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The Role of Race in Consumer Behavior and Inclusive Markets [PODCAST]

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Dr. Sonya A. Grier, Kogod Eminent Scholar Chair in Marketing at the Kogod School of Business at American University, examines how race influences consumer behavior and why businesses must go beyond diversity to create inclusive marketplaces.
Gen Z Fashion Fans Outgrow TikTok: The Generation that Demands Authenticity and Credibility

A generation that is often viewed as impulsive, immature, and naïve, Raptive has proven with its new study, "DECODING GEN Z: The New Rules of Digital Trust and Influence," that gen Z has outgrown these stereotypes. Gone are the days of trendy, TikTok-influenced purchases, especially when it comes to fashion. Instead, gen Z are making informed purchases using the open web and turning toward authentic content creators with honest reviews and recommendations. For a generation that grew up in the digital age, it is more important than ever to gen Z consumers that the content they consume be trustworthy and credible.
USWNT take on Brazil in Olympic Gold Medal Rematch on Telemundo and Universal

Telemundo, the Spanish-language home of the U.S. National Teams, presents complete coverage of two U.S. Women’s National Team friendlies in April. The USWNT will take on Brazil at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, April 5 LIVE at 5 p.m. ET on Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock and again at PayPal Park on Tuesday, April 8 LIVE at 10:30 p.m. ET on Universo and Peacock.
84% of CMOs Report High Levels of Strategic Dysfunction

A survey of 403 CMOs conducted in October through November 2024 revealed organizations with high levels of strategic dysfunction are 36% less likely to report strong business and marketing performance. CMOs report multiple forms in which strategic dysfunction appears
Radio Creative Wear-Out Study Validates Mark Ritson’s Conclusion That Consumers Don’t Get Tired Of Ads, Only Marketers Do

One of the most frequently asked questions the Radio Advertising Bureau receives on audio creative involves wear-out. Wear-out is defined as the point where creative testing declines from its peak due to message frequency fatigue. By Pierre Bouvard
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises elevates Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios

In his new role, Pons, who joined Telemundo as EVP, Telemundo Studios last year, will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of the network’s entertainment division. In addition to leading development and production of scripted content at Telemundo Studios, Pons will now lead the company’s entertainment division with a focus on the development and production of the network’s unscripted content, daily shows and live specials.
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- The Role of Race in Consumer Behavior and Inclusive Markets [PODCAST]
- Gen Z Fashion Fans Outgrow TikTok: The Generation that Demands Authenticity and Credibility
- USWNT take on Brazil in Olympic Gold Medal Rematch on Telemundo and Universal
- 84% of CMOs Report High Levels of Strategic Dysfunction
- Radio Creative Wear-Out Study Validates Mark Ritson’s Conclusion That Consumers Don’t Get Tired Of Ads, Only Marketers Do
- NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises elevates Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios
- Nueva Network Launches Que-Onnda Radio in Washington DC & Boston
- Think like an Immigrant.
- Why First-Party Data Is Critical for Personalization (and Why Syndicated Data Alone Won’t Cut It Anymore)
- Why Sacrificing Channel Expertise Can Lead to a Vicious Cycle of Diminished Performance – Cutting costs or cutting corners?
- Earned Media Strategy in 2025: Tips, Trends & Tactics [INSIGHTS]
- HMC Honors AT&T with the 2025 Marketer of The Year Award
- Positive Perceptions emerges as key attribute for Driving Brand Performance on Social Platforms [REPORT]
- Marquez Brothers acquires YoGusto Brand
- What is the Job of Financials and Metrics for Creative Agencies?
- From Performative to Performance: If You Cut “DEI” You Probably Weren’t Measuring ROI- What Now?
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How are your peers splitting their media budget between traditional and digital channels?

With the increasing prominence of social and retail media, how can advertisers strategically allocate resources between digital channels, optimized for bottom-funnel conversions, and traditional channels, like TV and radio, for building brand equity and awareness at the top of the funnel?
24 COMPANIES EARNED A SPOT ON HMC’S 2025 STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS SHORT LIST

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced the short list for the Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award competition of its kind recognizing strategic excellence in Hispanic marketing and advertising and cultural fluency.
MAGNA rleases U.S. Advertising Forecast Spring 2025 Update – “Uncertain Times”

MAGNA always anticipated a market slowdown in 2025 due to the strong comparables, but we have further reduced our growth forecast in this update. The lack of economic visibility and a decline in confidence may impact marketing and advertising budgets in the short term. In this uncertain economic environment, the most vulnerable industry sectors include consumer goods (packaged food, beverages, and personal care), quick-service restaurants (QSR), and automotive. Despite the challenges posed by economic uncertainty, organic growth factors—such as media innovation, AI, retail media, and ad-supported streaming—will continue to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of advertising formats, encouraging advertisers to maintain or expand their budgets. Factoring all drivers and inhibitors, media owners’ advertising revenues are projected to grow by +4.3% in 2025 (down from the previous forecast of +4.9%). When adjusting for cyclical spending in both years (political advertising and the Summer Olympics in 2024), non-cyclical ad revenue growth in 2025 is revised from +7.3% to +6.7%, still solid by historical standards.
TELEMUNDO celebrates 25 years of Andres Cantor’s Unforgettable Calls & Coverage

