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September 27, 2021

How to Make And Measure Impact in Entertainment

The goal of measuring impact is to effectively track, understand and communicate the impact of the film.* It can be difficult to measure when a story lands in a person's heart, especially when it takes root in unexpected ways, days, weeks, months or even years later. Thus, it is helpful to draw a distinction between measurable and unmeasurable impact. Measurable impact can be understood through what the audience learned, how their attitudes shifted...
August 23, 2021

The difference diversity makes in online advertising

People around the world are demanding to see themselves better represented in advertising. They want to see the true diversity of their communities depicted more often—and more accurately—across many areas, including race, gender, sexual orientation and people with disabilities. These expectations apply to brands’ full range of marketing, including their online campaigns.
August 23, 2021

The Rise and Fall of Fame: Tracking the Landscape of Values Portrayed on Tween Television from 1967 to 2017

Television, which reflects culture, can play a significant role in developing children’s values. TV influences how tweens dream about their future by shaping their value systems, or in other words, what they care most about (e.g., helping others, following traditions, seeking fame, etc.). Accordingly, it is critical to understand how values are communicated in popular shows, and moreover, whether those values have changed over time.