So Many Apps, So Much More Time for Entertainment

Over the span of just a few years, the concept of app usage has transformed from a novelty to an essential part of the mobile user experience. With millions of apps now available and more being rolled out every day, there is an app for everyone, regardless of age, race or interest.

The Importance Of Vision In Leadership

What is “vision”?  Simply put, it’s the common alignment of a group of people aiming for the same goal.  Whether it’s sports or business, having a vision is the single most important thing to motivate a team of individuals.  Without it, you have chaos and you can’t possibly succeed.

Hispanic Shopper Spending highest in 3 Years [INFOGRAPHIC]

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) released The Why? Behind The Buy™ U.S. Hispanic Shopper Study that provides valuable insights into U.S. Hispanic shopper behavior. As the U.S. Hispanic population grows, this report will help CPG companies and retailers develop marketing strategies to best attract and win with this important consumer segment.

Pharmaceutical Companies lag behind in Hispanic Targeted Ad Spending [INSIGHT]

According to a new report from AHAA: the Voice of Hispanic Marketing, pharmaceutical marketers increased their aggregate Hispanic advertising investment by only 4 percent between 2010 and 2014 to $165 million. Among the top 500 U.S. advertisers, the pharmaceutical category allocation to Hispanic dedicated media remained basically unchanged at 2.5 percent, which is significantly less than the national average of 8.5 percent.

For CPG, Mobile Promotions Push Targets to Store

The US consumer packaged goods (CPG) and consumer products industry will spend $2.33 billion on mobile advertising this year, representing 47.0% of digital ad spending in the industry, eMarketer estimates.

Zubi Advertising wins awards with Camisetrón for Ford

“Camisetrón”, a digital project developed by Zubi Advertising for Ford, has been nationally and internationally awarded for its creative quality and outstanding results, obtaining 4 Bronze Awards in the Digital Category at Clio Sports Awards (New York), El Sol de Iberoamérica Festival (Spain), Wave Festival (Brazil) and U.S.H. Idea Awards (Miami).

Are Millennials Getting More Attention Than They Deserve?

I’m fascinated by the weekly deluge of studies and columns about the preferences and behaviors of the Millennials. While it is good to keep a pulse on future generations, I think that there is a lot of undue attention being thrust on this very small corner of the larger consumer picture. My caution is not one to ignore the Millennials but to realize that while there is a lot of noise in this area, much of the data stands contrary to the amount of attention.

The ANA and AEF Join Forces

This decision reflects the long-term strategies of both organizations to shape the future of the industry by connecting academia with the marketing community and, ultimately, attract the best talent to the industry. The ANA/AEF partnership will broaden the industry’s presence on campuses, bring increased marketing content to the industry, provide newfound opportunities for education and research, and initiate a renewed focus on advertising’s role in culture, society, and the economy.

The Multicultural Real Estate Opportunity [INSIGHT]

By mid-century, the U.S. will be a “majority minority” nation. In 2010, slightly more than six in 10 Americans were classified as white non-Hispanic. By 2060, fewer than five in 10 will be, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Right now, some 51% of children aged 9 and under have multicultural origins.

Can Marketing Tech Adoption Catch Up to Data Adoption?

Gathering data is critical for marketers, but in order to act on insights gleaned from all of the information collected, the right tools and skills are necessary. An April 2015 study by the Direct Marketing Association (DMA) and Winterberry Group found that while marketers acknowledged the demand for data integration, they were behind in implementing the technology and training needed to do so.

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