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In this episode, Elena and Rob explore how brand presence and timing shape viewer memory. They reveal why showing your brand early and often for at least two-thirds of the ad is critical for recognition.
Topics covered:
- [01:00] "Brand Recognition in Television Advertising: The Influence of Brand Presence and Brand Introduction"
- [02:00] How brand presence affects recall
- [03:00] The cost of delayed brand introduction
- [04:00] The two-thirds rule for optimal recognition
- [05:00] Building memory structures through creative
- [06:00] Why storytelling techniques can backfire
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Resources:
Gerber, C., Terblanche-Smit, M., & Crommelin, T. (2014). Brand recognition in television advertising: The influence of brand presence and brand introduction.Acta Commercii, 14(1), 1–9.
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