Traditional advertising is, by nature, an interruption—even when it’s relevant. Despite marketers’ best efforts to minimize friction and connect with the right audience, consumers still see ads as something to endure—if they engage with them at all. With ad fatigue and avoidance hitting an all-time high, spending on digital channels continues to grow, topping $300 billion last year. Driven […]
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Gaming is a mainstream form of entertainment, with 86% of adults in the U.S. playing, according to GWI. And they play a lot—95% engage with games at least weekly, and 70% do so daily, as highlighted in Activision Blizzard Media’s new report, “Gaming’s Next Level: The Power of Platforms.” Gaming’s widespread adoption spans generations, genders, and socio-economic […]
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Why does cross-generational marketing matter in 2025? It’s simple: It’s a great way to easily gain a deeper understanding of your audience. Most brands know what customers buy from them and how often—which is great for tracking retention, consumer value, and driving upsells. Looking at customers based on their generation, however, is a way to […]
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The rapid adoption of digital technology by consumers over the past few years has prompted advertisers to rethink traditional advertising strategies. What worked before, may not work today. With these changes, brands have increasingly shifted their ad spend toward digital, with larger-than-expected increases in retail media networks and streaming TV, according to a 2021 eMarketer report. This has […]
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Discounts and promotions are traditionally viewed as a way to get customers in the door to move products or win new buyers you don’t normally serve. In fact, many marketers see discounts as a necessary evil to drive short-term demand. But it doesn’t have to stop there. Discounts can drive deep brand relationships if they’re […]
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Try to imagine the helicopter attack in “Apocalypse Now” without “Ride of the Valkyries” playing in the background. It’s almost impossible. That speaks volumes about the importance of music in visual storytelling. While soundtracks are – by definition – background music, video creators working on commercial projects must keep music choices top of mind. The […]
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