MAKING A CONNECTION: HOW BROADCASTERS ARE REACHING YOUNGER VIEWERS IN THE NEW VIDEO WORLD

23. 2. 2022 The intense competition for the attention of younger viewers is seeing broadcasters develop new strategies to connect with this hardest to reach of audiences. It’s not just rival streaming services such as Netflix and Disney+ that clamour for young people’s time, it’s the whole gamut of social and mobile media from YouTube and Spotify to… Continue reading MAKING A CONNECTION: HOW BROADCASTERS ARE REACHING YOUNGER VIEWERS IN THE NEW VIDEO WORLD

TOP SUPER BOWL ADS: 2016-2021

13. 2. 2022 Nothing says Super Bowl like telling people to zip it because there’s finally a break in the game If you’re like me, you’re not really into the Super Bowl because of the game. You’re here for two things: 1. An excuse to eat a wide variety of foods that aren’t that exciting on their own,… Continue reading TOP SUPER BOWL ADS: 2016-2021

GALLERY: SHOWCASE OF COMMERCIALS AT THIS YEAR’S SUPER BOWL

10. 2. 2022 On Sunday, February 13, the Super Bowl, the number one advertising event in the US market, will take place. MediaGuru shares a selection of this year’s ads. The final of the American National Football League, called the Super Bowl, takes place this year on Sunday, February 13. In addition to the sporting experience, it is… Continue reading GALLERY: SHOWCASE OF COMMERCIALS AT THIS YEAR’S SUPER BOWL

USA STUDY: ADS IN NEWS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

9. 2. 2022 Consumers said ads in news content were more relevant and valuable, particularly if the ads were placed in a trusted news source, according to a new study from Disney and Magna NEW YORK—While advertisers have traditionally been concerned about associating their brands in news content that might prove upsetting, depressing or controversial to some viewers, Disney Ad… Continue reading USA STUDY: ADS IN NEWS ARE MORE EFFECTIVE

5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY VIDEO CAMPAIGNS THAT INSPIRE

3. 2. 2022 Every year, brands worldwide set themselves apart from the competition by creating touching Valentine’s Day video campaigns. Some brands focus on the “romantic” aspect of February 14th, while others focus on togetherness in all its shapes forms. But what they all have in common is that they’re heartwarming, and most importantly, they raise brand awareness.… Continue reading 5 GREAT VALENTINE’S DAY VIDEO CAMPAIGNS THAT INSPIRE

VIEWERS PAY MORE ATTENTION TO ADS ON TV THAN ON YOUTUBE AND FACEBOOK

27. 1. 2022 An extensive study conducted in German-speaking countries revealed that linear TV and BVOD show much better results in viewers’ aided and unaided ad awareness and in the purchase intention.

UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MIDDLE FUNNEL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

21. 1. 2022 Christian Polman, Managing Director UK, Looping Group, looks at the growing importance of the ‘middle funnel’ in bridging both brand building and performance marketing using community engagement. The unveiling of Meta as the new name for Facebook has created much excitement about the future of the metaverse and its potential marketing opportunities. There is a shared belief… Continue reading UNLOCKING THE POWER OF THE MIDDLE FUNNEL TO DRIVE SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

WHAT MAKES TODAY’S TV THE MEDIUM OF THE FUTURE, AND WHAT DOES TOMORROW’S TV HAVE IN STORE FOR BRANDS?

13. 1. 2022 TV has evolved, innovated and proven its resilience. But what makes today’s TV the medium of the future, and what does tomorrow’s TV have in store for brands? egta and The Global TV Group asked 23 CEOs, Director-Generals and Presidents of TV companies and sales houses around the world to share their view on the many facets – some widely recognised and… Continue reading WHAT MAKES TODAY’S TV THE MEDIUM OF THE FUTURE, AND WHAT DOES TOMORROW’S TV HAVE IN STORE FOR BRANDS?

