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Looking Back, Moving Forward. The future’s uncertain, so it comes as no surprise that audiences are looking to nostalgia for relief and comfort. Successful brands are creating content that finds a balance between old and new by embracing technology. Consumers…
Looking Back, Moving Forward- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Emerging Technology
Looking Back, Moving Forward. The future’s uncertain, so it comes as no surprise that audiences are looking to nostalgia for relief and comfort. Successful brands are creating content that finds a balance between old and new by embracing technology. Consumers who reflect on the past are open to spending more…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Looking Back, Moving Forward
Looking Back, Moving Forward. The future’s uncertain, so it comes as no surprise that audiences are looking to nostalgia for relief and comfort. Successful brands…
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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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Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery based on personal interests rather than the more traditional presentation of the news agenda. News…
Changing News Consumption- Consumer Attitudes
- Emerging Technology
- Media & Information
Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery based on personal interests rather than the more traditional presentation of the news agenda. News discovery is becoming more personal and snackable, with consumers curating…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Changing News Consumption
Changing News Consumption. Younger generations are shifting toward social media for news consumption. It’s becoming, and will continue to be, more of a serendipitous discovery… 
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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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Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence Index is down globally, most consumers expecting their personal economic situation to decline in the…
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis- Brands & Advertising
- Consumer Attitudes
- Global Challenges
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence Index is down globally, most consumers expecting their personal economic situation to decline in the near term. Marketers should maintain spending on brand advertising and…
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WARC - The Marketer’s Toolkit...Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis
Marketing in a cost-of-living-crisis. The global economy is experiencing a cost-of-living crisis with inflation and a likely recession creating two-pronged economic anxiety. The Consumer Confidence… -
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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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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… 
