Humor in Marketing Survey: 85% Agree Humor is Appealing

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  • October 3, 2024
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Key takeaways:

  • 85% of respondents agree that humor in marketing is appealing.
  • That drops to 69% for 55 – 64s, who are more neutral on humor.

Objective: Everyone loves a laugh, but do they love a brand that makes them laugh? We sought to discover whether audiences still appreciate humor in marketing.

Question: How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

  • Very appealing
  • Somewhat appealing
  • Neutral
  • Somewhat off-putting
  • Very off-putting

Audience: A general panel of American consumers aged 18 – 64.

Overall Results

  • 85% of respondents agree that humor in marketing is appealing.
  • That drops to 69% of 55 – 64s who are more neutral on humor.

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Gender Breakdown

Men

How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

Women

How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

Age Breakdown

16 – 34

How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

35 – 54

How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

55 – 64

How do you feel about brands that use humor in their marketing?

Conclusion

While humor in marketing remains a popular approach, brands must be sensitive to their audience’s needs. Older consumers are more neutral on humor, and brands will find there’s a time and a place to emphasize their authority with appropriate gravitas when marketing to older audiences.

If you’re interested in digging deeper into our findings, or asking your own questions on consumer, branding and worklife topics, contact thom@atomradar.com to learn more.

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About The Author
Lotte Reford

Lotte Reford is a writer and marketer with a passion for bringing brands to life, and has a background running both commercial and academic research. Lotte has expertise in a range of topics including brand design and consumer behavior.

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