CONSUMERS EXPECT BRANDS TO RESPOND TO THE UKRAINE CONFLICT

24. 3. 2022 A majority of consumers around the world believe that brands should take some form of action in response to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. What can they do? According to research by GWI among 20,428 internet users aged 16-64 in 21 markets, 84% want brands to take action. While 32% accept that it may depend… Continue reading CONSUMERS EXPECT BRANDS TO RESPOND TO THE UKRAINE CONFLICT

HOW DID THE WAR IN UKRAINE REWRITE THE RULES OF MARKETING NOT ONLY ON TV SCREENS? SOLIDARITY AND HELPING OUR NEIGHBOURS ARE AT THE FOREFRONT

24. 3. 2022 The military conflict in Ukraine has struck the whole world like a bolt from the blue and has significantly affected the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people. Let us take a closer look at how it influenced the way that companies advertise.

BRING ON THE TECHNICOLOUR!

23. 3. 2022 There’s a scene in Kenneth Branagh’s Oscar-worthy Belfast where the film’s young hero Buddy is taken to the cinema to see the 1968 musical fantasy Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Branagh’s movie is beautifully, brutally monochrome but the CCBB clip appears in its original glorious Technicolour, flooding the screen with warmth and transporting the Belfast audience –… Continue reading BRING ON THE TECHNICOLOUR!

WELCOME TO THE NEW NORMAL, IT’S THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE

21. 3. 2022 Despite dire predictions of Covid-driven decline for some sectors and exponential growth for others, we’re largely where we would have been if it had never happened. The two-year span that will be forever known as the ‘Covid Years’ was a dark time. You had to find your entertainment where you could. And, for me, one… Continue reading WELCOME TO THE NEW NORMAL, IT’S THE SAME AS THE OLD ONE

A THIRD OF ADS USE HUMOUR AND THIS IS IN DECLINE

15. 3. 2022 One-third of ads use some form of humour and those that do are more effective. An overview of humour in advertising: Humour is used more often in TV (37%) and YouTube (30%) advertising but is less popular in print/outdoor (15%) and website ads (12%). One-third of ads use some form of humour and those that… Continue reading A THIRD OF ADS USE HUMOUR AND THIS IS IN DECLINE

THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MARKETING TO THE HYPER-STRESSED

15. 3. 2022 Many consumers no longer have the same cognitive resources for decision-making. For two years, consumers in the U.S. have been struggling to adapt to a new normal, whatever that may mean. The result has been massive stress. A March 2021 survey by the American Psychological Association that showed Americans were more stressed than ever before. Almost… Continue reading THE PSYCHOLOGY OF MARKETING TO THE HYPER-STRESSED

CTV ADVERTISERS ARE BETTING QR CODES AREN’T JUST A FAD

14. 3. 2022 Beyond the attention at the Super Bowl, TV marketers see QR codes as the golden ticket for measurement and conversions When a bright-colored square floated on people’s TV screen on Super Bowl Sunday, some viewers might have rolled their eyes, but they weren’t confused. More than 20 million people knew to direct their phones toward their… Continue reading CTV ADVERTISERS ARE BETTING QR CODES AREN’T JUST A FAD

CREATIVE ADVERTISING IS IN CRISIS

11. 3. 2022 The author of this article is Orlando Wood, Chief Innovation Officer at System1. The following text is a summary of his book Lemon, which has sparked a positive reaction and seems to have struck a chord with advertisers, agencies (planners and creatives), media owners and broadcasters. It seems to be the start of something new.… Continue reading CREATIVE ADVERTISING IS IN CRISIS

HOW MARKETERS ARE LEVERAGING CREATIVE REFRESH FOR CTV SUCCESS

10. 3. 2022 Marketing teams are prioritizing the creative refresh as they work to drive video and CTV campaign performance. This process of updating ad creatives based on consumer engagement and response metrics differs from practices such as dynamic creative optimization, which focuses more on creating multiple variations of different ad units. The changes that come with a… Continue reading HOW MARKETERS ARE LEVERAGING CREATIVE REFRESH FOR CTV SUCCESS

WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO

8. 3. 2022 Marcelo Ferrarini Carneiro, Senior Manager, Global Insights at the LEGO Group ponders what he wish he knew when he was starting out in brand strategy 10 years ago. When I joined a brand consultancy 10 years ago, coming fresh from a finance-focused business undergrad, two things became clear to me, really fast: This stuff is… Continue reading WHAT I WISH I KNEW ABOUT BRAND STRATEGY 10 YEARS AGO

ARE QR CODES THE KEY TO SHOPPABLE TV?

