I invite you to play along and do a short thinking exercise. Try to identify these slogans and taglines. Can you also associate them with their brand? (Take a peak at the end of the article to check your answers): “Got milk?”; “Don’t leave home without it.”; “Where’s the beef?”; “Think different.”; “Melts in your mouth, not in your hands.”; “Reach out and touch someone.”; “A diamond is forever.”; “Finger-lickin’ good!”; “The uncola.”; “Let your fingers do the walking.”; “Think outside the bun.”; “We bring good things to life”; “Think small.”
Posted in Archive, Advertising
published on Tuesday, 09 April 2024
Is banner advertising dead and buried? It certainly doesn’t look like it: banners are still highly prevalent across the web. Nonetheless, today’s click-through rates of these traditional banner ads are identical to zero, if you were to round at a single decimal (yes, CTR rates hover around 0,05%).
Posted in Archive, Advertising
published on Tuesday, 02 April 2024
On a recent visit to New York City to explore the Trolls x CAMP experience with two toddlers, it was clear that nearly every adult armed with a smartphone would be sharing social media content to capture and share their memorable experience.
Posted in Archive, Advertising
published on Monday, 11 March 2024
The use of scarcity marketing, employing phrases like "Before it's too late!" or "Limited Edition!" to trigger the Fear of Missing Out (FOMO), has become a widespread practice in marketing. You’ve probably spent a pretty penny on websites with a countdown clock or rushed to your nearby Starbucks for a limited-time flavor. Pumpkin-spice latte, anyone?
Posted in Archive, Advertising
published on Monday, 15 January 2024
It’s Saturday night and you’re watching your favorite show. As the show reaches a thrilling climax, it cuts to a commercial break, and that is when your eyes catch something extraordinary. You come across a mouthwatering food ad that stands out from the rest. The perfectly plated dish looks incredibly delicious. However as a health-conscious individual, you are curious about the nutritional information of this tempting meal.
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published on Tuesday, 01 August 2023