DO CONSUMERS TRUST CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS ANYMORE? NEW RESEARCH TAKES A LOOK

9. 3. 2024 Celebrities and product advertising have been matched together since the ancient days of marketing. Authenticity wasn’t a big concern back in the day—it was just the way things were done, and often with great results. Whether it was the endorsement or the sheer visibility that moved the needle is a discussion for another day, but… Continue reading DO CONSUMERS TRUST CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS ANYMORE? NEW RESEARCH TAKES A LOOK

STUDY: TV TOP PURCHASE INFLUENCER

8. 3. 2024 US local broadcast television industry trade body TVB has released the findings of the 2024 Purchase Funnel Study which seeks to identify the importance of media platforms in influencing consumers during the purchase decision process. TVB commissioned GfK to conduct this study, which looked at consumers exposed to advertising across eight categories through ANY of… Continue reading STUDY: TV TOP PURCHASE INFLUENCER

SURVEY USA: VIEWERS OVERWHELMINGLY WANT TO SEE MORE TV SHOWS DEPICTING REALISTIC WORK-LIFE BALANCE, FAMILY CARE AND GENDER EQUITY

8. 3. 2024 When Hollywood accurately depicts work-family and gender-equity scenarios on screen, it’s good for business by driving up viewership and engagement, according to a new research study. The vast majority of engaged streaming viewers in the U.S. want to see their lives — working, managing family life and providing care — represented on screen more often… Continue reading SURVEY USA: VIEWERS OVERWHELMINGLY WANT TO SEE MORE TV SHOWS DEPICTING REALISTIC WORK-LIFE BALANCE, FAMILY CARE AND GENDER EQUITY

STUDY: ADVERTISING THRIVES IN THE LIVING ROOM

7. 3. 2024 The living room is the environment at home that’s best suited for advertising to succeed. That’s the key finding from a study of video advertising that examined where in the home advertising was most likely to be remembered – and why. The Context Effects study – jointly conducted by Map The Territory and Tapestry Research, and commissioned… Continue reading STUDY: ADVERTISING THRIVES IN THE LIVING ROOM

DESPITE THE BAD PRESS, TV SHOULD PROVE RESILIENT IN 2024

6. 3. 2024 SVOD has reached saturation point, presenting opportunity for linear TV as it continues to adapt and innovate. TV had its fair share of bad press in 2023. Lowlights included a rather tepid Ofcom Media Nations report, a since-revoked article from Grace Kite in Marketing Week about the rising cost of TV and finally ending the… Continue reading DESPITE THE BAD PRESS, TV SHOULD PROVE RESILIENT IN 2024

HOW BRANDS CAN EFFECTIVELY COMBINE RETAIL MEDIA AND CONNECTED TV IN 2024

5. 3. 2024 The convergence of commerce and TV is not merely a fleeting trend but presents a seismic shift in the ecosystem, writes LiveRamp’s Will Keggin. Retail media and connected TV (CTV) stand out as two of the fastest-growing mediums in the digital landscape in 2023, with no signs of stopping. They are both poised for significant… Continue reading HOW BRANDS CAN EFFECTIVELY COMBINE RETAIL MEDIA AND CONNECTED TV IN 2024

JENNA STUDT FROM CRITICAL MASS: HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH GENERATION Z?

1. 3. 2024 In an interview with AdForum, Jenna Studt, “social strategy director” at Critical Mass, says employers and brands need to actively engage in culture, sustainability and social responsibility to reach Generation Z. Generation Z is redefining the world of content and communication as we know it through activism, authenticity and social media. Jenna Studt, “social strategy… Continue reading JENNA STUDT FROM CRITICAL MASS: HOW CAN BRANDS EFFECTIVELY REACH GENERATION Z?

GOLDEN DRUM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR

1. 3. 2024 The International Festival of Creativity Golden Drum, of which MAM is a media partner and which will take place again this year in October in Portorož, Slovenia, is calling for applications from agencies. The Golden Drum competition is open to creative, digital and media agencies, commissioners, design studios and media houses to submit work that… Continue reading GOLDEN DRUM IS ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS, CELEBRATING ITS 30TH ANNIVERSARY THIS YEAR

ADFORUM PRESENTS THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGNS OF 2023

26. 2. 2024 According to the seventh annual Business Creative Report study, the most awarded campaign of last year was McEnroe vs. McEnroe. Which others succeeded? The seventh edition of the Business Creative Report (BCR) summarises the most awarded campaigns at creative competitions in 2023, according to AdForum’s calculations. It takes into account the results of more than… Continue reading ADFORUM PRESENTS THE MOST APPRECIATED CAMPAIGNS OF 2023

