TV ADVERTISING IN NEW ZEALAND: EMPHASIS ON NATIONAL IDENTITY AND PROMOTION OF MAORI CULTURE
9. 8. 2023 New Zealand’s ads focus on national identity, are heartfelt and reflect the kiwis, Their character, and their unique world.
ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR GRACE KITE
9. 8. 2023 Contagious speaks to Dr Grace Kite about the relationship between advertising and analytics, and why even LinkedIn likes have their place in discussions about effectiveness. If you’re interested in advertising effectiveness but have never heard of Dr Grace Kite, we can’t judge you. We didn’t know about the founder of analytics consultancy Gracious Economics, either… Continue reading ADVERTISING AND ANALYTICS: AN INTERVIEW WITH DR GRACE KITE
STUDY UK: IPA RESEARCH DETAILS CHRISTMAS CUTBACK PLANS
3. 8. 2023 Two thirds of UK adults are planning some cutbacks in their Christmas spending, according to new research from the IPA – understanding pain points and opportunities will be crucial. The survey, commissioned by the IPA and carried out by Opinium, was put to 2000 UK adults to understand attitudes to spending in what is for… Continue reading STUDY UK: IPA RESEARCH DETAILS CHRISTMAS CUTBACK PLANS
TV ADVERTISING IN INDIA: BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES EARN MORE FROM ADVERTISING THAN FROM FILMING
3. 8. 2023 The world’s second largest TV market. A country where advertising is based on celebrities, who are looked up to as deities. Where the most common language is English, but many population groups don’t speak it. Where, despite the prevalence of vegetarians and sanctity of the cow, the McDonald’s brand has caught on. A country where… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING IN INDIA: BOLLYWOOD CELEBRITIES EARN MORE FROM ADVERTISING THAN FROM FILMING
VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS
1. 8. 2023 ARE YOU WONDERING HOW YOU CAN USE TV TO BUILD OR STRENGTHEN YOUR BRAND, INCREASE WEBSITE TRAFFIC, LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS SUCCESSFULLY OR INCREASE YOUR SHARE OF MARKET? JASON WIESE, SVP, DIRECTOR OF STRATEGIC INSIGHTS AT VIDEO ADVERTISING BUREAU (VAB), AND AMIT SHARAN, SVP OF MARKETING AT TATARI, SHARE THEIR ANALYSES AND CASE STUDIES FOCUSING ON… Continue reading VAB INSPIRE: HOW TV ADVERTISING GROWS BRANDS
THINKBOX: 30 SECOND ADS DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT
31. 7. 2023 Thinkbox’s ‘Creative Drivers of Effectiveness’ study explores the factors most strongly linked to long-term memory encoding (LTME), a proven metric in driving decision making and future behaviour. As one part of the study, research agency Neuro-Insight explored whether the duration of TV ads within their databank influenced both LTME and the emotional impact achieved. This… Continue reading THINKBOX: 30 SECOND ADS DELIVER THE GREATEST IMPACT
TV ADVERTISING IN JAPAN: ECCENTRIC SPOTS FULL OF CELEBRITIES, ANIME AND FANTASY – COLOURFUL, CRAZY, FUN – AND COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
27. 7. 2023 Japanese TV commercials are so quirky they are a world unto themselves. And they’re so famous that they’ve even been parodied in the Simpsons series.
AI AND THE AVOD VIEWING EXPERIENCE
25. 7. 2023 As AVOD models gain traction, the combination of automation and human intuition will ultimately help deliver the right balance for both viewers and advertisers In the ever-evolving landscape of content streaming, VOD providers need to innovate to survive. But this doesn’t just apply to entertaining audiences with a media portfolio of original production, nostalgic archive… Continue reading AI AND THE AVOD VIEWING EXPERIENCE
BRANDS TAKE THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO HOLLYWOOD — WITH MARKETING MIXES TO GO ALONG WITH THEM
25. 7. 2023 Barbiecore has reached fever pitch this summer. In anticipation of the upcoming Margot Robbie and Greta Gerwig live-action film based on the Mattel doll that will be released July 21, dozens of brands have released limited-edition Barbie merchandise and many more are collaborating with the brand. Barbie is just one example of what’s to come… Continue reading BRANDS TAKE THEIR INTELLECTUAL PROPERTIES TO HOLLYWOOD — WITH MARKETING MIXES TO GO ALONG WITH THEM
SPORT AND SOCIAL ISSUES: TV ADVERTISING IN GERMANY TAKES A MORE SERIOUS TURN
24. 7. 2023 Not only discipline and organization, but also a specific humor, a love of sport and, above all, an intrinsic need to solve social problems. All of this is reflected in the German ads.
