Branded entertainment didn't live up to the early hype. Now, with ad performance dropping off and entertainment financing under strain, brands and producers are starting to look for each other once more. But how can these partnerships truly work for both parties in the future? Hannah Bowler reports.
Branded entertainment has been on the agenda for more than two decades. While there have been standout examples, it never quite gained sustained traction among brands or producers.
Anthony Freedman, who leads the agency group Common Interest, was at the forefront of the first wave of branded entertainment. He points to a set of structural issues that held it back.
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