Adweek: Infographic: Will Millennials Head to Theaters for This Summer’s Blockbusters?
The summer blockbuster is as ubiquitous as fireworks on the Fourth of July—it wouldn’t be summer without them. But as it becomes increasingly easy to keep up with the latest entertainment from the comfort of home, advertisers and marketers can be left wondering who is actually filling those theater seats.…
Adweek: Twitter Says Users Now Trust Influencers Nearly as Much as Their Friends
New research claims that social media influencers might have nearly as much clout as a friend or neighbor—and brands know how to harness these new household names. According to a joint study by Twitter and analytics firm Annalect, around 40 percent of respondents said they’ve purchased an item online after seeing it…
The New York Times: For Women in Advertising, It’s Still a ‘Mad Men’ World
As a so-called bathroom break girl at the advertising agency BBDO in 1985, Susan Credle took over for receptionists when they left their desks. When she learned how to type quickly and accurately, she was promoted to secretary. In the decades since, she has become one of the most accomplished…
Digiday: Agencies are using emotional reactions to gauge ad effectiveness
For years, marketers have used focus groups and consumer surveys to find out what people think of campaigns and advertising, but a growing number of agencies say that those answers are rarely, if ever, accurate. One possible solution is facial-recognition tech. Omnicom’s data group, Annalect, spent Super Bowl weekend with…
CNBC: How your device lets brands tap into your emotions
To figure out the best Super Bowl ad of the year, Annalect decided to ask random members of the public. Instead of talking to them, however, the marketing and communication agency used facial recognition technology to figure out which ads they really liked. The ads that made the most people smile…
Campaign: ‘Puppymonkeybaby’ produces most smiles of any Super Bowl spot, says Annalect ‘Moodometer’
Facial recognition study suggests top-rated spots aren’t necessarily the ones most enjoyed by viewers. Mountain Dew’s “Puppymonkeybaby” was hardly the most popular spot in Super Bowl 50 — at least according to viewer opinion. The bizarre commercial ranked only 55th out of 63 ads on this year’s USA Today Ad…