Why Advertising Wear-Out Is A Myth -- Jon Evans // System1
Aug 25, 2023
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Jon Evans, Chief Customer Officer at System 1, debunks the myth of advertising wear-out, explaining how successful ads can save costs and continue to engage audiences. The podcast explores wear-out studies on audio-visual ads, the importance of emotional response in advertising, and the potential negative effects of oversaturating the market.
Well-executed ads actually get better over time and do not wear out.
High-frequency ads do not result in wearout, as long as they maintain quality.
Deep dives
Advertising wearout is a myth
John Evans, Chief Customer Officer at System 1, debunks the belief that ads wear out over time. Through their star rating system, which measures the emotional impact of ads, they found that familiar and well-executed ads actually get better over time. Their research showed no evidence of wearout, even for ads that had been running for up to three years. While bad ads may wear out quickly, good ads continue to resonate with audiences.
Frequency capping and brand building potential
John discusses the concept of frequency capping and its impact on ad wearout. System 1's research found that, contrary to popular belief, high-frequency ads did not result in wearout. A good ad, as long as it maintains quality, can actually improve over time as audiences become more familiar with it and enjoy it. However, time-sensitive ads or ads with limited shelf life may show signs of wearout. It is crucial for marketers to strike a balance between frequency and relevance.
Stick with existing creative and optimize
System 1's data suggests that marketers are quick to change creative campaigns, often unnecessarily. Rather than constantly creating new ads, sticking with existing and well-performing creative tends to be more effective and cost-efficient. This challenges the belief that frequent creative changes are necessary. By optimizing existing creative, marketers can mitigate costs and maximize the potential of successful ads.
Jon Evans, Chief Customer Officer at System 1, talks about the life of an ad. Producing advertising creative can be a costly endeavor, and often brands create a large volume of expensive content in an effort to see what resonates with their audience. However, when an ad is successful and resonates with the audience, it can be used for a longer period of time to save costs and continue to drive engagement. Today, Jon discusses why advertising wear-out is actually a myth. Show Notes