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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
YouTube Ads Strategy in 2026: A 5-Step Playbook for Higher ROAS

Discover how to build a high-ROI YouTube ad strategy using creative optimization, AI pre-testing tools, the ABCD framework, and first-5-second hooks.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 8, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
Connected TV Advertising: What Is CTV & How To Boost ROAS

What is Connected TV, how is it different from traditional TV? Learn all about Connected TV and its impact on advertisers in this blog article.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
September 3, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
From Attention to Retention: The Science Behind Retention and Why Getting Noticed is Not Enough

Getting noticed isn't enough. Discover the science of ad retention, why the 3-second threshold matters, and how to optimize for maximum sales lift.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
August 25, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
YouTube Shorts Advertising: 4 Data-Backed Creative Strategies

Learn how to create high-performing YouTube Shorts ads. Master 3-second visual hooks, leverage shoppable CTAs, and pre-test creative with predictive AI.

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Juliana Isabel Valera
August 24, 2026
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
YouTube Ad Performance Benchmarks: What We Learned from Testing 5,000 Ads

Most YouTube ads get skipped. We analyzed 4,872 ads to reveal what actually works—from bold openings to brain-friendly design. Here's what to know.

Marta JensenMarta Jensen
Marta Jensen
May 6, 2025
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
"Purpose Is Not the Point": Nick Asbury on Why Brands Should Rethink Their Mission

Nick Asbury challenges the "purpose movement" in marketing. Discover why he thinks brands should focus on creativity over activism in this candid interview

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Coen Olde Olthof
November 29, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
Understanding Marketing Effectiveness with Les Binet

Explore Les Binet's insights on balancing short-term wins with long-term brand growth for effective marketing strategies that drive real results.

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Coen Olde Olthof
November 13, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
How Much Does It Cost to Advertise on YouTube in 2024? A Complete Guide

Find out how much it costs to advertise on YouTube in 2024. Discover what impacts pricing and how to make the most of your budget for better ROI.

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Coen Olde Olthof
October 25, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
How to Use AI in Digital Advertising and Why It’s a Must

Learn how to easily merge AI with digital advertising and stay ahead of the game! Boost performance, creativity, and efficiency with cutting-edge AI tools.

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Coen Olde Olthof
September 6, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
The Future of Marketing: Why You Need Creative Automation to Stay Ahead

Discover how creative automation with AI tools like junbi and expoze can boost productivity, cut costs, and keep you competitive in a fast-evolving market.

Marta JensenMarta Jensen
Marta Jensen
August 29, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
How to choose the correct logo placement for maximum attention and brand recall

Tired of guessing the best spot to put your logo? This blog will guide you on how you can raise your brand’s recall by placing your logo in the right spot.

Marta JensenMarta Jensen
Marta Jensen
April 5, 2024
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Challenges for Marketers When Making Ads
7 Essential Rules for Achieving the Perfect Balance Between TV and Online Video Ads in 2024

Learn the 7 rules for balancing TV and online video ads in 2024. Learn about adapting to changing viewer habits and maximizing reach and cost-effectiveness

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Marta Jensen
March 18, 2024
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