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Audio Companion. Consumers are increasingly seeking a sense of real connection and belonging. This need for companionship had led to consumers turning to audio as a companion medium. Engaging with audio content as a broadcast and a precision medium is…
Audio Companion- Consumer Attitudes
- Entertainment
- Media & Information
Audio Companion. Consumers are increasingly seeking a sense of real connection and belonging. This need for companionship had led to consumers turning to audio as a companion medium. Engaging with audio content as a broadcast and a precision medium is becoming more nuanced and complex. As half of working adults…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Audio Companion
Audio Companion. Consumers are increasingly seeking a sense of real connection and belonging. This need for companionship had led to consumers turning to audio as…
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Radio’s Still Roaring. 88% of the population tune into radio every week, with live radio making up 71% share of adult listening. Linear radio provides an experience that on-demand cannot. Listeners have brand affinity with stations and genres via live…
Radio’s Still Roaring- Brands & Advertising
- Entertainment
- Media & Information
Radio’s Still Roaring. 88% of the population tune into radio every week, with live radio making up 71% share of adult listening. Linear radio provides an experience that on-demand cannot. Listeners have brand affinity with stations and genres via live and shared experiences. There is a relationship with presenters in…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Radio’s Still Roaring
Radio’s Still Roaring. 88% of the population tune into radio every week, with live radio making up 71% share of adult listening. Linear radio provides… 
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Encounters Not Channels. To create effective 360 media campaigns, brands need to focus on the encounter, or how they want consumers to feel at various points across the media ecosystem, instead of thinking by channel and medium. Thinking by media…
Encounters Not Channels- Brands & Advertising
- Digital Platforms
- Media & Information
Encounters Not Channels. To create effective 360 media campaigns, brands need to focus on the encounter, or how they want consumers to feel at various points across the media ecosystem, instead of thinking by channel and medium. Thinking by media encounter creates a more holistic and seamless media experience for…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Encounters Not Channels
Encounters Not Channels. To create effective 360 media campaigns, brands need to focus on the encounter, or how they want consumers to feel at various… -
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The new age of anxiety. Anxiety is exploding due to a range of factors, making escapism and connection more important than ever. More than ever, brands should take cues from popular culture to provide distraction, lightness, and hope while driving…
The new age of anxiety- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Entertainment
The new age of anxiety. Anxiety is exploding due to a range of factors, making escapism and connection more important than ever. More than ever, brands should take cues from popular culture to provide distraction, lightness, and hope while driving commercial growth. Successful campaigns in challenging times have leveraged humor…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...The new age of anxiety
The new age of anxiety. Anxiety is exploding due to a range of factors, making escapism and connection more important than ever. More than ever,… -
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The great retreat (indoors). With rising costs of living, consumers are cutting back on non-essential spending and retreating to their homes. Brands can enhance the at-home experience or "premiumise" a night in, while providing tangible savings and advice, which are…
The great retreat (indoors)- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- The Home
The great retreat (indoors). With rising costs of living, consumers are cutting back on non-essential spending and retreating to their homes. Brands can enhance the at-home experience or "premiumise" a night in, while providing tangible savings and advice, which are important to consumers. Brands should offer personalized rewards, exclusive offers,…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...The great retreat (indoors)
The great retreat (indoors). With rising costs of living, consumers are cutting back on non-essential spending and retreating to their homes. Brands can enhance the… -
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Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey study where 62% of consumers have already done so or plan to. Meanwhile, the "lipstick…
Consumer Duality- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Lifestyle
Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey study where 62% of consumers have already done so or plan to. Meanwhile, the "lipstick effect" also emerges, where consumers indulge in small luxuries when…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Consumer Duality
Consumer Duality. Amid the challenging economic cycle, consumers worldwide are exhibiting predictable behaviors. Some are opting for store brands, as seen in a European McKinsey… -
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Marketers Double Down. While some marketers are planning to cut spending during the economic downturn, many are adjusting their spending between brand and performance marketing. More marketers are recognizing the importance of doubling down on brand spending during a downturn,…
Marketers Double Down- Brands & Advertising
- Business & e-Commerce
- Digital Platforms
Marketers Double Down. While some marketers are planning to cut spending during the economic downturn, many are adjusting their spending between brand and performance marketing. More marketers are recognizing the importance of doubling down on brand spending during a downturn, and there is a growing recognition that the lines between…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Marketers Double Down
Marketers Double Down. While some marketers are planning to cut spending during the economic downturn, many are adjusting their spending between brand and performance marketing.… -
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Check Your Tone. For all the focus on investment, don’t forget how important the tone of messaging is in building connections with your customers. In times of a cost-of-living crisis, it is crucial to be transparent and sensitive when communicating…
Check Your Tone- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Culture
Check Your Tone. For all the focus on investment, don’t forget how important the tone of messaging is in building connections with your customers. In times of a cost-of-living crisis, it is crucial to be transparent and sensitive when communicating with their customers. Humor can be an effective tool, as…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Check Your Tone
Check Your Tone. For all the focus on investment, don’t forget how important the tone of messaging is in building connections with your customers. In… -
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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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Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules of engagement are changing, with media and audience fragmentation being a major concern for marketers,…
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules of engagement are changing, with media and audience fragmentation being a major concern for marketers, influencing their budget allocation for 2023. This has resulted in…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets
Fragmented Audiences & Shifting Budgets. Marketers are questioning whether the era of mainstream reach is truly over. There is a growing recognition that the rules… 