THE “MAPPING THE IMPACT” STUDY REVEALED A SIGNIFICANT LINK BETWEEN CONTEXT, CREATIVE ELEMENTS AND THE EFFECT OF TV ADVERTISING
14. 7. 2023 German company Screenforce has recently revealed the results of its new study “Mapping the Impact”. The research looked at whether the situation the viewer is currently in and the elements used in an ad spot can have an impact on the effect of a TV ad.
THE DRIEST HUMOR, THE MOST TOUCHING STORIES AND THE BEST CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS. THAT’S TV ADVERTISING IN THE UK
12. 7. 2023 UK TV spots are winning awards around the worlds. And rightfully so. British creatives are pouring out some interesting ideas and are able to play both the poignant and the humorous notes. This is evidenced by the large number of awards that British brands took home from this year’s Cannes Lions 2023 International Festival of… Continue reading THE DRIEST HUMOR, THE MOST TOUCHING STORIES AND THE BEST CHRISTMAS COMMERCIALS. THAT’S TV ADVERTISING IN THE UK
BRANDS NEED TO MARRY HUMOUR AND PURPOSE
11. 7. 2023 System1 testing of Cannes Film Lions winners suggests that humour is once again becoming an important element of advertising, partly at the expense of purpose. While just one award fitted the purpose-driven description, over half the winners (52%) of Cannes Film Lions in 2023 were intentionally funny, up from 43% last year. But the same… Continue reading BRANDS NEED TO MARRY HUMOUR AND PURPOSE
DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.
9. 7. 2023 Every brand has a story to tell — a narrative that breathes life into its purpose, values, and aspirations. In the realm of brand positioning, this narrative becomes the driving force behind success. It holds the key to connecting with consumers, establishing a unique position in the market, and leaving an indelible mark in the… Continue reading DISCOVER HOW YOUR BRAND’S STORYTELLING TRANSFORMS ITS POSITIONING.
TV ADVERTISING IN THE USA: HUMOUR, CELEBRITIES AND THE SUPER BOWL
4. 7. 2023 Nearly 124 million TV households, more than 14,000 advertising agencies, tens of billions of dollars invested in broadcast advertising, and the Super Bowl as a gold mine for TV spots. The USA just thinks big. Let us take a look at TV advertising in the United States in the past and today. Do you know… Continue reading TV ADVERTISING IN THE USA: HUMOUR, CELEBRITIES AND THE SUPER BOWL
COMING UP WITH A TV AD BASED ON A JOKE IS NOT EASY. THE MARKETING BATTLE IS FOUGHT OVER THE BEST POSSIBLE PUNCHLINE
3. 7. 2023 The first of July is the International Day of Jokes, so we hope you didn't forget to have a good laugh this past weekend. If you didn't, maybe you will smile with one of the ads that are universally appreciated for their ingenious, witty and well-constructed punchlines.
LONG TAGLINES USING ‘RARE’ WORDS ARE MOST MEMORABLE BUT LEAST LIKED, STUDY REVEALS
2. 7. 2023 Brands need to determine whether they want their slogan to be remembered or liked, as new research shows the most memorable brand slogans are often the least liked. Trying to stand out from the crowd with an effective brand slogan is something that can cause even the best marketers many a sleepless night. But it… Continue reading LONG TAGLINES USING ‘RARE’ WORDS ARE MOST MEMORABLE BUT LEAST LIKED, STUDY REVEALS
FROM NEW YORK TO MANILA: TV ADVERTISING AROUND THE WORLD
1. 7. 2023 In our summer series of articles, we will travel around the world to see TV advertising and its specifics in different countries.
