ETC AGENCY advertising blog

MARKETING BLOG
AD NEWS & INSIGHTS

Market research, campaign cases and practical promotion mechanics — with verified data and clear takeaways for brands.

Explore fresh insights Open sources · ETC editorial review
choose a topic

Advertising news and analysis

Current events, research, cases and practical mechanics — without press-release rewrites or unnecessary theory.

Marketing

Sports Sponsorship: Russian Triathletes Cleared for International Relays

The international triathlon federation has admitted Russians to team disciplines with neutral status. What this means for brands in sports marketing.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors3 min
Market research

Measuring Influencer Advertising Effectiveness: Only 15% of Marketers Use Data

Only 15% of marketers base budget decisions on influencer advertising performance data, despite three-quarters planning to do so within three years. Influencer marketing is evolving faster than measurement tools can keep pace.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Market research

Blogger Advertising in China: 7 Beauty Market Trends for Brands in 2025

China's beauty market worth $73.7 bln is built around content, brand streams, and social platforms — we break down seven trends for product and marketing adaptation.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors8 min
Media buying

Azerbaijan May Exit the Council of Europe: How Geopolitics Affects Influencer Marketing

Ilham Aliyev announced consideration of a full withdrawal from the Council of Europe after Azerbaijan lost its voting rights in 2024. We examine how geopolitical shifts impact the media market and influencer collaborations.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Humor in B2B Advertising: Why Funny Campaigns Outperform Serious Ones with Influencers

Marketer Giles Edwards explains why humor in B2B isn't frivolous—it's a signal of competence. And how it works in blogger advertising.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors6 min
Marketing

Influencer Marketing in B2B: How Human Stories Beat Faceless Advertising

B2B brands are ditching corporate dryness for human stories: documentaries, ambassadors, and humor instead of faceless presentations. We break down the strategic shift.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

L'Oréal Grows Top Executives from Marketers: Talent Retention Strategy

L'Oréal deliberately cultivates top executives from marketing teams. We examine the corporation's HR strategy and its approach to digital transformation.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Marketing

Hermes Agent Desktop: How to Control AI Agent Context in Marketing

MarTech published a guide on Hermes Agent Desktop — an AI tool for marketers that stores all context locally and allows creating reusable Skills with brand books and guidelines.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors4 min
Media buying

YouTube in Russia in 2026: What's Happening with Advertising and Where Bloggers Are Going

YouTube in Russia in 2026: throttling, 22.4 million daily audience, FAS position on advertising, and VK Video growth. We break down what this means for brands and bloggers.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data6 min
Marketing

In-House Marketer or Agency: What's More Cost-Effective for Business in 2026

Comparing an in-house marketer versus an outsourced marketing agency: real costs, savings, when hiring makes sense, and when an agency is the better choice.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data5 min
Marketing

How to Evaluate a Marketing Agency's Performance: 5 KPIs You Can't Ignore

Which KPIs reveal a marketing agency's true effectiveness: ROMI, CAC, LTV, CTR, and end-to-end analytics. How to select 3-5 metrics aligned with your business goals.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors ETC5 min
Marketing

How to Choose a Marketing Agency in 2026: Checklist and Red Flags

How to choose a marketing agency: a six-step algorithm, key criteria—case studies with ROI, niche expertise, reporting—and red flags to watch out for.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data6 min
Marketing

How to Choose an Influencer Agency: 6 Criteria the Pros Look At

How to choose an influencer agency for brand promotion: strategy, analytics, influencer fraud detection, payment terms, and red flags in negotiations.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data6 min
Market research

Digital Advertising in Russia 2026: Where Ad Budgets Are Heading

Advertising market research: online services and retail media are growing faster than other digital advertising segments in Russia. We break down the numbers and forecast for 2026.

Open insight
ETC Team · open-source data5 min
Marketing

What Does an Influencer Agency Do and When Should a Brand Hire One

What an influencer agency does: from strategy and media buying to ad labeling. We break down when a brand benefits more from an agency versus direct deals.

Open insight
AI digest · verified by editors ETC5 min