$1.5 Trillion Spending Power of US Hispanics Has a Caveat

In the latest edition of its annual report, the Selig Center for Economic Growth at the University of Georgia’s business school pegged total buying power of the US Hispanic population at $1.539 trillion in 2018. Having added more than $500 billion since 2010, this figure is expected to grow nearly $400 billion more by 2023.

The marketing industry is being blinded by data

A combination of the emergence of big data, artificial intelligence and influential voices, such as Byron Sharp, calling for more scientific rigour have promoted the use of data to support marketing decision-making. But if the industry is to progress we need more than just data. We need understanding.  by Josh Samuel – Kantar / Global Head of Innovations

Local Radio is More Important Than Ever

With over 15,000 local broadcast radio stations, no other medium informs, entertains or engages better than radio.  Rooted in the community where listeners live, work, go to school or just go about their day, radio connects.  By Annette Malave, SVP/Insights, RAB

Four Ways Marketers Can Best Engage Gen Z

By the year 2020, gen Z will account for 33 percent of the global population. Moreover, they already account for between $29 billion and $143 billion in consumer spending. It can be easy for marketers to assume they should be treating this burgeoning consumer group the same way they’ve treated millennials. However, early research is showing there are some key differences between the two demographics. In this presentation, we’ll cover four things your brand can do to position itself in the good graces of gen Z consumers.

New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) – 2019 Winners

The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF), celebrated its 16th anniversary with star-studded events and films, celebrating the Latino film industry and content creators from August 12 to 18. More than 1500 moviegoers supported more than 83 films from established and emerging filmmakers, with more than 10 countries represented. A variety of genres and formats were presented, including features, shorts, documentaries, web series and experimental films. Winners were announced at the conclusion of the Festival on Sunday, August 18, 2019 in the categories of International Feature, Documentary, U.S. Feature, Short Film, and Honorable Mention. In addition, in its first year, NYLFF in partnership with HBO Latino presented the”Latinos Stand-Up” competition in search of the best Latino stand-up comedians around the country. Over 300 entries were received and six finalists competed in front of a live audience and judging panel on Friday, August 16, 2019.

Global Ad Spending Is Up, But You Can’t Buy Loyalty in CPG

America is responsible for nearly half (48%) of the world’s advertising spending. This is followed the closest by measured nations in Europe, which represent 30% of ad spending. Together, these two regions account for nearly 80% of Nielsen-estimated global advertising budget and are driving the most annual growth in these investments. You’d expect this wide reach to result in consumers addicted to the new products that surround them. But interestingly enough, compared to the rest of the world, consumers in these two regions are the least open to trying new things.

Census Business Builder (CBB)

The Census Business Builder (CBB) is a suite of services that provide selected demographic and economic data from the Census Bureau tailored to specific types of users in a simple to access and use format.

Why Do Women Hold Themselves Back?

Research supports the fact that there is a real confidence gap between women and men but not any difference in our ability. Cornell University found in a study that we underestimate our abilities and performance while men overestimate both. They also found that the actual performance of both genders did not differ in quality or quantity.

Brands are an evolving accumulation of ideas, feelings and experiences

It is very easy to think of brands as a fixed entity defined by a logo and a set of specific characteristics; however, because the real power of brands originates in people’s minds maybe we need to think about a brand as an evolving entity that morphs and changes over time. Our job as marketers is to shape that evolution to best grow sales.  by Nigel Hollis

Privacy Study [REPORT]

The ARF conducted its second annual Privacy Study among 1,100 American consumers during the week of March 26th, 2019. The first study was conducted during the week of May 28th, 2018. Both surveys were conducted using a Qualtrics online sample and platform and were weighted to U.S. population estimates for age, gender, and region.

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