Research
Advertising Cultivates Brand Trust Leading to Purchase Intent [REPORT]
When brand trust increases by just one point, the average consumer purchase intent increases by 33%, with Reliability, Respect, Ethical Business Practices, Authenticity, and Relatability top drivers of brand trust.
Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election [REPORT]
The 2024 presidential campaign is taking place amid intense debates over such topics as immigration, growing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States, the changing American family, crime and reproductive issues.
Most Black Americans Believe Racial Conspiracy Theories About U.S. Institutions [REPORT]
While many Black Americans view themselves as at least somewhat successful and are optimistic about their financial future, they are also critical of U.S. institutions. Most say several systems in the United States need significant changes to ensure Black people are treated fairly.
Fixing the Ad Agency Model
Rachel Barek, CEO and co-founder of creative agency Said Differently, says advertising agencies have failed to evolve. "Companies have innovated in terms of the types of work that they do," she says. "But no agency was purpose-built from the ground up for all the needs of a modern CMO."
Cut Through The Fragmented TV Streaming Landscape [REPORT]
MAGNA Media Trials and Roku released new research that explored how brands and viewers can find their way in the increasingly fragmented TV viewing landscape. The report called “From ‘Power On’ to ‘Power Off’ Understanding the Streaming TV Experience” shed light on viewers’ mood, motivations, pain points, and journey to content, as well as what this new landscape means for advertisers.
The State of the American Middle Class [REPORT]
The share of Americans who are in the middle class is smaller than it used to be. In 1971, 61% of Americans lived in middle-class households. By 2023, the share had fallen to 51%, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data.
Amid Compound Volatility, Americans Optimistic About Their Own Personal Finances, But Less Optimistic About U.S. Economy’s Growth Prospects [REPORT]
Americans are more optimistic about their personal financial situations than the growth prospects of the U.S. economy over the next year, while exhibiting various degrees of enthusiasm, comfort and skepticism in the forces shaping the consumer experience, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.
HumanKind Study–Exposing Reality of Today’s Consumer Climate
Leo Burnett Chicago released the findings of the U.S. HumanKind Study, which draws on extensive primary market research to dive deep into the main issues shaping the nation. Developed in partnership with research company Maru/Blue, the study offers a panoramic view of the challenges facing Americans today and outlines opportunities for brands to address issues spanning mental health, finance, social media and other divisive topics.
New Estimates Show Population Recovered for Large Cities and Grew in Small Places on Outskirts of Urban Areas in 2023
While the nation’s fastest-growing cities continue to be in Sun Belt states, new population estimates show that some of the top gainers are now on the outskirts of metropolitan areas or in rural areas.
Falling Population of Foreign-Born in Puerto Rico Mirrors Island’s Drop in Total Population
Puerto Rico’s foreign-born population slipped below 100,000 in 2018-2022 from a decade earlier, according to the most recent American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates. The island’s foreign-born population declined by roughly 15,000, from 104,497 in 2008-2012 to 89,461 a decade later.
A look at how CTV reach and viewership trends shift across generations
Advanced audiences, also referred to as audience segments, is industry shorthand for groups of people that marketers put together for ad targeting purposes, using demographics, interests, media habits, shopping behavior and many other attributes curated from internal and external records.
A Majority of Latinas Feel Pressure To Support Their Families or To Succeed at Work [REPORT]
More than half of Latinas say they often feel pressure to provide for their loved ones at home or succeed in their jobs, mirroring the life stressors experienced by women across the United States today.
Half of Latinas Say Hispanic Women’s Situation Has Improved in the Past Decade and Expect More Gains [REPORT]
Half of Latinas say the situation of Hispanic women in the United States is better now than it was 10 years ago, and a similar share say the situation will improve in the next 10 years.
Teens and Video Games Today [REPORT]
There are long-standing debates about the impact of video games on youth. Some credit them for helping young people form friendships and teaching them about teamwork and problem-solving. Others say video games expose teenagers to violent content, negatively impact their sleep and can even lead to addiction.
The Importance of Hispanic Market Research: Hispanic Voices Matter
The Hispanic market is no longer a niche—it's a cultural and economic powerhouse. Forget the outdated stereotypes—today's Hispanic consumers are a diverse and influential group shaping trends and driving economic growth. Projected to reach a staggering 132 million individuals by 2050, Hispanics will be the nation’s largest demographic, wielding immense buying power that already surpasses 25% of the total Market Spent in USA.
Heightened Consumer Demand for Gender Equality in Advertising Resulting in Up to 10X Increase in Sales [REPORT]
Accurate gender representation in advertising is driving measurable business outcomes for brands—such as heightened consumer trust, loyalty and, most importantly, improved sales performance—according to SeeHer’s latest Gender Equality Measure (GEM) Lift research. SeeHer is a global movement, within the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), to accurately portray women and girls in marketing, advertising, media and entertainment. SeeHer spearheaded GEM, the global gold standard of measuring gender bias in advertising and content.
The circle of joy: how Hispanic families are shaping the future food & beverage landscape [REPORT]
Hispanic Americans are closer, more social, younger, and live longer than non-Hispanics, creating one of the highest-value growth cohorts in food & beverage today and tomorrow. All of these factors have one thing in common - familismo, a way of life and a set of values that fuel the Circle of Joy that’s always been the beating heart of food & beverage.
2023 State of Latino Entrepreneurship [REPORT]
This report sheds light on the intricacies of Latino/a-owned businesses by examining three prominent subgroups: women, immigrants and tech-centric firms. In doing so, our research acknowledges and addresses the multifaceted experiences of Latino/a entrepreneurs. This perspective helps unveil systemic challenges and provides a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the Latino/a entrepreneurial ecosystem.
2024 State of the Media [REPORT]
The findings reveal actionable insight into what PR professionals can say and do to win favor with journalists, secure more earned media coverage, and build long-lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with media professionals.
‘Data driven’ is no longer enough for your ROI strategy
This is not the first time in history that marketers have been pressed to prove the impact of their work, far from it. The increase in the amount of data, growing number of sources of data, rise in synthetic data, and expectations around your ability to show the business relevance of data have skyrocketed.
