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2023 HMC – Hispanic Market Guide explores Inclusivity, Intersectionality, Trust, Bingeability in Entertainment, Media Consumption & More …. [DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE]

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2023 Hispanic Market Guide, the most comprehensive resource on the U.S. Hispanic market featuring top trends, business-building insights, up-to-date market data as well as in-depth reports on the proliferation of Hispanic-focused audio and the disruptive power of Hispanic creativity. Latinos are driving a cultural and demographic transformation as the U.S. heads towards a multicultural majority—already a reality for people under 35. With $2.8 trillion in Hispanic buying power, there are deep implications for marketers who must lead with cultural insights to create effective and relevant campaigns that connect with today’s multicultural mainstream. This new publication, geared towards newcomer and veteran brands alike, is available to view online or download for free.
2023 Hispanic Market Overview Report- DOWNLOAD for FREE

HispanicAd.com in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2023 Hispanic Market Overview – titled “A Call For Full Inclusion”
Beyond Stereotypes: Embracing Specificity for Authentic Multicultural Marketing

Multicultural marketing has emerged as a critical strategy for brands seeking to reach and engage a broader audience in today's interconnected, global marketplace. However, the days of generic, one-size-fits-all campaigns are long gone. Today's discerning consumers demand authenticity and cultural relevance, and it's up to brands to rise to the challenge and meet their needs.
Overcoming the Limits of Multicultural Marketing [PODCAST]

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Javier Farfan, Culture Marketing Strategist at the National Football League (NFL), delves into various multicultural campaigns the NFL has launched to effectively reach and engage multicultural audiences and how the league overcomes multicultural marketing pitfalls.
Creative and Audience Modeling Should Be Front and Center

Third-party cookies are finally set to deprecate on Chrome in 2024, but the industry is still reluctant to change. So long as cookies remain available, advertisers, publishers, and their partners will continue to rely on a soon-to-be-old, data-rich way of targeting audiences.
Unwrapping the Top Five Multicultural Holiday Shopping Trends in 2023 [REPORT]

The 2023 holiday shopping season kicked off strong, with Adobe Analytics reporting a record $9.8 billion in Black Friday online sales, up 7.5% from 2022.Cyber Monday numbers were even stronger, with consumers spending $12.4 billion, a 9.6% increase over last year. So, what does this mean for December sales and the rest of the holiday shopping season? ThinkNow recently conducted a nationally representative quantitative survey of 1,500 consumers revealing insights into what Americans buy and spend for the holidays. From shopping habits to spending patterns, let's delve into the top five trends shaping the 2023 holiday shopping season.
“AI” voted ANA 2023 Marketing Word(s) of the Year

In the 10-year history of the ANA Marketing Word of the Year, there has never been a winner by such a wide margin. AI is also the first repeat winner — it was the ANA Marketing Word of the Year in 2017.
4.8% Growth for 2024, Marking Continued Adspend Acceleration Into 2025 and Beyond

Zenith’s latest Advertising Expenditure Forecasts, published today, reports continued resilience and forecasts 5.3% global advertising growth for 2023, which is above initial expectations given a healthier than expected Q3 for major digital advertisers. Global adspend growth is expected at 4.8% in 2024, excluding U.S. political spending*, aided by events such as the Olympics as well as a combination of continued advertiser spending in support of their brands and the positive impact of Chinese brands fueling growth.
2024 Global Ad Spend To Grow By 4.6% And Defines A New Era Of Brand Investment Metrics [REPORT]

The latest dentsu Global Ad Spend Forecasts, covering 58 markets across the globe, shows advertising spend will expand by $33.0 billion in 2024 to reach $752.8 billion. This represents a 4.6% growth year-over-year for the ad industry – much faster than the pace seen in 2023 (+2.7% vs. 2022). However, media price inflation continues to have a significant influence on growth, with global advertising spend at constant prices projecting a 2024 increase by only 2.5%, when compared to 2023 spending.
The Way Top CMOs Are Overcoming Today’s Challenges

