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Creators Drive Commerce

Two papers in the current issue of the Journal of Advertising Research (JAR) explore consumer reactions to ads with depictions of gay couples. But they come to different conclusions. Comparing the ad creative explains why. Read more »

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Inside the Journal of Advertising Research: What Drives Ad Engagement: From AI and Skippable Ads to Life Transitions

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  • JAR INSIGHTS STUDIOS

On December 11, we highlighted three new articles from the Journal of Advertising Research on how emotion, control, and context shape the evolving dynamics of ad effectiveness in the digital age. Across sessions, speakers emphasized that consumer engagement is shaped not just by creative content, but by emotional responses, timing, predictability, and personal context. The discussion underscored the importance of designing advertising strategies that balance attention capture with trust, comfort, and long-term effectiveness.

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