The onset of fall marks the return to school, pumpkin spice lattes and oversized scarves. But to many sports enthusiasts the most celebrated return is the return to NFL football. The Most Viewed Video Ads for the 2021 NFL Season Return feature new advertising categories like NFTs and Bitcoin, endorsed by football greats like Tom […]
The Most Viewed Video Ads for Back to School 2021 are filled with upbeat music, activity, and an air of excitement, treating the start of the school year like it’s pre-2020. After the year(s) we’ve had, this throwback is much appreciated — by kids and parents alike. Kids basking in the return to […]
The Most Viewed Video Ads for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics showcase the familiar themes the Games are known for — dreams, ambition, and the inspiration that anything is possible with a little grit. But other themes also emerged — feminism and mental health, as brands used their platform to show support and solidarity for topical […]
Journeys and funnels as metaphors for a customer’s decision-making process on the path to purchase have preoccupied marketers and the marketing research community for over a century. The metaphors were intended to help model, measure, and validate the consumer behaviors to achieve predictable business results through media investments. Unfortunately, a combination of channel fragmentation, data […]
How a full-funnel approach led to a 20% increase in average order value for a leading mattress retailer At illumin we’re big proponents of the connected consumer journey. We know different audience segments may require different messages at different points in their journey, and not all members travel at the same speed. The value […]
This year, brands celebrated the 4th of July with ad campaigns that promoted themes of unity and togetherness. As Americans move forward from the turmoil of 2020 due to the pandemic, Independence Day returns to “normal” for the first time since COVID-19. After a somewhat divisive 2020, much focus was placed on what separates Americans. […]
June is a time to celebrate diversity and LBGTQ2S+ communities. And as much as people around the world are celebrating, so are brands. From recoloured rainbow logos to special product editions and tailored advertising campaigns, brands increasingly incorporate Pride as an integral part of their inclusive marketing strategies. But, just because brands are […]
The most viewed video ads from Father’s Day in 2021 demonstrate a consistent overall upward growth trend in online consumption of video content during the pandemic. By contrast, cumulative video viewership for this year’s top 10 Mother’s Day ads drove 35% higher viewership (up 66% year over year). The top 3 most viewed Father’s […]
