Brands

Advertising strategies that challenge category norms are impactful & drive results. A meaningful combination of creativity and empathy has a 20% lift on average effectiveness. Ipsos and Effie webinar will unpack how empathy and creativity drive advertising effectiveness

Have you ever wondered about the role of creativity in advertising? If the answer is yes, you're not alone in your curiosity. Creativity is the elusive yet indispensable fuel that powers effective advertising.

As a brand trying to grow in South Africa's tough economic climate, it's easy to feel trapped in a cycle of stagnation. But brand poverty isn't inevitable - with strategic adjustments, you can tap into your brand's full potential. By leaning on hyper-local insights, accounting for context, prioritising key markets, and minding strategic gaps, brands can connect with South African consumers in more meaningful ways to drive growth.

In a world where consumer attitudes are always changing, truly understanding how people think is crucial for brands wanting to grow. Asking three basic questions can help organisations stay on track, connect with customers, and achieve lasting results.

How can an advert perform well in one country, but prove significantly ineffective in another? Why would a global campaign from a US brand resonate in France, but miss the mark in the UK and Brazil? And what do brands need to understand for their marketing efforts to successfully traverse international borders?

Global market research company, Ipsos, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Larsen as Service Line Lead: Brand Health Tracking for Ipsos in South Africa. Kim replaces Julitha Tseka, who is transferring to Client Officer, remaining in the Ipsos South Africa business. Julitha served as Service Line Lead: Brand Health Tracking for Ipsos South Africa since September 2018.

Creativity is often celebrated as the fuel of effective advertising, but it has a problem. It is an enigma of artistic work, with a range of definitions, wrapped in uncertainty, which often collides with marketers’ needs for stable returns from their advertising investments

Welcome to Ipsos Global Trends 2021: Aftershocks and continuity. This is the latest instalment in our wide-ranging series that seeks to understand how global values are shifting. This year’s update polls the public in 25 countries around the world, ranging from developed countries such as the US, UK and Italy, to emerging markets in Asia such as China and Thailand – as well as covering important new markets like Kenya and Nigeria for the first time.