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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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Masculinity, Rewired. Brands must adapt to a rapidly evolving concept of masculinity that requires a spectrum of male experiences. Brands should focus on modern marketing strategies that promote vulnerability, inclusivity, and good mental health. Understanding the nuanced and varied aspects…
Masculinity, Rewired- Brands & Advertising
- Culture
- Health & Wellness
Masculinity, Rewired. Brands must adapt to a rapidly evolving concept of masculinity that requires a spectrum of male experiences. Brands should focus on modern marketing strategies that promote vulnerability, inclusivity, and good mental health. Understanding the nuanced and varied aspects of masculinity, brands can better resonate with a diverse male…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...Masculinity, Rewired
Masculinity, Rewired. Brands must adapt to a rapidly evolving concept of masculinity that requires a spectrum of male experiences. Brands should focus on modern marketing… -
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The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a broad audience and receptive to advertising. The Metaverse doesn't exist, but gaming offers immersive experiences…
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist- Digital Platforms
- Emerging Technology
- Entertainment
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a broad audience and receptive to advertising. The Metaverse doesn't exist, but gaming offers immersive experiences and touchpoints that reach multiple audience segments at scale. Marketers…
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Wavemaker UK - Growth Trends...The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist
The Metaverse Doesn’t Exist. The metaverse does not exist, but gaming is the real deal. Gaming is a growing part of UK culture with a… -
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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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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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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…