By Brian Wallach The nature of TV continues to change, but reaching consumers with video commercials remains critically important. The upside for advertisers is that consumers still have an insatiable desire for “television” programming. The downside is that viewers are now opportunistic about the devices and services they use to watch content. To survive, the … Read more
At this year’s Cannes Lions Festival, companies around the world helped set the benchmark the future of creativity. The Cannes Lions Official Wrap-Up Report will help you get a head start with the industry’s biggest learnings and trends. In partnership with Google, our report brings you the most critical creative insights and expertise from the … Read more
Last year, total listening to audio on a phone surpassed listening on a ‘radio set’ for the first time. Looking inside the data, we can see that mobile listening had surpassed ‘radio set’ listening long ago in every location except the car, where listening on a radio far surpasses the listening that happens from connecting … Read more
By Joanna Fragopoulos Brands wield tremendous power and influence; thus, a brand has the power to promote inclusivity and create change in positive ways. This feat can be accomplished through creative content, messaging, and partnerships. It only takes one voice to provide support, relief, and connection. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of Association of … Read more
The future of AI may be uncertain, but one thing is clear, it will fundamentally transform how we do business and deliver value to clients. The technology is constantly evolving, pushing boundaries and challenging our preconceived notions. This rapid evolution sparks a sense of anticipation and enthusiasm across industries. But it also raises concerns and … Read more
We are excited to share a Brand Intimacy update. For the first time, we’ve segmented and analyzed Brand Families to explore how these powerful and culture-shaping portfolios win our hearts and minds. See which conglomerates are best at establishing emotional connections and how they leverage their brands to build bonds with consumers. Read our new … Read more
This report, developed with Amazon Ads, explores how MMM is evolving, and how they are now being used with a particular focus on the impact of retail media. Including: The benefits of marketing mix modelling in a world where digital commerce impact continues to expand Key factors driving complexity in marketing measurement Key characteristics of … Read more
This year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity held up a mirror to the industry. What is the current state of diversity, equity and inclusion inside marketing organisations and how they connect with people on the outside? Externally, advertisers are feeling more confident in inclusive representation related to women, race and ethnic groups, and in … Read more
Canela Media announced that their new original series, ‘Secretos de las Indomables’, will premiere on Canela.TV, the company’s free Spanish-language platform, on August 17. The series will consist of 10 episodes, with new episodes available weekly. To celebrate the upcoming release, Canela.TV unveiled the official artwork for the new series and a behind-the-scenes video that … Read more
The advertising industry’s carbon footprint was a major topic at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, with plenty of discussion about how marketing professionals can include sustainability issues in their decision making. “Our agencies are getting more and more interest in not only what they’re doing for their organization, but what they can … Read more
By Corey Haugen, Paul Her-Sturm Many brands who invest in paid social media use Meta channels, Facebook and Instagram, as their go-to channels. These platforms reach billions of users, and they are mature in the sense that they have reliable data and tools for advertisers. That said, depending on your business goals and the audience … Read more
Zeta Global announced a Forrester Consulting Opportunity Snapshot, “Elevate Your Integration Strategy for Maximum Business Impact.” This study was commissioned by Zeta Global to examine the current state of marketing technology and the biggest challenges that brands face in their quest to improve customer experiences and accelerate growth. The Forrester study discovered most companies (85%) … Read more
Marco’s Pizza has appointed seasoned brand marketing leader Denise Lauer as Chief Marketing Officer. This appointment comes at a pivotal time as Marco’s focuses on aggressive franchise development, product innovation, and accelerates unit level sales strategy. Lauer holds an impressive 20-plus-year history of building brands and accelerating growth for companies domestically and internationally, including over … Read more
By Larisa Bedgood A one-size-fits-all approach won’t suffice when it comes to capturing and retaining the attention of your audience. This is where audience segmentation comes into play — a powerful strategy that enables you to divide your target audience into groups, allowing for personalized and targeted marketing efforts. Audience segmentation divides a target market … Read more
By Nigel Hollis I am sure that is true, but does econometric modeling capture all those indirect effects? No matter how sophisticated the model, I suspect much of the indirect, multiplicative effects of advertising go unmeasured. For years, smart econometricians have realized that they were missing out on the longer-term effects of advertising. Decaying media … Read more
The U.S. economy did better in the first half of 2023 than early indicators suggested and appears to be “rolling forward” even as the rate of growth slows for the remainder of the year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “The first half of the year is over and the economy is still … Read more
De Los, a new brand and multimedia platform exploring everything Latinidad. De Los, a community-driven brand and platform powered by the Los Angeles Times, launched. Created as a space to explore all things Latinidad – in Los Angeles and across the country – De Los offers reporting and commentary, graphic comics and topical social videos, … Read more
By Nigel Hollis I have just watched The 3rd Age of Effectiveness presentations. Kudos to Les Binet, Dr Grace Kite, and Tom Roach for their compelling, empirically-based presentations and the IPA for making those presentations available to those of us not at Cannes. Five things stood out to me, but the presentations also triggered memories … Read more
By Mathias Ramos Over the past several months, the increased availability of high-quality generative artificial intelligence (AI) has changed the way we write and create. Epitomized by systems like ChatGPT and Midjourney, this new game-changing technology is having a ripple effect across all industries, actively bestowing on us the ability to generate content, solve problems, … Read more
By Julien Boudet, Marc Brodherson, Kelsey Robinson, and Eli Stein With the economy still sending mixed signals, it’s no great surprise that companies are feeling skittish and cutting costs. Unfortunately, the marketing budget is often the first to go. In December 2022, we surveyed nearly three dozen chief marketing officers (CMOs) of major North American … Read more
