Rebates and Other Non-Transparent Practices to be Pervasive in U.S. Media Ad-Buying Ecosystem [REPORT]
Numerous non-transparent business practices, including cash rebates to media agencies, were found to be pervasive in a sample of the U.S. media ad-buying ecosystem, according to a study commissioned by the ANA (Association of National Advertisers). DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE.

“Whistle” launches tonight with a fully integrated effort for both the General and Hispanic markets, including an epic :90 online version just in time to kick off the Copa America tournament. Or – as we soccer aficionados call it – “let’s use all our personal days month.”
Millennials are the most diverse adult generation in U.S. history. They are only 56 percent white compared to about three-quarters of Baby Boomers. This truly substantial change is being driven by Hispanics, who comprise 11 percent of the Baby Boomer population, but nearly a quarter of Millennials. By David Morse / New America Dimensions
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative director, etc – LMMIAMI.COM
A new white paper from The CMO Club in partnership with MediaMath makes the point that CMOs are increasingly adopting a programmatic marketing mindset vs. a programmatic advertising one. What does that mean?
MediaPost recently published an article entitled, “Why Hispanic Agencies Are Fading,” talking about underpaid specialized talent, smaller budgets with big-impact expectations, and incorrect Total Market implementation as contributing factors. As the national trade organization for Hispanic marketers, AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing, we agree with many of the assessments but not the conclusion. By Linda Lane Gonzalez, president of AHAA: The Voice of Hispanic Market
The days of influence marketing solely backed by celebrities or public figures are long gone. Today, people publish their own opinions and find their voice online by publishing blogs that carry influence of the same caliber, if not more. Bloggers can engage on a personal level, strengthening influence with their audience, and in fact we are seeing higher engagement rates in some cases vs. paid advertising. But how do health marketers create an “influencer campaign” and where to start?
The Advertising Industry is on pins and needles waiting for a report from the Association of National Advertisers (ANA) which is ready to be released that will shed light on the media rebates practice US based agencies are receiving for purchasing media that might not be in the interest of their clients.
Carusele announced the release of a new whitepaper entitled, “5 Ways to Effectively Measure Your Influencer Marketing Campaign.” The white paper explains a unique customer journey attribution reporting method custom built for the industry.
Mosaico Trading is specifically designed to harness Univision Communications Inc.’s (UCI) digital portfolio including the recently announced Fusion Media Group (FMG) as well as partner premium ad inventory at scal
Miller Lite Conciertos Originales returns to Texas for its third annual installment. June 23 through August 27, consumers will have a chance to experience from over ten free concerts taking place in Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, and McAllen, Texas.























