SIX TRENDS FROM THE IPA EFFECTIVENESS AWARDS

23. 1. 2023 From long-term brand-building activity to short-term activations that deliver on more immediate goals, a new WARC report, based on the 2022 IPA Effectiveness Awards, demonstrates how marketers can rise to current challenges. WARC has analysed the metadata of the winning entries to drill down into the themes and trends that are driving marketing success and… Continue reading SIX TRENDS FROM THE IPA EFFECTIVENESS AWARDS

THE MOST POPULAR ADS ON U.S. YOUTUBE IN 2022

20. 1. 2023 The US YouTube has published its ten most popular ads for 2022, including videos from Amazon and BMW USA, as well as trailers for new movies and TV shows. Amazon Amazon’s 90-second spot stars Scarlett Johansson and Colin Jost, who humorously show what would happen during an average day if Alexa could read minds. The… Continue reading THE MOST POPULAR ADS ON U.S. YOUTUBE IN 2022

ASMR VIDEO CAN INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS

19. 1. 2023 ASMR video as part of an advertising campaign is proving to be a good way to increase brand awareness. Running and splashing water, putting a warm towel on one’s face, massaging the head – all of these are things that can make people feel very comfortable. In addition, it is also possible to transfer these… Continue reading ASMR VIDEO CAN INCREASE BRAND AWARENESS

KIWI.COM INTEGRATES TV INTO COMMUNICATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

10. 1. 2023 Following the launch of its new brand identity in October last year, Kiwi.com is also increasing its marketing investment in line with its growth ambitions and adding TV advertising to its existing communication channels. Starting in January, 15s spots aimed predominantly at a younger traveller audience aged 25-35 will run for eight weeks on the… Continue reading KIWI.COM INTEGRATES TV INTO COMMUNICATION FOR THE FIRST TIME

TV ADS STILL DRIVE PURCHASES, US CONSUMERS SAY

9. 1. 2023 Advertising decision-makers may be pessimistic about TV ad budgets this year, but this channel still delivers, at least according to consumers. Based on US respondents from a MARCO global survey of 14,200 consumers, the report finds that ads on TV influence product or brand decisions more than other ad types. Asked to assign a rating… Continue reading TV ADS STILL DRIVE PURCHASES, US CONSUMERS SAY

THE ECONOMIC CRISIS AS A MARKETING OPPORTUNITY? 2023 DOESN’T HAVE TO CRIPPLE COMPANIES, BRAND LOYALTY AND A TOUCH OF EMPATHY ARE THE KEYS TO SUCCESS

5. 1. 2023 Analysts around the world are predicting a challenging year for business, with the cost crisis only becoming fully apparent in the coming months. But marketing experts say the crisis is also an opportunity for brands to strengthen their brand. Which brands are showing the right path to take in times of crisis?

THE GLOBAL TV GROUP GUIDELINE: LESSONS FOR ADVERTISING IN A RECESSION

5. 1. 2023 Research shows that cutting ad spend comes at a high cost to brand health and long term business results. Therefore the GTVG has put together a collection of insights from international industry experts to help you navigate uncertain time, and to ensure that the brand decisions you make today set you up for success tomorrow.

MARK RITSON: HOW BRANDS CAN SURVIVE THE RECESSION AND EMERGE STRONGER

4. 1. 2023 How should brands behave during a recession to get their company out of it in the best shape possible? Watch "Ritson on recession" webinar.

PETS WIN FOR BRANDS IN 2022’S MOST LIKEABLE TV ADS

4. 1. 2023 Among the many insights included in iSpot’s upcoming 2022 TV advertising report is a look at the most likeable ads of the year. Data from iSpot’s Creative Assessment survey reveals pet-centric ads were a hit, with Chewy.com, PetSmart and Chevy’s cat-focused “Walter in Winter” all among the top 10 by likeability score. Additionally: Also… Continue reading PETS WIN FOR BRANDS IN 2022’S MOST LIKEABLE TV ADS

RESEARCH FINDINGS: WHY A MOBILE-FIRST APPROACH TO VIDEO CAN SLOW YOUR GROWTH

3. 1. 2023 Audiences under 40 are more attentive on BVOD than YouTube and Facebook. And the best screen is the biggest one. As part of a continuing examination of advertising effectiveness, ThinkTV has new research findings that explore the hot topic of audience attention. The organisation sought to interrogate video platforms and the attention they command through the lens… Continue reading RESEARCH FINDINGS: WHY A MOBILE-FIRST APPROACH TO VIDEO CAN SLOW YOUR GROWTH

