In a noisy, metrics-driven world, brands that master storytelling will do more than convert – they’ll connect. And connection is what drives sales, repeat purchase, and long-term growth.
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Brand marketers should explore how real-world influence networks and word-of-mouth hotspots enable more effective omnichannel strategies. Understanding group behaviour is the skeleton key to unlocking full-funnel growth.
We spoke with Michael Pavone, the CEO and Founder of Philadelphia-based food and beverage marketing agency quench, about what he’s seeing in 2025 so far and what that might portend for 2026.
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In collaboration with Amazon Ads, Milk-Bone developed a distinctive, delightful campaign in 2022 that leveraged the power of Alexa for interactive audio ads and brand experiences.
A challenge brief is like an equation. It should be formula based and methodical at every step of the way. Internal and external perspectives must be considered to work through the challenge to find the solution.
Today’s media and advertising fragmentation make data, technology and services more essential than ever before, and by leveraging the industry’s collective data-driven expertise, alongside respect and commitment, agencies will usher in a new chapter of agency-brand partnerships.
We used to walk into pitches against the global networks feeling self-conscious about our size and maturity. Now, it’s a status we’re proud of.
If you can blend relatively basic KPIs with a nuanced understanding of your approach to investment, you’ll have a great fundamental base for your marketing.
OOH has always been viewed as a bold, splashy channel that makes a big impression and that perception is now enhanced thanks to the inclusion of relevant, real-time data.
An intimate understanding of these audiences and cultures will shape the next generation of great consumer products, and the sports betting industry, too, is poised to experience its own revolutionary change in the coming years driven by Gen Z’s discrete tastes.
By continuing to invest in new creative technologies, automation processes, and activation platforms, marketers will be able to turn the challenges of the first half of the year into opportunities for the second.
By leveraging the potential of OOH and implementing innovative strategies, brands can connect with audiences on a deeper level and inspire action that yields more impactful results.
Consider the importance of a well-structured approach, and take the time to evaluate which platforms align best with your target audience and brand strategy.
For brands that take the lead and lean into the seven principles of the new economy lies an excellent opportunity for new growth, while brands who remain stagnant or do not move at speed will be left behind.
By automating laborious, time-consuming tasks, industry professionals will be freed to concentrate on what they do best.
