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ABCD_2.0
Build effective creative for YouTube

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What’s new with ABCD 2.0?


The ABCD framework was created in 2017 In addition, this research has been reviewed by
and largely based on upper funnel brand two 3P research partners: Nielsen Neuro and
metrics. Our 2019 research tests brand Kantar. Both partners have conducted their own
metrics across the full funnel, so “2.0” offers independent research that reinforces ABCD.
expanded creative guidance for marketing Insights from each partner’s independent
objectives: Awareness, Consideration and research are highlighted throughout
Action using Brand Lift metrics of Ad Recall,
Consideration and Purchase Intent.

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Percent sales contribution


Creative vs. media

Why does 15%


Brand

it matter? 36%
49%
Creative

Because good creative is good for business


Media

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53% Ad Recall lift

Driving results 50% Consideration lift

With
ABCD
Increased sales, above
average completion rates &
below average CPV

According to Ipsos, when we optimize


TV ads for YouTube, ad recall results Views achieved by pre-launch

20M+
are better on both platforms campaign. Increase in search
interest —both for the brand,
and celebrity endorser, Sarah
Michelle Gellar

Source: Google/Ipsos, "Customizing TV ads for YouTube", US, August 2018, n=2,400, A18-64.
Source: Johnson & Johnson Brand Lift data, US, 2018.
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Source: Olay Brand Lift & internal data, US, 2018.
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What did we learn in 2.0?

1 Plenty of consistency
2
Nuances by
3
Functional messaging
4
Inspiring your
with ABCD 1.0, but marketing objective works...across the audience to take
more granular were particularly marketing funnel action is a positive
insights prevalent in Brand factor across the
and Connect marketing funnel

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How did the research work?


We provided 5,000 TrueView skippable ads to Then, gTech matched the ads with Brand Lift data
Ipsos, who coded them for a variety of creative (Ad Recall, Consideration and Purchase Intent) and
attributes, such as audio, branding, people, conducted a statistical analysis to understand its
narrative structure, etc. These ads come from 11 relationship versus the various creative factors coded
verticals and 11 countries across regions. by Ipsos. Based on that analysis, gTech delivered a list
of factors that had a significant correlation (positive or
negative) with Brand Lift metrics.

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This research focused on


creative attributes relating to 7 themes

Narrative Message Audio Visuals People Framing Pacing

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Which brand metrics


were tested? Marketing Objective

Awareness Consideration Action


This research is based on correlational
analyses with three Brand Lift metrics: Brand Lift Metric

Ad Recall, Consideration and Purchase Ad Recall Consideration Purchase Intent

Intent. Particularly interesting nuances


between metrics are flagged throughout.

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Fundamentals of creating for YouTube

Build for attention Build for sound on Build for mobile


Using an emerging story 95% of video watch on Globally, more than
arc is key to hooking YouTube is played with 70% of watchtime happens
viewers sound on on mobile devices

Source: Google Internal Data, Global, Sep 2018.


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Let’s get
started
with ABCD

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Attract Brand Connect Direct


Hook consumer Help consumers Make them think or Get them to
attention & get them see/hear your brand feel something about take action
to tune in your brand

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A_Attract

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Attract

Attract
There are 4 keys elements that are important in an ad’s
opening moments to hook your audience from the start

Frame Pace Humanize Surprise

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Attract

Frame
Use tight framing on the subject,
whether its a product or a person

Focusing on people can increase a Clearly showing the person or


viewer’s expressiveness (i.e., an product and using non-obscure
emotional reaction, gauged by facial angles make it easier for the
expression) as they see an ad. This brain to process and sustain
increase in expressiveness is tied to engagement.
cross funnel campaign improvement. Tight shots

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Attract

Pace
Aim for 2+ shots in first 5 seconds

Scene changes support engagement if the rate of


change is balanced with information load. Simple ads
with low information can have faster pacing than more
complex ads with high information. For more complex
ads, allow 2-3 seconds between each scene.
2+ shots in the first 5 seconds
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Attract

Humanize
If people appear in video, open with them
on-screen. And if it fits with your storyline, have
them address your audience directly.

Faces attract immediate attention, heighten emotional motivation and


increase engagement (In fact, the human brain begins processing
faces within 30 milliseconds). Neuroscience also shows that
first-person information -- shared by speaking directly to camera -- SEE ANOTHER EXAMPLE
Hero
may disproportionately influence behavior.

