Research Studies
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Data Visualization Playbook: A Picture Is Worth Infinite Words
Research Reports July 30, 2024ANA's Data Excellence and Privacy Practice's Data Visualization Playbook aims to equip marketers and practitioners with practical techniques and best practices to harness the full potential of data visualization.
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Retail Media Networks: Optimism Tempered with Caution
Research Reports July 24, 2024While retail media networks (RMNs) have been around for well over a decade, they have really come into their own over the past few years. This ANA report concludes that, “Retail media networks have a measurement issue...and therefore better measurement of RMNs is clearly required.”
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ANA Ethics Code of Marketing Best Practices
Research Reports July 18, 2024The ANA Ethics Code of Best Marketing Practices is a framework of high-level principles, guidelines, resources and examples of ethical marketing and advertising best practices applicable to all entities engaged in marketing, advertising, and fundraising.
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2024 ANA Business Marketing Practice — Marketing Impact Measurement Study
Research Reports June 29, 2024This study and “first-look” discussion guide report explores how to address the “snowflake” problem — that every senior marketing role appears to be uniquely defined. Aspects of the study included C-suite interviews, extensive marketing literature, and contextual industry analysis.
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Programmatic Transparency Benchmark
Research Reports June 17, 2024The ANA and TAG TrustNet have released early findings from their first quarterly Programmatic Transparency Benchmark Study, which seeks to collect, reconcile, and analyze ANA members’ log-level data to establish supply chain metrics against which individual can regularly assess their own programmatic campaigns.
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Cost of the Pitch II: The Rise of Value
Research Reports June 11, 2024The 2024 "Cost of the Pitch II: The Rise of Value" report builds upon a previous 2023 report, delving deeper into the evolving dynamics of value within client-agency relationships and the factors for a successful long-term client-agency relationship.
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The Acceleration of Principal Media
Research Reports May 14, 2024Principal media has been getting increased attention, and marketers need to be aware and knowledgeable. This report provides detailed guidelines around areas including the importance of the client/agency contract, the approval process, and auditing.
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Decoding Compensation Models and Implementing the Right Model
Research Reports April 11, 2024This executive-level guide is a joint initiative from the ANA and the 4A’s that outlines commonly used compensation models and provides foundational knowledge, definitions, best practices, and analysis of the pros and cons for each model.
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ANA Collection of Summary Reports on Artificial Intelligence
Research Reports April 10, 2024The ANA presents a collection of 18 AI research reports that most closely align with the interests of marketers, summarized with key takeaways.
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2024 ANA LGBTQ+ Marketing Inclusion Survey Unveils Transformative Insights
Research Reports March 27, 2024The 2024 ANA LGBTQ+ Marketing Inclusion Survey offers a comprehensive view into the state of LGBTQ+ inclusion in advertising. With 55 percent of advertisers engaging in LGBTQ+-inclusive marketing, the survey and report highlight a significant shift towards inclusivity.
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ANA Response Rate Report, 2023
Research Reports February 22, 2024The 2023 ANA Response Rate Report is an example of how the ANA takes on the role of industry thought leader, providing the tools and benchmarking studies its members need to plan and optimize their marketing mix while forecasting future marketing impact and driving long-term sustainable growth.
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A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry (2023)
Research Reports February 15, 2024This report from ANA was done in partnership with ANA divisions AIMM and SeeHer. The report reveals that ethnic diversity of the advertising/marketing industry took a step backwards in 2023. Meanwhile, representation of women in the industry overall and in leadership positions continues to be strong.
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AI Use Case Compendium for Marketing
Research Reports February 8, 2024To help you make the most of AI for your marketing programs, we've compiled a compendium of practical use cases and real-world examples.
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ANA Diversity Report: Compendium of Historical Member Case Studies
Research Reports February 6, 2024Throughout the years, ANA’s Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry has included compelling case studies from ANA Members’ DE&I initiatives. These cases share the stories of brands making diversity, equity, and inclusion a priority and putting actions behind their words.
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ANA In-House Agency Fact Book — 2024
Research Reports January 23, 2024The ANA In-House Agency Fact Book explores the capabilities, organizational chart (where provided), and other key data points of some of the best in-house agencies in the industry.
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ANA Programmatic Benchmark Survey
Research Reports January 4, 2024To provide quantitative insight on key topics covered in an ANA report on programmatic media supply chain transparency, a survey was sent to ANA client-side members who have responsibilities for media management. This report details those findings.
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Generative AI in Creative and Content Generation
Research Reports December 8, 2023Generative AI is revolutionizing brand marketing by enhancing creativity and streamlining campaign development. This report discusses both the opportunities and some of the early concerns.
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ANA Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study: Complete Report
Research Reports December 5, 2023The ANA Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study delves deep into the dynamic world of open web programmatic advertising, with a keen focus on a pivotal issue: transparency.
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Diversity Disconnect: Charting More Inclusive Pathways for Growth — the Black Talent Perspective
Research Reports November 14, 2023The AEF Conducted research among its key stakeholders around the challenges brands face cultivating and elevating black talent.
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Influencer Pay Equity Guide
Research Reports November 13, 2023Industry leaders created this guide to address transparency within the influencer marketing supply chain and the reported pay gap between white and BIPOC influencers. It offers a roadmap for marketers committed to equitable compensation and greater transparency in the $34 billion influencer industry.
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