Research
Most AM/FM Radio Listening Remains on Radio Receivers
The dramatic rise of digital audio platforms and technologies over the last decade has been chronicled by Edison Research’s Share of Ear® study. Listening to streamed audio content on phones, computers, smart speakers, and smart televisions now dominates the audio sphere. While AM/FM radio is available on all these digital devices, the radio receiver remains the dominant device the U.S. 13+ population uses to listen to AM/FM radio during an average day.
2025 Holiday Travel Survey. [REPORT]
Travel continues to hold a treasured place in holiday plans, but many Americans are holding their wallets a little closer this year. Our 2025 Deloitte Holiday Travel Survey finds that financial concerns appear to lie at the root of several indicators of a softer season, despite the continued enthusiasm for travel.
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?
Culture Decoded – How Hispanic GenZ Redefines Authentic Brand Engagement. [REPORT]
Hispanic Gen Z consumers are reshaping the way brands connect with culture and audiences.
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.
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.
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.
News Influencers Fact Sheet
News influencers on social media have become a popular alternative to traditional journalists and news organizations as a source of news for many Americans. This fact sheet looks at Americans’ experiences with news influencers on social media. Explore the patterns and trends below. 28% of Hispanics get their news from news influencers on social media.
ACENTO Codes Culture Into AI
As the marketing world races to embrace artificial intelligence, one agency is slowing down, just long enough to ask a critical question: Who, exactly, is teaching AI what culture looks like?
AM/FM radio and podcasts are “Touchpoints” [VIDEO]
A major new study from Effie released this year at the prestigious Cannes Advertising Festival named AM/FM radio and podcasts as deserving of the “Super Touchpoints” effectiveness honor. Click below to watch a 15-minute video of Pierre Bouvard, Chief Insights Officer of the CumulusMedia
Five Consumer-Declared Trends Shaping Hispanic Holiday Shopping This Year
The U.S. consumer landscape is increasingly diverse, yet decision-makers risk missing critical opportunities when not all voices are represented. Hispanic Americans are among the fastest-growing demographics and are poised to significantly influence holiday spending this year. Eighty-five percent plan to shop for the holidays, and among them, as many as 71% say they have only done ‘a little’ shopping or haven’t started yet. This means now is a pivotal window for advertisers to reach this key segment before they finalize lists and check out.
What’s a marketing measurement mistake you often see?
Three weeks ago, I had dinner with 20 CMOs here in San Francisco. One of them turned to me and asked: "What’s the biggest mistake you see in how companies measure marketing?”
Key facts about U.S. Latinos
Latinos are among the fastest-growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. Between 2000 and 2024, the Latino population nearly doubled, rising from 35.3 million to 68 million. Latinos accounted for more than half of all U.S. population growth during that period.
Hispanic/Latino student-athletes reach record participation across NCAA in 2025
As Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NCAA celebrates the impact and growing presence of Hispanic/Latino student-athletes. Their influence can be seen across all three divisions and in nearly every sport, with their overall participation numbers climbing 62% over the past decade.
Trust, Tech, and the New Financial Playbook: Navigating the Generational Divide [PODCAST]
On this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Aijaz Hussain Shaik, Senior Director of Thought Leadership & Research at Empower, unpacks how generational shifts, cultural influences, and technology are redefining financial behavior and what it takes to create more inclusive financial systems.
Trust and Transparency in the Digital Age: What Matters to U.S. Hispanics
In a world where digital platforms mediate almost every interaction, trust has become the currency that decides whether people lean in or walk away. For U.S. Hispanics, who are among the most digitally engaged groups in the country, the expectation for transparency is especially high. They know when brands are authentic, and they know when they are not. By Sylvia Vidal - Consumer Insights & Strategy Consultant | Latin America Market Expert | Multicultural Marketing Leader
Consumer attitudes toward in-car entertainment and media preferences
A new report by Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, highlights a significant opportunity for car manufacturers to provide consumers easy access to entertainment content across a range of services and types. By optimizing the native in-car infotainment experiences people want, auto brands can gain the power to influence decision-making and drive more revenue.
Have you been influenced yet? What the first IPA Influencer ROI study reveals
A new report from the IPA shines light, for the first time, on the effectiveness of Influencer marketing. Irina Cotovici, Director of Analytics, shares her thoughts on the analysis which will become a ‘go-to’ benchmark for the foreseeable future.
How People Around the World View AI [REPORT]
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases rapidly, most people across 25 countries surveyed say they have heard or read at least a little about the technology.
