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To Meme Or Not To Meme. Even in 2023, memes continue to grow as an effective way for brands to connect with their audiences on social media. While meme marketing should not replace long- term brand-building tactics, creating meme-worthy brand…
To Meme Or Not To Meme- Brands & Advertising
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
To Meme Or Not To Meme. Even in 2023, memes continue to grow as an effective way for brands to connect with their audiences on social media. While meme marketing should not replace long- term brand-building tactics, creating meme-worthy brand moments will create spikes of fame, buzz and attention that…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...To Meme Or Not To Meme
To Meme Or Not To Meme. Even in 2023, memes continue to grow as an effective way for brands to connect with their audiences on… -
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Harnessing the power of TV moments. Brands that tap into TV's "essential viewing moments" become part of a shared cultural experience, generating chatter and social currency. Sports, reality TV, and dramas are sure-bet formats that spike viewer interest, and brands…
Harnessing the power of TV moments- Brands & Advertising
- Culture
- Entertainment
Harnessing the power of TV moments. Brands that tap into TV's "essential viewing moments" become part of a shared cultural experience, generating chatter and social currency. Sports, reality TV, and dramas are sure-bet formats that spike viewer interest, and brands can directly link up with a show or create product…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Harnessing the power of TV moments
Harnessing the power of TV moments. Brands that tap into TV's "essential viewing moments" become part of a shared cultural experience, generating chatter and social… -
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Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention and trust by being gifted storytellers who produce high-quality content, while their relatability and expertise…
Actionable Content- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Entertainment
Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention and trust by being gifted storytellers who produce high-quality content, while their relatability and expertise make them credible. To jump into this trend, brands should…
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TikTok - An Era of...Actionable Content
Actionable Content. TikTok will be a key platform for "Actionable Entertainment," in 2023 with tailor-made content inspiring people to take action. Creators capture viewers' attention… -
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Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people are changing their relationships with their jobs and finding unique forms of humor, relaxation, and…
Making Space for Joy- Entertainment
- Health & Wellness
- Lifestyle
Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people are changing their relationships with their jobs and finding unique forms of humor, relaxation, and other content that allows them to prioritize themselves. Marketing strategies…
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TikTok - An Era of...Making Space for Joy
Making Space for Joy. People are seeking meaningful self-care amidst public health issues, work-life balance struggles, and personal hardships. TikTok is a platform where people… -
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Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a brand, tapping into specific communities and collaborating with relevant creators can help connect with viewers…
Community-Built Ideals- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
- Lifestyle
Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a brand, tapping into specific communities and collaborating with relevant creators can help connect with viewers and spark authentic conversations. Teaching, being specific, and using polls…
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TikTok - An Era of...Community-Built Ideals
Community-Built Ideals. TikTok's hyper-niche communities inspire users to make changes and connect with others who understand them, leading to new behaviors and mindsets. As a… -
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Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the dominant "duopoly" of Google and Facebook is being challenged by new players like TikTok. Regulation…
Digital Ads Upended- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the dominant "duopoly" of Google and Facebook is being challenged by new players like TikTok. Regulation is giving brands more control Data privacy remains a top-three…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Digital Ads Upended
Digital Ads Upended. The digital ad market is undergoing significant changes, with Apple's ATT policy disrupting traditional targeting and measurement methods. As a result, the… -
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Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making moves in the space. Marketers should focus on appealing to consumers by simplifying their lives…
Metaverse Unfulfilled- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Global Challenges
Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making moves in the space. Marketers should focus on appealing to consumers by simplifying their lives and connecting with their passions, rather than solely jumping on…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Metaverse Unfulfilled
Metaverse Unfulfilled. Despite the hype around Meta's vision of the metaverse, it remains unfulfilled and in fact its competitors like Apple and Microsoft are making… -
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Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers…
Yes and No: Social Commerce- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social commerce has not taken off at the expected speed. However, despite evidence that Western consumers reject the notion of Chinese-style ‘super-apps’, companies have not yet…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Yes and No: Social Commerce
Yes and No: Social Commerce. Yes, some heat has come out of the digital commerce sector. Instagram’s scaling back of shopping features reveals that social… -
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Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention, touchpoint proliferation and audience fragmentation, communities and creators will be more influential than ever across…
Bubble-Up Culture- Culture
- Emerging Technology
- Lifestyle
Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention, touchpoint proliferation and audience fragmentation, communities and creators will be more influential than ever across a decentralized media ecosystem. The formation and diffusion of culture…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Bubble-Up Culture
Bubble-Up Culture. Popular culture was traditionally “trickle down”, and shaped by the few media gatekeepers with scaled audiences. Shaped by a combination of splintering attention,… -
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Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even those distant from a brand’s core competency. They enable monetisation based not on mass appeals…
Fan Communities- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even those distant from a brand’s core competency. They enable monetisation based not on mass appeals and advertising, but on propulsion towards the mainstream by a…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Fan Communities
Fan Communities. With the increasing impact of Bubble-Up Culture, fan communities will matter more in 2023. Fan communities are in-built audiences for new products, even…