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How the ‘Bad Bunny Effect’ Makes the Case for Dual-Language Acceptance
In my 20-plus years championing multicultural marketing and Spanish-language acceptance, I've observed the profound evolution of Hispanic marketing. Reminiscing about my days as co-founder of Hispanic PR Wire in the late 90s, I remember assuring our clients and potential partners of our capability to "Hispanicize" their marketing strategy - and that's where the term found its roots. By Cristy Clavijo-Kish - Content Strategist; Talent, Speaker & Sponsorship Management, Gen Z Expertise/Publisher
2023 Holiday to Reach Record Spending Levels
The National Retail Federation forecast that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.
Need to Know: How to measure digital audiences and campaigns
In a lot of ways, it’s similar: It involves panels, big data and technology to capture what people are doing online and who they are. As with TV, publishers use measurement to gauge the popularity of their content and value their ad inventory, and advertisers use it to verify that their campaigns are running and reaching their intended audience at the right frequency1.
Over Half a Million People Self-Identified as Brazilian in 2020 Census
Brazilian was the largest SOR group reported in the 2020 Census race question (excluding Hispanic responses and Multiracial and Multiethnic responses such as "Biracial"). Brazilian was followed by Guyanese, Cabo Verdean, Belizean, and Mauritanian.
AI Can Save Time, But It’s Not Saving Advertising
By James Avery Advertising growth swells year by year, with or without artificial intelligence (AI). At face value, AI is a statistical model that predicts what will come next and like other tech innovations, it can certainly help optimize processes faster; but it won't necessarily revolutionize the advertising industry. The reliance on AI today is obvious in how quickly it has been placed on a pedestal of being a saving grace within the advertising industry.
How Marketers are Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Accounting for Data Bias
The business landscape is evolving faster than ever through the use and implementation of artificial intelligence.
Teens Spend Average of 4.8 Hours on Social Media Per Day [REPORT]
Just over half of U.S. teenagers (51%) report spending at least four hours per day using a variety of social media apps such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), a Gallup survey of more than 1,500 adolescents finds. This use amounts to 4.8 hours per day for the average U.S. teen across seven social media platforms tested in the su
New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Census Bureau released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses. According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2021, there were approximately 5.9 million employer firms in total, of which, 1.2 million (21%) were minority-owned, 304,823 (5.2%) were veteran-owned, and around 1.3 million (22%) were owned by women. This release also includes demographic data by Urban and Rural classification, employment size, receipt size, and the years in business of each firm.
Evolving brand loyalty trends and consumer behavior [REPORT]
The current macroeconomic environment, marked by higher interest rates and slowed consumer spending, could make consumer loyalty programs more crucial than ever for brands. But consumer attitudes toward these programs can be fickle.
Paths to Prosperity Research – Finds Consumers Resilient Though Pressures Mounting [REPORT]
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. announced findings from a new survey that shows American consumers are optimistic about their futures despite mounting financial pressures. The results found 68% of middle-income households believe they are on the right track toward achieving financial prosperity, which remains unchanged from Q2. However, prolonged inflation and the resumption of federal student-loan payments are clear economic stressors for middle-income households.
The Night a Bad Bunny and A Rolling Stone Spoke to America “En Español”
Last Saturday, October 21, was an historic moment for American television. It was also a breakthrough moment for the country’s Hispanic community, Latino culture and, as such, our Hispanic communications industry. It was one of those cherished evenings where we received one of the most meaningful nods of validation, this time from America’s historically iconic comedy show: Sábado Gigante…I mean NBC’s Saturday Night Live. By Gene Bryan / HispanicAd
ANA’S AIMM Research reveals Consumers want Brands to commit & not back down from Diversity & Inclusion Practices [INFOGRAPHIC]
If a brand backtracks on their support for social causes, 77% of consumers would either immediately stop purchasing or look to purchase other brands more supportive of their views, according to a new study. Most of them (76%) will not return to that brand or will only return if the brand changes its practices, found a new report in which more than 9,000 consumers were surveyed.
How Americans View Data Privacy [REPORT]
In an era where every click, tap or keystroke leaves a digital trail, Americans remain uneasy and uncertain about their personal data and feel they have little control over how it’s used.
Culture & Trends: Moving at the speed of culture [REPORT]
This year, we turned our focus to the rapid technological changes in creation and consumption that are enabling creators and their fans to put these individual perspectives front and center. For our latest report, we conducted surveys in 14 countries and analyzed hundreds of trends to better understand how creative tools are being used to offer new means of expression and produce moments that resonate in culture today.
Immigration at Near-Record Highs: A Net Positive for the US
Immigration has been a contentious issue in the United States since at least the 1840s when waves of Irish immigrants arrived to escape famine. Their arrival was met with racist backlash, and many were deported back to Ireland with little more than the clothes on their backs. Anti-immigrant sentiment shifted to anti-Chinese in the 1880s and anti-Italian in the 1920s. Despite the pro-immigration inscription on the Statue of Liberty, the U.S. has never been particularly welcoming to immigrants. This is despite the fact that 97% of Americans trace their ancestry to somewhere other than the U.S., and only 2.9% of Americans are of Native American descent.
Consumers to Spend Nearly $900 to Celebrate the Winter Holidays
Those celebrating the winter holidays expect to spend $875 on average on gifts, decorations, food and other key seasonal items, according to the National Retail Federation’s latest consumer survey conducted by Prosper Insights & Analytics. The amount is $42 more than consumers planned to spend in 2022 and is in line with the average holiday budget over the last five years.
On Trust. The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past.
A case can be made that today the most important asset is that of trust. While a Brand seeks attention its goal is to become a trust mark. By Rishad Tobaccowala - the Chief Growth Officer at Publicis Groupe
Why Brands Should Unlock the Hispanic Pet Market for Growth
The pet industry is booming, with a significant contribution from Hispanic pet owners. Here's a condensed look at why brands should focus on this market to drive growth
Latino and Latinx/e: Finding a Solution for a Challenge That Is Dividing Our Community
There are many studies that show that the number of people within the LATINO/HISPANIC community who use the term "Latinx/e" is less than 5%. Yet, I've seen articles asking the community to accept the term, while the community has expressed it LOUD AND CLEAR that it's not happening. Marketers know that IF YOU DON'T KNOW or UNDERSTAND your target audience, it's over. Using the term LATINX/E for the Latino community is the same thing. While many are trying to make it STICK, my recommendation to ALL MARKETERS is to stay away from the term until the COMMUNITY agrees on how this term should be used, not the 5%. By Luis Solís
Fandoms: The Next
The concept of fandom is not new. People have always been passionate about the things they love, whether it's a sports team, a TV show, or an artist. However, in recent years, fandom has become more than just a community of enthusiasts. It has proven to be a powerful economic force that brands are leveraging to drive sales and grow their businesses.
