Why Retail Media Breaks Marketing Mix Models (MMMs)

By Skye Frontier 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 … Read more

Attribution, attribution, attribution: Spotify’s location-based playbook.

By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative Director www.LopezMartiMiami.com/ “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. Attribution as in identifying … Read more

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 … Read more

Cultural Capital Is the Flex

By Roberto Ramos – Group President, Chief Transformation Officer at Culture + Group & CIEN + 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 … Read more

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 … Read more

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. For instance, more than half (52%) of LGBTQIA+ consumers say they … Read more

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. “The strength of Nueva Network is rooted in our exceptional Sales Team. Elevating Jose Mateo and bringing on board Jim Lyke … Read more

Measuring Loyalty Marketing

By Bill Duggan 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. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy … Read more

Why the Work of the Immigrant Archive Project is More Important Now Than Ever

By Tony Hernandez – Founder of The Immigrant Archive Project 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 … Read more

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. “Lower-than-expected consumer spending in the first couple of months of the year likely reflected payback for very strong spending in the fourth quarter … Read more

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. Advertising is … Read more

Only 50 U.S. Counties Had Populations Over a Million in 2024

By: Cathy Le and George M. Hayward 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. According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s county-level population estimates, which date back to 1970, only 54 counties have ever crossed the … Read more

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. Here are five key findings from the Q4 2024 … Read more

Scaling a Digital Agency: When to Expand, Outsource, or Automate?

By Joost Nennie 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 … Read more

The Modern CMO: Driving Transformation in an Era of Complexity

By Elena French Adapt or become irrelevant. That’s the harsh reality facing today’s CMOs. In a marketplace defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving customer expectations, and relentless competition, marketing leaders are no longer just responsible for brand awareness — they’re accountable for driving growth, building trust, and transforming their organizations from the inside out. To … Read more

RUMBO AL MUNDIAL: Telmundo presents World Cup Qualifiers

Telemundo’s Rumbo al Mundial series continues with exclusive coverage of Brazil’s home matches in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers with an enhanced lineup of commentators. The action kicks off LIVE on Thursday, Mar. 20, at 8 p.m. ET with a pregame show on Universo, followed by Brazil vs. Colombia at 8:30 p.m. ET on … Read more

What Agencies Get Wrong About Strategy (and How to Fix It)

At Fazer, we like to think of ourselves as “cheerful contrarians.” That is, we have a healthy disdain for the marketing status quo. But we’re not simply contrary or negative. If you want to say “no” at Fazer, you need to provide a better alternative. So here we go. Fazer is a brand strategy firm. … Read more

Need to know: What is a Designated Market Are (DMA), and why does it matter?

As marketers, we are all too familiar with the challenge of communicating in an over-saturated marketplace. It’s like trying to have a conversation in a crowded room—you need to know exactly who you are talking to and how to get their attention. To cut through the noise, marketers need to embrace hyper-local strategies, recognizing that … Read more

Nielsen Launches its 2025 Global Media Planning Report  [REPORT]

Nielsen released its 2025 global media planning report. With the media landscape now so fragmented and complex, the report aims to help advertisers and publishers navigate their way through an ecosystem that is more nuanced and multifaceted than ever before. To help marketers plan advertising strategies for 2025, the report identifies three main trends that … Read more

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