A recent Gartner, Inc. poll of more than 1,800 executive leaders, revealed that 55% of organizations have an AI board. The poll also indicated 54% of organizations have a head of AI or an AI leader that orchestrates activities. “The findings show that organizations are divided regarding if an AI board is necessary,” said Frances … Read more
By Kaveh Vahdat As the founder and president of RiseOpp, a leading Fractional CMO agency in San Francisco, I’ve observed firsthand how rapidly the digital landscape can shift, presenting marketers with both challenges and opportunities. With the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States, businesses heavily reliant on this platform must swiftly … Read more
When it comes to their stamina for paying historically high food prices, U.S. consumers are gassed. Having borne the brunt of a protracted post-pandemic inflation runup with extraordinary resilience, Americans have finally hit the wall. Over the past five years, a series of macro factors have catapulted prices higher, weighing on their wallets and testing … Read more
While total advertising spend in the U.S. last year, excluding programmatic, B2B, trade, and local cable, declined 2 percent versus 2022, overall ad investment in diverse-owned media outlets increased 9 percent, reaching $1.9 billion. That’s according to a new study by the ANA Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, conducted in partnership with Media Framework … Read more
Hispanic audiences connect deeper with TV and streaming content…even more than social media content Did you know that Hispanic audiences are far more emotionally engaged and invested in premium content found on TV & streaming platforms than social media content? This means that they’re more likely to carve out time to watch their favorite shows, … Read more
By Daniel Ismail Market research equips brands with the tools to understand their target audience and, ultimately, shape a more effective brand strategy. Through qualitative research, such as focus groups, marketers gain deep insights into customer motivations, preferences and behaviors. Quantitative research, like surveys completed by online panels, provides data points on demographics, consumer attitudes … Read more
By Vaval Victor In today’s rapidly evolving digital space, creating strong social communities is paramount. With social media ad spend skyrocketing exponentially from 2020 to 2023, brands compete fiercely for attention. Marketers recognize leveraging social communities is no longer optional — it’s imperative. With more than half the world being active on social media, brands … Read more
The ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), unveiled research that examines the current state of inclusive marketing, revealing a dichotomy between individual organizations’ progress and broader industry advancements. The report “Marketing Leaders Driving Equality, Inclusion, and Systemic Change” found that while marketers remain optimistic about their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, they … Read more
In the latest edition of The CMO Survey, trends concerning martech, customer insights and strategy stand out above the rest. First, leading marketers appear to be doing more with less. Among marketers outperforming the growth of their markets, a differentiated strategy is cited as the top contributor to their success (60.3% of respondents), while only … Read more
As inflation continues to pressure consumers, they expect to spend less this summer on personal care products, considered an essential, and restaurants, travel and entertainment, according to the 2024 KPMG Consumer Pulse Survey, summer edition. “Consumers are tightening their belts another notch as they hunt for discounts, and even some essentials are being impacted. We … Read more
By Leslie Lee Are you playing follow the leader with your ad budgets? Almost 75 percent of US ad spending is funneled into online channels according to eMarketer, but that doesn’t necessarily reflect where people actually spend their time or where best to capture their attention. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of The Association … Read more
This year’s report reveals new findings about the consumption of online news globally. It is based on a YouGov survey of more than 95,000 people in 47 countries representing half of the world’s population. The report looks at the growing importance of platforms in news consumption and production, including more visual and video-led social media … Read more
The ANA and TAG TrustNet have released early findings from their first quarterly Programmatic Transparency Benchmark Study. Following the release of the ANA Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study late last year, the new benchmarking project seeks to collect, reconcile, and analyze ANA members’ log-level data to establish supply chain metrics against which individual marketers … Read more
Modelo understands that fútbol is not just a sport, but a poetic experience for adoring fans. Fueling the passionate mark of a fighter of Mexican fútbol fans and the intense devotion from supporters around the world – fútbol and Modelo are best enjoyed together. That’s why Modelo is teaming up with renowned Mexican defenseman Edson … Read more
By Shailin Dhar, Scott Thomson Most marketers are drawn to new things. They enjoy finding new ways to engage with audiences or leveraging new pieces of technology. There is also a natural tendency toward creativity in the industry. Even a CMO with a skew toward the analytical can have a secret and well-developed sense of … Read more
By Christina Adams, Kari Alldredge, and Sajal Kohli If you think you know consumer behavior, think again. Middle-income consumers are feeling the squeeze and worrying about inflation but aren’t holding back on splurges. Rather than sticking to tight budgets in retirement, aging consumers are splurging too. Speaking of older shoppers, it turns out that the … Read more
Marketing is both an art and a science, shaped by the experiences and perspectives of its practitioners. Initially, multicultural marketing was considered a niche or specialized area within broader marketing strategies. However, there has been a gradual shift towards integrating multicultural marketing into the core marketing approach. This shift involves incorporating multicultural perspectives into product … Read more
Adding to the Growth Council’s Position on Generative AI, CMOs and other thought leaders have graciously shared examples of how leading brands across many industries are successfully implementing Generative AI into their marketing strategy. By making these insights and examples available in this compendium, we hope to inspire you to explore and embrace the possibilities … Read more
NBCUniversal unveiled its first-of-its-kind “Paris Creator Collective” for its coverage of the Olympic Games Paris 2024. NBCUniversal, in partnership with Meta, Overtime, Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, has developed a multi-platform social creator program that will empower 27 engaging creators to tell the stories of the Games through their eyes with unprecedented on-the-ground access in Paris. … Read more
Gracenote released a new report quantifying the visibility of different racial, ethnic, gender and disability groups among primary cast in new 2024 TV programming on major streaming platforms and linear channels. Tapping Gracenote Inclusion Analytics data, the report sheds light on opportunities for media buyers to invest in shows that authentically represent diverse characters and … Read more
