Decisions Decisions Buying the usual is easy. It’s autopilot. But buying something new? That’s work. You’re in the chilled drinks aisle, staring at a lineup of probiotic potions. You’ve heard they’re good for gut health maybe from a friend, a podcast, or some influencer who looks suspiciously well-lit. But which one? You don’t know the brands. One screams ‘science,’ another looks like a children’s yoghurt. Some promise immunity, others talk about ‘live cultures’ as if they’re

Out-of-home (OOH) advertising has long been a powerful tool for brands looking to make an impact in the real world. Despite its relatively small share of total ad spend (around 4.5%), OOH remains a unique and valuable medium, offering mass reach and repeated exposure. But what truly makes an OOH campaign effective? The answer lies not just in strong creative execution but also in the context in which an ad is placed.

Reducing Friction in Online Shopping Shopping online should be easy. You find what you want, click a few buttons, and it’s on its way to your home. So why does it go wrong so often? For many shoppers, the journey from browsing to buying is riddled with obstacles. Confusing menus, missing product details and clunky checkout processes frequently derail purchases.

Why Marketers get Cross-Country Advertising Wrong Marketers Love the Idea of a Global Campaign—Consumer, Not so Much Every global marketer dreams of the ultimate efficiency play: one campaign, one message, one world. It sounds great in theory, but in practice? It rarely works as intended. We want scale, but we also want impact—and that’s where the tension lies. New research from DVJ Insights suggests that while global consistency has its place, ads that truly resonate across

The world of artificial intelligence has long been dominated by a handful of tech giants, OpenAI, Google, and Anthropic, each competing in a high-stakes race to build ever more powerful models, backed by massive GPU clusters and vast computational resources. For years, the assumption was clear: progress in AI required access to the most advanced hardware and astronomical budgets. Then came DeepSeek-R1. Its release sent shockwaves through the AI industry. The stock markets plu

It's The Looks Stupid While inner values often take precedence over physical appearance—especially in the long run—it’s not a question of either-or. Both are crucial, and their interplay determines lasting success. What holds true for human relationships applies equally to products. A product’s inner values—its taste, functional benefits, comfort, or performance—are essential for building long-term relationships like brand loyalty. However, without an appealing physical repre

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Jaarbeurs, based in Utrecht, Netherlands, is a renowned venue for trade fairs, congresses, and events, attracting over 2.4 million visitors annually. Beyond hosting events, Jaarbeurs is committed to driving sustainability and fostering community impact. In this interview, Marloes van den Berg, Chief People and Sustainability officer at Jaarbeurs shares how the company integrates sustainability into its operations, balances environmental goals with social responsibility and en

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What if the limits of AI weren’t limits at all, but merely symptoms of used methods? The traditional approach to training large language...

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In a world where data-driven decision-making is becoming the standard, Unilever is pushing forward with ambitious initiatives to...

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AI in retail. It’s the shiny new toy every marketer is desperate to flaunt. Today, algorithms and predictive analytics promise to...

Fostering sustainable brand growth requires a blend of strategic insight, cultural awareness, and data-driven decision-making. At the...