Webinar
The New Currency of Attention:
Life in an overload economy.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Eva Gott
Partner, Head of Research, Thinq Insights
Alyssa Windle
Sr Director, Media Strategy + Planning, Amsive
Dawn Tucker
SVP, Brand Strategy, Amsive
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
We’re living in a choice overload economy —
too many ads, too many options, and not
enough attention to go around.
The question is: how do brands cut through
and earn meaningful attention in 2026?
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Attention is no longer earned.
It’s engineered.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
People don’t browse a
marketplace anymore
— they browse a feed.
Algorithms are the
new gatekeepers of
attention, deciding
what we see and what
we skip.
PRODUCT DISCOVERY CHANNELS
Source: Google/Ipsos, 2023
Algorithm-
driven feeds
64%
Direct Search
30%
Other
6%
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Make Native, Not
Generic
Optimize for Early
Engagement
Drive Repeatable
Interaction
Balance Short-
Term & Long-
Term Signals
Feed Variety,
Not Repetition
Build Distinctive
Brand Assets
That Outlast
the Feed
Creative That Feeds the Algorithm
Key Components
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Researching in an Engineered Attention Economy
• Cross category competition
• Average consumer survey 5-7 minutes
• Be smart with the real estate you have
• New model blends tools and channels
The goal: Engineer research for efficiency and
relevance — meeting consumers where they are,
not asking them to give more than they have.
The average person
receives over 100 digital
prompts for feedback each
month — attention isn’t just
divided, it’s exhausted.”
— Qualtrics XM Institute, 2024
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Impressions are worthless
without intention.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Creative Campaigns are the
Single Most Important Lever
Nielsen finds that 47% of
sales lift from advertising
comes from creative
Creative,
47%
Brand, 15%
Reach, 22%
Recency, 5%
Targeting, 9%
Context, 2%
Source: Nielsen Catalina Solutions 2017.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Intentional Brand Campaigns
Creative
Brand advertising that is successful puts your brand in your audience's
consideration set by communicating the WHY that makes an emotional
connection between your brand's unique differentiator and your audience.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Planning + Measuring
Beyond Impressions
Why Attention Metrics Matter More
Than Volume
Not all impressions are equal.
Source: Lumen
Attention Drives Value
+130%
-51%
+25%
Conversion Lift Cost per Action Brand Recall
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Patience
I find myself losing my patience easier
than before
38%
37% 2024
30% 2023
33% 2022
Memory
I am having trouble remembering simple things
35%
30% 2024
25% 2023
27% 2022
Brand Linkage
Even if I remember an advertisement, I find it
harder to remember who the company was
42%
31% 2024
33% 2023
34% 2022
Attention Span
I find it harder to concentrate and
pay attention to things
34%
32% 2024
29% 2023
29% 2022
2025 NCIS Report, (n=1000) % Agree/Strongly Agree scores shown.
Source: Klein & Partners
Post-COVID Thinking
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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otherwise
*Brand Linkage Index = Correct recall % divided by Total recall % → 20%/68% = 29%
Simple
Memorable
Brand is the Star
Impact on Advertising
32%
Don’t recall any brands
38%
Recall, can’t think of
brand name
10%
Recall, incorrect brand
20%
Recall, correct brand
68%
Total Ad Recall
29%
Brand Linkage
Source: Klein & Partners
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Personalization is dead
— relevance is what matters.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Personalization should feel like recognition, not surveillance.
Feels Invasive
“Hi Dawn, we saw you looked at red shoes
three times last night…”
Over-targeting based on private
or sensitive data
Ads that follow you everywhere
Feels like surveillance, not service
Feels helpful
“Still shopping for running shoes?
Here’s our most popular style for fall.”
Uses contextual and behavioral cues,
not personal data
Matches need and moment, not identity
Feels like the brand gets you, not watches you
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
The Formula for Meaningful Personalization
Where message, mindset, and moment intersect, connection happens.
+
=
Message Moment Moment Meaningful
Personalization
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Loyalty is an
illusion.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
If loyalty is an illusion, consistency and relevance are the antidotes.
Always Be
in Market
Visibility builds trust
Balance
Retention +
Reacquisition
Assume churn, plan for return.
Test, Learn, +
Optimize
Continuously
Stay curious and responsive.
Relevance Beats
Frequency
The right message matters
more than more messages.
Invest in Brand
Equity, Not Just
Performance
Awareness builds
staying power.
