Twitter Takes to TV Tie-Ins

Advertisers cite three reasons why they’re increasing spending on Twitter: The social network’s tie-ins with TV, its real-time nature and its willingness to partner closely on creative executions. Other developments that will drive growth this year include improved analytics, more ad offerings for international markets and additional ad products in the direct-response and ecommerce areas, according to a new eMarketer report, “Advertising on Twitter: Unique Opportunities Outweigh Slowing User Growth.”

Digital Omnivores craving more Content Across Devices [INFOGRAPHIC]

Digital omnivores – those consumers who own a trio of tablets, smartphones and laptops – continue to grow, driven by the proliferation of new platforms and increased device adoption.  Deloitte’s eighth edition of the “Digital Democracy Survey” (formerly the “State of the Media Democracy” survey) reveals that over one third (37 percent) of U.S. consumers are now digital omnivores, a 42 percent growth over the previous year. This growth is primarily driven by continued tablet adoption (33 percent increase) and, to a lesser extent, smartphone ownership (18 percent increase).  Moreover, women, who made up over one-third (35 percent) of omnivores two years ago, now account for 45 percent of this group.

Telemundo Sports enjoys multiple nominations for the 35th Sports Emmy Awards

Telemundo Sports led all Spanish-language networks in nominations to the 35th Sports Emmy® Awards, according to the announcement made by The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS).  More than 180 nominees were announced in 39 categories and NBCUniversal’s Spanish-language broadcast network was recognized with six nominations, tying with ABC and outranking its Spanish-language competitors including ESPN Deportes (4) and Univision Deportes (3), as well as general market networks such as TBS, CBS Sports Network and FOX Soccer Channel, among others. The Awards will be given out at Jazz at Lincoln Center’s prestigious Frederick P. Rose Hall, located in the Time Warner Center on Tuesday, May 6th, 2014 in New York City.

Building Ad Platforms: Will Digital Ad Tech Absorb TV Ad Biz (Before TV Can Build Ad Tech to Absorb Digital)?

Technology and data will be large, critical value drivers in media, as important as the content itself. As we have known for decades in the analog media world, great content without distribution is like a tree falling in the woods. No one hears it (or sees or reads it), and it generates very little economic value. The same will be true of great content in the future, but data and technology are quickly replacing distribution as critical value-enablers. Great content without great data and technology won’t be consumed or monetized effectively.

mun2’S ‘REINAS DE REALTY’ integrates tips from Allstate Insurance Agents

mun2 has announced a collaboration with Allstate Insurance for the network’s new docu-reality series “Reinas de Realty.”  The 10-episode original series follows two Latina real estate moguls running their thriving, family-based Los Angeles house-flipping business and transforming Latino communities one flip at a time.

The Implications of Hybri-culturalism [INSIGHT]

My last publication dealt with the heavily talked about “total market approach” to advertising.   That total market approach is derived from today’s move in our society into becoming Hybri-cultural.   By Enrique Turégano, alPunto Advertising – Tustin, CA

d exposito & Partners wins another David Ogilvy Award

For the second consecutive year, d exposito & Partner, ConAgra Foods and DDB San Francisco were recognized with a 2014 David Ogilvy Award, winning Silver in the Food & Grocery category, at an award celebration held last night at the Marriott Marquis in New York City’s Time Square.

Business Buying Behavior shifts based on Content Sharing Behavior and Role in Decision-Making Process

New content marketing research by the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) Council reveals insight-hungry business buyers are increasingly reliant on trusted third-party information to make more educated decisions. The study also found that buyers tend to be clustered in distinctly different content sharing circles based on how the purchasing process is being driven, as well as their levels of collaboration and decision-making responsibility.

The Death Of The ‘Big Idea’ In Marketing?

These days, brands work with too many agencies, creating a sense of strategic competition, and the big-idea model has shifted to a series of smaller ideas, customized to a billion potential eyeballs. 

U.S. Advertising Expenditures increased 0.9% in 2013

Total advertising expenditures increased 0.9 percent in 2013 and finished the year at $140.2 billion, according to data released today by Kantar Media, the leading provider of strategic advertising and marketing information. Ad spending during the fourth quarter of 2013 rose 1.6 percent versus the year ago period.

Gil promoted to SVP & GM of Nielsen’s new Multicultural Growth and Strategy Team

Nielsen announced the promotion of Mónica Gil to Senior Vice President and General Manager of Nielsen’s new Multicultural Growth and Strategy team, effective immediately. Multicultural Growth and Strategy is a part of Nielsen’s External Affairs group and will drive business growth by providing market understanding and delivering comprehensive strategies to reach multicultural consumers.

Univision launches “Return on Influence” to debunk myth of marketing to U.S. Hispanics

As the media industry prepares for this year’s Upfront season, Univision Communications Inc. announced the launch of a major integrated marketing campaign, “Return on Influence.” The campaign, targeted to client-side marketers and advertising agency executives, focuses on debunking common myths about marketing to U.S. Hispanics. It also features Post Honey Bunches of Oats and Nissan as advertisers who have successfully driven sales with Hispanic consumers by partnering with Univision.

ALIVE AND KIKE!

Enrique Marquez, a Leo Burnett planner, has been diagnosed with ALS and this is a fundraiser that’s going around to raise money for him.

We at HispanicAd.com post this fundraiser to help KIKE in the hopes that our Industry can show their support by contributing for his cause.

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