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Attract

Surprise
Use stunning, delightful, unexpected or
otherwise memorable imagery.

Visual imagery that makes consumers think (i.e.


unexpected/intriguing) or feel (i.e. beauty) in the first
5 seconds links to longer view times on YouTube.

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B_Brand

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Brand

Brand
Naturally integrated products, logos and audio cues are
particularly important elements to land your brand

Introduce Mention Reinforce Differentiate

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Brand
5 Branded in the first 5 sec.

Introduce
Marketing Objective

Use visual OR audio cues.

Introducing your product or brand in the


first 5 seconds is positively correlated
with all brand metrics
5 Branded in the first 5 sec.

Integrating your brand or product early helps orient the viewer and
allow more fluid processing, which helps increase engagement. Marketing Objective

Multisensory experiences (visual & audio) increases potential to


Use visual AND audio
build brand-related associations in the consumer’s mind.
together works best.

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Brand

Mention
Audio mentions of your brand by people
on-screen are associated with better results
than audio mentions by people off-screen.

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Brand
Brand logo throughout story

Marketing Objective

Integrating logo into story

Reinforce
or featuring on product
itself are positive factors.

Logo placement matters -- and the most effective


placement depends on your marketing objective.
Brand logo present for entire story

Marketing Objective
Brand logos presented within the first
5 seconds are most effective. Integrate your logo as a
super, text overlay or
persistent watermark.

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Brand

Marketing Objective

Personification works. Let your

Differentiate
brand mascot tell your story

Show visuals and colors unique to your brand.

Brand assets, such as emblems, logos, spokespeople,


characters, taglines, colors and jingles are powerful drivers
Marketing Objective
of brand associations and competitor differentiation.
Integrate colors strongly
associated with your brand.

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C_Connect

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Connect

Connect
Storytelling style, message, people and audio are key to
keep people watching -- and make them think or feel

Integrate Engage Associate

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Connect

Marketing Objective

Functional messages -- i.e.,


messages that convey tangible,
observable or measurable
benefit -- are a positive factor

Integrate
for all brand metrics.

Use function and emotion as levers that work


together -- or independently -- to engage
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viewers. Functional storytelling works!
Delivering a functional
message and conveying the
emotion evoked by using the
brand/product is also
associated with better upper
and mid-funnel metrics.

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Connect
Celebrity

Associate
Marketing Objective

Celebrities and influencers are


associated with better results
across brand metrics.

Make people core to the story. People help hook


viewers in an ad’s opening moments and
facilitate connection.
Someone like you

Leverage celebrities’ status. Including a familiar Marketing Objective

spokesperson can signal the advertised product,


Everyday “people like me” are
service, or activity carries a low risk from a social
associated with better results
perspective.
on Purchase Intent.

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Connect
Humor Action Intrigue

Engage
Lean into emotional levers like action, humor
or intrigue when it works for your brand.

Humor improves ad Patterns of tension and


receptivity among both release in storytelling (e.g.,
genders more than any suspense-resolution,
other creative element. setup-punchline) can help
foster strong emotional
motivation.

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D_Direct

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Direct

Direct
Audio and visuals are key elements to reinforce your
message and encouraging your viewers to act

Prompt Inspire Compel

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Direct

Prompt
Show offers and call-to-action through text
cards, simple animation or voiceover

Text cards that convey additional information or connect gaps


in the storyline are a useful device. Integrating brand cues like
font, taglines and colors can help drive brand association.

Offers and CTA

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Direct

Limited timeframe

Inspire
Use offers that inspire a sense of urgency --
for example, a limited timeframe or limited
units available.

Creating a sense of scarcity or limited time offers


tends to pique interest and increase perceived value.

