On November 5, the ARF Social Council explored how audiences perceive authenticity on social media and how brands can build trust, credibility, and stronger outcomes through more genuine messaging and partnerships. Attendees heard new research from HawkPartners, Breakthrough Research, SunDogs and the ARF Social Council, followed by a dynamic discussion.
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A large-scale analysis of clickstream data reveals that how often and how regularly pre-roll skippable ads are shown significantly influences whether users accept or skip them. Using advanced modeling, researchers find that less frequent and more irregular exposure increases the hidden “acceptance propensity” underlying viewing behavior. These findings challenge conventional scheduling tactics and offer new strategies for maximizing skippable ad effectiveness.
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This study explores how mega- and micro-influencers manage authenticity in their sponsored content based on social network theory, which argues that individuals, groups and organizations are embedded within webs of social relations and interactions that impact their beliefs and actions. It compares their strategies and engagement rates, providing insights into the effectiveness of different influencer types.
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As patients are taking a bigger role in managing their health, how should marketers approach them effectively? Learn how companies such as Ogilvy Consulting, Kantar Health, and SidekickHealth are leveraging behavioral science techniques to drive lasting changes in patient behavior.
Member Only AccessPlurals, the population born after 1996, differ from Millennials in multiple ways, e.g., they demand more choice and explore tech more readily and impatiently. As a result, marketers need to understand implications, such as recognizing that developmental abilities among age groups within Plurals affects device usage and their need for social currency rises with age.
Member Only AccessThis submission to the Ogilvy Awards explains the research among Multicultural Millennials that led to the resurgence of the Comedy Central program, Key & Peele, in its fourth season. The findings from their three different studies resulted in new marketing approaches, such as partnerships with Hip-Hop fans, and led to increases in awareness, audience, ratings and social media activity.
Member Only AccessIt used to be that kids say the darndest things. But in today’s cross-platform media world, are kids watching the darndest things? Well they’re certainly using every device possible to watch whatever they wish. A CIMM committee sponsored this study with TiVo and RealityMine, and learned that kids consume it all – live TV, time-shifted TV, tablets, and smartphones.
Member Only AccessA study of the passion points in Millennial families resulted in findings that can increase the odds marketers will succeed in appealing to parents in this important group. Among the findings: the overriding passion point for parents is making sure their kids are prepared to succeed.