Caffeine Marketing's Bill Nye Featured in Major Clutch Report on Advertising in 2025

We're thrilled to share that Caffeine Marketing’s Chief Growth Officer, Bill Nye, was picked as an expert contributor for Clutch's latest industry report on advertising effectiveness. 

Their latest report, "Ad Fatigue is Real: Why Advertising Strategies are Failing,” surveyed 453 consumers to figure out why so many ads are falling flat – and what actually works.

Ad Fatigue is Real – Is Your Business Ready to Adapt?

Clutch is the go-to B2B ratings and reviews platform that millions of businesses trust for vendor decisions. When they publish research, people listen. 

Their latest report tackles something we've all experienced: that instant reflex to skip, block, or mentally tune out yet another ad.

They tapped Bill and other industry leaders to weigh in on their findings, looking for practical insights on how businesses can actually get people to pay attention in today's chaotic media landscape.

Bill's Take on the Problem

When asked about capturing consumer attention in the age of skip buttons, Bill cut straight to the chase:

"An uninspired video ad is just a more disruptive version of a boring banner ad. The button to skip (or mentally skip) is just a few seconds away."

This perfectly captures what the research revealed: people don't hate advertising—they hate boring, irrelevant, and intrusive advertising. 

There's still a huge opportunity for brands, but only if they're willing to earn attention instead of demanding it.

The Numbers That Should Wake Us All Up

The Clutch report uncovered some stats that honestly made us go "wow":

• The Skip Epidemic: 93% of consumers regularly skip or block ads. Just 3% say they never skip. Let that sink in for a second.
• The Weird Cost Thing: Here's what's interesting—despite all that ad avoidance, only 15% of people actually pay for ad-free subscriptions. So they hate ads, but not enough to pay to avoid them. That's a massive opportunity if you think about it.
• Where the Action Is: Social media dominates, with 78% of consumers seeing ads there most often. Websites (60%) and streaming services (56%) round out the top three.

What Actually Gets Attention?

78% of people will stop for entertaining or interactive ads (yes, even ones with celebrities). Another 63% respond to content that's genuinely inspirational or teaches them something useful.

What Does This Mean for Your B2B Marketing?

Here's the thing—B2B buyers are still people. They bring the same ad fatigue and BS detectors to their work lives. 

Here at Caffeine Marketing, we've been preaching this forever: B2B marketing doesn't have to be boring. Actually, it can't afford to be anymore.

The report backs up what we've been doing for clients: you need to grab attention fast, tell a compelling story, and respect your audience's intelligence. 

When everyone's fighting for attention, you can't just broadcast at people – you need to create something they actually want to watch.

How Caffeine Marketing Helps Brands Break Through Ad Fatigue

Bill's contribution to the report reflects our core belief: great marketing hooks people in seconds, not minutes. 

That's why we've built our entire approach around:

• Getting you results fast – we're talking weeks, not months
• Leading with story, then backing it up with logic
• Meeting buyers where they actually are (not where we wish they were)
• Constantly testing and improving based on real data

The old "interrupt and annoy" playbook? It's dead. 

Today's winners know you have to offer real value. That means offering informational entertainment, actionable education, or just solving real life problems.

Want to Upgrade Your B2B Marketing? Let’s Chat.

Being included in this research alongside other marketing leaders is honestly both exciting and humbling. It reinforces why we do what we do: helping B2B companies navigate this wild digital landscape with strategies that actually move the needle.

The full Clutch report is packed with insights every marketer should read. Seriously, grab a coffee and dig into it – you'll walk away with actionable ideas for your own campaigns.

As Bill pointed out, it's not that people won't watch ads. It's that most ads aren't worth watching. 

At Caffeine Marketing, we're here to help you create marketing that is.

Ready to talk about how your B2B company can stand out instead of blend in? Book a strategy call with our team. We'll show you exactly how to generate qualified leads that actually convert.

Check out the full Clutch report here: Ad Fatigue is Real: Why Advertising Strategies are Failing