In mobile advertising, time is no longer a luxury. Your creatives have just a fraction of a second to make an impression. According to research from the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and Neurons Inc., the human brain starts processing ads within 400 milliseconds. That is less than the time it takes to blink. Emotional responses […]
Creative Under Pressure and How to Build Ads That Win in the First Second Read More »
In digital advertising, one of the most widely accepted performance indicators has long been viewability of mobile ads. If an ad was on screen for at least one second, it was considered viewable. If it was two seconds for video, even better. But neuroscience research from the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and Neurons Inc. in
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What Makes a SMARTIES™ Winner? Each year, the SMARTIES™ X Global Awards celebrate the most innovative, effective, and impactful marketing campaigns worldwide. In partnership with Toluna, this report—authored by Keith Sutherland and Andy Santegoeds—distills learnings from the 2024 winners into 10 key insights grouped under three core themes: Insight Identification & Action Innovative Strategies Designed
Inspiring Marketing Excellence: Insights from SMARTIES™ X Global 2024 Read More »
If you ask marketers what drives ad performance, you’ll likely hear some version of: “It’s all about reaching the right target audience at the right time.” Targeting is one of the key elements in ad effectiveness, but maybe it’s not the holy grail we think it is. According to a February 2024 study by Advertiser
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Rethinking Audience Strategy: The Power of the Movable Middle While most strategies default to the extremes of acquisition or loyalty, a significant growth opportunity lies in between. The Movable Middle represents a high-potential segment of consumers with a 20–80% probability of purchasing a brand. They’re not guaranteed loyalists, but neither are they disengaged. Crucially, they’re
Retail Media Networks are no longer confined to retailers’ owned websites and apps. In Q2 2025, we’re witnessing a bold expansion into offsite and multichannel environments that reflect how consumers actually shop—across screens, platforms, and moments. Why Offsite Matters More Than Ever Advertisers want to reach consumers earlier in the path to purchase, not just
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Ask any Vietnamese foodie and they’ll tell you: a great bowl of phở isn’t just soup. It’s a delicate balance of broth, herbs, noodles, and protein. Each layer contributes to something greater than the sum of its parts. Now imagine your marketing measurement strategy like that bowl of phở. When done right, it’s layered with
Marketing Measurement à la Phở, Layered, Rich and Just Right Read More »
As digital channels multiply and consumer behaviors diversify, marketers in Vietnam face increasing pressure to demonstrate clear business outcomes from their campaigns. Traditional reach-based attribution models, which emphasize impressions and broad exposure, are no longer sufficient in capturing the complexity of today’s customer journey. With interactions spread across social media, e-commerce, messaging platforms, and physical
Every Click Counts: Why Multi-Touch Attribution Deserves the Spotlight Read More »
As digital channels multiply and consumer behaviors diversify, marketers in Vietnam face increasing pressure to demonstrate clear business outcomes from their campaigns. Traditional reach-based attribution models, which emphasize impressions and broad exposure, are no longer sufficient in capturing the complexity of today’s customer journey. With interactions spread across social media, e-commerce, messaging platforms, and physical
In today’s marketing landscape, fleeting attention is easy to earn. But lasting interest? That’s the real deal. It’s not enough to turn heads; the goal is to win hearts (and maybe a few shares too). Clicks are the digital equivalent of a wink across the room. Flattering? Absolutely. But if no one stays to chat,
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