Guidelines for Competitive Project Reviews [REPORTS]

The 4A’s and ANA—issued new guidelines outlining best-practice recommendations designed to bring industry-wide consistency to how competitive reviews for project assignments are conducted by marketers and advertising agencies.

Unlocking Latino Civic Potential 2016 and Beyond [Report]

The Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program and the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program convened a diverse group of  distinguished  scholars, organizers, and other experts and leaders to discuss the challenges and causes of  low Latino civic participation and to develop recommendations for unlocking Latino civic potential in the United States.

Streaming Services Increase Overall TV Viewing and Reinvigorate Live TV

The latest findings from Horowitz Research’s Multiplatform Content and Services, Wave 2 2015 survey reveal that streaming services, like Netflix and Hulu, have been catalysts for increased television viewing: A third (31%) of over-the-top (OTT) viewers report watching more TV overall compared to five years ago. The data show that streaming services may even drive viewership back to live TV. Among OTT viewers, 31% say they began watching past episodes of some shows online and then switched to viewing the current season live.

Leadership in context [INSIGHT]

In the corporate context, effectiveness depends less on the traits of any one executive (or of that person’s direct reports) and more on a company’s competitive challenges, legacies, and other shifting forces.  by Michael Bazigos, Chris Gagnon, and Bill Schaninger

What Will Your Legacy Be?

It’s a simple, yet elegant question that allows you to think about the lasting impact of the role you play in an organization, and it can help you shape your everyday responsibilities.

Marketers Face Mobile Advertising Challenges

Mobile accounted for more than half of digital ad spending in 2015, and marketers continue to see increased value in mobile advertising. While there are benefits, there are challenges too, according to Q3 2015 research.

The Fourth Industrial Revolution Might Cost You Your Job [INSIGHT]

For me, those who currently hold a low-end media-buying and -selling role are prime examples of endangered jobs. They have relied heavily on Excel spreadsheets and other stand-alone technologies. But connected and real-time machine buying and selling is growing very, very fast, and it won’t be long before perhaps half of those currently working in this area find that their skills and roles will have been automated.

alPunto Advertising shows success with California Beef Council

In its first year working as the AOR for the California Beef Council, alPunto Advertising developed a comprehensive retailer-focused effort with over 310 sample activities, radio featuring KLVE personality Argelia Atilano, TV product placement and digital/social media programs.

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