Idolised advertising. How one guy (and 11 other contestants) helped drive advertising effectiveness

This study sets out to prove that viewers that become deeply involved in event television programs, such as Idol, respond more positively to advertising.

Idolised Advertising

How One Guy (and 11 Other Contestants) Helped Drive Advertising Effectiveness

Doug PeifferNetwork Research, Network Ten, Australia

Jim AlexanderAMR Interactive, Australia

Idolhas been a ratings success around the world and in 2003 Network Ten was to broadcast the first series in Australia. Increasingly, television programs are becoming multimedia platforms incorporating the Internet, SMS/phone voting, radio, and magazines. This multimedia approach allows the broadcaster to drive ratings by increasing involvement beyond the television set and drive viewers back to the television program. This style of “Event Television” combined with product integration provides an ideal platform for...

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