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
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
SUPER BOWL 2022: THE TECH BEHIND THE BIG GAME COMMERCIALS
10. 2. 2022 This year, AI will be featured in several advertising and marketing efforts at the Super Bowl Advertising in the Super Bowl has always been pricey, but Super Bowl LVI hit a new record: $7 million for a 30-second spot. NBC Sports, which will be airing the big game on Feb. 13, said in-game ad spots substantially are… Continue reading SUPER BOWL 2022: THE TECH BEHIND THE BIG GAME COMMERCIALS
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
BRAND-BUILDING ADS AND THE SHOPPER JOURNEY
9. 2. 2022 Consumers who purchase after viewing an OTT advertisement are more likely to be new-to-brand (75% of users) than those who did not get exposed to an OTT advertisement (60% of users). That’s according to a new report from WARC and Perpetua, a supplier of e-commerce advertising and intelligence software, which analyses the impact of brand-building… Continue reading BRAND-BUILDING ADS AND THE SHOPPER JOURNEY
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
THE LOVERS’ HOLIDAY IN THE THRALL OF COMMERCE AND CLICHÉS? THE TV ADS THAT CONVINCED US THAT ST. VALENTINE’S DAY IS NOT LOST YET
8. 2. 2022 It is a tradition that 14 February of each year is dedicated to those in love. A frequent objection against St. Valentine’s Day celebrations is the excessive commercialisation. Ironically, marketers are often the ones demonstrating that Valentine´s Day does not have to be in that commercial way.
SURVEY: THREE QUARTERS OF AMERICAN CONSUMERS PLAN TO WATCH THE SUPER BOWL
8. 2. 2022 But most will be watching at home and only 10% are hosting a Super Bowl Party, according to NCSolutions When the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. on February 13, a new survey from NCSolutions suggests many are looking forward to watching the game, but most will… Continue reading SURVEY: THREE QUARTERS OF AMERICAN CONSUMERS PLAN TO WATCH THE SUPER BOWL
CMOS SHARE LESSONS ALL MARKETERS CAN TAKE FROM SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING
4. 2. 2022 The Super Bowl and its run-up represent the premier advertising event in our industry. According to Nielsen, 19 of the 20 all-time most-watched single network broadcast spots were an NFL Championship Game. However, if we’re being honest, Super Bowl advertising is the bastion of the one percent. Very few CMOs will ever lead teams producing… Continue reading CMOS SHARE LESSONS ALL MARKETERS CAN TAKE FROM SUPER BOWL ADVERTISING
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