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Direct

Compel
Use specific calls-to-action (e.g., Visit site,
Sign up, Buy now) or include a search bar

Clear, concise CTAs CTAs that mention a specific


drive impact. action to take (e.g., “Book
now”) perform better than
more generic actions (e.g.,
Clear CTA
“Learn more”)

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Bringing it
all together

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Attract Brand Connect Direct


Use tight framing on the subject Introduce your brand or product in Treat function and emotion as levers that Show offers and call-to-action
the first 5 seconds can work together or independently through text cards, simple
Aim for 2-3 shots in the first 5 seconds animation or voiceover
Optimize logo placement for your Don’t shy away from functional
If people appear in your video, open marketing objective storytelling Make offers inspire a sense
with them on-screen of urgency
Show visuals (mascots, colors) Lean into emotional levers like action,
Use stunning, delightful or otherwise unique to your brand humor and intrigue when it works for Use specific CTAs (e.g., Visit site,
memorable imagery your brand Sign up, Buy now) or include a
Use on-screen actors for brand search bar
audio mentions Make people core to the story

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Attract
Tight framing, fast pacing, use people early on, use
memorable visual elements

Brand
Introduce your brand/product in the first 5 seconds
through visuals OR audio cues, integrate logo into story
Guidelines by Marketing Objective or featuring on product, using unique visuals like brand

Awareness
personification, audio mentions of brand by people
on-screen

Connect
Functional messages, delivering a functional message
through a compelling emotional story, leaning into
emotional levers, making people core to the story

Direct
Show offers and call-to-action, Make offers inspire a
sense of urgency, Use specific CTAs

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Attract
Tight framing, fast pacing, using people early on, and
using memorable visual elements

Brand
Introducing your brand/product in the first 5 seconds
through visuals AND audio cues, integrating logo as a
Guidelines by Marketing Objective super/ text/overlay/persistent watermark, using unique

Consideration
visuals like brand personification or colors associated with
brand, audio mentions of brand by people on-screen

Connect
Functional messages, delivering a functional message
through a compelling emotional story, leaning into
emotional levers, making people core to the story

Direct
Show offers and call-to-action, Make offers inspire a
sense of urgency, Use specific CTAs

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Attract
Tight framing and memorable visual elements

Brand
Guidelines by Marketing Objective Introducing your products in the first 5 second
through visuals AND audio cues

Action
Connect
Functional messages, leaning into emotional levers,
making people core to the story

Direct
Showing offers and CTAs, making offers inspire
a sense of urgency, using specific CTAs

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What matters and when

Brief stage Pre-production Post-production


Plan for an emerging story arc Plan for tightly-framed shots of your subject Pacing is fast (more than 2 shots in the opening
moments) but not frenetic
Plan for sound on and mobile-first Integrating logo into the story or on product helps
with Ad Recall Opening with people on-screen drives Ad Recall
Consider how you’ll use emotional and functional and Consideration
levers in the storyline. (Action, humor and intrigue Audio mentions of your brand are more impactful
are particularly impactful emotional levers) by people featured on-screen (vs. VO) Introduce your product/brand in first 5 seconds

Consider your subject(s). People on-screen help Visuals that are unique to your brand — such Placing logo as a super, text overlay or persistent
hook viewers and build connection as colors and mascots — help drive Ad Recall watermark drives Consideration
and Consideration
If inspiring action is your core objective, plan for Convey offers and CTAs with text cards, simple
your message to focus on the offer and/or CTA animation or VO

Specific CTAs — e.g., Visit site, Buy now, Sign up —


work best

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1
Relevance and applicability of ABCD
guidelines to new YouTube formats,
such as YouTube Home Feed ads

Opportunities for 2 Creative elements that are positively


correlated with Sales Lift

experimentation
3
Whether (and how) audience
retention correlates to Brand
Lift/marketing objectives

4 Vertical-specific insights beyond Auto

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Thank you

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Appendix

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Nielsen is the largest global measurement understand consumers’ non-conscious


and data analytics company that marries its engagement and responses to create stronger
own proprietary data with other data sources connections and outcomes.
to provide consumer and market insights
worldwide. ● 10+ years experience in neuroscience field
● 20+ Ph.D. and M.D. neuroscientists lead research
efforts
Nielsen Neuro is the largest neuromarketing ● 550+ peer-reviewed articles authored by neuroscientists
agency in the world, exploring what drives ● 16 labs and testing in 40+ countries worldwide
consumer decision making to help brands ● 50+ patents to date (largest patent portfolio in
neurotechnology industry)

NIELSEN WEBSITE

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Research Sources

Slide Claim Source

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


Clearly showing the person or product and using non-obscure angles make it easier
18 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
for the brain to process and sustain engagement.
insight: DKMS’ “Ice World”, Germany, 2016.

