Creatives Wish They Could See These Ads for the First Time

Making Great First Impressions: Why Creatives Wish They Could See These Ads for the First Time Again 

First-time viewing can create instant emotional brand connections when done right

Repetition and frequency are drilled into every advertiser as key to winning eyeballs and new consumers. Ads are notorious for being more effective after many viewings, as repeating a message multiple times can increase brand awareness and consumer recall, if done correctly.

But some ads make great first impressions. They grab the viewer immediately and connect emotionally, either through humor, great storytelling, incredible visuals or a combination of all of those elements. They are short pieces of art, begging to be viewed again in greater detail for further discovery.

Creating those ads requires knowledge of the audience, the culture, the timing and how to entertain and sell at the same time.

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Kyle O’Brien

Kyle O’Brien was a staff reporter for Adweek and editor of AgencySpy.