INSIGHTS
The Don’t Die Bag
Slovakia is a small Central European country of 5.4 million people, where price sensitivity is particularly high, especially during Black Friday. Consumers expect deep discounts, and most brands respond with aggressive, urgency-driven messaging. The pharmacy sector is no exception. […]
Finding Samaritans amongst the keenest of listeners
In Ireland, suicide remains a critical issue, with more than three times as many lives lost each year compared to road deaths. Samaritans is the country’s only 24/7 emotional support helpline, but in 2024 rising call volumes and increasing volunteer churn put this vital service at risk. […]
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The Drying Flag
The Latvian market discussed in the case is a very small one.
As a part of Soviet Union, Latvia is sensitive to both areas discussed in the case: patriotism and blood donation. […]
The Creative Dividend: Advertising That Pays Back
Published by System1 and Effie, The Creative Dividend is a new book that brings together large-scale creative measurement and effectiveness case evidence to demonstrate how creativity and media work best together. The research draws on Effie Insights, our soon-to-launch global database and content hub, and System1’s Test Your Ad Competitive Edge database. […]
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Daisy vs Scammers
British telecommunications company O2 operates in a highly competitive and increasingly commoditised market. It faces pressure from both sides: major network operators, which invest significantly more in media and share of voice, and lower-cost challenger brands, which compete aggressively on price. O2 must find new ways to justify its price premium and strengthen its brand credentials. […]
The Recycling Dance Positive Change
Past governmental initiatives had often been met with skepticism and mistrust, stemming from experiences with mismanagement and broken promises. Romanians commonly perceive state-backed environmental campaigns as bureaucratic, inefficient, or prone to corruption (GfK Romania, 2022). […]
Greenpeace, The Dead Sea
Denmark is a seafaring nation with over 7,000 km of coastline, and no Dane lives more than 50 km from the sea. The ocean, fjords, and local waters are central to Danish identity — emotionally, culturally, and environmentally. Yet despite this close connection, the sea’s health has long been taken for granted. […]
The Wavy Cut
In Spain, crisps are more than a snack — they are part of social and cultural moments, from aperitifs to family gatherings. Between 2013 and 2023, per capita consumption of potato chips grew 150%, the fastest increase among all food categories, with the segment rising nearly 11% in value in 2023, especially driven by premium products. […]
Refreshing the Legend: How Zlatý Bažant Radler Rode Back to Fame
Slovakia’s beer market has been in long-term stagnation, with radlers comprising 14% of total volume—a significant share compared to neighboring countries. Zlatý Bažant Radler 0,0, the original Slovak radler brand, had lost cultural relevance and faced a sharp four-year sales decline, competing against Birell, an aggressive, high-spending rival with 52% larger media budget. […]
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