TO MAKE MARKETING THE SOLUTION IN A RECESSION PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE NUMBERS

2. 1. 2023 New data highlights the strategies that succeed in a recession and why advice to avoid going dark is too blunt. Up until last week, talk of recession was just that. Talk. But now it’s actually happening. GDP figures just out show the economy is getting smaller. And so, in every business, fraught conversations are going… Continue reading TO MAKE MARKETING THE SOLUTION IN A RECESSION PAY CLOSE ATTENTION TO THE NUMBERS

KIM PORTRATE ON CREATIVITY IN 2023

1. 1. 2023 If the economists are on the money, we’re set for a roller coaster ride in 2023. There will be the ups: inflation, interest rates and maybe your blood pressure as you’re reading this. And the downs: house prices, consumer confidence and, based on what we’re all reading, Twitter. Even if we dodge a full-blown recession,… Continue reading KIM PORTRATE ON CREATIVITY IN 2023

NEW GUIDELINES FOR TV COMMERCIALS. WHAT CHANGES WILL THEY BRING?

28. 12. 2022 The current EU directive on audiovisual media services significantly modifies the legal limits for conventional advertising on commercial stations. Martin Procházka, Research Analysts, Knowlimits, outlines how the news will affect broadcasting and analysis. The original limit was 12 minutes (20%) for each broadcast hour separately. The new regulation is still based on the 20% limit,… Continue reading NEW GUIDELINES FOR TV COMMERCIALS. WHAT CHANGES WILL THEY BRING?

FROM ADVERTISEMENTS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. HOW HAS ADVERTISING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC CHANGED IN 30 YEARS?

27. 12. 2022 The creation of advertisements has changed fundamentally over the past decades, as has consumer perception of them. So what are consumers receptive to most now? And how are marketers making their jobs easier with AI? “The Velvet Revolution in November 1989 swept away the communists and brought a fresh wind of endless opportunities for economic… Continue reading FROM ADVERTISEMENTS TO ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE. HOW HAS ADVERTISING IN THE CZECH REPUBLIC CHANGED IN 30 YEARS?

REFLEX’S PICK: THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS ADS, WHICH ARE A TRULY BIZARRE SPECTACLE!

24. 12. 2022 Christmas commercials have somehow become part of our Christmas experience. From the time I was a little boy, Santa relied on Home Credit and then hopped on a Coca-Cola truck and took off around the world. New Christmas commercials are made every year. But not every year they succeed. They’re a pretty specific genre that… Continue reading REFLEX’S PICK: THIS YEAR’S CHRISTMAS ADS, WHICH ARE A TRULY BIZARRE SPECTACLE!

CZECH CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS WANT TO AVOID CLICHÉS

23. 12. 2022 Many Christmas campaigns on the Czech market have in common an effort to avoid clichés or sentimentality. Christmas campaigns have been running on the Czech market since the end of October this year. The festive advertising spots usually focus on well-being and spending time together. Even so, many of them try to avoid common clichés.… Continue reading CZECH CHRISTMAS CAMPAIGNS WANT TO AVOID CLICHÉS

BABY JESUS OR SANTA CLAUS? HOW CZECH CHRISTMAS ADS DIFFER FROM FOREIGN ADVERTISING

23. 12. 2022 Advent marks the beginning of a period when advertisers’ budgets are releasing larger sums of money into TV marketing. This is driven not only by the desire to thank their customers and wish them a prosperous new year, but also by the motivation to catch up with sales targets in the fourth quarter. According to… Continue reading BABY JESUS OR SANTA CLAUS? HOW CZECH CHRISTMAS ADS DIFFER FROM FOREIGN ADVERTISING

MEDIA IN CR AT CHRISTMAS: MAINLY TV, THEN READING BOOKS AND VIDEOS

22. 12. 2022 Watching TV is by far the most popular Christmas media activity among Czechs. Czech fairy tales and czech films are the most frequently watched, with the most popular title being the fairy tale Three Nuts for Cinderella. Watching television is by far the most popular Christmas media activity of the Czechs. The majority (81%) plan… Continue reading MEDIA IN CR AT CHRISTMAS: MAINLY TV, THEN READING BOOKS AND VIDEOS