Marketing

For brands that were forced to pull back on budgets over the past 18+ months, navigating media planning will involve some level of uncertainty for the foreseeable future.

Media inflation in 2021 has reflected that increase in confidence. Overall media inflation is at 4.0% globally, with offline media reaching 3.5% and online 4.4%.

In the 25-minute conversation, Gonzalo and Claritas Director of Marketing, Monique Ruiz, discuss ways brands can increase their diversity and inclusion efforts in a way that is relevant and matters to consumers. They also provide the non-negotiables for having access to accurate data on multicultural consumers

One of the primary methods of evaluating the quality of a census is comparing the results to other population benchmarks. The U.S. Census Bureau has used two key population benchmarks to assess the quality of the 2020 Census results prior to release: the 2020 Demographic Analysis (DA) and the Vintage 2020 Population and Housing Unit Estimates.

One of the questions I often get about my experience as a multicultural marketing expert is what the most effective companies in this field have in common. When I answer that consistency is probably the main characteristic, some seem surprised because they think that the amount of investment is perhaps the defining factor for multicultural programs.  By Isaac Mizrahi – Co-President of ALMA

In the next normal, consumer-goods companies can achieve profitable growth and outsize returns by renewing their focus on core execution capabilities.

To navigate the current and future state of disruption, brands must shift their mindset

In our brand equity thought leadership series, we have looked at what brand equity is and how to measure it, before shifting attention to the distinctive brand assets that drive sales. Guided by two sizeable Kantar studies, we then laid down a solid case for the importance of monitoring touchpoint landscapes and uncovered the optimal channel spend allocation for media effectiveness. And we discussed the role of emotions and the hotly debated notion of building brand equity through meaningful difference and purpose.

Audiences are finely tuned to advertising. They can scroll, skip and block ads on their way to enjoying their favorite content. But what stops someone from scrolling—and starting to engage? Content that interests them and breaks through the noise. One increasingly popular method for brands to get their message across is the use of branded content. Rather than an obvious product placement, think of different types of content like sponsored blog posts, short form videos or influencer marketing. This kind of content has emerged as a way for brands to cultivate a more engaging experience.

Cultivating stronger relationships with IT is vital for brand marketers

In the latest edition of the Champions of Growth Podcast, we take a look at the various efforts by the ANA Educational Foundation to promote a career in marketing and advertising and what CMOs and brand managers can do to boost their recruiting and retention strategies.

Marissa Solis the veteran marketing expert that helped Pepsico market many of their products as Sr. Vice President – Core Brands, Partnerships, and Media at Frito Lay.  Previously Ms. Solis also was the Vice President/General Manager – Hispanic Business Unit, Pepsico North America Beverages.

Despite the undeniable impact of COVID, I feel that we have many reasons to toast as we enter the final quarter of this year, both as a country, an industry, and as individuals.  By Roberto Orci

Hispanics are the secret to the growth— and the future success of America. But for too long, this group has been viewed as a single segment. Latinos are a community of limitless diversity yet firmly connected by our culture, our language and our shared experiences.  By Stacie de Armas is Nielsen’s Senior Vice President of Diverse Insights and Initiatives

This report provides extensive details on how brands can get involved in gaming.

Changes in where people go for content is likely to outlast the pandemic

Chavez will lead marketing, advertising, public relations, media, and consumer insights, as well as the brand’s digital initiatives. He will be responsible for developing and executing innovative marketing strategies to achieve the next chapter of growth for KFC U.S.

Marketing budgets have always been subject to scrutiny, but the arrival of the pandemic and its presence almost two years later continues to spotlight the need for efficient and effective spending. That, in turn, has intensified the importance of accurate and holistic measurement, especially as brands increase their usage of new platforms and channels for their marketing efforts.

Edelman announced the release of a comprehensive global study revealing a dramatic shift in the importance placed on Corporate Communications by CEOs, Boards of Directors and other C-suite executives at the world’s leading companies. The “Future of Corporate Communications” research finds that the role of Corporate Communications has forever changed – shifting away from what has traditionally been viewed as a support function towards one increasingly recognized as an enabler of enterprise value.

In a comprehensive study, NBCUniversal, MAGNA and the IPG Media Lab find that video ads created for the Total Market fall short among most Hispanics, but ads that leverage a language connection first, drive brand growth.