Podcast listenership is expected to grow this year. This is good news for advertisers who plan to increase their podcast ad spending. Along with benefits such as high engagement, podcast advertising conversion rates are better or on par with other channels, according...
Although the majority of C-suite executives are showing confidence in marketing’s ability to drive growth this year, their confidence isn’t necessarily reflected in marketing budgets. In fact, a report [download page] from Gartner reveals that the share of company...
With lockdowns and social distancing, people shifted to doing more things online during the past year. Besides working, shopping and communicating with family and friends online, people were asked to visit their healthcare providers virtually. Providers ramped up...
With the passing of the Farm Bill in 2018 came an explosion of products containing cannabidiol (CBD) for consumers to choose from. However, the novelty of these products may already be wearing off, with a survey [download page] from the Integer Group finding that...
The pharmaceutical industry hasn’t always had the best reputation. However, with pharmaceutical companies racing to create vaccines to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, positive public opinion has risen in regards to the industry. So says a report [download page] from The...
A good customer experience is likely to lead to customer loyalty, trust and advocacy, and some sectors are doing better than others at creating a satisfying experience. A recent report [download page] from Qualtrics’ XM Institute shows which global sectors are getting...
Since the start of the pandemic, consumers have adjusted to new ways of doing things. That includes exploring new ways to buy. Recent research from Ipsos shows that close to half (47%) of US adults have tried a new e-commerce or delivery brand, product, service or...
The pandemic has forced more consumers to think digitally and rely more on online services than before. But what about healthcare? Is the US general public ready to replace their regular visits to their primary care physician with telehealth or virtual services?...
At a time when public trust in institutions and business is not only desired but could be considered vital, it looks as though the public’s trust has faltered. Although this year’s Edelman’s Trust Barometer shows the public still trusts business in general to do the...
At a time when more advertisers are allocating the bulk of their spending to digital, not every sector is following suit. In fact, data from WARC shows that the Alcoholic Drink sector is still allocating the largest share of its spend to TV. Alcoholic Drinks brands...
Another year has gone by and advertising professionals’ standing among the least trusted professions in the US has not improved. The most recent annual Gallup report on honesty and ethics in professions puts advertising practitioners just slightly better than car...
Thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic, 2020 has been a year of disruption for consumers and businesses – and according to new data from McKinsey, the vast majority (78%) of consumers have tried a new shopping behavior since the pandemic began. Here are 4 key highlights from...
About 6 in 10 US consumers surveyed say they find humorous ads most appealing at the moment.
Some 4 in 10 adults surveyed have seen OOH ads reposted on a social media platform.
Most new movers have purchased furniture and TVs within 12 months of moving.
Since the start of the pandemic, consumers have adjusted to new ways of doing things. That includes exploring new ways...
The pandemic has forced more consumers to think digitally and rely more on online services than before. But what about...
At a time when public trust in institutions and business is not only desired but could be considered vital, it looks...