The conversation about men and gender equality in the US has become highly politicized, even weaponized, and is often cast as zero-sum. In this contested space, care and resources dedicated to the lives of boys and men can seem like a distraction from the unfinished work related to girls and women. But as Equimundo’s efforts … Read more
By Paul Hemez and Daniela Mejía Same-sex married couples are less likely than opposite-sex married couples to have spouses who are the same age and the same race and Hispanic origin, according to the 2021 1-year American Community Survey. In contrast, same-sex spouses were more likely than opposite-sex spouses to have similar income and education … Read more
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index rose again in July to 117.0 (1985=100), up from 110.1 in June. The Present Situation Index—based on consumers’ assessment of current business and labor market conditions—improved to 160.0 (1985=100) from 155.3 last month. The Expectations Index—based on consumers’ short-term outlook for income, business, and labor market conditions—improved to 88.3 … Read more
By Felipe Simi Advertising reveres highly creative people, lost in creative thought, coming up with amazing creative solutions, in the pursuit of memorable creative campaigns. And it’s all a bubble that needs to be burst. Please don’t misunderstand me. I, myself, am a creative leader and I’m aware that creative people being creative is essential … Read more
By Christopher Karpenko Consumers are inundated with a seemingly countless number of ads every day. It can be difficult for marketers to break through the clutter. But as brands jockey for attention, they must also grapple with an ever-evolving market and near-constant shifts in customer expectations. Innovative marketing can help businesses differentiate themselves and capture … Read more
thredUP, ant online resale platforms for apparel, shoes, and accessories, released its second annual Impact Report. Through transparent reporting and disclosures, the report provides a comprehensive view of thredUP’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) profile, outlining the company’s business and brand-aligned ESG strategy and detailing the progress the company made across ESG initiatives in 2022. … Read more
Despite geopolitical disruption and looming economic concerns, CEOs remain focused on navigating through uncertainty. While the challenges are many, today’s CEOs demonstrate incredible resilience through their ability to navigate external factors and continue to explore and invest in emerging technologies. Below are highlights from the most recent Fortune/Deloitte CEO survey. To read report, CLICK HERE. … Read more
Apple continues to lead as the world’s most valuable brand, for the second year in a row, in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023. The latest ranking shows that the total brand value of the world’s top 100 brands now stands at $6.9 trillion for 2023. Despite a 20% drop in the … Read more
By Larisa Bedgood The marketing and advertising landscape is constantly evolving. Digital, AI, big data, fast data – more advancements and new technologies are constantly being introduced. Before we delve into the marketing of the now and near future, let’s take a quick trip down memory lane over the past 50 years. To read more … Read more
Kanguro Insurance has officially launched its health insurance plans for pets. With a strong focus on digital innovation and bilingual customer service, Kanguro Insurance aims to modernize the pet insurance industry in the United States. “After years of working in the insurance industry, we recognized the need for a better experience when interacting with insurance … Read more
By Christina Adams, Kari Alldredge, Sajal Kohli, and Andrew Pitakos Despite some glimmers of optimism last quarter, consumer spending across demographic groups—and many retail segments—continues to decline. Here’s the latest research from our ConsumerWise team. After signs of improving economic sentiment in the spring, consumer spending seems to be in a summer slump. Across age … Read more
The American ethos of “individualism,” which prioritizes self-reliance, independence and frugality, has tremendously impacted general market advertising strategies. Marketing to Hispanic consumers, however, requires a different approach. The Hispanic ethos embodies collectivism, emphasizing the belief and practice of interdependence and interconnectedness among individuals. Twenty-eight percent of Hispanics live in multigenerational homes where bilingual-bicultural family members … Read more
By Allen Adamson The need for certainty is a gravitational pull shared by all marketers. From project to project, our clients ask us (and we ask each other), “Are you sure this is going to work? Is it going to sell the product?” This would seem both natural, and rational. Selling the product is what … Read more
In the midst of continued change and disruption in 2022, the global entertainment and media (E&M) industry reassessed its strategies, refocused on core operations and revised some key assumptions. Industry players are doing so by tapping into the many geographical and sectoral growth hotspots and by harnessing emerging technology. Our 24th annual Global Entertainment & … Read more
The U.S. homeownership rate in 2022 was even higher than before the COVID-19 pandemic — 65.8% compared to 64.6% in 2019 — a rebound driven largely by those age 44 and younger, according to the Census Bureau’s Current Population Survey/Housing Vacancy Survey (CPS/HVS). Homeownership continued to climb from the downturn following the foreclosure crisis (2004) … Read more
By Rakesh Kochhar A radiologist at Unfallkrankenhaus Berlin uses an AI-based app to look at a patient’s brain scan images on a tablet. (Monika Skolimowska/picture alliance via Getty Images) How we did this Terminology Artificial intelligence (AI) recently gained new attention with the release of ChatGPT and Dall-E. These tools and the broader array of … Read more
By Markus Berger-de León, Jerome Königsfeld, Melanie Riebel, and Kai Vollhardt Scaling a company—large or small—is no easy feat. For start-ups, 80 percent never reach critical scale.1 At bigger companies, the challenge is even greater. Only 10 percent of S&P 500 companies have achieved growth surpassing the GDP for a continuous period of 30 years … Read more
By Noel Artiles – Creative Director / Creative Leader As a creative professional or innovator, I totally get it—you’ve probably cooked up your fair share of Big, Ugly, Monstrous Ideas that you secretly hope will never see the light of day. It happens to the best of us! These are ideas that you might be … Read more
Ad agency consultant Michael Farmer made his name with a book, Madison Avenue Manslaughter, that explained in forensic detail how advertising agencies are running themselves into the ground. Now, he’s published a second book: an inside account of one creative agency’s attempt to save itself from decline with a new business model. Madison Avenue Makeover … Read more
By Charlotte Lipman At its inception, TV was a broadcast medium that advertisers relied on for one-to-many marketing. Viewers were accustomed to appointment-style viewing, limited content options, and commercials with messaging that appealed to most consumers. Today, streaming services supply viewers with extensive on-demand video libraries powered by personalized recommendation algorithms and the ability to … Read more
