Effective Programmatic Ad Buys Remain Elusive Due to Transparency and Complexity Concerns [REPORT]
Achieving transparency in the programmatic media buying ecosystem remains a persistent challenge for marketers, but there are steps companies can take to ensure that their agencies and media partners are held accountable for digital ad expenditures, according to a new study.

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released “An Evolving Framework for Advertising Automation” to create clarity around programmatic functions and encourage more meaningful conversations among buyers, sellers, and technology vendors. The report sets out a consistent vocabulary and structure for programmatic advertising, including details of the core processes, tasks, and platforms involved in automating digital advertising.
Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA)announced that interim leader Sylvia Acevedo has been named permanent CEO of the 105-year-old organization, effective immediately.
Clio Sports recently announced the 2017 Sports Marketing Award winners honoring Austin-based LatinWorks with four awards for their campaign with Major League Baseball (MLB) #PonleAcento (Put An Accent On It).
Uncertainty is causing consumers to engage in money-saving efforts, but they’re still opening their wallets for the right premium products.
A wide-ranging public opinion poll conceived and commissioned by LAVIDGE and Mosaic Multicultural found surprising and insightful consumer sentiments about how people are responding to healthcare marketing messages.
AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing announced today that Ford Motor Company is the winner of the 2017 AHAA Marketer of the Year Award. Ford joins a prestigious short list of elite brands that have received the award, including McDonald’s, State Farm, Toyota, and Walmart. David Rodriguez, multicultural marketing director for Ford will accept the award and discuss the automaker’s commitment to the Hispanic and multicultural market at AHAA’s 2017 Annual Conference.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) unveiled its 2017-2018 programming line-up and highlight how its portfolio offers deep engagement and unique opportunities for marketers to deliver results leveraging viewers’ passions.
Boost Mobile introduces its new brand campaign, “Project Switch.”
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced that Telemundo Network and its entertainment cable channel Universo signed an exclusive content partnership with VICE Media, a global youth media brand.
Azteca America kicked off its 2017-2018 Upfront roadshow in New York by announcing a roster of new programs
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced a robust lineup of new innovative programming for the 2017-2018 television season
This year CNN en Español is celebrating its 20 years of covering news around the world like no one else with credible, emotional, ground breaking journalism.
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative director, etc / LMMiami.com
























