07/08/2026
“If the first second is the cover charge, then the second second (and the 60 after it) is the product that will keep them coming back to you. Not because they were disrupted, but because they were entertained.”
Hunter Johnson, Xpedition Founder & CEO, shares in Advertising Week why the most critical moment for brands today isn’t the thumb-stopping one, but the one that follows.
From the latest Grand Prix trends at Cannes Lions to TikTok's massive shift toward longer watch times, it’s clear that there’s an opportunity to sustain attention and engagement, if done correctly.
Check out his insights on the best ways brands can leave a lasting impression in a fast-scrolling world:
_Editorial 10 hours ago The Second Second Is the Moment That Matters Most for Brands Right Now by Becky Johnson 0 By Hunter Johnson, Founder & CEO, Xpedition Everyone in this industry has spent the last decade obsessing over the first second. The thumb-stopping hook. Yet, according to Karen Nelson-F...