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FINDINGS FROM OUR POPULAR PODCAST SERIES
AI Is Amazing. Your Ads About It Still Have to Be True.
In recent decisions involving companies in different industries, NAD has sketched out a practical roadmap for how advertisers should (and shouldn’t) talk about AI. Here are four lessons from those cases.
What the Trust Recession Means for Advertisers
Consumers already have more information than they know what to do with, so adding another marketing message rarely solves the problem.
Making Room to Think
AI as a tool versus agentic AI, looking at it like a Pixar movie, and embracing the culture shift that comes with it all.
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Brand Suitability In Video Means Going Beyond The Basics
Video, by its nature, is highly subjective. Ten people might watch the same video and have varying perceptions of what it is about, which makes it hard to ensure safety and resonance at scale. -
The Economics of Marketplace Ad Monetization
When considering the ways marketplaces can generate revenue, there are three basic options available to operators: subscription fees for membership (for buyers or sellers, or both), transaction fees (charged to buyers or sellers, or both), or advertising/media fees. -
5 Ways Your Brand Can Champion Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Beyond Black History Month
With such a fine line between authenticity and performative activism, how can we help ensure brands approach these important conversations in a way that moves the needle forward, not only for business success but for the progression of the movement? -
Build Your Communications Strategy Around the Customer Journey
Back in March 2020 when the pandemic first forced businesses to shift to WFH and brands were examining how they talked to customers that demonstrated empathy, clients started asking a lot larger purpose-related, brand strategy-type questions. -
Amazon’s Goal Isn’t to be the World’s Biggest Store
The parochial view of Amazon is they’re a high-volume store that struggles with thin profit margins. Water cooler stock experts marvel at its high stock price and crow about its measly profits. Here’s some free advice: don’t listen to the arm-chair experts. -
Six Ways Marketers Can Use Segmentation to Improve ROI
In marketing, the more precisely you can define your audience, the more accurately you can predict whether that audience contains your best prospects – and the more quickly you can use that knowledge to find and convert more customers. And one key tool that helps you do that is segmentation. -
Banks And Credit Unions Get More Through Marketing Automation
To provide a good customer experience across multiple channels, banks and credit unions will need to think more about bringing channels together, and a good first step is through marketing automation. -
Women In Leadership: Redefining The Language Of Success
Last year, on International Women’s Day 2020, a female-led team at AnalogFolk launched BigUp.AI – a digital language tool that gives women the confidence to get ahead in their career by helping them express their strengths with impact instead of downplaying them. -
The Changing Face of Travel & What that Means For Marketers
I believe there are five trends that have either emerged or will continue to emerge as we move into the post-COVID era which can inform how we craft content and target advertising, designed to engage potential guests. -
Why In-House Teams Will Still Require Agency Partners
Programmatic advertising is a lot like Formula 1 auto racing: The technology is powerful, but in order to actually win races, it needs to be driven by seasoned experts. -
Reports Of TV’s Death Have Been Greatly Exaggerated
A balanced media mix will always be important to advertising. But driving business growth relies on facts you can trust, and our research underlines just how powerful TV continues to be. -
In 2021, Fan-Focused Digital Events Provide Unique Opportunities for Brands
Looking into what 2021 holds for marketers, brands have a timely opportunity to embrace the growth of digital events–with a focus on fans as a keystone component.