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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.

How Many Times Can You Say The Same Thing?

Don’t get me wrong, strategy is important – but the amount of people who continue to think it is more important than what it makes happen, is insane.  By Rob Campbell

How to Create and Measure Successful Multicultural Marketing

Corporate spend on multicultural marketing is expected to grow in 2022. Some of that budget is likely motivated by a long overdue cultural reconning with racial injustice, and some of it boils down to simple demographic realities. The 2020 Census revealed that the non-Hispanic White population shrank in real numbers for the first time in U.S. history. Minorities accounted for all the population growth over the past decade. Our consumer economy is becoming ever more reliant on multicultural spend, and those consumers expect to see themselves reflected in the media.

Aldo Quevedo, Flor Leibaschoff and Salma Gottfried Launch the Cross-Cultural Agency BeautifulBeast

As a natural continuation of their successful careers in advertising, the three veterans join forces to establish an independent entity with operations in Dallas and Miami.

Puyol named Chief Revenue Officer at Collage Group

Collage Group announced the appointment of Jose Puyol as Chief Revenue Officer. Jose oversees companywide commercial function, including new business, renewals, account expansions and more.

Talento Unlimited signs Two-time Olympic Medalist and new L.A. Dodger Eddy Alvarez

Talento Unlimited has confirmed its first athlete with the addition of two-time Olympic silver medalist Eddy Alvarez to its growing roster of talent partners, creators and events.

ANA’s AIMM Reveals Its 2021 Best-In-Culture List with Ulta Beauty, USAA, Verizon and Walmart Among the Top Performers

Despite big commitments, many brands are still missing the mark when it comes to cultural authenticity in their ads

With agency cost on the rise, how should advertisers respond?

Believe it not, advertisers have generally enjoyed a stable and relatively low cost for agency services for more than a decade. While it may not feel like it on a case-by-case basis, with many advertisers going to pitch to try and procure lower agency fees, the fact is that in many of the developed markets, agency salaries have remained relatively stable, often not even keeping up with cost-of-living inflation. But this situation is about to change.

Who’s Watching and Where Are They Buying Snacks?

The big game arrives this Sunday as the Los Angeles Rams and Cincinnati Bengals face off at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif. How many consumers say they will watch, what will they be tuning in for, what will they spend and where will they buy the foods they consume during the game?

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.

Nielsen Launches Diverse Media Equity Program [REPORT]

Nielsen announces the launch of its Diverse Media Equity program, which is designed to elevate the visibility of diverse-owned media companies with advertisers and agencies. The comprehensive initiative includes measurement of diverse-owned media historically excluded from investment, funding certification fees of diverse-owned media, as well as the launch of the first ever report on diverse-owned media reach and audience profiles.

Agency Lessons From the Rise of In-House Agencies & Consultancies

What can agencies learn from looking back at how in-house agencies and consultancies were perceived six years ago when they first started to dominate media headlines? A lot, actually.  By Mark Duval / The Duval Partnership

Who’s laughing now? Let’s stop the decline of humor in advertising

Kantar’s AdReaction study showed that humor is the most powerful creative enhancer of receptivity. And it crosses the generations. Our Link ad testing database also shows that not only is it a great way to get a reaction, but it can make your advertising really stand out from the crowd. Humorous ads are more expressive (+27 point increase), more involving (+14) and more distinct (+11).

Hypercultural Latinx, The Next Generation of Growth

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Ilse Calderon, discusses why the Hypercultural Latinx consumer represents the next generation of growth for emerging brands.

49% of Marketers Say They Are Looking to Contextual Advertising to Replace Cookies

GumGum, a global media and technology leader, specializing in contextual intelligence, published the results of a survey that found 49% of brand marketers are looking to contextual advertising to replace cookies in their marketing efforts.

ANA and IRG team up on new CMO Leadership Program

The ANA and the Institute for Real Growth (IRG) are partnering on a new, first-of-its-kind program for CMOs that is designed to develop leadership capabilities and drive business growth.

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.

Six Hispanic Healthcare Insights for Successful In-Culture Marketing

As Latinos welcomed the New Year, the traditional “Salud!” was the quintessential closing to every family’s wishful holiday toast. And while the pandemic has certainly made public health concerns top-of-mind for most, it’s no secret that health and wellness have always been high priorities for U.S. Hispanics, who rank the importance of their health higher than non-Hispanics.

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.

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