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Genuine effort trumps artificial intelligence? Ozempic & costly signaling.
By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director Let’s say you received an invitation to a wedding by email or by text message three days before the event. What would your reaction be?
The Customer Journey Is Cross-Brand, but Our Infrastructure Isn’t
Marketers have spent years chasing the consumer across devices, platforms, and channels. Omnichannel strategies, identity graphs, and measurement frameworks all aim to capture what we call "the journey" — a sequence of media-consumption experiences that signals interest or intent and, ideally, ends in a transaction.
New Data on Detailed Languages Spoken at Home and the Ability to Speak English
More than 1 in 5 people (22%) age 5 and older in the United States spoke a language other than English at home during the five-year period from 2017 to 2021, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Hispanic Influence and Representation in American Entertainment and Consumer Culture
The United States population is made up of individuals from a variety of cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. With this, Hispanics are a growing part of this diverse population and make up "over 622 million people" in the United States (Korzenny et al., 2024, p.1). They are not only a major part of what makes up our country, but are also key consumers in America. Being such a large part of the population, they hold significant buying power and have an influence over style, trends, and media. However, Hispanic consumers not only influence these elements of our society, but also the American entertainment industry as a whole. Through music, television, and fashion, Hispanics are helping to reshape mainstream culture with their values, ideas, and creative contributions. Yet despite this growing cultural and economic influence, Hispanic consumers and their values have been overlooked, particularly in media and marketing. This essay will explore the growing influence Hispanic consumers have on American entertainment and culture, and why it is essential for media and marketers to recognize and reflect the cultural values they have previously neglected. By Meghan Bannister Florida State University
Inside the Science of Building Brand Trust Through Storytelling
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Kate Smiley, Head of Global Employer Brand at GE Healthcare, emphasizes that in an era of skepticism, trust is essential. By combining storytelling, research, inclusivity, and emerging technologies like AI, brands can build authentic relationships and achieve real business results.
Who are the “New Latinos” Understanding the power of Hispanic Consumers in the U.S.
Who are the “New Latinos” Understanding the power of Hispanic Consumers in the U.S. By Bella Bozied Florida State University
2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
The $2 trillion global wellness market gets a millennial and Gen Z glow-up
To millennials and Gen Zers, wellness has become a daily, personalized practice rather than a set of occasional activities or purchases.
The Experiences of LGBTQ Americans Today [REPORT]
Most LGBTQ adults say there’s a lot of social acceptance for people who are gay or lesbian, but few say the same for those who are transgender
From Living Arrangements to Internet Access, the Puerto Rico Community Survey Provides a Comprehensive Profile of Puerto Rico’s People and Communities
Broadband internet access increased. Population under age 5 declined and so did the share of married-couple households
Generational Marketing: Why marketers should not discount age in today’s media landscape
Marketers today have access to various sophisticated tools to segment audiences based on intricate behaviors and interests, aiming for sharper focus on audiences. Yet, even with this drive for granular segmentation, age remains a fundamental and powerful lens for understanding media consumption. The rarity of a video, meme, or trend that genuinely captivates everyone from teenagers to older generations speaks volumes about the enduring power of age in shaping our shared experiences and platform preferences—a reality that makes generational marketing an indispensable strategy.
From “subscription fatigue” to dynamic pricing.
By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director The “subscription economy” grew by nearly 600% in the past decade*. Understandably, consumers are reaching the boiling point. The pervasive, omnipresent subscription model is increasingly regarded as a predatory practice.
2025 Annual Marketing Report [REPORT]
The global marketing landscape in 2025 is a dynamic one. AI’s rapid evolution and the rise of shoppable advertising present exciting opportunities, but the industry is also navigating global market fluctuations, including supply chain uncertainties and shifting consumer sentiment, creating real challenges.
How Much Discrimination Do Americans Say Groups Face in the U.S.? [REPORT]
Large majorities of Americans say numerous groups in the United States face at least some discrimination, including immigrants, transgender people and members of different racial and religious groups.
30% of Americans Consult Astrology, Tarot Cards or Fortune Tellers [REPORT]
Over the past decade, media reports have described rising popular interest in New Age practices such as astrology, tarot card reading and fortune-telling. These practices are frequently associated with young people, and they have developed their own social media cultures on TikTok and other platforms, especially during the period of social distancing brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. So, how popular are these practices, and why do Americans engage in them?
ANA/4As Client-Agency AOR Relationship Tenure [REPORT]
In a rapidly evolving advertising landscape, the dynamics of client-agency relationships are more critical than ever. What defines a "long-term" partnership in today's industry? How has the average client-agency relationship tenure changed?
Holdco clients: take charge in 2025
The world of large agency holding companies has lost its collective mind in the past 6 to 12 months. By Steve Boehler
From Surveys to Predictions: How Predictive Market Research is Shifting the Industry
For decades, the foundation of market research rested on one powerful tool: the survey. It was the standard way to understand consumers, what they like, want, and feel. Researchers spent years mastering the art of crafting questions, selecting the right sample, and interpreting the answers. And for a long time, that worked well.
Why C-Suite Execs Should Listen to Their Creatives on Generative AI
Around the world, talented creatives are considering, evaluating, and using generative AI (gen AI) for media content creation tasks, such as pre-visualization, virtual production, visual effects, and synthetic voice and music production. However, there is often a disconnect between executives and creatives regarding the adoption of gen AI tools.
