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The future of media effectiveness

The proliferation and rising popularity of a myriad of digital channels over the past decade has made the measurement of media effectiveness increasingly complex.

3 disruptive forces shaping retail’s future and 5 bold predictions

The acceleration of key disruptive forces in retail is causing the rapid transformation of the industry. KPMG’s new report, “Revive to Survive,” outlines three disruptive forces shaping retail’s future, and makes five bold predictions on the future of the industry.  

The 2021 Multicultural Marketing Growth Imperative: The Collision of Covid, Technology and Census

The threat of Covid, social distancing and ‘cancel culture’ has prompted reflection, deleting what’s unnecessary, and changing the status quo from consumers shifting values, lifestyle and priorities to companies permanently going to flexible work schedules, more equitable D&I practices, and re-focusing on key growth areas, led by Multicultural and Digital marketing. My prediction for 2021 is that companies finally do Multicultural marketing right, and allocate the commensurate fair share of budget, resources and attention to this business imperative.  By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION

Univision announces PrendeTV streaming service

Univision Communications Inc. announced plans to launch PrendeTV, the only streaming service created exclusively for the U.S. Hispanic audience featuring free, premium 100% Spanish-language programming.

The Future of Experiential Marketing: 11 Promising Statistics

2020 didn’t shape up to be the year that experiential marketers expected. The fallout from the pandemic deeply wounded the booming industry, and for those who live and breathe events, the year presented the most significant roadblock they’ve ever faced. But event professionals worldwide have rolled up their sleeves, fervently working to evolve and adapt, and are ultimately paving the way to a brighter 2021.  

How to Win Agency New Business in 2021

Most of us were happy to turn the page on 2020 and discover what comes next. What that will be is still uncertain, but we know it won’t be a return to our pre-pandemic normal. With that in mind, let’s explore how agencies will win business this year.  By Mark Duval – The Duval Agency

Marketing to Asian Identity, Not Assumptions

America is often described as a “melting pot” of different nationalities, ethnicities, and cultures. Much to the dismay of Teddy Roosevelt (who in a 1916 speech noted “There is no room in this country for hyphenated Americanism”), Americans have perfected naming each ethnic group within our borders distinctly, and those names have evolved.

Wade Davis Shakes Up Univision’s C-Suite In A Major Way

Searchlight III UTD and ForgeLight‘s acquisition of a majority stake of Univision Holdings formally closed. As such, Searchlight, a private investment firm founded by CEO Wade Davis, and associated entity, ForgeLight — an operating and investment company focused on the media and consumer technology sectors — are now the holders of shares in Univision previously held by Madison Dearborn Partners, Providence Equity Partners, TPG, Thomas H. Lee Partners, and Saban Capital Group.  As expected, Davis assumed Univision’s Chief Executive chair from Vince Sadusky.  What wasn’t expected: a major house cleaning in Univision’s C-Suite.  By Adam R Jacobson – Editor-in-Chief, Radio + Television Business Report

Understanding Marketing Mix Modeling [REPORT]

We have seen a continuous change in consumer behavior in these fast-changing times. Yet marketers still have to make the right decisions when it comes to marketing investments in unpredictable situations. In order to make the right decisions, there is a renewed recognition of the importance of accurately and sustainably measuring marketing activities. MMM is an ideal solution that can be used continuously to help your business in these challenging times.

Partnership For Responsible Addressable Media (PRAM)

PRAM is a joint-industry initiative to advance and protect critical functionalities like measurement and attribution for digital media and advertising, while safeguarding privacy and improving the consumer experience.

How Latin American Brands Can Use Research to Scale in U.S. Markets [PODCAST]

Latin American brands often feel overly confident in entering the U.S. market. Having experienced success in their home markets, they look to replicate that brand affinity north of the border, often using the same strategy that won at home. But, that affinity doesn’t always translate into a successful entry, especially when brands fail to realize and plan for the shift from a mostly homogeneous cultural group to a more diverse society composed of varied multicultural backgrounds, cultural influences, and behavioral drivers.

Monica Lozano joins Apple’s Board of Directors

Apple announced that Monica Lozano, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple’s board of directors. Lozano brings with her a broad range of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, as well as a long and storied track record as a champion for equity, opportunity, and representation.

Dick Tobin passes

In 1965, he joined National Airlines as the Director of Planning beginning a career in Economics and Marketing Research. By 1968 he was President and CEO of First Research and later founded Strategy Research Corporation on St. Patrick’s Day in 1971. SRC specialized in the Hispanic Market and forecasting. SRC published biannual comparative economic and population studies for over 30 years. His spirited entrepreneurial drive led him to charter banks, develop auto related businesses and found New Miami Magazine.

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