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Unveiling the Influence of Hispanic Women: Why They’re the Key to Advertising Success

Let’s talk about a powerhouse demographic that’s shaking up the advertising game: Hispanic women. They’re not just making waves; they’re practically running the show when it comes to consumer behavior and cultural trends. So, buckle up as we explore why targeting Hispanic women should be at the top of your advertising agenda.

Radio’s true impact for performance campaigns [REPORT]

Named ‘Radio: The Performance Multiplier’, the new study also reveals how on average, radio generates additional web sessions twice as cost-efficiently as other demand generation media combined.

Digital Out of Home advertising drives favorability and action among consumers

The Out of Home Advertising Association (OAAA) released compelling findings from a survey conducted by The Harris Poll on the efficacy of digital out of home (DOOH) advertising, showcasing its unparalleled ability to engage consumers. The study found a staggering 73% of consumers view DOOH ads favorably. Most notably, consumers ranked DOOH as the medium that would most drive them to take action, as 76% of recent DOOH ad viewers noted they had taken action because of a DOOH ad.

Americans’ Views of Technology Companies [REPORT]

Our survey asked Americans about three key areas: Social media’s impact on politics and the country | Political censorship and bias in Big Tech| Government regulation of technology companies

Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health [REPORT]

In the Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Trust and Health, we explore the idea of health empowerment, and what it means for institutions responsible for the wellbeing of patients, employees, and consumers. As in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer, the public has strong views about innovations in health, and factors from politicization to misinformation are imperilling trust and impacting health outcomes.

Recommendations for U. S. Multicultural Marketing: A data-informed approach

As time progresses, we can see the impact that multicultural groups have on marketing and business operations. Specifically in the U.S., we can see the strides that marketers have made to ensure the U.S. maintains its status as a leader in multicultural marketing. Just as the U.S. has shifted its demographics away from being solely a nation of individuals with white skin and of European descent, this rise in multi-ethnic and multicultural communities has shaped the ways we operate and engage with people.  By Derrick Raphael Pacheco - Department of Educational Leadership & Policy Studies, Florida State University

Asian American Audiences Spend Nearly Equal Time on TV and Smartphone  [REPORT]

Nielsen released their latest Diverse Intelligence Series report to kick-off Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. The report titled, Reaching Asian American Audiences: Understanding Asian Influence and Media Consumption, highlights that Asian Americans are spending nearly equal time watching content on their TVs and smartphones.

The Record: U.S. audio listening trends

Are you listening? As the audio horizon expands, the ways audiences are tuning in is shifting.

Navigating the Complexity of Marketing Capability Measurement

A marketer attends a training session, they learn new skills and apply them in their day-to-day role. As a result, their own and their teams’ behaviors change and the company sees improved effectiveness and ultimately achieves its financial aims and goals. Brilliant! Now the only job left to do is to prove the link between the learnings and business results… *Sigh*

Marketers Vastly Understate The Sales Effect Of Creative And Significantly Overestimate The Impact Of Targeting

How would you answer? What percent of sales are driven by each element? Answers should add up to 100%.

Hispanic Radio Directory Covers Nearly 2,000 U.S. AM & FM Stations [REPORT]

BIA Advisory Services has published the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a free comprehensive guide to the diverse cross-section of Spanish-language stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Included are nearly 2,000 commercial and non-commercial AM and FM stations in over 100 different formats that appeal to various Hispanic target segments. A companion report accompanies the directory and features proprietary analysis into the Hispanic radio market.

LAY’S Teams Up with Lionel Messi for Reveal of New Soccer Rally Cry: ‘Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s’

Soccer season is in full swing and fans around the country are getting together to enjoy games, LAY'S potato chips in hand, singing the beloved "Olé" chant after every goal. Now, the iconic potato chip brand is giving fans a few extra reasons to cheer this season with help from none other than the soccer G.O.A.T, Lionel Messi, in a way only he and Lay's can.

Nation’s Foreign-Born Population [REPORT]

From 2010 to 2022, the nation’s foreign-born population increased by 15.6%. According to a new report The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2022 released by the U.S. Census Bureau today, the foreign-born population was 46.2 million (13.9% of the total population) in 2022 compared to 40.0 million (12.9% of the total population) in 2010.

How Immigrants Have Dispersed Throughout the Country

The number of foreign-born people in the United States rose by more than 5 million over 10 years to 45.3 million or 13.7% of the nation's population, according to the 2018-2022 5-year American Community Survey (ACS) estimates.

AM/FM Radio Elevates The Media Plan With Dramatic Lifts In Incremental Reach Among Light TV Viewers And Younger Demographics

A new Nielsen analysis reveals buying the same media plan as the prior year reaches 12% fewer consumers. Via Nielsen Media Impact, the media optimization and planning platform, Nielsen examined a frequently utilized media plan consisting of 65% linear TV, 10% CTV, and 25% digital.

Can Programmatic Advertising Be Inclusive?

While popular demand-side platforms (DSPs) like Google DV360, Xandr, and The Trade Desk offer powerful tools for reaching vast target audiences programmatically, digital media buyers for Fortune 500 companies face a more profound challenge: effectively spending the massive budgets allocated to them, especially when it comes to reaching diverse audiences.

FAST has made linear TV cool again; personalization will make it cooler

In less than 20 years, streaming video has both transformed the TV landscape and created somewhat of a mirror image of what TV looked like before streaming arrived.

Diverse Teams Can Transform Market Research: Authentic Insights Ahead [PODCAST]

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Kai Fuentes, President and CEO of Ebony Marketing Systems, discusses how the market research industry can benefit from intentionally cultivating and championing diversity and inclusion.

Global Spotlight on Beauty & Appearance Report, Highlights Women’s Desire to Look Good for Themselves, Not Others

Kantar released the findings of its Kantar MONITOR’s Global Spotlight on Beauty & Appearance report, an exploration of appearance motivations around the world. Findings include changes in top motivations for consumers to look their best, consumer segments most likely to pay attention to their appearance, and emerging marketplace trends.

81% of Gen Zers Say Multicultural/Diverse Communities Greatly Shape Brand Preferences [REPORT]

Direct Digital Holdings released a new whitepaper, Cracking the Code: How Multicultural & Gen Z Reshape Mainstream Marketing. The paper features exclusive research along with insights from industry leaders and academics.

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