Father’s Day is almost here, and as a 2019 survey by NRF indicates, spending is expected to reach an all-time high of $16 billion. As spending on clothing, special outings, and gift cards heats up, advertisers have created effective advertising that truly showcases the reality of, challenges of, and importance of fatherhood. Take a look […]
Pride kickoff is in full swing. According to Forbes, LGBTQ audiences represent more than a whopping $1 trillion dollars in spending power. New research from Hornet.com and Kantar Consulting shows that this market is currently the fastest-growing market right now, and is only expected to grow. However, the study also found a surprising 66% of […]
How are brands approaching the trials and tribulations of parenthood? There may be no better barometer than the plethora of ads that come out around Mother’s Day. Every year, thousands of Mother’s Day ads tug at our heartstrings to encourage gift-giving. And this year, a number of non-retail brands jumped on Mother’s Day mania too. Touching […]
Week 2 of May puts Hulu on the top spot for the Most Viewed Video Ads chart. The campaign, for Hulu’s ad-free subscription, begins as one of the classic Old Spice ads with Isaiah Mustafa. However, in a comedic twist, it turns out that it is actually “a Hulu ad to tell you that you […]
AcuityAds sponsored IDSD (SDX Interactive Day San Diego) last week to connect with brands, agencies and entrepreneurs in the marketing and advertising community. Leading trailblazers in brand, marketing, tech, and digital shared their inspiring stories that are shaping the future of our industry. We sat in with Michael D. Andrew, VP of Strategy & Growth […]
Mother’s Day is no doubt a special event for families and advertisers alike as we communally show our appreciation for perhaps the most important person in many peoples’ lives. With the event just around the corner, brands everywhere have been capitalizing on the holiday in order to create a lasting connections with moms. Here is […]
The last eleven years of the Marvel Cinematic Universe has all been building to this. Avengers: Endgame is the culmination of a 22-film story that’s largely revolved around original six Avengers characters like Captain America and Iron Man – and the eventual threat that Thanos would pose. Ahead of the release of Avengers: Endgame, some […]
By using decision science to decode a consumer’s lifestyle, marketers can discover key interests and passions that can inform how they connect with audiences. Using live data sources from over 700M+ profiles, we can see things like consumer interests, passions, site-search behavior, and purchase intent. The technology we have available today gives us a holistic […]
In today’s “Asking for a Friend” series, we are going to break down In-Culture Advertising: what it is, what it is not, and why it is so important. In the ever-evolving marketing world, it is crucial to keep pace with demographic change – and even better to stay ahead. Significant changes in the U.S. cultural […]
The top 10 Most Viewed Video Ads for this year’s March Madness tournament are IN! There were some great videos throughout the list from top brands in a wide array of industries. This year, the top ads relied on humor and NBA athletes to garner attention during “The Big Dance”. Geico Taking first place […]
