HOW TO IMPROVE ADVERTISING PAYBACK

21. 9. 2023 Advertisers need to understand the different levers they can pull to improve ROI and to identify where resources should be put to maximise returns, reveals new research on the drivers of advertising profitability. In a WARC Spotlight on Drivers of Brand Growth, Paul Dyson, co-founder of Accelero, updates his previous study from 2014 to include… Continue reading HOW TO IMPROVE ADVERTISING PAYBACK

STUDY SHOWS STRONG CONSUMER SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ADVERTISING

21. 9. 2023 Survey of 2,300 US adults indicates that consumers actively seek brands that support the LGBTQ+ community and may cease their patronage if these efforts are reduced. Amid all the controversy over LGBTQ+ advertising, a new report from the Cultural Inclusion Accelerator (CIA) and the ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) suggests that a… Continue reading STUDY SHOWS STRONG CONSUMER SUPPORT FOR LGBTQ+ REPRESENTATION IN ADVERTISING

STUDY UK: YOUNGER AUDIENCES WARY OF AD BOMBARDMENT

19. 9. 2023 Ad bombardment is the biggest driver of distrust in advertising and its importance has increased significantly for younger audiences over the last two years.  That’s according to new research* from Credos, UK advertising’s thinktank, which reports that the importance score this demographic attaches to ad bombardment has almost doubled, from 19 out of 100 in 2021… Continue reading STUDY UK: YOUNGER AUDIENCES WARY OF AD BOMBARDMENT

WHAT NEW RESEARCH REVEALS ABOUT SLOGANS

18. 9. 2023 According to dictionary.com the word slogan is defined as “a distinctive cry, phrase, or motto of any party, group, manufacturer, or person; catchword or catch phrase.” In marketing and advertising parlance there are no shortage of definitions: “A short phrase used in advertising campaigns to generate publicity and unify a company’s marketing strategy.” “A short… Continue reading WHAT NEW RESEARCH REVEALS ABOUT SLOGANS

HBBTV ASSOCIATION UNVEILS NEW SYMPOSIUM FORMAT: THE “UNCONFERENCE”

15. 9. 2023 The annual key summit of the connected TV industry, targeting platform operators, broadcasters, advertisers and adtechs, standards organisations and technology companies, will be co-hosted with Comunicare Digitale, an Italian association for the development of digital television. For the first time, the HbbTV Symposium conference will be split into a traditional format on the first day while… Continue reading HBBTV ASSOCIATION UNVEILS NEW SYMPOSIUM FORMAT: THE “UNCONFERENCE”

MARKETERS ARE ‘HOPEFUL YET REASONABLE’ AHEAD OF Q4 AND HOLIDAY SEASON

14. 9. 2023 Ad spend may be heading back to the mid-single digit levels seen in the 2010s, but that hasn’t stopped clients from approaching Q4 ad spend with a general sense of uncertainty, agency executives say. Multiple, compounding issues are causing continued uncertainty. Lingering Covid outbreaks, labor issues, the writer’s and actor’s strikes and inflation have caused… Continue reading MARKETERS ARE ‘HOPEFUL YET REASONABLE’ AHEAD OF Q4 AND HOLIDAY SEASON

TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST POPULAR FORM OF VIDEO IN THE WORLD

13. 9. 2023 The Global TV Group recently released an updated version of its survey of how television is consumed around the world. The figures show that despite the rise of digital alternatives, traditional television remains attractive and attracts viewers with its diverse range of content. The survey shows that television is still very popular. Commentary on the… Continue reading TELEVISION REMAINS THE MOST POPULAR FORM OF VIDEO IN THE WORLD

POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMAGES MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION

12. 9. 2023 If you want to motivate a consumer about an ongoing environmental issue, it’s better to use a positive image – for example, a smiling tree or smiling Earth – than to be a doomsayer.  That’s according to a study in the Journal of Academic Research which examined the use of anthropomorphism in motivating people about environmental issues.… Continue reading POSITIVE ENVIRONMENTAL IMAGES MOTIVATE PEOPLE TO TAKE ACTION

AS STREAMING CHOICES EXPAND, VIEWERS ARE MOVING TO AD-SUPPORTED SERVICES

8. 9. 2023 Nielsen’s Gracenote unit marks trend toward classic TV content. Amid the talk about how streaming services are pruning their libraries, there is still more than enough choice to make it difficult for viewers to figure out what to watch next. A new State of Play report by Nielsen’s Gracenote unit, looking at the United States,… Continue reading AS STREAMING CHOICES EXPAND, VIEWERS ARE MOVING TO AD-SUPPORTED SERVICES

