Observed Signal · Jul 6, 2026 · Market Signal · Source: LoopMe · Impact: 3/5
Nine in ten Brits say no to World Cup half-time show
LONDON, 06 July – New research from LoopMe, launched today, reveals that UK broadcasters' concerns around whether to air the controversial live half-time entertainment show at this year's FIFA World Cup Final, are well-placed. The show, which was announced by FIFA on the 14th May, has prompted debate about the direction of footballing media coverage, …
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QR Codes in Ads Called 'Stupid' as CTV Scan Rates Collapse
Andrew Tindall, a senior leader at System1, argues that QR codes in advertising are ineffective and harmful to brand building, citing new research showing CTV QR scan rates plummeting 60% between H1 2025 and Q4 2025 to just 0.004%. He references data from BrightLine, Innovid, TiVo, and LG Ad Solutions, which collectively show consumers largely ignore QR codes due to lack of interest. Tindall criticizes the industry's obsession with 'shoppable media' and immediate response, emphasizing that advertising's primary role is to build memory and future demand, drawing on research from WPP Media and Ehrenberg-Bass. He advocates for emotional, crafted ads without QR codes, citing works like 'The Long and the Short of It' and 'Lemon'.
LoopMe’s 9th patent recognizes real-time AI control groups for brand lift measurement
The latest patent in LoopMe’s ever-expanding IP portfolio covers RISA (Residual Index Selection Algorithm), the AI behind the real-time control groups used in LoopMe’s brand lift measurement. Released in 2022, RISA builds statistically robust control groups from non-incentivized mobile users, matching each exposed profile with an unexposed one that shares 50+ characteristics.
LoopMe expands PurchaseLoop to turn brand campaign signals into measurable lower-funnel performance
New capabilities use live brand campaign signals and in-app behavioral data to optimize toward app installs, web acquisitions and ROAS. London, New York and Sydney, August 24: LoopMe, the global leader in brand performance, has today announced an expansion of its PurchaseLoop solution with new cost-per-install (CPI) and cost-per-acquisition (CPA) optimization, enabling advertisers to use […]
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