Digital Transformation of Tracking

It’s time for all marketers to catch up to the new generation of tracking. Leading edge marketers have adopted the new tracking tools that take advantage of the opportunities created by digital and mobile technologies. It’s time for all marketers to get on board with the transformation.  By Mark Chamberlain – Sector Managing Director, Transformation Brands / Kantar Millward Brown

Agencies Face Tougher New Business Environment

New business development is often a difficult task for ad agencies. In addition to the day-to-day upkeep required for current clients, agencies must also constantly perform the challenging work of searching out new opportunities and partners. According to research, the process doesn’t appear to be getting any easier.

2/3 of Americans Own at Least One Internet of Things Connected Device [REPORT]

IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) released “The Internet of Things,” a study which shows that nearly two-thirds (62%) of American consumers own at least one Internet of Things connected device (connected car, connected/smart TV, fitness tracker, home control system or appliance, internet-enabled voice command, smart glasses, smart watch, VR headset, or wearable)

Never Let Your Ego Get In The Way Of A Good Idea

In December, we look forward to a new year.  We make predictions and resolutions for how we’ll tackle the coming months.   We dig deep into ourselves, become very introspective and (hopefully) find ways to become better peopl

1/3 of Americans Who Are Employed Report Not Receiving Any Formal Workplace Training from Their Current Employer

When it comes to formal workplace training, a majority of Americans who are employed full- or part-time say that they have received some form of instruction from their currently employer, including one in five who say that they have received formal training mostly online (20%) or in a classroom (16%), and another 30% who say that their training has involved a mix of both online and classroom components

2017 Talent Trend Predictions

The Futurestep division of Korn Ferry  has shared its 2017 predictions for talent acquisition. Based on insights from recruitment experts from around the world, the list reflects trends that have emerged during the past 12 months as well as those predicted to dominate during the coming year.

Most Popular Surnames in the United States

The U.S. Census Bureau released the country’s top 1,000 surnames by race and Hispanic origin and those that occurred 100 or more times in the 2010 Census.  Hispanic surnames represent 40% of Top 15 Surnames.

Diversity Derailed at the C-Suite [REPORT]

Research by Green 2.0 and University of Michigan Professor Dorceta Taylor previously found that people of color hold just 12% of leadership staff positions and 4.6% of board seats at environmental NGOs and foundations. Diversity Derailed, by Maya Beasley of the University of Connecticut, examines the search firms often used to fill these high-level roles. Among the results, the research found that 87.5% of search firms have encountered bias during past searches and 68.8% only mandate a diverse slate when their client prioritizes it.

Finding New Ways To Be Fearless

Healthcare marketing is in the midst of a dramatic transition. This transition is being dictated by the behavior and preference of the patients and physicians we serve. While we are generally less dependent on mass media, we are still very much under its spell. The allure and tradition of mass media continues to shape strategies and execution in ways that we may not realize.

#SocialTrends2017: What to Expect in the New Year

Social media is a major player in the most important conversations in media and marketing—including hot-button topics such as attribution, live streaming, digital video advertising and messaging.

Pólvora to help market DrinkUp LA

Partnership for a Healthier America has selected Pólvora Advertising to provide guidance in marketing and advertising in the Los Angeles market.  

Mass Appeal: Big Box Merchandisers Have a Healthy Share of Ads During the Holidays

When it comes to holiday ads, mass merchandisers comprise over half of the total retail category’s Gross Ratings Points (GRPs), measuring ad impressions, during the holiday months. And not surprisingly, there is a significant increase in mass merchandiser ad spend (and overall retail ad spend) during the holidays compared to the rest of the year. However, that is not the case across all advertiser categories.

Is CPG Advertising Boring The Industry To Death?

Ten years ago, the partners at our ad agency did an offsite meeting to plan our future. We were small and scrappy and talent-laden, but like the vast majority of agencies, we lacked any real point of differentiation.

2017 The Year of Consumer Content Experts [INSIGHT]

Attention Marketing grew out of the rise of social media and smartly suggests that rather than interrupting the consumer and using SEM, SEO, bannAttention Marketing grew out of the rise of social media and smartly suggests that rather than interrupting the consumer and using SEM, SEO, banner ads, mobile ads, etc., brands have an opportunity to utilize social media to capture consumer’s attention and channeling this attention to the brand’s products when the consumer has a genuine interest in buying.er ads, mobile ads, etc., brands have an opportunity to utilize social media to capture consumer’s attention and channeling this attention to the brand’s products when the consumer has a genuine interest in buying.

Hispanic Digital Predictions For 2017

Another year is coming to a close and with it another leap forward in Hispanic digital marketing. As we finalize 2017 plans for our clients, we think the coming year is poised to push the Hispanic digital marketing industry to even greater heights.  By Lee Vann – Founder and CEO, Captura Group

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