Business
Reimagining Retail: Unexpected pandemic consequences for retailers and brands that will pop in 2022 [PODCAST]
On this episode of our new Behind the Numbers show, Reimagining Retail, our analyst Suzy Davidkhanian hosts author and keynote and strategic advisor Steve Dennis to discuss overlooked consequences the pandemic has had on retailers outside of the much-discussed supply chain and consumer loyalty woes. They also identify several smaller, lesser-known brands they think will pop in 2022.
Inflation and risk reduction: what brands can do [REPORT]
Brands need to respond to rising prices not simply by pivoting to “value”, but by considering how they reduce “risk” for consumers.
Where to Go from Here? The Apparel Industry’s Focus Areas for 2022
The U.S. apparel industry brought in $246.2 billion in revenue for 2021 — an increase of more than $61 billion versus 2020, and the highest dollar volume generated in more than 10 years! With both revenue and unit sales up, compared to 2020 and 2019, the apparel industry has to figure out how to keep up the momentum in 2022.
TelevisaUnivision Announces Univision Ad Sales Executive Appointments
TelevisaUnivision Inc. announced the hiring of new talent to join Univision’s ad sales team. The company welcomes Rob McGovern, Senior Vice President of Multimedia Sales, and Richard Bertodatti, Senior Vice President of Multimedia and Audience Sales who will report to John Kozack, Executive Vice President of Multimedia Sales.
The Working Future: More Human, Not Less [REPORT]
In 1964, the RAND Corporation predicted that we would be breeding intelligent apes to perform manual labor by 2020. In 1959, the US postmaster general predicted that today’s mail would be sent by rockets (email turned out to be a more cost-effective option). In 1930, John Maynard Keynes predicted that continued economic growth over the course of the coming century would reduce the workweek to 15 hours. Nikola Tesla echoed this sentiment in 1935, when he predicted that robots would replace most human labor in the next hundred years.
Hispanic Marketing Council honors Kellogg’s as the 2022 Marketer of the Year
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced today that Kellogg’s is the winner of the 2022 HMC Marketer of the Year Award. Kellogg’s joins a prestigious short list of elite brands that have received the award, including AARP, Ford, McDonald’s, Nestlé, Sprint, State Farm, Toyota and Walmart.
Two of the biggest Spanish-language media companies in the world are now officially united in fiscal matrimony.
Grupo Televisa, S.A.B. and Univision Holdings II Inc. (together with its wholly owned subsidiary, Univision Communications Inc.) on January 31 completed their merger — a transaction between the Mexico City and New York-headquartered companies that effectively melds Televisa’s media content and production assets with those of Univision. By Adam R. Jacobson
Performance marketing seeks to divide, branding seeks to unite
Recently, I have spent a lot of time trying to understand the world of performance marketing. It has not been easy, in part because of my background in brand building. To me performance and branding are like chalk and cheese. They reflect very different marketing mindsets and practices. By Nigel Hollis
2022 – A New Era for Retail
Incredible retail changes have occurred over the past two years — some will phase out, but many are now so ingrained into consumer behavior that they will linger. Spending in the current normal is not “normal,” at all. Similarly, looking at the year ahead is less about planning for emerging trends, and more about preparing for the changes on the horizon.
Global Ad Spend Forecasts January 2022 [REPORT]
Advertising investment is forecast to grow by 9.2% globally in 2022, according to the latest dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecast report. The twice-yearly report which combines data from over 50 markets globally, anticipates US$745 billion will be spent globally.
Martínez-Bonilla named SVP & Partner at C+R Research
C+R Research announced that Jorge Martínez-Bonilla has been named Senior Vice President and Partner.
Hybrid Has Become the Dominant Work Model for Global Knowledge Workers
Location and Schedule Flexibility Is the Expectation and Increasingly the Norm for Global Knowledge Workers
CALL FOR ENTRY FOR THE HMC STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced the call for entry for the HMC Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award of its kind that honors multicultural strategic thinking and cultural competence in marketing. Census data has revealed that Hispanics are responsible for half of the population growth of the nation and a critical driver of the nation’s rich cultural complexity.
One Thing Losing Teams fail to realize
New business pursuit teams that are stuck in losing streaks are desperate for a way to reverse their fortunes. Unfortunately, the methods they try often don’t work.
The rise of commerce media
Commerce media is transforming advertising by using data to close the transaction loop.
Multicultural Marketing Investments Expected To Grow In 2022
As we start a new year, there's a sense of optimism regarding the expectations around multicultural marketing investments. Before the holiday break, I connected with a few industry leaders representing different segments and discussed the trends for 2022. By Isaac Mizrahi - Co-President of ALMA
Embrace the “Netaverse”
While I love, embrace, and can even say I’m an “early adopter” of new technologies, I’m a bit at odds with the overwhelming overload of Metaverse, NFT’s, bitcoin, crypto and all the advances of our society. Each of these come to us as sharp contrast to what the pandemic opened our eyes to: the importance of humanity, the resilience of humankind, the rearrangement of our priorities: health, family, home, kindness, transparency, and harmony. by Luis Miguel Messianu, Founder, Creative Chairman and CEO, Alma
Build trust in diversity, equity, and inclusion commitments
Since the spring of 2020, many organizations have made public commitments to address societal disparity and injustice, and established or expanded diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives for their current and future workforce. After more than a year of accelerated efforts, the questions arise: Do workers trust their organizations’ commitment and efforts thus far? And how might this change going forward?
Retail predictions for 2022 [PODCAST]
Reda says 2022 is poised to be a great year for retail. Customers are excited to return to stores, and retailers are focused on new ways to make the in-store experience even better.
C-Suite Outlook 2022: Reset and Reimagine [REPORT]
Inflation concerns are skyrocketing. Labor shortages are driving talent retention and recruitment to the top of the CEO agenda in 2022. How do CEOs plan to seize the opportunities?
