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How Facial Expressions Can Predict Ad Sharing

  • Daniel McDuff, Microsoft Research; Jonah Berger, Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania -- JOURNAL OF ADVERTISING RESEARCH

Why do some ads get shared more than others on social media? This study used facial coding algorithms to quantify the facial expressions of thousands of individuals in response to video ads. The findings help advertisers predict how different emotions influence sharing, and provide a deeper understanding of the complexities between emotion and transmission.

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NYCU: Decline in Market Research Spending

Many companies believe data gathering from social media and other online sources is an easily available and cheaper shortcut. This year, with COVID-19 hurting the economy, the decline in market research services is expected to accelerate.   
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