Does Super Bowl Advertising Really Pay Off?
Jan08

Does Super Bowl Advertising Really Pay Off?

As anticipation for the 2015 Super Bowl begins to build, marketers and sports fans alike are awaiting Sunday, Feb. 1. Advertisers who are investing $4 million or more in a Super Bowl commercial are busy plotting their creative strategies and public relations programs while the rest of us wait to be entertained. But marketers everywhere should take pause and examine past insights that have emerged from previous Super Bowl ad...

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Famous Faces, Questionable Results: Celebrities in Advertising
Jun24

Famous Faces, Questionable Results: Celebrities in Advertising

As advertisers struggle to develop campaigns that break through the noise and persuade consumers to purchase, the use of a celebrity spokesperson is a go-to option. In AMA Marketing Insight’s June edition, CEO Jeri Smith discusses what advertisers might expect a celebrity spokesperson to yield for their brands. Read AMA Marketing Insights HERE.

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Superstars and Cars: Infiniti’s Celebrity Solution?
May08

Superstars and Cars: Infiniti’s Celebrity Solution?

With nowhere to go but up in the luxury automobile market, Infiniti is embarking upon an agency review. Brand building is an exciting endeavor for agencies and creative teams are chomping at the bit for this opportunity. There are many strategies that Infiniti and its agency of choice can employ in this quest to establish a unique brand position in the consumer’s mind.

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Celebrities in Advertising: Make or Break?
Mar19

Celebrities in Advertising: Make or Break?

Celebrities appeared in about 40% of 2014’s Super Bowl commercials. This percentage has remained consistent over the past couple of years. But this year, more advertisers opted to use multiple celebrities. The more the merrier, right? That might apply to some advertising tactics – but not necessarily for celebrity appearances.

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