7. 3. 2022 Connecting the dots between TV ad impressions and sales is a mix of art and science that has long defined the ad-tech industry. But the recent Coinbase Super Bowl spot displayed the potential for QR codes to effectively bridge the cause-and-effect divide.   While it was certainly a high-profile experiment, advertisers don’t need to shell… Continue reading ARE QR CODES THE KEY TO SHOPPABLE TV?

5 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS OF ALL TIME

7. 3. 2022 We list the best digital marketing campaigns to help you find your next great marketing idea. The best digital marketing campaigns capture attention: Times Square with digital advertising billboards at dusk One of the best ways to find inspiration for your marketing initiatives is to look back at some of the best digital marketing campaigns… Continue reading 5 BEST DIGITAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS OF ALL TIME

IN ADVERTISING, THE PANDEMIC IS (MOSTLY) OVER

3. 3. 2022 After promoting masks and social distancing, advertising creative is officially moving on. Ads are often aspirational. So it’s no wonder the pandemic has all but disappeared from them this year. Long gone are ads encouraging social distancing from major brands like Coca-Cola and McDonald’s. Few are the spots featuring people masked up inside crowded indoor… Continue reading IN ADVERTISING, THE PANDEMIC IS (MOSTLY) OVER

WHY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE MARKETING FUNNEL IS KEY FOR LONG-TERM BRAND GROWTH

2. 3. 2022 Following the COVID-19 outbreak in early 2020, brands of all sizes and across every industry reduced their marketing budgets, with many pausing or downsizing their brand awareness efforts to save capital. Brands then concentrated their bandwidth and remaining resources on engaging and maintaining existing customers rather than winning over new ones. Because they inspire immediate… Continue reading WHY FOCUSING ON THE ENTIRE MARKETING FUNNEL IS KEY FOR LONG-TERM BRAND GROWTH

PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OR WHAT IS ‘GOOD CREATIVE’ ANYWAY?

2. 3. 2022 We have ways of testing creative, ways of measuring its effectiveness, but what do we actually know about how to make creative and effective advertising? asks Faris Yakob. The cultural pendulum swings back and forth, that which was neglected comes to the fore. As clients and agencies look to get ahead of the dramatic changes… Continue reading PRINCIPLES OF CREATIVE EFFECTIVENESS OR WHAT IS ‘GOOD CREATIVE’ ANYWAY?

TV ADVERTISING IN THE DAYS OF LONELINESS: HOW HAS THE GLOBAL PANDEMIC CHANGED OUR VIEW OF THE PRESENTATION OF OUR FAVOURITE BRANDS IN TWO YEARS?

1. 3. 2022 In March, we will celebrate a rather unpleasant anniversary. It has been two years since the first case of Covid-19 was identified in the Czech Republic and the pandemic broke out in full. Since then, many aspects of our lives have changed beyond recognition, which was reflected in the form of TV advertising.

CONSUMERS DON’T BELIEVE A WORD WE SAY ON SUSTAINABILITY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

24. 2. 2022 Consumers are increasingly skeptical of brands’ sustainability claims. Brands must be honest, transparent, committed and show urgency in order to build credibility with consumers, explains Wim Vermeulen, Director Strategy and Sustainability at Bubka, a Belgian advertising agency. We know that the drive for greater sustainability will affect every aspect of what a company or a brand does. We… Continue reading CONSUMERS DON’T BELIEVE A WORD WE SAY ON SUSTAINABILITY, HERE’S WHAT TO DO ABOUT IT

CONSUMER PRESSURE ON BRANDS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IS INCREASING

18. 2. 2022 Consumers are increasingly demanding a sustainable dimension and clear values from brands. Despite the pandemic, the direction of consumer behaviour, attitudes and preferences has not changed much in recent years. Trends that were observed before the outbreak of the covid-19 pandemic are still broadly valid and growing. This is according to this year’s Global Trends… Continue reading CONSUMER PRESSURE ON BRANDS FOR SUSTAINABILITY IS INCREASING