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Creative Effectiveness
What Actually Works: 10 Principles of Marketing & Creative Effectiveness

What does the evidence say about effective marketing? 10 research-backed principles on growth, brand memory and creative, plus the limits of the data.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
October 13, 2026
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Creative Effectiveness
Bothism, AI & Marketing Strategy. An interview with Mark Ritson and Martijn Bertisen

Mark Ritson and Google's Martijn Bertisen dismantle marketing's false binaries. Learn why synthetic data, pricing psychology, and strategy drive profit.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.oneCoen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
June 23, 2026
Graphic featuring Peter Field quote: "Performance marketing is seductive in some ways. It just happens to be wrong" on advertising effectiveness.
Creative Effectiveness
Seductive, but wrong. An interview with Peter Field

Peter Field exposes the billions wasted on short-term performance and cheap reach. Discover why attentive reach and creative metrics drive real growth.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.oneCoen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
June 15, 2026

Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads

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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
Performance is Simple, Branding is Difficult: An Interview with James Hurman

James Hurman on the performance trap: why advertising must create future demand, why the 50/50 split keeps appearing, and why AI won’t replace brand.

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.oneCoen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
October 15, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
The Marketer the Business Needs Right Now: An Interview with Marc de Swaan Arons

Based on the study by Marc de Swaan Arons, CMOs must shift from managing budgets to architecting enterprise growth and leveraging human empathy alongside A

Coen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.oneCoen Olde Olthof, founder of alpha.one
Coen Olde Olthof
October 8, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
The AI Skip Reflex: Why Predictability Kills Audience Retention

Discover why readers instantly scroll past AI content and how to break the "AI Skip Reflex" by crafting unpredictable, high-engagement writing.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
September 29, 2026

Neuroscience of ads

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Neuroscience of Ads (Unpredictability of Ads)
Understanding Hick’s Law: How Can You Make Users Decide Quickly?

Hick’s Law slows choices only slightly; the real cost is choice overload, which depends on context. Curate, categorize, personalize, and test rather than c

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
November 5, 2026
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Neuroscience of Ads (Unpredictability of Ads)
Top 5 Neuromarketing Tips: How to Be Remembered in the Age of Predictive Attention

Discover five neuroscience-backed principles to make ads more memorable using emotion, attention, and predictive testing.

Sofia NascimbeniSofia Nascimbeni
Sofia Nascimbeni
October 28, 2025
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Neuroscience of Ads (Unpredictability of Ads)
How to Stop People from Skipping Your YouTube Ad

Tired of viewers skipping your YouTube ads? Learn why it happens—and how to fix it using neuroscience-backed tips. Make the first second count.

Daan van der WieleDaan van der Wiele
Daan van der Wiele
April 24, 2025

Evidence/Science based marketing

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Evidence/Science-Based Marketing
Why Motion Attracts Attention

Motion onset grabs attention, but it doesn’t choose what people remember. Use movement deliberately, tie brand cues to it, and watch for overload.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
November 12, 2026
Attention 101: The Marketer’s Guide to Leveraging Attention. Title slide showing the alpha.one logo and three rounded shapes on a blue gradient background.
Evidence/Science-Based Marketing
Attention 101: What the Science Says About Leveraging Attention in Advertising

Delivered isn’t seen, and seen isn’t remembered. Learn how attention is measured, how AI predicts it, and why it must be judged against memory and outcomes

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
November 3, 2026
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Evidence/Science-Based Marketing
The Brand is the Bridge of Attention: The Science of Brand Reveals in Video Ads

Learn how brand reveal timing, pulsing, and active vs. passive audiences impact recall. Test your ad's reveal with junbi and expoze by alpha.one.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
November 2, 2026

junbi in action

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junbi in Action
junbi in Action: What Attention Research Says About the Vampire Effect in Basic-Fit’s Ad

Basic-Fit’s CTV ad breaks through (97) but faces steal attention from the brand, causing a “vampire effect.” Fix: weave brand assets into faces and simplif

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
November 10, 2026
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junbi in Action
junbi in Action: What Attention Research Says About Ad Breakthrough in LG Signature’s Transparent OLED Ad

Discover how LG Signature's ad scored on junbi and learn research-backed tips to improve ad breakthrough and hook viewers early.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
October 28, 2026
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junbi in Action
The Opportunity Cost of Not Testing your Ads

Learn the true cost of launching untested ads. Discover how AI testing with junbi and expoze by alpha.one prevents wasted media spend.

Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.Headshot of Juliana Isabel Valera, Content Marketing specialist at alpha.one, wearing glasses and smiling against a light background.
Juliana Isabel Valera
October 27, 2026

expoze in action

Predictive eye-tracking heatmap comparison between Nike and Adidas product pages, showing percentage of attention scores for primary call-to-action (CTA) elements using alpha.one expoze.
expoze in Action
Stop Guessing: Why Your A/B Tests Need a "Pre-Flight" Check

Stop wasting traffic on bad A/B tests. Use predictive eye-tracking to validate designs instantly. Learn the science of pre-flight optimization here.

Adrian NovakAdrian Novak
Adrian Novak
January 26, 2026
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expoze in Action
AI in UX Design: 7 Applied Strategies for Predictive Interfaces

AI is more than just image generation. Discover 7 ways to leverage predictive AI and cognitive modeling to validate UX decisions before you launch.

Marta JensenMarta Jensen
Marta Jensen
December 28, 2025
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expoze in Action
How to make your packaging stand out in 2025?

Your complete guide on making your packaging stand out: Psychology, Examples, and Expert Tips.

Marta JensenMarta Jensen
Marta Jensen
November 22, 2024

News & Product Updates

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News & Updates
Product update: Automated Audits and Modern Benchmarks

Sendō upgrades to Gemini 3.6 for faster video analysis. Run automated YouTube ABCD audits and verify your brand guidelines instantly.

Daan van der WieleDaan van der Wiele
Daan van der Wiele
August 24, 2026
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News & Updates
WallyMatters and alpha.one link predicted consumer attention directly to brand impact

WallyMatters and alpha.one link predictive AI attention metrics directly to brand impact, giving marketers clear data to optimize campaigns before launch.

Daan van der WieleDaan van der Wiele
Daan van der Wiele
July 1, 2026
A screenshot of the leveled up Sendō interface within the junbi platform, showcasing the new transparency layer with completed tasks like "Interpreting prediction data" and "Look at the source video," followed by a detailed performance summary and automated creative analysis.
News & Updates
Product update: Sendō leveled up

Sendō leveled up in junbi. Get tailored recommendations, professional reports, and scene-by-scene analysis from your new agentic creative strategist.

Daan van der WieleDaan van der Wiele
Daan van der Wiele
May 11, 2026

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