New marketing research you need to know: Live at the IPA
Oct 15, 2024
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In this engaging discussion, Andrew Tindall, SVP of Creative Partnerships at System 1, reveals how creativity and consistency in advertising can enhance profitability. Sophie Scott, Director at the Institute for Cognitive Neuroscience, explains the unique role of humor in communication and its power to create intimate connections between brands and consumers. Becky Owen, CMO at Billion Dollar Boy, shares insights on the evolving landscape of influencer marketing, emphasizing the need for long-term collaborations to build trust and authenticity.
Creative consistency in advertising enhances brand effectiveness and profitability by maintaining a strong, insight-driven creative foundation over time.
Humor serves as a key mechanism in advertising, forging emotional connections and transforming ads into memorable consumer experiences.
Deep dives
The Power of Creative Consistency in Advertising
Creative consistency in advertising significantly enhances brand effectiveness and profitability. Research shows that brands which maintain a strong creative foundation, such as a killer insight-driven positioning and a reliable creative team, yield greater long-term benefits. For example, Yorkshire Tea maintains a campaign for an average of two years, demonstrating high returns on investment. In contrast, brands that frequently change their advertisements may face substantial costs and diminished effectiveness, underscoring the need for a consistent approach over time.
Understanding Humor's Impact on Marketing
Humor serves as a powerful mechanism in advertising, allowing brands to forge stronger connections with their audience. It fulfills social and emotional roles, helping to alleviate tension and foster camaraderie during challenging times. Successful implementation of humor can transform ads from mere promotions into memorable experiences that resonate with consumers. For example, the 'Should have gone to Specsavers' campaign illustrates how effectively humor can enhance brand awareness and engagement.
Evolving Trends in Influencer Marketing
The influencer marketing landscape is rapidly evolving, with brands increasingly investing in long-term partnerships with creators and influencers. This shift enables brands to maintain agility while ensuring a cohesive and trustworthy brand message. For instance, many brands now establish continuous ambassador programs, allowing for quick adaptations to emerging trends while building authentic creator relationships. Such adaptability is critical as brands recognize the substantial ROI generated through effective influencer marketing strategies.
In the first of two episodes covering the IPA Effectiveness Conference, WARC's Anna Hamill speaks to System 1's Andrew Tindall about the magic of creative consistency, Prof. Sophie Scott joins to discuss why humour is so effective, and Billion Dollar Boy's Becky Owen breaks down the next era of creator marketing.
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