Scene changes support engagement if the rate of change is balanced with Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,
information load. Simple ads with low information can have faster pacing than more Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
19
complex ads with high information. For more complex ads, allow 2-3 seconds insight: Campbell Soup’s “It’s Amazing What Soup Can
between each scene. Do”, US, 2010.

Faces attract immediate attention, heighten emotional motivation and increase


Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,
engagement (In fact, the human brain begins processing faces within 30
20 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
milliseconds). Neuroscience also shows that first-person information -- shared by
insight: Ad Council’s Retirement Research, US, 2018.
speaking directly to camera -- may disproportionately influence behavior.

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


Visual imagery that makes consumers think (i.e. unexpected/intriguing) or feel (i.e.
21 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
beauty) in the first 5 seconds links to longer view times on YouTube.
insight: Mars’ Digital Ad Effectiveness Study, US, 2018.

Integrating your brand or product early helps orient the viewer and allow more fluid Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,
24 processing, which helps increase engagement. Multisensory experiences (visual & Global, 2013-2016; Video Ad-Cross Platform Research,
audio) increases potential to build brand-related associations in the consumer’s mind. US, 2017.

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Research Sources

Slide Claim Source

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


Brand assets, such as emblems, logos, spokespeople, characters, taglines, colors and
27 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
jingles are powerful drivers of brand associations and competitor differentiation.
insight: Lowe’s “The Moment”, US, 2016.

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


Patterns of tension and release in storytelling (e.g., suspense-resolution,
31 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
setup-punchline) can help foster strong emotional motivation.
insight: Ad Council’s “Forest Fire Prevention”, US, 2015.

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


Leverage celebrities’ status. Including a familiar spokesperson can signal the
32 Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
advertised product, service, or activity carries a low risk from a social perspective
insight: Toyota’s Spokesperson Evaluation, US, 2018.

Text cards that convey additional information or connect gaps in the storyline are a Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,
35 useful device. Integrating brand cues like font, taglines and colors can help drive Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
brand association. insight: Ad Council’s Retirement Research, US, 2018.

Creating a sense of scarcity or limited time offers tends to pique interest and increase Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,
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perceived value. Global, 2013-2016.

Based off of Nielsen Neuro’s database of 6,000 ads,


CTAs that mention a specific action to take (e.g., “Book now”) perform better than Global, 2013-2016. An example case study showing this
38
more generic actions (e.g., “Learn more”) insight: Ad Council’s Pet Adoption Program Research,
US, 2013.
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Part of WPP -- the world’s largest marketing ● Second largest marketing insights company in the world
communications group -- Kantar specializes ● Work with over half of the world’s Fortune 500
companies
in market and consumer insights, consultancy ● Conducted brand and communications research for 92
and data investment management. Kantar is of the world’s largest 100 advertisers.
a world-recognized leader in advertising ● Track 96% of all global advertising spend across all
effectiveness, creative measurement and media types
brand strategy:
KANTAR WEBSITE

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Research Sources

Slide Claim Source

Source: Kantar, Google Attention Research Findings


Focusing on people can increase a viewer’s expressiveness (i.e., an emotional
2018, Database Meta Analysis, Source: MB Link
18 reaction, gauged by facial expression) as they see an ad. This increase in
Database (>15,000 ads), Global, Database contains facial
expressiveness is tied to cross funnel campaign improvement.
coding results for all ads considered.

Source: Kantar, 7 tips for digital publication, Zappi Store,


26 Brand logos presented within the first 5 seconds are most effective.
Nov 2017, Global Meta Analysis.

Source: Kantar, Google Attention Research Findings


Humor improves ad receptivity among both genders more than any other creative 2018, Database Meta Analysis, Source: MB Link
31
element. Database (>15,000 ads), Global, Database contains facial
coding results for all ads considered.

Source: Analysis of Kantar Millward Brown Link for Digital


37 Clear, concise CTAs drive impact. Norms database, Global, 2017, Database Meta analysis,
Database contains >9,000 digital ads.

