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Natasha van der Pas, WARC Webinars, September 2020
Natasha van der Pas, Senior Strategist at Wunderman Thompson, discusses how brands including Starbucks, Shell and Disney have successfully tapped into the use of mobile gaming to increase customer loyalty, and outlines the mechanics that will drive success.
The lockdown witnessed not just an increase in gaming as more people were playing and using games as a way to stay connected, but also the growth of Twitter conversations around this topic, creating a huge opportunity to reach fans who don’t just ...
In terms of marketing team structure and ways of working, gaming companies are among the most advanced performance advertisers in the industry, and brands across categories can learn from their approach.
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Mukta Lad, WARC Exclusive, September 2020
A discussion by the Mobile Marketing Association (MMA) and Twitter put forward insights around the untapped brand opportunities presented by gaming, especially amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Singaporean holiday island Sentosa successfully used gaming to maintain awareness and stay relevant despite being forced to close by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Entertainment brands that partner with gaming properties can generate great PR and a positive halo for the brand in the short term, while also shifting long-term brand perception, says a Havas executive.
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Matthew Moran, WARC Exclusive, September 2020
TBWA’s Matthew Moran offers a walkthrough of Tourism New Zealand’s PLAY NZ campaign and explores how tourism marketing can embrace new ways of storytelling.
One of the few growth areas during lockdowns around the world has been gaming, but current level of investment in in-game advertising does not reflect the opportunity; the latest WARC Guide explores why.
It is easier than ever for brands to advertise to gamers, but marketers must be willing to understand this nuanced – and occasionally prickly – audience, writes Alex Brownsell.
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Lara O’Shea and Jeff Danley, WARC Exclusive, August 2020
Discusses gaming trends that affect marketers, and also looks at the potential near-term future of gaming, including points for marketers to consider when embarking on gaming initiatives.
Marketers that are interested in connecting with gamers may benefit from expanding their efforts to reach “casual” players who are not the most engaged but who boast a higher household income than the norm.
After the release of The Future 100 annual trend report in January 2020, news of a novel coronavirus started making headlines – this report tracks the new behaviours, cultural shifts and industry changes stemming from these sudden changes.
Dan Calladine, head of media futures at Carat, discusses the recently released annual report highlighting ten consumer, media and technology trends for 2020 – and their implications for brands.
Ten consumer, media and technology trends – and their implications for brands – for 2020, the year in which the marketplace is set to converge around the global tech-giant ecosystems.
This report summarises the latest research from WARC's Data platform, with a focus on new advertising investment forecasts by product category, which are exclusive to WARC Data clients. Key findings include:
Microsoft, a multinational technology company, increased awareness and sales of the Xbox Design Lab by launching a new e-commerce platform that allowed gamers to buy and sell their own designs.
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