Throughout the years, many films and TV shows have had videogame adaptations. Everything from Toy Story and Spiderman to Shrek and Batman. Regardless of their quality, which has varied greatly (just ask an old school gamer about the 1982 E.T. Atari game), these extensions have always been prominent in videogames. On the contrary however, there have [...]
After a 20 year decline in sales, marketing within the music industry is back with a bang having experienced double-digit growth in early 2018, mainly due to advancements in technology which have increased the monetization options on the table for artists and labels. This year, more music has been created and consumed than ever before, more [...]
According to Smart Insights, the average Click-Through-Rate for online advertising across all ad formats and placements is less than 2% - but this shouldn't come as a surprise to most marketers. Getting people to engage with advertising is harder than ever before, as most of us have a tendency of ignoring adverts that aren't relevant or [...]
It's official. Almost half of UK adults aged 22 to 45 years old don't watch TV anymore. The old guard media is dying. And in its place has risen a new generation of internet-based media. Instead of paying a TV license, many people nowadays opt to make micro-donations to content creators via platforms such as Patreon, [...]
https://youtu.be/ZTt8VnrUBt0 Last week, Facebook had £58bn of shares wiped after allegations involving a third party harvesting and sharing millions of user's personal data. The scandal, uncovered by the investigative team at Channel 4, dealt a huge blow to Facebook, but also shined light on a shady entity known as Cambridge Analytica. Who are Cambridge Analytica? Cambridge Analytica [...]
For centuries, marketers have known that producing carefully crafted, compelling copywriting has a profound impact on perceptions of their brand. In this article, we've curated some of the most peculiar examples of how creative copy is used in tandem with big brand advertising campaigns. DUREX (2016) The shock election of Donald Trump in 2016 provoked a [...]
https://youtu.be/XAap-SETnlo Back in 1990, Boeing researcher Tom Caudell first coined the term 'Augmented Reality' when he used it to describe a digital display unit that helped airline pilots navigate the skies. Since then, the technology has come a long way. And it's no secret that AR is literally transforming the way we see ourselves and the [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FNyPsJ_ejM There has been little research into the effects of marketing and advertising on individuals with developmental disorders such as Autism. However, a new study by the Association of Psychological Science suggests that those with Autism are more likely to tune out from advertising, resulting in more consistent decision-making as a consumer. The study goes on [...]
Email campaigns offer unique advantages in a marketing strategy that can increase consumer engagement, raise brand awareness and encourage sales. Everyone checks their emails, but not every email gets read. How to bridge the gap between sending emails and receiving a response can be tricky, but not impossible. Before you even begin sending emails, be sure [...]
Besides Michael Buble coming out of hibernation, you know it's getting close to Christmas when the Coca-Cola truck reappears on our TV screens. But this year, the world's largest beverage company has stepped up a gear by offering fans the opportunity to win a night's stay in the big red truck. During the sleepover, guests can [...]
Ethan Marrell, AKA Ozzy Man is one of the internets favourite comedians. Popular for his hilarious 'Ozzy Man Review' videos, Ethan has gained over 6 million Facebook followers and 1.6 million YouTube subscriptions since starting a few years ago. Ozzy Man makes a living by posting videos of his satirical commentary on everything from funny animal [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCKA8-NNlJU It's been 20 years since Jennifer Aaker published her 1997 study 'Dimensions of brand personality' in the Journal of Marketing Research. Unlike a lot of theoretical marketing concepts born out of the 20th century, Aaker's model has somewhat stood the test of time. So what are the dimensions of brand personality? In a nutshell, it's [...]
Just the other day, I was browsing through Instagram and I came across some eye-catching work from up-and-coming illustrator Marcus Marritt. Despite only being an illustrator for three years, Marcus has done some impressive work for a number of high profile names including Chelsea FC, JP Morgan and WIRED Magazine. Marcus' eye for vibrant colours, subtle [...]
If you publish content of some form online, whether it be via your blog or other means, it’s likely that you have either thought about or attempted to monetise your content. Finding the right monetisation strategy for your business can be a challenge. However, each tactic has it's own unique advantages and disadvantages. Additionally, due to the variations [...]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dr7BcaNdKwE Devising your brand strategy on social media is a fundamental part of building profitable, sustainable and meaningful relationships with your audience. Your brand gives your product or service a meaning in the world. It’s a lot more than just a logo or a slogan; your brand may represent a set of values, a promise, a [...]
More than ever, the music industry continues to be intensely competitive. More music is being streamed for free than ever before and every minute, thousands of songs are uploaded to the internet across a multitude of platforms. For every minute of the day, more than 38 thousand hours of music is ebing listened to on Spotify [...]
