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.
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Partnership for a Healthier America has selected Pólvora Advertising to provide guidance in marketing and advertising in the Los Angeles market.
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.
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.
This year, Captura Group found 10 fantastic reasons to invest in Hispanic marketing. Take these facts to your boss, invest in Hispanic marketing, reap the positive results, and be a hero.
The new report—titled “Connected Interaction to Power Brand Attraction”— explores the many ways digital transformation has impacted marketing and the organization’s ability to grow and profit from expanded relationships with customers.
If a single word could represent the U.S. marketing industry in 2016, what would it be? According to the members of the ANA (Association of National Advertisers), that word is transparency.
I spent last week in New York and met with a variety of media owners. I sat with a very large local radio network, a large national outdoor company, a company that sells targeted TV ads, and a digital advertising platform. By Maarten Albarda
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.
From conversations on the go to checking in on social media to navigating to destinations near and far, the accessibility of Smartphones has transformed how we live, work, and play.
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
The point of purchase is no longer just in-store as a result of the rise of digital marketing, and marketers are looking for new ways to create a win-win-win for brands, retailers, and shoppers. By Kerry Breen, Sr Manager, Marketing Knowledge Center at ANA
