Marketing
Cultural Capital Is the Flex
3 Models Brands Must Master to Lead in Culture (Not Just Market in It) Culture moves everything. It drives how people see themselves, who they connect with, and what they buy. It shapes language, aesthetics, rituals, desire. From Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl show to Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rican manifesto in album form, culture isn’t riding shotgun—it’s driving the whole car. By Roberto Ramos - Group President, Chief Transformation Officer at Culture + Group & CIEN +
Measuring Loyalty Marketing
Loyalty marketing is a big business and increasing in importance. Loyalty marketing rewards customers for their repeat purchases or interactions with a brand. Think about airlines, hotels, and quick-service restaurants. Loyalty marketing programs are offered by national brands and local ones, like a neighborhood pizza shop.
Why the Work of the Immigrant Archive Project is More Important Now Than Ever
In a time when the contributions and struggles of immigrant communities are being systematically erased from public consciousness, the Immigrant Archive Project (IAP) stands as a powerful counterforce—preserving the stories that define America’s rich and diverse narrative. The IAP, the leading oral history project documenting the modern immigrant experience, is more than a repository of memories. It is an essential safeguard against the dangers of historical erasure, and its work has never been more crucial than it is today. By Tony Hernandez - Founder of The Immigrant Archive Project
Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers Are ‘Apprehensive’ Despite ‘Healthy’ Economic Fundamentals
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau showed modest month-over-month retail sales growth in February amid consumer worries over inflation and Washington policy decisions, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Need to know: What is share of voice?
How many ads do people see every day? It’s a hard number to pinpoint, and even harder to figure how many they actually pay attention to, but one thing is for sure: brands that stand alone in the spotlight are easier to notice than those sharing the stage with dozens of their competitors.
Scaling a Digital Agency: When to Expand, Outsource, or Automate?
Scaling a digital agency is both an exciting opportunity and a complex challenge. As demand grows, agency leaders must decide when and how to expand while maintaining efficiency, profitability, and service quality. The key question is: Should you hire in-house talent, outsource to specialized partners, or invest in automation? Each approach has its advantages and trade-offs, and choosing the right one depends on your agency's goals, budget, and operational needs.
The Modern CMO: Driving Transformation in an Era of Complexity
Adapt or become irrelevant. That's the harsh reality facing today's CMOs. In a marketplace defined by rapid technological shifts, evolving customer expectations, and relentless competition, marketing leaders are no longer just responsible for brand awareness — they're accountable for driving growth, building trust, and transforming their organizations from the inside out.
Marketers Innovation at the Speed of Success
An ancient Chinese proverb counsels its audience that "when the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills." Innovation thus necessitates the ability to recognize such changes in real time, the courage to eschew defensiveness in the face of them, and, indeed, the wisdom to discern the opportunities lying nascent in them, as well as the creative adaptability to capitalize on those opportunities.
Beyond the Legacy Agency Model: How to Chart the Right Course
Plenty has been said about the current client-agency dynamics. I know, you don't care that much, but those of us who have paid attention for so long know we are sick.
The Future of Marketing in a Multicultural America
The United States is continually growing into one of the most diverse nations in the world. By 2050, the White population is projected to decline to 46%, while Hispanic and Asian populations are expected to rise significantly (Kipnis et al., 2019) . These demographic shifts are fundamentally reshaping society and the marketplace. This challenges marketers to adapt their strategies. In a multicultural society, marketing must no longer just be about selling products; although from a revenue perspective, corporations will have to incorporate inclusivity and diversity to keep up with the dramatic demographic transition (Mueller, 2008). It is important to recognize and embrace the unique identities and needs of diverse populations. Brands or companies that fail to engage with diversity risk the potential of alienating segments of their target audiences and becoming obsolete. A multicultural society is transforming marketing practices in the United States by reshaping consumer identity through diverse demographics, emphasizing the role of cultural values in consumer behavior, and the need for inclusive marketing strategies. These shifts will require marketers to develop a deeper understanding of their audiences. By Kristina Simon - Florida State University
5 things to know about tariffs
Retailers strive to deliver a wide selection of affordable products every day to their customers. However, they also rely on products imported throughout international supply chains to offer American consumers high quality goods at a variety of price points. As policymakers consider a number of trade proposals, it’s important to know the significant impact tariffs will have on retailers, consumers and the U.S. economy.
How Authenticity Drives Business Growth in Hyper-Aware Markets [PODCAST]
In this episode of The New Mainstream Podcast, Maribel Lara, Founder of Beget Love Consulting, shares insights on her journey into entrepreneurship and how authenticity can help brands thrive, even when faced with challenges.
How Marketers Can Create Wins for the Brand, the Business, and Their Partners [VIDEO]
ANA CEO Bob Liodice shared his thoughts on how marketers can do a better job of crafting and communicating their goals, helping the broader organization and external partners to better understand the objectives and create synergy across the entire function.
AI Plots Path for Measurement in the Coming Creative Explosion
Creative is king. This may sound odd coming from a media person, but data supports this assertion. A 2017 Nielsen study of 500 advertising campaigns across all major media platforms found that the effectiveness of media tactics like targeting, reach and recency have improved over time. However, 56 percent of advertising's contribution to sales is still attributable to creative. A similar (updated) study from Data2Decisions in 2023 revealed that creative is the second biggest multiplier of advertising profitability, second only to brand size, and many times greater than targeting.
To grow your brand, play to win, not for stalemate
I have never understood why marketers who get paid to create growth are so eager to accept recommendations based on a descriptive model that assumes a static marketplace. You cannot learn about growth from static markets, you must examine how things change over time. By Nigel Hollis
FORBES pays attention to Tajín’s success story in America
FORBES, the world-known American business magazine, is giving its international audience a taste of Tajín. In its upcoming edition, the publication interviews Tajín’s founder Horacio Fernández who tells the interviewer how his authentic Mexican seasoning “has turned into a spice giant — by selling to Americans.”
We’re All Marketers Now: Putting the Customer First
"Is your entire company thinking like a marketer? It should be."
ANA Calls for an Industry-wide Pause to Sharpen Our Skills: The ANA Global Day of Learning — A Collective Reset for Marketers
Four years ago, as the world began to emerge from the Covid pandemic, the ANA launched Marketing's Global Day of Learning to help rebuild the economy. For the first time, marketers from around the world came together to learn from each other and to be inspired by the leading practitioners in our industry. All for free. Since then, over 20,000 marketing professionals, students, and academic leaders from over 100 countries have participated in this annual industry-wide event, driven by the Global CMO Growth Council. This year, we are once again uniting take a collective pause to refuel, recharge, and reimagine the future of marketing.
What Latino Leaders Are Saying: Key Insights from My Listening Tour
For the past few months, I have been on a listening tour, speaking with over 50 leaders across industries while also having daily conversations with companies, brands, and media. But this wasn’t just virtual—I’ve also been on the ground, visiting cities across the country, sitting down with executives, marketers, HR leaders, and decision-makers to hear firsthand how they are navigating the shifting corporate landscape. By Claudia Romo Edelman - Founder and CEO of the Hispanic Star and Host of A LA LATINA Podcast | Speaker, entrepreneur, media contributor, and activist for Hispanics.
The Great Unbundling – 2025 is the year advertising technology resolves conflicts of interest
For more than a decade, the advertising industry has been defined by a structural tension: Platforms providing buy-side technology have also been deeply entrenched in selling media inventory. Companies like Google leveraged their scale, deep pockets, and technological resources to dominate both sides of the coin. Any capitalist with such advantages would have done the same.
