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Amid COVID-19 Crisis, Smiles Drop 32%

During a sustained global crisis, people go through a sequence of psychological stages, like ensuring their safety and security, then processing the meaning of the...

Ford stands out amongst similar auto ads

First Covid-19 Auto Video Ads Reveal Appetite for Brand Reassurance

How do you sell cars during a global pandemic? That surely is one of the toughest questions facing every auto manufacturer now. Of course, every marketer is asking...

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Short-Form Video In An Age of Distraction

Hopefully, the Coronavirus pandemic will pass quickly and with minimal harm. Either way, we’re accelerating into a new age of consumer distraction and shorter...

Creative Testing vs Content Intelligence

Why CMOs Are Blind to 90% of Their Content Experience

It is best practice -- and common -- for marketers to pre-test human response of their premium video content. That typically includes big event-driven “tentpole” TV...