VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS

1. 8. 2023 ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU CAN USE TV TO BUILD OR STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND, INCREASE WEBSITE TRAFFIC, LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS SUCCESSFULLY OR INCREASE YOUR SHARE OF MARKET? JASON WIESE, SVP, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AT VIDEO ADVERTISING BUREAU (VAB), AND AMIT SHARAN, SVP OF MARKETING AT TATARI, SHARE THEIR ANALYSES AND CASE STUDIES FOCUSING ON… Continue reading VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS

TRAVEL SECTOR TV AD COLLECTION

31. 7. 2023 Travel is an industry that is always looking forwards. Yes, towards future bookings, but also towards the next creative idea. With customers returning to holidays in force post-pandemic, competition is high and strong brands are essential. TV advertising has a critical role to play and the travel sector delivers some stand out ad creative that… Continue reading TRAVEL SECTOR TV AD COLLECTION

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.

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 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

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

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

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

CREATIVE IS BIGGEST PROFITABILITY LEVER, BRAND SIZE TOP FACTOR

21. 6. 2023 Updated research into the factors affecting advertising profitability finds that brand size and creative quality have grown in importance as online life has matured. Why it matters Paul Dyson, founder of Accelero consulting, emphasised that creativity is still “by some way” the main lever at a marketers’ disposal, during a recent talk at Thinkbox, the… Continue reading CREATIVE IS BIGGEST PROFITABILITY LEVER, BRAND SIZE TOP FACTOR

GET RID OF THE 11 THINGS HOLDING YOUR CREATIVITY BACK NOW

12. 6. 2023 At the end of last week, Thinkbox unveiled the results of an investigation by Laurence Green, one of the UK’s most respected advertising strategists and creative leaders. He conducted a total of 34 in-depth interviews with agency and client executives. The interviews took place in April and May this year and involved companies such as… Continue reading GET RID OF THE 11 THINGS HOLDING YOUR CREATIVITY BACK NOW

NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

9. 6. 2023 A Peacock ad starring Kevin Hart also made the cut, as did a star-studded spot for Bulgari featuring Zendaya and Anne Hathaway. What makes for a successful commercial on YouTube? It helps to be a streaming service. On Monday, the Google-owned video platform released its 2023 Ads Leaderboard, which highlights the top 10 ads that have… Continue reading NETFLIX’S ‘WEDNESDAY,’ HBO’S ‘THE LAST OF US’ ON YOUTUBE’S LIST OF TOP 10 ADS FOR 2023

LES BINET’S FIVE KEYS TO MAXIMISING PROFIT IN TOUGH TIMES

15. 5. 2023 Despite the threat of recession, marketers are not powerless to drive growth, as a new video series from the renowned effectiveness expert explains. Brands today face the combined threats of high inflation, increasing advertising costs and limited business investment – but marketers still have weapons in their armoury to fight back. In a new series… Continue reading LES BINET’S FIVE KEYS TO MAXIMISING PROFIT IN TOUGH TIMES

JAKUB KOHÁK – CONNOISSEUR OF THE CZECH AUDIENCE

5. 5. 2023 You may know Jakub Kohák as an actor but what you may not know is that he has created many TV ads that you must have seen on the screen. Being a controversial man, he is easy to remember. While some people are his fans, others would say that he is not their cup of… Continue reading JAKUB KOHÁK – CONNOISSEUR OF THE CZECH AUDIENCE

SUCCESSFUL USE OF MUSIC IN ADS

26. 4. 2023 From the latest chart-topping hits from Taylor Swift and Beyoncé to classic rock songs of the 1980s and 90s to jazzy Frank Sinatra tunes and soothing Beatles melodies, there are many songs that make a lasting mark on us. In many ways, music influences culture and vice versa. So it’s no surprise that advertisers tap… Continue reading SUCCESSFUL USE OF MUSIC IN ADS