How to Find Your Agency’s Next New Biz Pro

How do you determine which candidates will perform for your agency based on a stack of paper? You can’t. High-quality hires are few and far between, and in recent years, the process of attracting and retaining a new business person has become almost a competitive sport.  By Mark Duval – The Duval Partnership

Do we still need a creative brief? [PODCAST]

The Brief Bros. celebrate 6 months of pontificating about creative briefs. In our latest episode Howard Ibach and I discuss what we’ve learned and contemplate the possibility the creative briefs are over.

Home broadband adoption, computer ownership vary by race, ethnicity in the U.S.

Black and Hispanic adults in the United States remain less likely than White adults to say they own a traditional computer or have high-speed internet at home, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Jan. 25 to Feb. 8, 2021. But there are no racial and ethnic differences when it comes to other devices, such as smartphones and tablets.

The Most Innovative Companies in 2021

This year has been rife with pandemic-induced changes that have shifted corporate priorities—and yet, innovation has remained a top concern among corporations worldwide.

Do You Have Margin in Your Life?

Many of us are always “on” these days, running from task to task. Never-ending demands. Frenetic pace. We fill every available moment with activity or scrolling through our digital feeds.

RadioInk Medallas de Cortez Finalists Named

Only seven will carry home the prestigious award. And, the only place winners will be announced is at the live and in-person Hispanic Radio Conference, scheduled for September 22-23 in Miami, Fla.

Are you tuned into young listeners?

Over the past decade, radio broadcasters have brought increased content to owned digital channels to give listeners the opportunity to engage new channels. And today, we see that the broadcasters that have adapted their content and platform strategies to include digital channels are reaping the benefits of engaging audiences of all age groups.

The Gauge Shows Seasonality, Sports and Streaming Content Drive Shifts in Viewing

Seasonality, sports and new streaming content drove shifts in viewing share across broadcast, cable and streaming on television screens in June, according to The Gauge. Launched last month, Nielsen’s monthly total TV and streaming snapshot shows that the conclusion of the traditional broadcast season may have provided an opportunity for sports on cable  (NHL, NBA, MLB) and streaming to each gain a percentage point of viewership.

The State of Marketing Budgets 2021 [REPORT]

Marketing budgets as a percentage of revenue have fallen to their lowest level in recent history. Meanwhile, marketing leaders continue to reprioritize channels, programs and resources.

Georgia Latino International Film Festival

The mission of the Georgia Latino International Film Festival is to build awareness of independent films and film as an art form; provide educational opportunities for students and Georgia Latino filmmakers; and create opportunities for the Georgia communities to experience high-quality Latino films.

LATIVO TV launching

LATIVO TV, a subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) service, is set to launch in the United States in fall 2021.

Building brand equity: is there a recipe for media effectiveness?

Media Reactions 2020 shows that advertisers are less confident than ever in getting the mix right between their online and offline media investments. The study showed that 51% of marketers say they are not confident they have the right media mix (up from 44% in 2019). F

Where Will Your Agency Be Six Months From Now?

As the post-COVID era becomes a reality, will your agency emerge like a phoenix from the pandemic’s ashes? Or will it struggle its way into 2022, fixated on survival?  By Mark Duval / The Duval Partnership

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