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THIRD EAR is named Multicultural AOR for Nissan North America and INFINITI USA
THIRD EAR announced the addition of two automotive brands to its roster – Nissan North America and INFINITI USA – becoming multicultural agency of record for each. The agency will provide specialized strategy, creative and media services with the goal of deepening the brands’ relationships with diverse communities throughout the U.S.
ALMA named AOR for CITy Furniture
ALMA has been named CITY Furniture’s lead agency for strategic and creative work following a competitive pitch.
The Principal-Agency Problem
Are you an agency or a consultancy? A principal or an agent? Does it matter? Faris Yakob goes in search of the fundamental building blocks of the advertising business.
Is there a solution to the advertising disconnect?
Advertisers are desperate to get their audience's attention. Most of that audience would prefer not to see advertising and do their best to avoid it. This is the digital advertising disconnect. So far, few brands have figured out an effective solution to the problem. So, what is a brand to do? By Nigel Hollis
Agency Compensation Models: It’s About Time
The advertising industry has long wrestled with the challenge of determining the optimal manner and level of compensation between advertisers and their agency partners.
Republica Havas bolsters Executive Leadership Team with appointment of Anthony Bianco as COO and Marcela Maurer as CBO
Republica Havas announced key promotions within its executive leadership team, reflecting the company’s continued expansion. Since joining forces with Havas in 2018, Republica Havas has had exponential growth across its Creative, Health & Wellness, Media, and Experiences divisions.
Moving back to the future
There was some intentionality in the move, I have to admit. As we set out to find a new office after the pandemic, a space that would accommodate a new hybrid work model, a bunch of “what-ifs” came up but one in particular felt the most appealing: “What if we were to go back to where it all started — that historic New York artery named Madison Avenue?” By Daisy Expósito-Ulla
The Future-Ready Agency: How to Achieve Long-Term Success
According to a 2024 Setup survey, over 50 percent of brands are likely to change their primary agency this year — a 17 percent increase from 2023. This statistic underscores the growing complexity and competitiveness of the agency landscape.
Decoding Compensation Models and Implementing the Right Model [REPORT]
This joint initiative from the ANA and the 4A's, developed by a task force of ANA and 4A's members, is an executive-level guide that details various compensation models that focus on better outcomes for both marketers and their agencies. The primary objective is to establish a robust framework that benefits marketers and agencies, raise awareness about the available choices of compensation methods, and empower stakeholders to make well-informed decisions.
HMC TO ADVERTISING & MARKETING EXECUTIVES: STOP LATINO COATING
In today’s competitive marketplace, CMOs face immense pressure to achieve growth. Proper investment and authentic engagement with U.S. Latinos, who are influencing mainstream culture and fueling demographic shifts is the clear answer. The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) unveiled a new campaign at its 2024 Annual Summit calling on the advertising and marketing industries to “Stop Latino Coating.” The resounding message? Give Hispanic marketing the weight it deserves, connect authentically or kiss your careers goodbye—#STOPLATINOCOATING.
d expósito & Partners signs well-known ad executive “Tony” Ruiz
In a statement released to HispanicAd.com this morning, Daisy Expósito-Ulla, leader of d expósito & Partners, announced the hiring of “Tony” Ruiz, an accomplished ad and marketing executive with years in the industry. ¡BIENVENIDO, TONY!
MEL tilts El Tiempo Latino 2.7 degrees to advocate for action against climate change among U.S. Latinos
El Tiempo Latino and MEL have united to launch an advocacy platform named Tiempo de Acción. The inaugural focus of this initiative is climate change, aiming to shed light on how this global crisis disproportionately affects Latino populations across the United States.
Marketing procurement seeks better, smarter metrics in 2024 [REPORT]
WFA research shows that teams are looking at creative and production as well as media in their bid to identify savings for 2024. Many company target setters fail to understand marketing, increasing barriers between procurement, marketing and the rest of the organization.
Agency Brands Aren’t Dying, and They Still Matter for New Business
Over the past year, a fresh wave of mergers and acquisitions has raised new questions: What defines an agency's brand in today's market? And do agency brands still matter? By Mark Duval - The Duval Partnership
More than 40% of Total Ad Spending in 2024 will Come from the United States
In just five years, brands and marketers worldwide have spent more than a shocking $5 trillion on advertising, including all forms of digital ads, social media channels, search advertising, and TV, video, and radio ads. In 2024, total ad spending is expected to hit an all-time high of $1.83 trillion, and most of that value will come from the US market.
How Agencies Deal with Clients’ CMO Churn
The latest CMO churn among some of the largest brands comes at a precarious time for agency-client relations, as chief marketers face growing pressure to monetize their activities and agencies are on the hook for more accountability. Even in the best-case scenarios, agency-client relations are fraught with difficulties. However, the ongoing predilection among some major companies to jettison the CMO role altogether and reassign marketing duties puts a significant crimp in agency-client relations and makes it much harder to foster meaningful partnerships.
Republica Havas refreshes Brand to accentuate accelerated growth…..
Republica Havas introduced its refreshed brand identity, designed as a celebration of the firm’s 17-year journey as a cross-cultural communications powerhouse. The new logo aligns with Havas’ new global brand architecture and serves to accentuate Republica Havas’ momentum and accelerated growth trajectory.
Are We Still Crazy to Run a Hispanic Agency in 2024?
Ten years ago, my partner and I opened the doors of d2H Partners with one burning question: “Are we crazy?” By Marcelino Miyares
Unleashing Strategic Potential for Mid-Level Agencies
Across the vibrant ecosystem of research and innovation, mid-level agencies are constantly charting their path through a particularly intricate landscape. In this dynamic sphere, the optimal allocation of resources for maximum competitive advantage is paramount.
A CMO’s Agency Wake-Up Call [REPORT]
This piece from Agency Media Solutions covers how CMOs can shift their mindset and focus from "which agencies should I hire?" to "how can I operate to embolden agencies to succeed?" and supercharge their marketing efforts.
