4 marketing movements that are must-watches in 2024

Crystal balls and predictions – oh, how we love them. Pro sports leagues have pre-season projections. Meteorologists forecast the weather. And us marketing peeps? Hey, if it’s January, it must be time for a “Marketing Trends to Look Out for in 2024” article.

A deep dive into Bozell’s unique take on membership

Marketing tactics continue to quickly evolve, with new tools like artificial intelligence offering brands a bevy of advertising options that are more customizable, scalable and agile than ever before (for more on this, listen to our four-part series on AI). And while these advances provide exciting opportunities to create new marketing content for your brand, navigating this changing landscape can be challenging for many companies.
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Influencer marketing has exploded, evolving from celebrity product placements to a diverse network of subject matter experts with loyal followings. But what’s the key to influencer partnerships that resonate with target audiences and result in authentic content? In part one of our four-part series, host Jim Minge and Bozell’s Chief Marketing Officer Jackie Miller discuss how influencer marketing has changed over the years, outline the differences between micro- and macro-influencers, and dive into how your brand can identify the right influencer to reach your audience.

Precise, relevant marketing is the holy grail of advertising. Marketers use a treasure trove of information to accomplish this task, like demographics, audience behavior, preferences, and more. Today, companies like Siprocal, Inc. are on the forefront of intelligent audience engagement, utilizing AI to deliver outstanding results for their clients with responsive, data-informed, cross-device ad targeting. Join us as we chat with Siprocal’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief of Staff Tracy Malingo, on the ways this technology is helping marketers create advertising that resonates with audiences, the importance of ethics and data transparency, and why NASCAR is the perfect example of how brands can leverage past performance, real-time data and AI to drive winning results.

Is Animation Right for Your Brand?

Apart from “Spiderverse,” there are several other movies that come to mind when thinking of styles that break the mold. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish” (2022) and “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem” (2023) are two such examples, the latter of which championed a particularly memorable, crayon-like style that permeated every inch of its grungy, fictitious world. Much of LAIKA Studio’s work, such as “Coraline” (2009) and “Kubo and the Two Strings” (2016), exists within its own, eclectic universe, though the stop-motion medium is, in a way, its own beast that stands apart from 2D and 3D animated films.

Pressing play on your in-game advertising strategy

These days, almost anyone can play video games. From mobile apps to PC and console gaming, this pastime is more accessible than ever. And with so many people in front of screens, it’s a great opportunity to reach your audience with in-game advertising. But what’s the most effective way to advertise to those who enjoy gaming? Read on to find out about this growing demographic, and why incorporating in-game advertising into your digital marketing strategy can help you unlock success.

Uncle Ben was right. With great power, comes great responsibility; especially when it comes to using artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help with your marketing strategy. In part three of Marketing Then & Now’s series on AI, Andy Spaulding, Director of Operations and Finance at Bozell, identifies misconceptions about AI’s capabilities, discusses how these tools will evolve in the coming years, and even offers up advice for marketers who want to get started with ChatGPT. Listen now to find out how you can start using this new technology to enhance your marketing efforts.

Imagine … a social media platform that has text-based posts and uses hashtags. A timeline feed where users can collaborate and connect. A space for doom-scrollers and content creators alike.

You’re thinking Twitter … right? WRONG. I’m talking about Meta’s new platform Threads.

Fair trade. Eco-friendly. Carbon neutral. Sustainability claims are front and center in products and services across nearly every industry. And it shows: It’s a market worth more than $14 trillion a year. So how can you successfully frame up eco-minded copy in your marketing, while still standing out from the pack? Here are five easy tips to help you craft an effective sustainability message, no matter the industry.

In part two of our series on artificial intelligence, Creative Director John Vogel talks about the ethics of creating content with AI. For example, should you tell a client when you’ve used AI to create something? Do you need to give ChatGPT a byline? And should creative directors worry about being replaced by AI? In our latest episode of Marketing Then & Now, John explores the murky ethics of AI-generated copy and imagery, discusses why we’re still in the “dial-up phase” of AI, and outlines how your business can utilize AI assistance (the right way) to create engaging marketing campaigns.