Research
Revisiting the great rethink
One year ago, we explored how Americans were rethinking their priorities in the wake of the global pandemic. How did shifts in consumer sentiment stand the test of time?
Digital Makes The AM/FM Radio Plan Better And Vice Versa
New research from Nielsen shows why a blend of digital ad platforms and AM/FM radio is one of the most powerful combinations in media. Some of the largest studies ever conducted on advertising effectiveness have found as the number of media platforms utilized increases, effectiveness and sales effect grow. By Pierre Bouvard
Culture Gap [REPORT]
Brands are finding themselves paralyzed in a landscape driven apart by culture wars, but new research released today by FleishmanHillard shows businesses must be braver in bridging these issues to stay culturally relevant without losing authenticity to consumers.
Hispanic Workers Are Underrepresented in the Media [REPORT]
Hispanic workers are underrepresented in the media industry compared to their representation in the rest of the U.S. workforce. Little change occurred from 2010 through 2019, according to GAO's analysis of the Census Bureau's American Community Survey data.
Social currency: How much is a World Cup influencer worth?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup—a month-long football marathon featuring 64 matches—will attract an estimated 5 billion viewers worldwide1. And the reach of the World Cup extends far beyond the field, with team and player updates, predictions and other content taking over screens and, increasingly, social feeds in the months surrounding the event.
U.S. CEOs preparing for recession but have high appetite for M&A and digital investment
U.S. CEOs are preparing for a recession that a majority believe will not be mild and short, but they have a high appetite for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) that will significantly impact their organizations and remain committed to digital investment, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax, and advisory firm.
Using Zero-Party Multicultural Data To Connect Authentically With Consumers
Even though the sunset of cookies by Google has been pushed out by another year to 2024, marketers are still looking for alternatives to reach their customers online as third-party cookies have helped agencies create targeting for their ad campaigns for over a decade. More and more agencies have begun to look for a replacement, specifically, zero and first-party data.
U.S. Poverty Rate Is 12.8% but Varies Significantly by Age Groups
The national poverty rate was 12.8% in 2021, but was significantly different for the nation’s oldest and youngest populations, according to a new Census Bureau report released today.
Revealed: America’s Iconic Brands Most Effective at Winning Hispanic Consumers
A recent study of over 250 iconic brands identified the top 10 brands for Hispanic consumers.
Viewers Looking Forward to World Cup Despite Controversy [REPORT]
These controversies, however, do not appear to have diminished fans' interest in the quadrennial event, especially here in the U.S., with athletes returning to the tournament after failing to qualify in 2018. This, along with an overall increase in interest in soccer in the U.S., will likely result in strong viewership.
The 2022 LDC Latino in Media Report [REPORT]
Economically, U.S. Latinos are a powerful driving force in the success of the American economy, second only to the Anglo cohort.
Hardships and Wealth Disparities Across Hispanic Groups
Half of Hispanics of Dominican and Salvadoran origin in the United States experienced material hardship in 2020, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data
Data ethics is a priority for nine out of 10 CMOs but half need help making it a reality
New WFA research has found that while CMOs are keen to address consumer and regulatory concerns around data-driven marketing, the complexity of the data and digital ecosystem is making it hard for them to identify the right practical measures to take.
US Latino economy worth $2.8T
U.S. Latinos’ total economic output eclipsed the GDPs of the U.K. and India in 2020, hitting $2.8 trillion, an increase of 65% since 2010.
Over 85% of Black and Hispanic Consumers in the U.S. Wear Fragrances
Fragrance usage in the U.S. remained flat this year, compared to 2021, but it grew among both Black and Hispanic consumers, who wear fragrances more than other consumers.
Hispanics feel Invisible & Stereotyped in TV & Movies
This National Hispanic Heritage Month AIMM shines the spotlight on the importance of authentic cultural representation in the entertainment industry
Social Media and News Fact Sheet
Digital news has become an important part of Americans’ news media diets, with social media playing a crucial role in news consumption. Today, half of U.S. adults get news at least sometimes from social media.
2022’s Most & Least Diverse States in America
To determine where the most idea and identity exchanges have occurred at the highest level in the U.S. – and where the population is relatively more homogeneous – WalletHub compared the 50 states across six key categories: socio-economic, cultural, economic, household, religious and political diversity.
2022’s Most & Least Ethnically Diverse Cities [REPORT]
To identify the most ethnically diverse places in America, WalletHub compared more than 500 of the largest U.S. cities across three key metrics: ethnoracial diversity, linguistic diversity and birthplace diversity.
Advertising in the Age of Misinformation: How consumer perception of misleading content impacts brand favorability [REPORT]
Misinformation is an industry-wide issue. Advertisers from across the digital landscape have experienced the effects of misinformation, and nearly half of media experts are concerned that misleading content could negatively impact their company’s reputation in the event of an adjacency.
