. 72% of consumers say their perception of advertising is influenced by surrounding content. 73% of consumers find contextually relevant advertising more appealing. Ad recall doubles Contextual… Continue reading CONTEXTUALLY RELEVANT ADS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

HOW LONG DO THE PROFITS FROM ADVERTISING TAKE TO MATERIALISE?

24. 4. 2024 Advertising has an average short-term profit ROI of £1.87 per pound invested which increases to £4.11 when sustained effects are included; a major new study concludes that 58% of advertising’s total profit generation happens after the first 13 weeks. Context  Profit Ability 2: the new business case for advertising*, commissioned by TV industry body Thinkbox, is an… Continue reading HOW LONG DO THE PROFITS FROM ADVERTISING TAKE TO MATERIALISE?

MYTHS VERSUS REALITY: THE TRUTH ABOUT TELEVISION AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING

18. 4. 2024 Television continues to appeal to a large number of viewers today, stirring emotions, offering the highest efficiency and return on investment, maximum attention and trust. This is not the only reason why it remains a highly effective, important and often key element of the media mix.

THE BIG SCREEN HAS AN UNDENIABLE CHARM FOR VIEWERS

14. 4. 2024 The numbers are clear. The undefeated queen of home entertainment is still television. Modern technology may be exciting, but it hasn't dethroned television. Why? Read our summary to find out what aces today's TV has up its sleeve.

TV ADVERTISING IS NOT EXPENSIVE. IT OFFERS A HIGH RETURN ON INVESTMENT AND CAN BE AFFORDED BY SMALLER COMPANIES

21. 3. 2024 Quite often we encounter the myth that television as an advertising medium is expensive. But the reality is quite different. The magic term in TV advertising is “return on investment”.

ROI OF SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS CONTINUES TO GROW

31. 1. 2024 A WARC analysis of 1,394 case studies reveals that successful advertising campaigns achieve a median revenue return on investment (ROI) of 4.34:1 – the highest value achieved since tracking began in 2017. ROI is the ratio of net profit generated by an investment. In marketing, it is often used to refer to incremental sales as… Continue reading ROI OF SUCCESSFUL CAMPAIGNS CONTINUES TO GROW

PETER FIELD: MARKETERS ARE TOO DISINVESTED IN TV ADVERTISING

16. 1. 2024 TV is among the strongest media for landing effective advertising messages, argues analyst Peter Field – but “the god damn effective” channel remains undervalued compared to its nearest digital rivals considering the business outcomes it offers. Television advertising has always enjoyed a recognition for impact. Compared with digital equivalents it is undervalued for what it… Continue reading PETER FIELD: MARKETERS ARE TOO DISINVESTED IN TV ADVERTISING