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The future of packaging isn’t just what’s launched – it’s what gets seen
In today’s retail environment, the challenge for brands is no longer simply getting products to market. It’s getting them noticed. Walk into any store or scroll through any online marketplace and the scale of competition is immediately clear....
What is visual attention AI in marketing?
What is visual attention AI in marketing? Visual attention AI in marketing uses artificial intelligence (AI) to predict what people will notice in images and video. It helps brands design creative that captures attention quickly and performs more...
What is pre-cognitive response in consumer behaviour?
What is pre-cognitive response in consumer behaviour? Pre-cognitive response in consumer behaviour refers to how people react to visual stimuli before conscious thought occurs. It explains why certain images or adverts capture attention instantly...
What is creative testing in advertising?
What is creative testing in advertising? Creative testing in advertising is the process of evaluating ad concepts to determine which versions perform best before launch. It helps brands optimise messaging, design and effectiveness using data rather...
What is saliency mapping in marketing?
What is saliency mapping in marketing? Saliency mapping in marketing uses AI and vision science to identify which parts of an image are most likely to attract human attention. It helps brands design creative that stands out instantly by highlighting...
What is attention prediction in advertising?
What is attention prediction in advertising? Attention prediction in advertising uses AI models trained on human visual behaviour to forecast where people will look before they consciously process an ad. It enables brands to optimise creative for...
Mastering the GenAI ecosystem
For FMCG marketers, generative AI is rapidly shifting from experimentation to expectation. With the market set to grow by over 700% in the next decade, the pressure is on to scale content while maintaining brand consistency and performance. Yet...
The Digital Shell – Part 2: Competing for attention in the Easter aisle
A visit to the Easter aisle makes one thing immediately apparent: this is a category driven by scale and spectacle. Larger boxes dominate the shelf, metallic foils reflect the overhead lighting, and structural packaging extends height and width to...
The Digital Shell – Part 1: Designing for thumbnail performance
Britain buys between 80–90 million Easter eggs every year, which works out at roughly three per person. It is one of the most competitive seasonal moments in retail, with brands investing heavily in packaging designed to win attention in store. ...
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