THIS NIELSEN DATA SHOWS HOW THE WAY WE WATCH THE SUPER BOWL IS CHANGING

25. 2. 2024 Nielsen’s chief product officer talks about trends in NFL viewing. The Super Bowl continues to be one of the largest televised events of the year, but the way we tune in is rapidly shifting. Paramount+, which is streaming Super Bowl LVIII this year, is expecting to see record streaming numbers for the match between the… Continue reading THIS NIELSEN DATA SHOWS HOW THE WAY WE WATCH THE SUPER BOWL IS CHANGING

MARKETERS KEEP ADDING TECH DESPITE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY TOO MANY TOOLS

24. 2. 2024 Nearly two-thirds (65%) of marketers are prioritizing technology over creativity, a new study from Clevertouch Consulting found. Marketers are making martech a priority, although some organizations have found their stacks becoming increasingly complex and are looking to simplify them. Some 57% of marketers are feeling overwhelmed by the number of martech platforms available on the… Continue reading MARKETERS KEEP ADDING TECH DESPITE FEELING OVERWHELMED BY TOO MANY TOOLS

INVESTMENTS FOR SPORTS RIGHTS ARE INCREASING EVERY YEAR

24. 2. 2024 Watching sporting events has undergone a significant change in recent years. And sponsors must take it into account when preparing their communications. This year has been a busy one for sporting events. Football fans will be treated to the Euro – the European Football Championship, followed by the Copa América. Then in the summer, the… Continue reading INVESTMENTS FOR SPORTS RIGHTS ARE INCREASING EVERY YEAR

SLOVAK AUTHORITIES FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE LAW IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CZECH TV

23. 2. 2024 The Slovak Antimonopoly Office has not found any violation of the Competition Act in connection with the broadcasting of Czech television stations on the territory of Slovakia. The Slovak Antimonopoly Office (SAO) has not found any violation of the Act on Protection of Competition in connection with the broadcasting of programmes of Czech television stations… Continue reading SLOVAK AUTHORITIES FOUND NO VIOLATION OF THE LAW IN THE DISSEMINATION OF CZECH TV

IT’S ALL TV: STOP SILO-ING IT BY DELIVERY METHOD

22. 2. 2024 Dave Morgan reflects on how we currently view the world of television and total video. Two important headlines from MediaPost this week: “Total TV Viewing Hits 4-Year High In January” and “Linear TV ‘Down, Streaming ‘Flat To Slightly Up’: Analyst.” Let’s look at them one at a time. The first story reported the latest Nielsen… Continue reading IT’S ALL TV: STOP SILO-ING IT BY DELIVERY METHOD

BRANDS SHOULD LEAN INTO LOYALTY

22. 2. 2024 More than six in ten consumers will pay more to shop with the brands they’re loyal to, according to Marigold. For brands, consumer loyalty is increasingly playing a factor in people’s purchasing decisions: More than six in ten consumers will pay more to shop with the brands they’re loyal to, according to Marigold’s 2024 Global Consumer… Continue reading BRANDS SHOULD LEAN INTO LOYALTY

NPAW: VOD, LINEAR TV VIEWING INCREASED IN 2023 FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS

22. 2. 2024 Viewers worldwide viewed more on demand and linear TV than in the previous two years, according to NPAW’s 2023 Video Streaming Industry Report released this week. The amount of time the average user spends watching content per day increased globally in 2023 by 12% for VOD and 4% for Linear TV content. This pivot might… Continue reading NPAW: VOD, LINEAR TV VIEWING INCREASED IN 2023 FOR FIRST TIME IN TWO YEARS

CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

21. 2. 2024 Global advertising spend is predicted to top $1 trillion for the first time in 2024, but the adoption of artificial intelligence means there are concerns around media quality which affect all aspects of media planning and buying, says a new WARC report.  Why you should read the report  The Future of Media 2024 takes a look… Continue reading CHALLENGES FOR MEDIA PLANNING IN AN AI-DRIVEN WORLD

SUPERBOWL 2024: THE BIGGEST DAY IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND MARKETING

21. 2. 2024 Pool parties with T-Rex, Beyonce in orbit and what $100,000 looks like. Tuesday’s Superbowl brought that and more back for another year. For those who don’t know it, the Super Bowl is an event that millions of fans around the world anticipate every year. Thus, the biggest day in American football attracts not only sports… Continue reading SUPERBOWL 2024: THE BIGGEST DAY IN AMERICAN FOOTBALL AND MARKETING