If there's one thing that those of us who have had the privilege to serve alongside the top CMOs and leadership teams know, it is that the best of us consistently find ways to confront disruptive 800-pound gorillas throughout our career journeys – often, together.
PROGRAMMATIC MEDIA SUPPLY CHAIN TRANSPARENCY Part 2 [REPORT]

Media buyers currently using an overabundance of websites (40,000-plus) should select 75-100 trusted programmatic media sellers that will provide access to thousands of high-quality websites to optimize their investment, according to a new ANA report.
DIGITAL ADVERTISING REACCELERATED IN 2023 MAJOR EVENTS WILL FUEL TRADITIONAL MEDIA IN 2024

The winter update of MAGNA’s “Global Ad Forecast” predicts media owners net advertising revenues (NAR) will reach $853 billion this year, growing +5.5% growth vs. 2022. 2023 ended up stronger than anticipated by MAGNA in its mid-year forecast update (June 2023: +4.6%) as second-half digital ad sales accelerated by +6.3% yoy following a weak first half (1Q23: +2%, 1H23: +4.7%) thanks to economic stabilization and easier comps.
Diverse Voices: Language and Identity Among U.S. Hispanics

In the rich tapestry of the U.S. Hispanic community, language holds a complex and evolving role. The latest Pew Research Center Report paints a vivid picture of this linguistic landscape, offering marketers valuable insights into how language, identity, and culture intersect. By Sylvia Vidal - Senior Vice President, Insights | Qualitative & Quantitative Research
How Retailers Can Make Better Connections with More Shoppers

The weeks leading up to the holidays can be stressful for retail marketers desperate to hit their goals, and that can lead many to throw good money after bad tactics to gain some quick traction. A common example is the focus on reach. Too many retail marketers focus on acquiring customer contact information (usually email addresses) to get in front of net new shoppers and hit acquisition goals without any focus on the relevant data that can help them turn those email addresses (read: shoppers) into first-time buyers.
The Top Marketing Predictions for 2024

2024 will be a year of disruption, transformation, and change. From the continued rise of AI to the growing importance of first-party data, it's safe to say nothing will stay as it is now. Marketers will continue to prioritize finding ways to enhance segmentation and personalization — how they will do that, however, will change as regulations, tech advancements, as well as labor and partnerships adjust to evolving needs.
Immigrant Archive Project launches Legacy Film Division

Capturing the essence of families' unique stories has always been our passion, and now, we're taking it to the next level with our dedicated Legacy Film Division.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Marketing Luminaries Weigh In

In today's business world, the topics of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) are more than just buzzwords; they represent critical components for innovation, creativity, and growth. But what do some of the industry's luminaries think about these pressing issues? Marketing Futures Podcast host Mike Berberich shares some recent responses to a question he asks every guest: "What are your thoughts on diversity, equity, and inclusion?"
Three Stages to a Successful Scoping Season

In the world of marketing, there's a critical period that both big advertisers and their agencies know all too well: the scoping season. It is the ultimate team project, where advertisers and agencies come together, ready to hash out plans and budgets for their next big campaigns.
Why is collaboration key to CMO success?

While many chief marketing officers (CMOs) continue to face headwinds, there’s never been a better time to be a CMO. The marketing department’s responsibilities have expanded well beyond what we might think of as traditional marketing.
Beyond belt-tightening: How marketing can drive resiliency during uncertain times

With the economy still sending mixed signals, it’s no great surprise that companies are feeling skittish and cutting costs. Unfortunately, the marketing budget is often the first to go. In December 2022, we surveyed nearly three dozen chief marketing officers (CMOs) of major North American consumer companies. On average, they told us that their company boards demanded an 8 percent reduction in marketing expenditures over the previous 12 months. In some cases, marketing budgets were cut by as much as 10 to 20 percent. One large public company even slashed its marketing budget by more than 20 percent.


























