The rise of ‘social realism’ in advertising
Brands are increasingly using real people in their ads, as consumers reject flashy big-budget campaigns in times of austerity, but does this approach resonate with audiences?
Brands are increasingly using real people in their ads, as consumers reject flashy big-budget campaigns in times of austerity, but does this approach resonate with audiences?
As more brands turn to real-life people and situations in ads to connect with consumers, Marketing Week studies the emotional responses these ads elicit in comparison to big budget campaigns.
After Marketing Week columnist Mark Ritson called into question the validity of content marketing as a discipline, a range of senior marketers have their say.
Senior marketers from Unilever and Sport England have urged brands to take more risks and nurture creativity.
The sixth CX50 list of the UK’s top 50 customer experience professionals reveals the key trends in a complex and highly regulated sector.
Wise has driven much of its growth to date through word of mouth, but having evolved its proposition, the international banking platform believes now is the time to launch its first global brand campaign as it looks to build awareness.
Some CMOs are “selfish” staying in their posts too long and not letting others progress, suggests Asahi CMO Grant McKenzie.
While the UK’s ad market grew 6% in 2023, total growth when discounting high inflation rates was -1.2%, according to the latest report from the AA and WARC.