THINKBOX: CREATIVITY IS THE BIGGEST ADVERTISING PROFITABILITY MULTIPLIER WITHIN OUR CONTROL

8. 9. 2023 What drives advertising profitability? Back in 2014, Dyson, founder of the econometric consultancy Data2Decisions, conducted an analysis which revealed the advertising drivers of profitability (itself an update of work done in 2006). The data showed that brand size was the biggest driver. Second came creative execution, which was by far the single most important element… Continue reading THINKBOX: CREATIVITY IS THE BIGGEST ADVERTISING PROFITABILITY MULTIPLIER WITHIN OUR CONTROL

HBBTV ASSOCIATION OPENS ENTRIES FOR HBBTV 2023 AWARDS

4. 9. 2023 The HbbTV Association is pleased to invite entries for this year’s HbbTV Awards. The contest will take place as part of the 11th HbbTV Symposium and Awards on November 28-29, 2023 in Naples. The HbbTV Awards will be held for the sixth time, showcasing and celebrating best practice and excellence in the HbbTV community. The… Continue reading HBBTV ASSOCIATION OPENS ENTRIES FOR HBBTV 2023 AWARDS

CHRISTMAS 2023: HOW BRANDS AND MARKETERS SHOULD APPROACH THIS YEAR’S FESTIVE AD SEASON

29. 8. 2023 Faced with the news that up to two-thirds of consumers are set to cut back on their Christmas spending this year due to the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, marketers and brands have a tough couple of months ahead of them. The data, revealed in a report commissioned by the IPA, showed that while shoppers will be… Continue reading CHRISTMAS 2023: HOW BRANDS AND MARKETERS SHOULD APPROACH THIS YEAR’S FESTIVE AD SEASON

SURVEY: YOUNGER VIEWERS EMBRACE SUBTITLES

27. 8. 2023 Nearly six in ten Gen Z viewers prefer to watch TV with subtitles according to YPulse. A new study from YPulse suggests that subtitles are being widely adopted by younger viewers as they watch TV, with 59% of Gen Z viewers and 52% of Millennials reporting that they prefer to watch TV with subtitles. The… Continue reading SURVEY: YOUNGER VIEWERS EMBRACE SUBTITLES

STREAMING WITH INTENTION – CONNECTING WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF VIEWERS

25. 8. 2023 Leaders from Braze, Roku, and McCann Worldgroup dissect the updated media landscape and how it’s consistently evolving. With more forms of media than ever before, marketers have to reimagine how they are connecting with younger audiences that have ever-evolving preferences. Astha Malik, chief business officer of Braze, sat down with strategists from Roku and McCann… Continue reading STREAMING WITH INTENTION – CONNECTING WITH THE NEXT GENERATION OF VIEWERS

STUDY USA: VIEWERS CONTINUE TO HIKE THEIR SPENDING ON TV AND VIDEO, FOR NOW

24. 8. 2023 There appears to be a ceiling to the number of TV and video services that viewers would want to subscribe to, and consumers might be approaching that ceiling, according to a report from Hub Entertainment Research. Even so, more viewers are upping their spending on video services than decreasing their outlays, per the report. Almost… Continue reading STUDY USA: VIEWERS CONTINUE TO HIKE THEIR SPENDING ON TV AND VIDEO, FOR NOW

NEUROSCIENCE CONFIRMS THE POWER OF ADDRESSABLE TV FOR BRANDS

24. 8. 2023 Addressable ads produce greater brain activation in networks related to attention, emotion, reward and memory. Commercial noise is all around us. Pressure on people’s attention has never been more intense, and the debate about the effectiveness of advertising is reaching new levels given that individuals can be exposed to thousands of ad impressions each day… Continue reading NEUROSCIENCE CONFIRMS THE POWER OF ADDRESSABLE TV FOR BRANDS

SURVEY: 36% OF TV AUDIENCES HAVE INTERACTED WITH SHOPPABLE AD QR CODES

21. 8. 2023 New report from VAB highlights shoppable TV ads opportunities. As broadcasters look for new revenue streams and work to demonstrate the value of TV advertising, a new report from Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) examines the state of shoppable TV ads and some of the opportunities they are creating. “As consumers’ viewing habits and buying preferences… Continue reading SURVEY: 36% OF TV AUDIENCES HAVE INTERACTED WITH SHOPPABLE AD QR CODES

NEW STUDY SHOWS A CLEAR LINK BETWEEN ATTENTION AND BRAND EFFECTS

18. 8. 2023 Attention and brand effects have a direct correlation, according to new analysis by Lumen, Teads, and Dynata – but, crucially, relying on viewability data is not enough. “Attention is an important driver of brand success, as a strong correlation exists between attention and positive brand outcomes. The longer people engage with ads, the more impactful… Continue reading NEW STUDY SHOWS A CLEAR LINK BETWEEN ATTENTION AND BRAND EFFECTS