Prioritize
Cross-Channel
Consistency
Every touchpoint
reinforces trust.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Choice Splinters Loyalty
If loyalty is an illusion, research
is how you see through it.
Reassess loyalty continuously.
Understand category disruptors early.
Map the modern decision journey.
Listen for emotional shifts, not just
behavioral ones.
Segment loyalty by mindset, not just
demographics.
Feed insights back into media and
messaging.
41% of consumers have switched
healthcare providers in the past two years —
most often for better access or convenience.
Accenture Health Consumer Study, 2024
1 in 3 would switch providers for better digital
tools or scheduling options.
Kyruus, 2024
Nearly 70% no longer see healthcare as a
single, system-based experience — they build
their own mix of options.
PwC Health Research Institute, 2024
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
B2B buyers are just as
distracted as consumers.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
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Where B2B
Attention Lives Today
Social is now the #1 channel for B2B engagement,
reshaping how we plan and connect.
Source: eMarketer
B2B attention — and dollars — have
gone social.
B2B social ad spending continues to surge,
reaching $10.9B by 2026 and representing 47%
of all B2B digital ad spend
$6.48
$7.38
$8.50
$9.66
$10.86
16.8%
13.9%
15.2%
13.6%
12.4%
44.4%
46.2% 46.3% 46.2%
47.1%
2022 2023 2024 2025 2026
US B2B Social Ad Spending, 2022-2026
billions, % change, and % of B2B digital ad spending
B2B Social Ad Spending % Change % of B2B Digital Ad Spending
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Rethinking B2B Research in a Noisy World
The Lines are
Blurring.
Attention is
Shorter than Ever.
Fraud and Fatigue
are Real.
Niche Audiences
Demand Smarter
Approaches.
Maximize Budget
and Time.
Partner Wisely.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Now is the time to be
getting ready for 2026.
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Reassess Your
Audience Model
Invest in
Emotional
Understanding
Study Attention,
Not Just
Awareness
Connect Brand
and Performance
Data
Test, Learn, and
Optimize in Real
Time
Build a Future-
Facing Research
Plan
What to Do Now to Prepare for 2026
The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy.
Webinar
Let’s amplify your
marketing performance
Eva Gott
Partner, Head of Research, Thinq Insights
Alyssa Windle
Sr Director, Media Strategy +
Planning, Amsive
Dawn Tucker
SVP, BrandStrategy, Amsive

The New Currency of Attention: 2026 Research to Win Consumer Focus | Amsive

  • 1.
    Webinar The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy.
  • 2.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Eva Gott Partner, Head of Research, Thinq Insights Alyssa Windle Sr Director, Media Strategy + Planning, Amsive Dawn Tucker SVP, Brand Strategy, Amsive
  • 3.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar We’re living in a choice overload economy — too many ads, too many options, and not enough attention to go around. The question is: how do brands cut through and earn meaningful attention in 2026? The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 4.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Attention is no longer earned. It’s engineered. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 5.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar People don’t browse a marketplace anymore — they browse a feed. Algorithms are the new gatekeepers of attention, deciding what we see and what we skip. PRODUCT DISCOVERY CHANNELS Source: Google/Ipsos, 2023 Algorithm- driven feeds 64% Direct Search 30% Other 6%
  • 6.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Make Native, Not Generic Optimize for Early Engagement Drive Repeatable Interaction Balance Short- Term & Long- Term Signals Feed Variety, Not Repetition Build Distinctive Brand Assets That Outlast the Feed Creative That Feeds the Algorithm Key Components
  • 7.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Researching in an Engineered Attention Economy • Cross category competition • Average consumer survey 5-7 minutes • Be smart with the real estate you have • New model blends tools and channels The goal: Engineer research for efficiency and relevance — meeting consumers where they are, not asking them to give more than they have. The average person receives over 100 digital prompts for feedback each month — attention isn’t just divided, it’s exhausted.” — Qualtrics XM Institute, 2024
  • 8.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Impressions are worthless without intention. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 9.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Creative Campaigns are the Single Most Important Lever Nielsen finds that 47% of sales lift from advertising comes from creative Creative, 47% Brand, 15% Reach, 22% Recency, 5% Targeting, 9% Context, 2% Source: Nielsen Catalina Solutions 2017.