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Attract

Frame
Use tight framing on the subject,
whether its a product or a person

Tightly-framed shots of Clearly showing the person or


people or product at the product and using non-obscure
beginning of an ad drive angles make it easier for the
upper and mid funnel brain to process and sustain
engagement. GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
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Attract

Pace
Aim for 2+ shots in first 5 seconds

Scene changes support engagement if the rate of


change is balanced with information load. Simple
ads with low information can have faster pacing than
more complex ads with high information. For more
complex ads, allow 2-3 seconds between each 3 shots in the first 5 seconds
scene. GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
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Attract

Humanize
If people appear in video, open with them
on-screen. And if it fits with your storyline, have
them address your audience directly.

Faces attract immediate attention, heighten emotional motivation and


increase engagement (In fact, the human brain begins processing
faces within 30 milliseconds). Neuroscience also shows that
first-person information -- shared by speaking directly to camera -- GO BACK TO PRESENTATION
Hero
may disproportionately influence behavior.

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Marketing Objective
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Attract

Surprise
Use stunning, delightful, unexpected or
otherwise memorable imagery.

Visual imagery that makes consumers think (i.e.


unexpected/intriguing) or feel (i.e. beauty) in the first
5 seconds links to longer view times on YouTube.

GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
Brand

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Brand

Introduce
Introducing your product or brand in the
first 5 seconds is positively correlated
with all brand metrics

Integrating your brand or product early helps orient the viewer and
allow more fluid processing, which helps increase engagement.
Multisensory experiences (visual & audio) increases potential to
build brand-related associations in the consumer’s mind.

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Ad Recall: Use visual OR audio cues


Consideration & Purchase Intent: Use visual AND audio together works best.

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Marketing Objective
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Brand

Reinforce
Logo placement matters -- and the most effective
placement depends on your marketing objective.

Brand logos presented within the first 2-3


seconds are most effective

Ad Recall: Integrating logo into story or featuring


on product itself are positive factors.
Consideration: Integrate your logo as a super, text
overlay or persistent watermark. GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
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Brand

Differentiate
Show visuals and colors unique to your brand.

Emblems, logos, spokespeople, characters, taglines,


colors and jingles are powerful drivers of brand
associations and competitor differentiation.

Ad Recall & Consideration: Personification works.


Let your brand mascot tell your story.
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Brand Interest: Integrate colors strongly associated
with your brand.

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Brand

Mention
Audio mentions of your brand by people
on-screen are associated with better results
than audio mentions by people off-screen.

GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
Connect

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Connect

Integrate
Use function and emotion as levers that work
together -- or independently -- to engage
viewers. Functional storytelling works!

Ad Recall, Consideration & Purchase Intent: Functional


messages -- i.e., messages that convey tangible, observable or
measurable benefit -- are a positive factor for all brand metrics.

Ad Recall & Consideration: Delivering a functional message


and conveying the emotion evoked by using the brand/product
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is also associated with better upper and mid-funnel metrics

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Marketing Objective
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Connect

Engage
Lean into emotional levers like action, humor
or intrigue when it works for your brand.

Humor improves ad Patterns of tension and


receptivity among both release in storytelling (e.g.,
genders more than any suspense-resolution,
other creative element. setup-punchline) can help
Suspense is a positive foster strong emotional GO BACK TO PRESENTATION
driver of lift across funnel motivation.

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Connect

Associate
Make people core to the story. People help hook
viewers in an ad’s opening moments and
facilitate connection. Celebrities and influencers
are associated with better results across brand
metrics. Everyday “people like me” are associated
with better results on Purchase Intent.

Leverage celebrities’ status. Including a familiar


spokesperson can signal the advertised product,
service, or activity carries a low risk from a social GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

perspective.

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Marketing Objective
Direct

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Direct

Prompt
Show offers and call-to-action through text
cards, simple animation or voiceover

Text cards that convey additional information or connect gaps


in the storyline are a useful device. Integrating brand cues like
font, taglines and colors can help drive brand association.

GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
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Direct

Limited timeframe

Inspire
Use offers that inspire a sense of urgency --
for example, a limited timeframe or limited
units available.

Creating a sense of scarcity or limited time offers


tends to pique interest and increase perceived value.

GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective
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Direct

Compel
Use specific calls-to-action (e.g., visit site,
sign up, buy now) or include a search bar

Clear, concise CTAs CTAs that mention a specific


drive impact. action to take (e.g., “Book
now”) perform better than
more generic actions (e.g.,
“Learn more”) GO BACK TO PRESENTATION

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Marketing Objective

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