<div class="gn-article"><div class="gn-hero gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-hero__image"><img src="https://cdn.prod.website-files.com/6877701b88030d58f11ac053/6a16dc91ef0ac832809cf53f_dog-20cat-20-26-20mouse-20-20deep-20dive.webp" alt=""></div> <div class="gn-hero__head"> <span class="gn-kicker"><span class="dot"></span>Event · Expression</span> <h1 class="gn-title">Building a Great TV Ad for a Fraction of the Budget with Dog Cat &amp; Mouse</h1> <div class="gn-meta"> <strong>The GO Network</strong> <span class="pip"></span> <span>23 January 2024</span> <span class="pip"></span> <span>1 min read</span> </div> </div> </div> <div class="gn-event-meta gn-reveal"><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">When</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value gn-date">Tue, 23 Jan 2024 · 09:00</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Where</span> <span class="gn-event-meta__value">Online</span> </div><div class="gn-event-meta__block"> <span class="gn-event-meta__label">Status</span> <span class="gn-event-status gn-event-status--recording">Past · Recording</span> </div></div> <div class="gn-body"> <p class="gn-lede gn-reveal"><em>The GO Network '</em><strong><em>Deep Dives</em></strong><em>' are a chance for our community to drill down into specialist areas of their strategy, with support from our Network members.</em></p> <p class="gn-reveal">A 'limited budget' can all too often lead to brands settling for TV ads devoid of ambition, impact, scale and effectiveness.</p> <p class="gn-reveal">In this exclusive virtual roundtable for senior marketing leaders in our community, creative and media experts <a href="https://dogcatandmouse.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Dog Cat &amp; Mouse</strong></a> share the key components, <strong>backed by research and behavioural science</strong>, that make a great TV advert.</p> <p class="gn-reveal">Join the team to explore some of the most impactful ads in recent years, learn what <strong>"low ambition advertising"</strong> looks like, and learn the <strong>10 major ways that your brand can create impactful advertising on a challenging budget</strong>.</p> <aside class="gn-callout gn-reveal"> <div class="gn-callout__label">What's covered</div> <h4>During this 1-hour <strong>Deep Dive</strong>, the team will cover:</h4> <ul> <li><strong>The key components</strong> of great and effective TV advertising.</li> <li><strong>Where brands with challenging budgets</strong> go wrong.</li> <li><strong>The 10 opportunities</strong> such brands can adopt to create more powerful TV adverts.</li> <li><strong>Q&amp;A</strong> (20 mins)</li> </ul> </aside> <div class="gn-speakers gn-reveal"> <h3 class="gn-speakers__title">Speakers</h3> <div class="gn-speakers__grid"> <div class="gn-speaker"> <div class="gn-speaker__info"> <span class="gn-speaker__name">Steve Stokes</span> <span class="gn-speaker__role">Planning Partner · Dog Cat &amp; Mouse</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-stokes-970a777/" class="gn-speaker__link" target="_blank">LinkedIn →</a> </div> </div> <div class="gn-speaker"> <div class="gn-speaker__info"> <span class="gn-speaker__name">Jo Tanner</span> <span class="gn-speaker__role">Creative Partner · Dog Cat &amp; Mouse</span> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dogcatandmouse/" class="gn-speaker__link" target="_blank">LinkedIn →</a> </div> </div> </div> </div> <p class="gn-reveal"><em>This session is free to join, but spaces are limited, reserve your space, and we'll confirm your invitation as soon as registration is open.</em></p> </div></div> <aside class="gn-related gn-reveal" data-auto="related-reading"> <div class="gn-related__label">Related reading</div> <ul class="gn-related__list"> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/round-up-the-building-blocks-of-a-great-seasonal-ecommerce-campaign" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Round-up: The Building Blocks of a Great Seasonal eCommerce Campaign</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Four agency specialists reveal the creative, delivery, and Black Friday building blocks that make Q4 campaigns convert, not just compete.</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/investing-in-pr-finding-your-strategy-in-2024" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Investing in PR - Finding your Strategy in 2024</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Agency leaders get expert guidance on PR&#39;s evolving definition, key mistakes to avoid, and a practical framework for building a modern PR st</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/the-appliance-of-behavioural-science" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">The Appliance of Behavioural Science</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Steve Brunt of The Behaviours Agency shows how behavioural science solves real marketing challenges, from market research and brand position</span> </a> </li> <li class="gn-related__item"> <a href="/articles/playback-the-science-of-storytelling-how-to-create-emotional-connections-with-your-audience" class="gn-related__link"> <span class="gn-related__category">Expression</span> <span class="gn-related__title">Playback: The Science of Storytelling - How to Create Emotional Connections with Your Audience</span> <span class="gn-related__excerpt">Strategy and CD experts share the psychology of memory, common creative mistakes, and pitch frameworks that build stronger audience connecti</span> </a> </li> </ul> </aside>
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