  • 10.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Intentional Brand Campaigns Creative Brand advertising that is successful puts your brand in your audience's consideration set by communicating the WHY that makes an emotional connection between your brand's unique differentiator and your audience. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 11.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Planning + Measuring Beyond Impressions Why Attention Metrics Matter More Than Volume Not all impressions are equal. Source: Lumen Attention Drives Value +130% -51% +25% Conversion Lift Cost per Action Brand Recall
  • 12.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Patience I find myself losing my patience easier than before 38% 37% 2024 30% 2023 33% 2022 Memory I am having trouble remembering simple things 35% 30% 2024 25% 2023 27% 2022 Brand Linkage Even if I remember an advertisement, I find it harder to remember who the company was 42% 31% 2024 33% 2023 34% 2022 Attention Span I find it harder to concentrate and pay attention to things 34% 32% 2024 29% 2023 29% 2022 2025 NCIS Report, (n=1000) % Agree/Strongly Agree scores shown. Source: Klein & Partners Post-COVID Thinking
  • 13.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar otherwise *Brand Linkage Index = Correct recall % divided by Total recall % → 20%/68% = 29% Simple Memorable Brand is the Star Impact on Advertising 32% Don’t recall any brands 38% Recall, can’t think of brand name 10% Recall, incorrect brand 20% Recall, correct brand 68% Total Ad Recall 29% Brand Linkage Source: Klein & Partners The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 14.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Personalization is dead — relevance is what matters. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 15.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Personalization should feel like recognition, not surveillance. Feels Invasive “Hi Dawn, we saw you looked at red shoes three times last night…” Over-targeting based on private or sensitive data Ads that follow you everywhere Feels like surveillance, not service Feels helpful “Still shopping for running shoes? Here’s our most popular style for fall.” Uses contextual and behavioral cues, not personal data Matches need and moment, not identity Feels like the brand gets you, not watches you
  • 16.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar The Formula for Meaningful Personalization Where message, mindset, and moment intersect, connection happens. + = Message Moment Moment Meaningful Personalization
  • 17.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Loyalty is an illusion. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 18.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar If loyalty is an illusion, consistency and relevance are the antidotes. Always Be in Market Visibility builds trust Balance Retention + Reacquisition Assume churn, plan for return. Test, Learn, + Optimize Continuously Stay curious and responsive. Relevance Beats Frequency The right message matters more than more messages. Invest in Brand Equity, Not Just Performance Awareness builds staying power. Prioritize Cross-Channel Consistency Every touchpoint reinforces trust.
  • 19.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Choice Splinters Loyalty If loyalty is an illusion, research is how you see through it. Reassess loyalty continuously. Understand category disruptors early. Map the modern decision journey. Listen for emotional shifts, not just behavioral ones. Segment loyalty by mindset, not just demographics. Feed insights back into media and messaging. 41% of consumers have switched healthcare providers in the past two years — most often for better access or convenience. Accenture Health Consumer Study, 2024 1 in 3 would switch providers for better digital tools or scheduling options. Kyruus, 2024 Nearly 70% no longer see healthcare as a single, system-based experience — they build their own mix of options. PwC Health Research Institute, 2024
  • 20.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar B2B buyers are just as distracted as consumers.
  • 21.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Where B2B Attention Lives Today Social is now the #1 channel for B2B engagement, reshaping how we plan and connect. Source: eMarketer B2B attention — and dollars — have gone social. B2B social ad spending continues to surge, reaching $10.9B by 2026 and representing 47% of all B2B digital ad spend $6.48 $7.38 $8.50 $9.66 $10.86 16.8% 13.9% 15.2% 13.6% 12.4% 44.4% 46.2% 46.3% 46.2% 47.1% 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 US B2B Social Ad Spending, 2022-2026 billions, % change, and % of B2B digital ad spending B2B Social Ad Spending % Change % of B2B Digital Ad Spending
  • 22.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Rethinking B2B Research in a Noisy World The Lines are Blurring. Attention is Shorter than Ever. Fraud and Fatigue are Real. Niche Audiences Demand Smarter Approaches. Maximize Budget and Time. Partner Wisely.
  • 23.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Now is the time to be getting ready for 2026. The New Currency of Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar
  • 24.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Reassess Your Audience Model Invest in Emotional Understanding Study Attention, Not Just Awareness Connect Brand and Performance Data Test, Learn, and Optimize in Real Time Build a Future- Facing Research Plan What to Do Now to Prepare for 2026
  • 25.
    The New Currencyof Attention: Life in an overload economy. Webinar Let’s amplify your marketing performance Eva Gott Partner, Head of Research, Thinq Insights Alyssa Windle Sr Director, Media Strategy + Planning, Amsive Dawn Tucker SVP, BrandStrategy, Amsive