CHRISTMAS AND TV: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

21. 12. 2021 Christmas and TV go together like port and Stilton, turkey and stuffing, or a nut roast and disappointment. But what exactly does Christmas mean to TV – and what does TV mean to Christmas? You might not be asking these questions, but we have answers nonetheless… Do we watch more TV at Christmas? TV is incredibly… Continue reading CHRISTMAS AND TV: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

SUSTAINABLE MEDIA ISN’T A THING FOR CONSUMERS – YET

7. 12. 2021 Within the next year, three in five people could start to boycott brands that don’t act on climate change, new research says, but the effect of media delivery and consumption of advertising on carbon emissions has so far largely escaped public attention.  Key findings A global study covering 24,000 people from 19 countries, by media… Continue reading SUSTAINABLE MEDIA ISN’T A THING FOR CONSUMERS – YET

LOOK OUT!

4. 11. 2021 How do you create effective and memorable advertising in a world that seems to be turning inwards? That’s the question at the heart of my new book Look out, an advertising guide for today’s world. The book is a study of attention – of what I describe as ‘narrow-’ and ‘broad-beam’ attention. Drawing further on the… Continue reading LOOK OUT!

DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS AROUND THE WORLD EMBRACE TV

28. 10. 2021 Booming online-born brands and online giants are placing their trust in TV. As TV investments surpass pre-pandemic levels around the world, newly released international figures showcase how both direct-to-consumer brands and online giants are increasingly embracing TV to get their message across. The Global TV Group, the grouping of TV companies and sales houses’ trade… Continue reading DIRECT-TO-CONSUMER BRANDS AROUND THE WORLD EMBRACE TV

WHY FMCG BRANDS NEED TO LOOK BEYOND LINEAR TV FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

26. 10. 2021 For the fast-moving consumer goods industry, or FMCGs as it is known, the goal has long been to achieve widespread brand awareness and, perhaps most importantly, brand loyalty. Take brand-name pain relievers. Many consumers buy some sort of over-the-counter painkiller, and there’s a reason why they are willing to pay more for a brand name… Continue reading WHY FMCG BRANDS NEED TO LOOK BEYOND LINEAR TV FOR BUSINESS SUCCESS

ACTIONS, NOT WORDS: BRAND PURPOSE IN A SCHIZOPHRENIC CONSUMER WORLD

22. 10. 2021 Many consumers say they do not want to support sweatshops, but they still often buy the cheapest clothing and running shoes made in such places anyway. Companies today want to do better, but they are getting such mixed signals from customers. In this inspiring keynote, Samuel Scott will show how companies can navigate this complex… Continue reading ACTIONS, NOT WORDS: BRAND PURPOSE IN A SCHIZOPHRENIC CONSUMER WORLD

BRAND RESPONSE TV – MORE FOR LESS?

22. 9. 2021 It’s easy to build a quarterly marketing plan that sticks too close to the status quo. However, great strategists know that a truly memorable marketing campaign involves innovation. Direct Response TV, or rather its hybrid Brand Response TV (Direct Response for Brands), continues to be part of that innovation; it can build companies into unicorns… Continue reading BRAND RESPONSE TV – MORE FOR LESS?

HOW TO DO EMOTIONAL ADVERTISING RIGHT + EXAMPLES

16. 9. 2021 Emotional advertising connects brands with audiences in a personal, human way. It’s a technique that dates back years, but has been used a significant amount over the past couple of years, particularly during the pandemic. In this article, you will learn what emotional advertising is, plus our top emotional marketing strategies, how they work, and… Continue reading HOW TO DO EMOTIONAL ADVERTISING RIGHT + EXAMPLES

WHEN IS AN AUDIENCE NOT AN AUDIENCE? WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW WHEN ALLOCATING VIDEO AD DOLLARS

6. 9. 2021 The explosion of consumer choices in the video universe may not have changed things as much as you think. From a brands-eye view, the options for effective video advertising are quite simple. Kim Portrate explains. There’s only one word to describe today’s video universe and that is vast. There’s 10 Play to 9Now, 7plus, Kayo, Foxtel… Continue reading WHEN IS AN AUDIENCE NOT AN AUDIENCE? WHAT MARKETERS NEED TO KNOW WHEN ALLOCATING VIDEO AD DOLLARS

CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRAND MAGNIFICATION

2. 8. 2021 Consumers choose brands for many reasons. One important reason is how a specific brand makes them feel about themselves. Since the best way to leverage that emotional element in connecting with consumers is by combining sight, sound and motion through video, it’s no surprise that so many big brands choose TV advertising as the backbone of… Continue reading CHANGING MEDIA LANDSCAPE BRINGS NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR BRAND MAGNIFICATION