News You Can Use

A weekly round-up of the industry’s top stories and research curated by the ARF.

AI Predictions

The New York Times Dealbook made predictions for the “Evolution of AI” in 2024 and 2025. They include increased use of AI in marketing.    Read more »

New Insights on Attitudes about Privacy

The findings of the ARF’s Sixth Annual (2023) Privacy Study have just been released. It reveals changes in many consumers’ attitudes and awareness of privacy regulations and practices.     

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The Importance of Employee Treatment

Most discussions about corporate social responsibility are focused on companies’ efforts regarding sustainability and societal goals. A new study shows that many consumers think that a company’s concern for and treatment of their own workers is a key element of CSR.    Read more »

Gaming Growth

Strong growth is predicted for gaming – both for revenue from purchases and from advertising. Mobile (“Social/Casual”) is driving nearly all of the growth. Read more »

The Media Universe

Evan Shapiro has updated his “Media Universe” chart. This is what it looks like at the end of 2023.   Read more »

Advertising Challenges

Editor-in-Chief Colin Campbell’s editorial, in JAR’s December 2023 issue, outlines challenges faced by advertising practitioners and researchers.

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Privacy

Many consumers are concerned about marketers’ access to their data (as shown in ARF studies with a new report being released soon). Read more »