The Slow Death Of Creativity In The Context Of Unseasoned Talent And Data Algorithms

Millennials are the most attractive target for marketers. That is why companies spend five times as much trying to reach them than on Baby Boomers, even though Boomers control 70% of all disposable income. Millennials, goes the argument, are critical for a brand success in the long run. Get them when they are young, and they’ll stay with you for a lifetime (an overly optimistic, wishful thinking about the ficklest generation ever).

Four landmark trends that will impact the U.S. economy in 2020 – and you might not even see them coming!

It is fascinating how some people have the great skill of looking at the same information that everybody else is seeing, with a completely different perspective. I work in advertising so this is the norm, but in some other industry sectors, such as finance, this might not be the rule. That is why Dr. Bob Froehlich’s presentation at the Executives’ Club of Chicago’s Annual Economic Outlook Luncheon blew my mind. His take on some very important topics, such as diversity, the American Dream and social media, are quite provocative. Here are the four very important “landmarks” that he thinks will impact – better saying it is already impacting – the American economy in the next couple of year.  By Carla Eboli

Why visual impressions matter

Given all the hoopla about virtual assistants it seems so yesterday to be talking about the importance of visual impressions in marketing, but not everyone has a virtual assistant, and even fewer use them to make purchases on a regular basis. Most purchases are still made in a physical environment and marketers still need to make sure people recognize and respond to their brand in that context.  by Nigel Hollis

Agencies: How To Study The Industry

The advertising agency industry can be difficult to understand, especially for those lacking a first-hand history of working within it.  Because many marketers, securities analysts and others look to understand the industry in order to be better partners, investors or students of the business, we wanted to illustrate how to apply our analysis framework to our own sector.

Left to Your Own Devices: Understanding Consumption in Today’s Connected World [REPORT]

In VAB’s latest quarterly report surveying the video landscape it updated the media consumption habits of major demographic segments based on Q2 ’19 data. It also updated its comprehensive segmentation analysis highlighting the who, what, where, when, and how by device in order to continue exploring the nuances that exist within the video ecosystem.

Our phones and us. Have your people ping my people.

By Gonzalo López Martí  – Creative director, etc / lmmiami.com/

  • The cliché is true: calling a phone a “phone” is a misnomer in 2020.
  • It is a minicomputer that happens to offer voice as one of its multiple features and capabilities.

New insights on AI challenges and opportunities [REPORT]

In a new report by KPMG, we look at how AI is being implemented across five industries: healthcare, financial services, transportation, technology and retail. It shows that while there is some variation in AI adoption across industries, there is also a depth of engagement that is highly encouraging.

The Attraction of Cultural Magnetism

Brands have never been more important than they are today. Consequently, brands are under more pressure than ever before. Age, religion, and geography are boundaries that no longer hold a monopoly over defining communities — brands have risen into that echelon to play the role of uniter.

Culture or Structure: Which Matters Most in Innovation?

Which is most important for organizations trying to come up with the next breakthrough: having a culture of innovation or establishing a separate structure devoted to innovation?  By Ralph de la Vega – Former Vice Chairman – AT&T Inc

The Fight Over Fraud

Do brands care enough about fraud?  Ask most brand managers and their agencies and digital publishing partners that question, and the answer will be a qualified yes.

Medical Bondage: Race, Gender, and the Origins of American Gynecology [PODCAST]

In her book, Medical Bondage, Queens College, CUNY professor Deidre Cooper Owens moves between southern plantations and northern urban centers to reveal how nineteenth-century American ideas about race, health, and status influenced doctor-patient relationships in sites of healing like slave cabins, medical colleges, and hospitals. It also retells the story of black enslaved women and of Irish immigrant women from the perspective of these exploited groups and thus restores for us a picture of their lives.

Consumers Cautiously Optimistic, Over Half Feel U.S. Economy Is Growing

U.S. consumers are bracing for a polarizing year in politics. From impeachment proceedings to the presidential election, emotions are high, but unemployment is low, and that appears to be the economy’s saving grace as we head into 2020. Now in its fifth year, our annual consumer sentiment report, ThinkNow Pulse™, provides insight into how Americans feel about the state of the economy, its impact on their household income, and how the political climate influences their economic outlook. We compared this year’s data with past years and found interesting shifts in sentiment among key demographics.

Donnarumma named President & GM of Univision Arizona

Univision Arizona announced that Joe Donnarumma has been appointed President and General Manager of Univision Arizona, effective February 10th. In this role, Donnarumma will oversee all aspects of station operations for Univision Arizona’s television, radio, digital and social media properties, including advertising sales, marketing, news and production.

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