STARRING A BANDICOOT, A PLUMBER, A DECEASED FOOTBALLER OR AN ANONYMOUS HERO. VIDEO GAMES AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING HAVE EXISTED HAND IN HAND FOR YEARS
7. 9. 2023 It’s time to flip the calendar to September. This means both the children returning to school and settling into a standard work setup after a perhaps more relaxed holiday regime. But at the same time, the main video game season traditionally kicks off – and 2023 promises to be the most packed since the pre-covid… Continue reading STARRING A BANDICOOT, A PLUMBER, A DECEASED FOOTBALLER OR AN ANONYMOUS HERO. VIDEO GAMES AND TELEVISION ADVERTISING HAVE EXISTED HAND IN HAND FOR YEARS
TV ADVERTISING IN THE PHILIPPINES: CATCHY SONGS, HUMOUR AND STORIES REFLECTING THE LIVES OF ISLANDERS
6. 9. 2023 The Philippine advertising scene is as diverse as the 7,641 islands that make up the archipelago. There are more than 80 different – still living – languages and dialects. The market is a mix of diverse cultures influenced by traditional and western practices, making advertising in the Philippines a truly unique adventure. Welcome to the… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING IN THE PHILIPPINES: CATCHY SONGS, HUMOUR AND STORIES REFLECTING THE LIVES OF ISLANDERS
WHY TV’S NOT JUST A BRAND CHANNEL
6. 9. 2023 There are many marketing debates: Agency vs. in-house. Brand vs. Product. Creative intuition vs. data-driven design. And, of course, sales activation vs. brand-building. Marketing Architects have a look how to drive sales and brand, together, on TV in this article. Each week, we break down another marketing strategy so you can skip the hype and… Continue reading WHY TV’S NOT JUST A BRAND CHANNEL
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
TV ADVERTISING IN BRAZIL: SEDUCTIVE FEMALE BODIES, DIVINE PELÉ, AND CARNIVAL IN A HIGHLY CREATIVE PACKAGE
29. 8. 2023 Brazilians are creative, sensual, musical and are known for their good mood. No wonder their love of life and cheerful nature are mirrored in their advertisements. They are a reflection of the local people, their behaviour and their lives. Simply put, Brazilians are passionate about three things – women, football, and carnival. These three factors… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING IN BRAZIL: SEDUCTIVE FEMALE BODIES, DIVINE PELÉ, AND CARNIVAL IN A HIGHLY CREATIVE PACKAGE
THE TV BATTLE WILL BE TOUGH AGAIN. PRIMA WILL EXPAND ITS PORTFOLIO
28. 8. 2023 Prima group CEO, Marek Singer, expects a fierce autumn battle between the top three TV networks. He also confirms that Prima is interested in expanding its portfolio. Prima TV Group would like to increase its share of the television market in the autumn, which is to be supported by its new autumn schedule. It rests… Continue reading THE TV BATTLE WILL BE TOUGH AGAIN. PRIMA WILL EXPAND ITS PORTFOLIO
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
OTT VIEWING TAKES OFF IN CZECH REPUBLIC
25. 8. 2023 The viewing of video content on the internet is growing by around a third each year in the Czech Republic. At the same time, according to the national transmission company CRA, the volume of transferred data is also growing at the same rate. CRA provides the infrastructure to broadcasters such as Prima and Nova, and… Continue reading OTT VIEWING TAKES OFF IN CZECH REPUBLIC
MIRACLES HAPPEN WHEN YOU BELIEVE IN YOURSELF. THAT GOES DOUBLE FOR BARBIE FOR OVER HALF A CENTURY
24. 8. 2023 The summer of 2023 is marked by "pink madness". Thanks to a hugely successful blockbuster movie, Barbie doll is making a comeback with all the pomp and circumstance. What makes the story of Barbie marketing so unique and worthy of emulation?
CZECH TOP SHOWS OF THE SUMMER: POLICIE MODRAVA, SPECIALISTÉ, MÍSTO ZLOČINU
24. 8. 2023 The top show of this year’s summer holiday broadcast was a rerun of the series Policie Modrava (Modrava Police). The most-watched non-legislative trio also included the series Specialisté (Specialists) and Místo Činu (Crime Scene). Policie Modrava (TV Nova) was the most-watched programme of this year’s holiday season with an average of more than one million… Continue reading CZECH TOP SHOWS OF THE SUMMER: POLICIE MODRAVA, SPECIALISTÉ, MÍSTO ZLOČINU
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
SWEDISH TV ADVERTISING: THE LONGEST ADVERTISING SERIES AND A FOCUS ON GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD PROTECTION
20. 8. 2023 Where can you find an alcohol ad that discourages drinking? In sweden, of course! This country is just perfectly doing things its own way. Viewers had to wait a long time for tv advertising. But the swedes have quickly caught up and their ads are among the world’s best. The beginnings of TV broadcasting in… Continue reading SWEDISH TV ADVERTISING: THE LONGEST ADVERTISING SERIES AND A FOCUS ON GENDER EQUALITY AND CHILD PROTECTION
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
STUDY UK: KIDS HAVE BRANDS ON THE BRAIN
17. 8. 2023 Children in the UK are spontaneously talking about more brands than ever before, according to research from Beano Brain. The insights consultancy arm of Beano Studios, which produces the eponymous children’s comic, conducted a year-long in-depth study of 60,000 7 to 14-year-olds for its second annual Coolest Brands Report, which now examines 100 brands rather… Continue reading STUDY UK: KIDS HAVE BRANDS ON THE BRAIN
