Peacock is channeling fan fervor for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022™ to New York City and Miami with a larger-than-life responsive soccer ball and free viewing events open to the public throughout next week’s group stage matches. For each goal, the 33-foot-tall ball will light up in the team colors of the country which … Read more
This 2023 Outlook Survey was conducted by IAB to provide the digital ad-supported ecosystem with a forward-looking view into the 2023 ad spending marketplace (including both spend levels and strategies) being projected by buy-side ad investment decision-makers, primarily at brands and agencies. This study provides: A view into overall spend as well as at the … Read more
In 2026, for the first time ever, the World Cup will be spread over three countries. Sixteen cities across the U.S., Canada and Mexico will host matches, giving brands and advertisers a chance to expand their reach and build connections with growing football fan bases across North America—if they know where to look. The tide … Read more
By Isaac Mizrahi – Co-President of ALMA If you are a soccer fan like me, you are probably very excited about the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup. I’ve been following the FIFA World Cup since my childhood in Brazil, and I had the privilege of working in two World Cups (1990 and 1998). During my … Read more
We’ve gathered our predictions, analyzed standings, tracked the most influential players and collected fan insights to provide you with an interactive experience ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup™. CLICK HERE for full access,
Despite increasingly loud calls for improved diversity on boards, U.S. Latino directors hold only 3.7 percent of Fortune 1000 board seats, according to new findings from Latino Representation on Fortune 1000 Boards, 2022 edition. Since the first report was released in 2019, the number of boards with a Latino director has increased by only 1 … Read more
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (the “Company” or “SBS”) announced that Albert Rodriguez, President & Chief Operating Officer has been inducted to the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The fundamental purpose of the AAF is to protect and promote the well-being of the advertising industry and unite professionals of all disciplines and career levels to deliver creative … Read more
For the past four years, Setup has conducted a Marketing Relationship Survey to take the pulse on how Companies (Brands/Clients) and Marketing Agencies operate and work together. Because we live in the space between Brands and Agencies, we are in a unique position to bridge any gaps – in communication, work style, work needs, and … Read more
Majorities of teens credit social media with strengthening their friendships and providing support while also noting the emotionally charged side of these platforms Society has long fretted about technology’s impact on youth. But unlike radio and television, the hyperconnected nature of social media has led to new anxieties, including worries that these platforms may be … Read more
The economic state of Latinos in the US: Determined to thrive US Latinos are a driving force of the US economy and account for the fastest-growing portion of US GDP. US Latinos account for the fastest-growing portion of US GDP. So much so, that if we considered US Latinos as their own country, it would … Read more
As the global media market evolves, businesses’ views on advertising are shifting from being perceived as a cost, to a strategic benefit. Even though high inflation and increased competition are challenging the advertising industry, we uncover why brand building and maintaining media investments is crucial in times of economic downturn. The global media market should … Read more
Findings from a new study reveal that multicultural Americans have strong faith in the “American Dream.” In fact, 78% of Black, Asian, and Hispanic American consumers say they have achieved or believe they can achieve the American Dream, as compared to 69% of White consumers. This is according to the just-released annual report titled “America … Read more
For the first time ever, the World Cup will overlap with the holiday season, creating a unique opportunity for brands to turn football fans into festive shoppers. And, as women are often key holiday season spenders, marketers can maximize the impact of both World Cup and holiday campaigns by focusing on reaching and connecting with … Read more
Marketing in a cost of living crisis, a shift in Big Tech strategies, and audience fragmentation are some of the big challenges for brands in 2023, as revealed by WARC’s Marketer’s Toolkit 2023: Global Trends Report. This first module of a must-read series of four, will help marketers speedily identify and address major industry shifts … Read more
Ethnic and female representation among employees at ANA member companies is the highest it’s been since the ANA began tracking DEI levels in 2018, according to a new report. The study, “A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry,” was conducted by the ANA and it’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM). It also revealed … Read more
The pandemic is subsiding, but as people worldwide face renewed challenges how should brands respond to their evolving needs and behaviors? Discover six key implications for brands. In October we revealed how people worldwide are thinking and feeling in a webinar with new insights from our Global Issues Barometer. The immediate spur to this work … Read more
Once again CEOs offer a contrarian view by remaining moderately optimistic about their company outlook In the Fall 2022 Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey, CEOs share more modest growth expectations while fine tuning strategic levers such as talent, workplace, and technology models to adapt to new conditions. Heading into 2022, CEOs provided a variety of perspectives as … Read more
Havas Media Group (HMG) North America has announced the full U.S. rollout of its specialized multicultural media practice to help brands meaningfully engage Hispanic, African American, Asian American and LGBTQIA+ audiences and consumers. The agency has appointed Anabela Bonuccelli, EVP Portfolio Lead to oversee the practice in the U.S. “With multicultural consumers making up more … Read more
Horowitz Research findings from FOCUS Asian: State of Consumer Engagement 2022 study reveals that only 34% of Asian consumers feel that they are seeing more brands going out of their way to market and advertise to their community. They are much less likely than their Black (45%) and Latinx (44%) counterparts to feel this way. … Read more
The Human Rights Foundation and its agency TAXI (a VMLY&R company) won the Best in Show award in the 2022 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards competition for the campaign “Uncomfortable Truth.” The campaign informed consumers that their fashion purchases could be unknowingly funding forced labor practices in China and provided shoppers with tools that would help … Read more
