TY - JOUR AB - Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoints practical implications from cutting‐edge research and case studies.Design/methodology/approach–This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context.Findings–Making use of a TV commercial break to make a cup of tea or coffee, or fast‐forwarding if it is recorded, might be anathema to the advertisers, but so too is consumers' ability to ignore the clutter of commercials that confront them while they are online. Online viewers often say they prefer that medium because there are fewer advertisements than on TV, but advertisers who see the trend away from regular TV want to change that. So how do advertisers make sure their advertisements are watched?Practical implications–Provides strategic insights and practical thinking that have influenced some of the world's leading organizations.Originality/value–The briefing saves busy executives and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy‐to digest format. VL - 27 IS - 10 SN - 0258-0543 DO - 10.1108/02580541111171201 UR - https://doi.org/10.1108/02580541111171201 PY - 2011 Y1 - 2011/01/01 TI - Tackling fast forward consumers: How to deal with advertisement avoiders T2 - Strategic Direction PB - Emerald Group Publishing Limited SP - 12 EP - 15 Y2 - 2024/04/25 ER -