Marketing
Why strategy matters more than tools for measurement in marketing
The marketing ecosystem continues to expand, offering an ever-growing set of tools, data sources, and analytics platforms designed to connect investments to measurable outcomes. Organisations are investing in these capabilities with the goal of improving transparency, comparability and consistency in how performance is assessed.
Great clients get great work.
If you want great work from your agency, be a great client! By Steve Boehler - Founder, Mercer Island Group: Marketing Management Consulting
When the River Roars: DDB’s Sunset and the Creative Revolution That Will Never Die The End of an Era, Not a Spirit
The rumors swirling about DDB’s potential sunset feel like a seismic jolt to the soul of advertising—a heartbreak, a reckoning, and a test of our industry’s collective memory. “Cuando el río suena, agua lleva”: when rumors carry this much weight and momentum, it’s time to brace for the truth and respond with the passion DDB always inspired. By Luis Miguel Messianu
How Public Relations Helps Your Paid Ads
Paid advertising can quickly put your brand in front of the right audience, but it takes more than visibility to see long-term results — that’s where public relations comes in. Discover how PR builds credibility and drives stronger paid ad performance for better ROI. By Lukas Partners Team
WHAT DRIVES CONSUMER CHOICE, AND HOW BRANDS SHOULD RESPOND – How humans decide. [REPORT]
Reaching a target audience in an attentive state (with the right content) is a widespread equation for effective brand communication. But should it be? Are reach and attention enough to influence people to buy, and continue buying, your brand?
Clarity in Chaos: How Culturally Inclusive Marketing Restores Growth Certainty
Marketers today have more tools and data than ever, but less certainty about how to utilize them effectively. The issue isn’t information—it’s insights and growth-focused actions. By Carlos Santiago, CEO, Santiago Solutions Group, Co-Founder, Cultural Inclusion Accelerator, and AIMM
Media ROI. [VIDEO]
Looking for fresh evidence on audio and radio advertising ROI? Look no further than one of the world’s largest media agencies. WPP Media and Radiocentre have released a major new analysis of the sales effect of AM/FM radio andi dgital audio.
The Power of Collaboration: Reinventing Brand Storytelling in a Changing Market
Strategic partnerships aren’t a passing trend—they’re redefining how brands connect, create, and stay relevant.
Culture Decoded – How Hispanic GenZ Redefines Authentic Brand Engagement. [REPORT]
Hispanic Gen Z consumers are reshaping the way brands connect with culture and audiences.
Guess how many brand cue references were needed in a 30-second ad for 100% of people to remember who it’s from?
To explain… Andrew Tindall analyzed System1 and Effie Awards data and found that if your 30-second ad includes seven recognizable brand cues, recall rises to 100%. By Elena Jasper - CMO @ Marketing Architects | Marketing Effectiveness Student & TV Advertising Enthusiast
IMMIGRATION RAIDS IMPACT [REPORT]
Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Consumer Behavior, Public Trust, and National Sentiment Our survey findings reveal the consequences of immigration enforcement, particularly ICE raids, on Hispanic communities and broader American society, influencing spending habits, public engagement, brand trust, and national identity.
The end of PR’s vanity metrics era [INSIGHTS]
Here’s a fun PR math problem: 3 billion impressions x zero impact = (yes,) zero. By Catherine Merritt - CEO at Spool
Why Higher Ed CMOs Burn Out Fast
The chief marketing officer has become higher education’s newest indispensable hire. Presidents and boards increasingly expect their CMOs to fix declining enrollment, rebuild reputation, and even stabilize shaky fundraising pipelines while budgets shrink. As The Conversation recently reported, institutions are hiring more CMOs than ever because marketing is no longer viewed as optional. It is mission critical. By Jamie Ceman, Ed.D. - Two-time AMA Higher Ed Marketer of the Year | Ed.D in Change Management and Leadership
The World Cup Playbook Unlocking a $41 Billion Business Opportunity. [VIDEO]
Last month, alma brought together industry experts to talk all things 2026 World Cup and what it means for brands. In case you missed it, we’ve rounded up some of the top takeaways from the session.
Holiday Retail Survey [REPORT]
2025 marks the 40th year of the Deloitte Holiday Retail Survey, and the retail transformation over that time has been remarkable. Holiday shopping has shifted from crowded malls and print circulars to a world of omnichannel convenience, digital discovery, and artificial intelligence-powered tools. Yet one constant remains: The holidays are when consumer behavior reflects both the realities of the economy and the desire to celebrate.
“Advertising that sells”
"Advertising that sells”. David Ogilvy (1911–1999) was “a British advertising tycoon, founder of Ogilvy & Mather, and known as the "Father of Advertising". He attributed the success of his campaigns to meticulous research into consumer habits.”
The Hidden Cost of an Empty Marketing Chair
“We’ll manage without a CMO for a few months. The CEO can oversee marketing temporarily. How much damage could six months really do?”
How today’s consumers are spending their time and money [PODCAST]
People are spending more of their time alone and online. Gen Zers don’t feel financially secure but are willing to splurge. In their search for value, shoppers are buying smaller pack sizes or lower quantities of their preferred brands.
Mid-market marketers are turning to AI to gain a competitive edge as strong winds to growth prevail
A new study by WARC and Intuit Mailchimp presented by LIONS Advisory reveals marketing teams in mid-market companies are in transition in how they are leveraging AI as an “equalizer” that enables them to amplify their impact and give them a competitive edge.
Americans have mixed feelings about AI summaries in search results
Many search engines like Google or Bing now use artificial intelligence (AI) to provide users with short answers or overviews at the top of the page that are separate from traditional search results.
