JAR Inside the Research Podcast
This podcast gives listeners a look at the latest research articles published in the Journal of Advertising Research. Listen to authors describe their work and what motivated it, explore challenges they faced in the research process, and describe what they'd like to researched next.
JAR Inside the Research Podcast
Can We Turn ASMR Experiences Into Advertising?
Can We Turn ASMR Experiences Into Advertising? College-Age Consumers’ Perceptions Of ASMR Contents and Advertisements
In this episode, Susanna S. Lee from Temple University tells us more about studies she and co-author Huan Chen from the University of Florida conducted about how ASMR (those whispery, tingly videos) is making its way into ads. They looked at what young adults think about this trend, analyzing thousands of comments on IKEA’s ASMR ad campaign. Their study reveals that while ASMR might seem odd at first, many find it relaxing and helpful for stress or sleep. On the ad side, it turns out that soft voices and focusing on the product can really grab people's attention, with a good chunk of viewers reacting positively.
Read the article: https://www.journalofadvertisingresearch.com/content/63/4/335.abstract
Authors:
Susanna S. Lee, Temple University: https://klein.temple.edu/directory/susanna-lee-tuq69671
Huan Chen, University of Florida: https://www.jou.ufl.edu/staff/huan-chen/
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