Analytics
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Retrieved from Starbucks on May 22, 2020
Starbucks leads in forging emotional connections among fast food brands, study says
The impact of positive emotions on performance has been mixed during a crisis that's delivered an unprecedented hit to restaurants.
By Dianna Christie • July 10, 2020 -
"Protest against police violence in Minneapolis, Minnesota" by Lorie Shaull is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Study: Most Americans say brands should respond to Black Lives Matter movement
One-fifth of Americans said they would stop buying from a brand perceived to have behaved hypocritically on the issues of racial injustice and police brutality.
By Robert Williams • July 10, 2020 -
Trendline
What you need to know about data in marketing
The pandemic has accelerated digital transformation, pressuring marketers to master the types of data and analytics capabilites that can improve personalization and foster loyalty during a volatile period.
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Gen Z wants brands to be 'fun,' 'authentic' and 'good,' study says
With high expectations for digital experiences, 82% of the cohort say they trust a company more if it uses images of real customers in its advertising.
By Robert Williams • July 08, 2020 -
Pandemic-related WFH policies spur burnout for 73% of marketers
Stress and longer hours are pushing marketing professionals to seek new employment, a Fishbowl survey found.
By Dianna Christie • July 07, 2020 -
DTC brands struggled with profitability prior to COVID-19. Now what?
While the pandemic provided some relief to high customer acquisition costs in the near term, it doesn't necessarily equal long-term profit.
By Caroline Jansen • July 06, 2020 -
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Ads for purpose, product topped Q2's most empowering ranking
Frito-Lay and Tide generated emotional responses from viewers around when the pandemic kicked into full force, Ace Metrix found.
By Dianna Christie • July 06, 2020 -
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Gartner: CMOs prioritize brand strategy amid pandemic-related budget cuts
Fifty-nine percent of CMOs predict their marketing budgets will lift in 2021, an outlook Gartner warns may be too optimistic during the pandemic.
By Robert Williams • July 01, 2020 -
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Amazon's brand value tops $400B, while TikTok debuts on top 100
Companies investing in long-term marketing are managing to survive the pandemic and still add brand value, according to the latest BrandZ rankings.
By Dianna Christie • June 30, 2020 -
Beverage makers disproportionately market sugary beverages to Black, Hispanic youth
Total sugary drink advertising expenditures increased 41% in 2018 as compared to 2013, according to a study from the Rudd Center for Food Policy & Obesity at the University of Connecticut.
By Dianna Christie • June 29, 2020 -
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ANA: Marketers believe innovation drives brand growth, but many don't have time for it
While 84% of marketers expect brand growth to be connected to innovation and technology, 45% said they spend a quarter or less of their time on both.
By Dianna Christie • June 26, 2020 -
Brands blocking ads on Black Lives Matter-related keywords draws criticism
Content related to George Floyd and protests saw 57% lower monetization rates than other news content as advertisers avoid related keywords, according to Vice Media Group.
By Dianna Christie • June 25, 2020 -
"School is Closed sign, John Burroughs High, Burbank, California, USA" by Cory Doctorow is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
Back to school? Maybe
As summer rolls on, the COVID-19 pandemic promises to interfere with one of retail's most important annual shopping seasons.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2020 -
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McDonald's, P&G wade into 'danger zone' with Black Lives Matters ads, study says
Both brands created ads perceived by viewers as more exploitative than empowering, a challenge as marketers look to support the social justice movement.
By Dianna Christie • June 23, 2020 -
Google's 2020 ad revenue will dip 5.3% due to COVID-19, eMarketer says
The search giant has been hit by a lack of travel ads due to the pandemic, and as Amazon and Facebook continue to nab online ad sales.
By Dianna Christie • June 23, 2020 -
Marketers invested in digital tools were quicker to pivot when pandemic hit, study says
Looking ahead, two-thirds of marketers anticipate a move away from agency to in-house content creation and management.
By Dianna Christie • June 22, 2020 -
Pandemic personas include careful optimists and remiss pessimists, study says
New research outlines four persona types that reflect how different core demographics are coping and spending in the COVID-19 era.
By Dianna Christie • June 19, 2020 -
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Female CMO salaries eclipsed men's in 2019, study finds
Compensation findings by the CMO Council may reflect the growing number of women in executive roles as companies look to diversify their leadership.
By Robert Williams • June 18, 2020 -
Google bans far-right site ZeroHedge from ad platform for policy violations
In a related move, The Federalist was given three days to remove violations of Google's policies, which it did.
By Robert Williams • June 17, 2020 -
Opinion
How brands can use hyperlocal marketing to bounce back and drive revenue
Marketers must balance a "monitor and adapt" strategy with consumers' desire for normalcy as they return to business, Chatmeter CEO Collin Holmes writes.
By Collin Holmes • June 17, 2020 -
Pandemic's hit to ad spending could be less severe than Great Recession, GroupM says
The company projects a smaller slide this year compared to 2009, reflecting a digital resiliency that small businesses have played a potentially significant role in supporting.
By Peter Adams • June 16, 2020 -
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The Macallan's e-commerce boutique fulfills orders from local retailers
Using Thirstie's API addresses the growing demand for online alcohol sales and same-day delivery that has become apparent during the pandemic.
By Dianna Christie • June 16, 2020 -
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Global ad marketplace to drop 7% this year, rebound next year, Magna says
Despite the strength of digital formats, COVID-19's impact on the overall advertising industry now appears to be deeper than previously forecast.
By Dianna Christie • June 15, 2020 -
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Disney+ surges from last to 1st place in 'most beloved brands' this spring
The new streaming platform was popular in homebound consumers' offline conversations during the early days of the pandemic, Engagement Labs found.
By Dianna Christie • June 15, 2020 -
2020's tumultuous first half spurs new brand safety opportunities, challenges: GroupM
A new guide is designed to help advertisers manage the complexities of brand safety amid the pandemic, tech and privacy developments.
By Dianna Christie • June 12, 2020 -
Kantar: Consumers want brands to take stance on social issues, but demographic divides remain
As consumers seek ways to make changes in their own lives to tackle issues including racism and climate change, many see their wallets as a way to help.
By Dianna Christie • June 11, 2020
