Studies have shown that what people say and what they do don't always match. Advertisers can attest to the importance of evoking emotions to spark action; however, the challenge has always been an inability to measure how people feel. SPARK Neuro measures brain and nervous system activity to quantify the previously unquantifiable: attention and emotion. This unique session will showcase neuroscience technology that is continuously revolutionizing how advertisers glean insights about their...

Emotions have a bigger impact on actions than logic; they create lasting impressions that affect future decisions. Mirriad with SPARK Neuro share insights from a first-of-its kind biometrics study on how emotion in content affects brand value. While it’s assumed happy content is better for brands; sadness, anticipation and other unexpected emotions also increase the desire to buy. The panel will reveal how exposing brands to different emotions in content while viewers are engaged impacts...

Gen Z girls apparently feel STEM-related jobs are just “not for them.” So how do we break stereotypes and fix our gender-imbalanced pipeline? Today’s leading tech companies – Microsoft, IBM, Google, GE, Verizon—have joined the Ad Council on a new ‘SheCanSTEM’ campaign to inspire more female talent for tomorrow’s industries. Today’s leading tech companies – Microsoft, IBM, Google, GE, Verizon—have joined the Ad Council on a new ‘SheCanSTEM’ campaign to inspire more female talent for...