Pigskin? You mean lechon? For years, the football world has referred to the ball as a “pigskin.” The unique nickname was born before the 1850s when footballs were actually made from a pig’s bladder and the catchy name still sticks. But don’t worry, footballs are now made from cowhide leather or vulcanized rubber! You may … Read more
Two years ago, the global shutdown sent the economy reeling, and many Americans, especially lower-income households, experienced a seismic shift in their financial security. Consumers reported worsening personal finances and a feeling that the economy was weakening. Their outlook for 2021 was equally as dim, with fewer Americans feeling optimistic about improvements in personal finances … Read more
Despite big commitments, many brands are still missing the mark when it comes to cultural authenticity in their ads ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) and partner company Oppside, LLC released new findings from its Cultural Insights Impact Measure (CIIM™) revealing the Best-In-Culture brands of 2021 across key consumer segments. To measure the … Read more
This post is by Darren Woolley, Founder and Global CEO of TrinityP3. With his background as an analytical scientist and creative problem solver, Darren brings unique insights and learnings to the marketing process. He is considered a global thought leader in optimizing marketing productivity and performance across marketing agencies and supplier rosters. Believe it not, … Read more
Pringles is delivering ingenious humor and game day snacking inspiration with the release of its fifth consecutive spot, breaking its silence on a real fan phenomenon. Proving yet again to be a Big Game advertiser to watch, this year’s ad shows the length fans will go to enjoy their favorite salty snack, tapping into the … Read more
The big game arrives this Sunday as the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. How many consumers say they will watch, what will they be tuning in for, what will they spend and where will they buy the foods they consume during the game? NCSolutions (NCS) asked … Read more
Telemundo surrounds Super Bowl LVI with comprehensive, multiplatform coverage from Los Angeles leading up to the exclusive, Spanish-language presentation of Super Bowl LVI featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Feb. 13 on Telemundo and Universo, and streamed on TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes app. With multiple sets throughout the city … Read more
The Eli Lilly and Company Foundation, Inc. has elected Cynthia Cardona as its president. Additionally, Lilly has selected Cardona to serve as senior director of social impact for the company. As president of the Lilly Foundation, Cardona will lead its philanthropic activities to advance racial justice, improve educational outcomes for underserved students, enhance global health … Read more
Kanal D Drama presents, exclusively and for the first time in the U.S., the family drama, ‘Conflictos de Familia’. The series will debut in the United States on the Kanal D Drama linear channel and app on February 22. A virtual premiere will be presented exclusively on Facebook on Saturday, February 19. “Conflictos de Familia … Read more
As reported by HispanicAd and Radio TV Business Report with support from the Hispanic Marketing Council, highlighted the inconsistency of how media companies need to divest themselves from certain Radio or TV properties due to Federal regulation, Spanish Broadcasting System has prevailed and will purchase WPYO-FM 95.3 in Maitland, Fla., serving the Orlando market, and … Read more
Dotdash which purchased Meredith publications late last year, announced that they will discontinue publishing the print edition People en Español, along with five other titles including Entertainment Weekly, InStyle, EatingWell, Health and Parents according to the Wall Street Journal. The company is expected to reduce is work force by 5% or more.
Brands need to respond to rising prices not simply by pivoting to “value”, but by considering how they reduce “risk” for consumers. To download report, CLICK HERE.
In the 1985 film Back to the Future, there’s a line in one of the scenes that takes place in 1955 where Marty McFly tells his grandmother that his family has two TVs. As he’s referring to his life in 1985, his grandmother quickly dismisses him, saying that “nobody has two television sets.” Fast forward … Read more
Asked to ‘imagine a better world online,’ experts hope for a ubiquitous – even immersive – digital environment that promotes fact-based knowledge, offers better defense of individuals’ rights, empowers diverse voices and provides tools for technology breakthroughs and collaborations to solve the world’s wicked problems This report is the second of two analyzing the insights … Read more
By Maria Rugolo – Director, Industry Analyst, Apparel When someone recently enquired about my plans for the upcoming weekend, I froze and said, “I don’t have any plans.” This is very unlike me; planning is ingrained in my DNA. But with so many unknowns during these last two years, it’s difficult to think beyond today. … Read more
By Kim Gilberti, SVP Product Management Every once in a while, a word becomes so common in our media vocabulary that we lose sight of its actual meaning. Impression is a good example. We know what it means. We’ve been using it for decades. Yet as the term is used more broadly for holistic media … Read more
Today’s consumer is more tech-savvy and wary of the traditional methods companies use to reach them. However, intelligent technology in the digital out of home (DOOH) sector is helping advertisers design smarter ads without tarnishing the consumer relationship. In fact, new research from Alfi, an AI enterprise SaaS advertising platform, reveals that 96% of senior … Read more
By Louise Ainsworth – Executive Managing Director, Media Division, EMEA Audience data is very much a hot topic across the media industry right now. At this year’s World Audiences Summit, we spoke to a panel of emerging media leaders from the UK about how this data is being used by agencies and advertisers, and what … Read more
The Ad Council released a benchmark new study unveiling America’s most trusted messengers, where they have the most impact in driving change for social and societal issues and how they fit into the larger trusted messenger ecosystem. Most notably, the study found that doctors, close friends and scientists carry the most trust after family—with honesty, … Read more
As we look across the broad and deep menu of video entertainment offerings in the U.S. today, it’s challenging to remember a life without streaming. But it was only nine years ago (Feb. 1, 2013) that Netflix launched its very first original series, House of Cards, and others soon followed. Until then, Netflix had been … Read more