Telemundo celebrated the 25th anniversary of the legendary soccer commentator Andrés Cantor with a special on-air tribute during its live coverage of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil yesterday March 25. This April 1 officially marks Cantor’s 25th year with Telemundo, a milestone that recognizes his unparalleled contributions to sports broadcasting.
BeautifulBeast and Green Acres Nursery & Supply inspire a greener spring with a new billboard campaign

BeautifulBeast, the award-winning advertising agency known for its dynamic and culturally resonant storytelling, has launched a fresh new campaign for Green Acres Nursery & Supply. Just in time for spring, the campaign encourages the community to embrace the joy of gardening and planting with a bold message: Let's Spring Together.
4 Paths to Absolving the Cardinal Sins of Digital Advertising

In digital advertising, there are two surefire ways to get fired as an agency or ad tech provider:
- Fail to spend all a brand's allotted budget.
- Put a brand's creative in a brand-unsafe environment.
Why Retail Media Breaks Marketing Mix Models (MMMs)

For decades, brands have relied on marketing mix models (MMMs) to prove the value of their investments in advertising. These models, built to assess the mix of paid media channels like TV, print and digital display, helped marketers justify budgets and optimize their allocations. But as retail media networks (RMNs) attract billions in ad dollars, marketers are running into a major problem — MMMs weren't designed to handle the complexity, speed and ever-changing nature of retail media.
Attribution, attribution, attribution: Spotify’s location-based playbook.

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director
- “I know that 50% of my advertising budget goes to waste. Problem is, I don’t know which 50%.”
- A phrase that belongs in the Cliché Hall of Fame*.
- It remains as relevant as ever nonetheless: attribution is the ultimate marker of advertising ROI.
TELEMUNDO 51 MIAMI names Liliet Heredero Vice President of News & Conten

Telemundo 51 Miami / WSCV, part of NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Station Group, has named Liliet Heredero Vice President of News & Content. The multiplatform news veteran with 20 years of experience with local, national and international media organizations has served as Director of Multiplatform Content & Streaming for Telemundo 51 and NBC6 South Florida / WTVJ since 2022.
Cultural Capital Is the Flex

3 Models Brands Must Master to Lead in Culture (Not Just Market in It) Culture moves everything. It drives how people see themselves, who they connect with, and what they buy. It shapes language, aesthetics, rituals, desire. From Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show to Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican manifesto in album form, culture isn’t riding shotgun—it’s driving the whole car. By Roberto Ramos - Group President, Chief Transformation Officer at Culture + Group & CIEN +
Northgate González Market names Orci Advertising as Agency of Record

Orci, the Independent Hispanic-first full service agency, has been named agency of record by Northgate González Market, one of the largest Hispanic supermarket chains in the U.S. which is also proudly family-owned. The appointment was made in late 2024, with kickoff happening this past January. Orci replaces New York-based marketing agency Monks, which was previously known as Media Monks.
Reaching LGBTQIA+ Consumers with Interactive and Targeted Advertising Strategies

LGBTQIA+ audiences are bullish on interacting with brands through digital advertising and social media, according to Horowitz’s recent report, State of Media, Entertainment, and Tech: FOCUS LGBTQIA+. This annual study found that LGBTQIA+ consumers are more likely to engage with interactive and targeted advertising.
Nueva Network adds to Leadership Team

Nueva Network has announced that Jose Mateo has been promoted to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media, and Jim Lyke has joined as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development.
Measuring Loyalty Marketing

Loyalty marketing is a big business and increasing in importance. Loyalty marketing rewards customers for their repeat purchases or interactions with a brand. Think about airlines, hotels, and quick-service restaurants. Loyalty marketing programs are offered by national brands and local ones, like a neighborhood pizza shop.
Why the Work of the Immigrant Archive Project is More Important Now Than Ever

In a time when the contributions and struggles of immigrant communities are being systematically erased from public consciousness, the Immigrant Archive Project (IAP) stands as a powerful counterforce—preserving the stories that define America’s rich and diverse narrative. The IAP, the leading oral history project documenting the modern immigrant experience, is more than a repository of memories. It is an essential safeguard against the dangers of historical erasure, and its work has never been more crucial than it is today. By Tony Hernandez - Founder of The Immigrant Archive Project
Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Are ‘Apprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals

Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Need to know: What is share of voice?

How many ads do people see every day? It’s a hard number to pinpoint, and even harder to figure how many they actually pay attention to, but one thing is for sure: brands that stand alone in the spotlight are easier to notice than those sharing the stage with dozens of their competitors.
Only 50 U.S. Counties Had Populations Over a Million in 2024

Fifty or 1.6% of the United States’ 3,144 counties had at least one million people on July 1, 2024, more than double the number (23) in 1970.
Edison Research’s “Share of Ear” Q4 2024: Your Media Plan Has Streaming Music And Podcasts; Can You Check The Box On Audio? Not So Fast – Here’s Why

Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. This analysis focuses on what advertisers care about – ad-supported audio.
Scaling a Digital Agency: When to Expand, Outsource, or Automate?

Scaling a digital agency is both an exciting opportunity and a complex challenge. As demand grows, agency leaders must decide when and how to expand while maintaining efficiency, profitability, and service quality. The key question is: Should you hire in-house talent, outsource to specialized partners, or invest in automation? Each approach has its advantages and trade-offs, and choosing the right one depends on your agency's goals, budget, and operational needs.