The rise of brand activism….. Is it impactful? [INFOGRAPH]
Toymaker Hasbro has joined the long list of brands like PepsiCo, P&G, and J&J who have made changes to their logos, product names, or mascots over the past year to address various social issues like racism and gender identity. This report delves into people’s opinions about these brand actions and the impact on buying attitudes. Businesses can leverage this data in their decision-making.

Small business growth is driving much of the advertising growth – and skewing towards digital media (Facebook and Google in particular). Additional economic growth driven by stimulus payments and a whiff of general market inflation supports the revisions to the US numbers.
Do you know the difference between a marketing email and a new business email? Or when you should use one versus the other? If you aren’t certain, you’re not the only one! by Mark Duval / The Duval Partnership
The Black population of the United States is diverse. Its members have varied histories in the nation – many are descendants of enslaved people, while others are recently arrived immigrants.
If you ask a CMO, “Who is your target consumer?” there’s a high probability the answer will be “Millennials or Gen-Zers.” By Isaac Mizrahi – Co-President of ALMA Agency
Grow with our audience, and grow with us. That’s the pitch presented to new and returning brand managers and CMOs across a digitally delivered event that was one-part Upfront presentation and another part a full introduction to two new key members of the largest multimedia company superserving U.S. Hispanics today. By Adam R Jacobson – Radio + Television Business Report
Our next Creative Expert highlight is Pablo Buffagni, who is the owner and founder of BBQ Agency and is based in Torrance, CA. ENJOY.
The ANA’s award-winning Center for Brand Purpose today introduced the second in a series of CMO-inspired playbooks designed to help marketers make brand purpose a priority and create purpose-led initiatives that stand the test of time.
A Majority of Respondents to 4A’s 2021 Impact of Advertising Survey Find That Their Agency’s Work Helped Their Clients Gain Market Share During 2020
The 26th edition of The CMO Survey explores how marketing activities, spending, jobs, and performance have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as increased political and social upheaval over the course of the past year.
The Infinite Dial 2021 marks a significant year for the study, as the media measurement was done almost entirely during a time of quarantine or some level of restriction due to Covid-19.
Today’s marketing landscape is seeing a racial awakening from companies, but consumers are demanding equality and proper representation coupled with culturally literate, responsible practices from marketers. With Hispanics fueling U.S. culture shifts and population growth, the Culture Marketing Council: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing is sharpening its focus, re-invigorating its advocacy for Hispanic marketing, and rebranding as the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC). At a time when intentional approaches via segment marketing have never been more critical, the HMC continues to be the only organization devoted to promoting the critical role of Hispanic marketing, media and specialist firms in today’s marketplace.
Business leaders Alex and Cathy López Negrete, co-founders of Lopez Negrete Communications in Houston, have been named the 2021 “Mosaic Champions” by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The AAF’s Mosaic Awards recognize individuals whose commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident through their creative work and organization-wide and industry-wide initiatives.
What is strategy? Strategy is Future Competitive Advantage. By Rishad Tobaccowala
The prevalence of remote work because of the pandemic* varies significantly across US states. Workers in their prime (aged 25 to 54) in professional and office jobs on the West coast and in the Northeast were much more likely to work from home.
The Culture Marketing Council presented their “The Intersectional Afro-Latina Experience”.
The purpose of the investigation is to provide an updated understanding of how the music industry fares with regard to gender and race/ethnicity across artists, songwriters, and producers of popular music. Additionally, we continue to examine major Grammy® nominations for inclusion.
The debate around “LatinX” as a label among all people of Latin American descent rages on stronger than ever and I’ve realized that most brands, companies and the media don’t even bother to notice. By Henry Cadena – Cultural Strategist | Brand Connector | Researcher
To begin our new series titled “Creative Spotlight Series”, we have chosen Paco Olavarrieta – Chief Creative Officer of New York based d expósito & Partners. We will continue to highlight our great creative executives in this series, asking them key questions about the business. Enjoy.























