Commercial has reported its highest ever audience of 36 million listeners (35.97 million) according to new figures for Q1 2018 published by RAJAR, the body responsible for measuring radio audiences in the UK. This total audience represents a 4.2% increase on the same period last year and commercial radio’s biggest ever lead over BBC radio, […]
New research reveals why a branded uniform can be an effective tool for raising brand awareness and instil trust and confidence among consumers. Almost 150 marketers were asked how they felt about a range of marketing efforts designed to help create a strong first impression about a brand or business. The study found that almost two-thirds […]
Latest figures revealed by the World Media Group (WMG), a strategic alliance of ten of the world’s leading international media brands, demonstrate the growing ‘premium’ effect that is boosting the performance of ad campaigns when viewed within a high quality, trusted editorial environment. Independent analysis from SaaS analytics and measurement firm, Moat, demonstrates that premium […]
Luxury advertising is rapidly shifting towards digital media, led by luxury hospitality brands. 50% of luxury hospitality advertising will be digital this year, up from 47% in 2017, according to Zenith’s Luxury Advertising Expenditure Forecasts 2018, published on May 13. Across all luxury brands, 33% of advertising will be digital this year, up from 30% in […]
UK viewers will switch off from viewing the World Cup as soon as their team is knocked out, according to new research from media and technology company, Oath. One in four (26%) people in the UK will not support any other team in the football tournament should their team leave the contest. Of eight countries […]
Busy consumers are forcing brands and retailers to develop new style products and services to keep up with their constant on the go lifestyles. Seven in ten shoppers say convenience is more important than five years ago when it comes to shopping and almost one in five demand same day delivery when ordering online, reveals […]
The results from a recent study published today by field marketing agency Gekko entitled ‘Smart Home Shopper’ reveals that more than half of Brits have purchased smart technology for their homes – but have little idea how to use it. The study which investigated smart home purchasing behaviour found that 56 percent of adults have […]
Data driven intelligence agency Future Thinking has appointed Myles Baker as Sales Manager, Analytics Platforms. Myles is responsible for sales of the Groups’ digital offering. His initial remit is to drive new sales opportunities for the company’s CX digital platforms, RecommendIT and TalkAboutIT, and to develop existing client relationships. He will also play a key […]
Research unveiled on May 8, suggests the advertising and media industries are perpetuating harmful socio-economic stereotypes because they’re too focused on rich and middle-class households. Six out of ten Brits (62%) are concerned that TV ads all too often only portray wealthy homes, while around two-thirds (63%) believe the poor are negatively stereotyped in advertising. […]
The vast majority of 18-34-year-olds in the United States and China are moving away from cash, according to a new report from The Innovation Group at J. Walter Thompson Intelligence. The Future of Money report sheds light on the disruptive global changes ahead in payments, currency and banking. Advances in these fields led by Chinese […]