In the December issue of the Journal of Advertising Research, a special section addresses critical issues in social-media marketing. Empirical findings make contributions to both research and practice, from Superbowl TV/online advertising strategies to conversation metrics. Among other articles, trust in digital marketing is top of mind, and in China, TV commercials benefit from prior online exposure, but not vice versa. How do U.S. consumers perceive scientific claims made in cosmetics ads? Read on!
How long will TV networks’ annual efforts to attract ad dollars, the “Upfronts,” continue to reign as the most important revenue-generating events of the year? Learn what agency and TV and measurement company executives shared about changes in Upfront marketplace effectiveness and how they predicted buying behavior will evolve.
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At the ARF’s first ever session in the Salon Series, which focused on Influencer Marketing, a panel of experts met to discuss the pros, cons and impact of this relatively new marketing tactic with ARF members.
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In today’s social climate, brands must constantly be aware of social issues. The cost of ignorance can be substantial. Negative brand adjacency can not only damage a brand’s reputation, it can have a direct impact on its bottom line as well.
