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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.
Nearly Half of Consumers Expect to Buy More American Goods Amid Economic Uncertainty
A Gartner Consumer Community survey of 212 US consumers, conducted in March 2025, found that 42% consumers agreed that they have decided to wait to make a major purchase, up from 2024 when only 28% consumers were reconsidering such expenditures (see Figure 1). By the third quarter of 2025, Gartner predicts 60% of consumers will have elected to delay a major purchase. And by the end of the year, Gartner predicts 60% of consumers will buy on secondhand and peer-to-peer marketplaces.
The Digital Economy Surges to $4.9 Trillion, Supporting 28.4 Million Jobs Nationwide [REPORT}
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB), the digital media and marketing trade association, released the fifth edition of its long-running economic research series, Measuring the Digital Economy: Advertising, Content, Commerce, and Innovation, led by John Deighton, Harold M. Brierley Professor of Business Administration Emeritus, Harvard Business School.
Population Growth Reported Across Cities and Towns in All U.S. Regions
Cities of all sizes grew on average from 2023 to 2024 with Southern and Western cities experiencing accelerated growth. Topping the list of fastest-growing cities was Princeton, Texas with a remarkable 30.6% growth rate, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2024 estimates released today. New York City, Houston and Los Angeles saw the greatest numeric gains during this time and some cities in the Northeast and Midwest marked their first population increase in recent years.
New Back To The Office Study: Marketer, Agency, And Average American Commutes Surge As AM/FM Radio Is The Queen of The Road
What is the latest on the state of media agency and marketer commuting patterns? What is the latest on the average American commute? Marketers and media agencies are increasing their commutes and spending more days at the office, according to a brand-new Advertiser Perceptions study of 305 media agencies and brands commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group®. Interviews took place April 1-8, 2025 and the results were compared to seven Advertiser Perceptions studies conducted every six months beginning in April 2022.
What Latin Music’s Global Rise Teaches Us About Culture, Consumers, and the Future of Marketing
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Jose Abreu, Vice President of Digital Marketing & Streaming, Latin Iberia Region, at Sony Music Entertainment, explores how technology, culture, and consumer behavior are reshaping the future of music and what brands can learn from it.
Six ways to lead in an age of debossification
Companies, brands, and individuals which succeed are ones that differentiate themselves. By Rishad Tobaccowala
Three Ways CMOs Can Get Back in the Good Graces of CEOs
A recent Gartner study of 25 CEOs and CFOs that found that only 22 percent of the respondents say their CMO has significantly clarified marketing accountabilities. Amidst other disturbing trends, CMOs now must do whatever they can to get back into the good graces of the C-suite. They can start with these three tips from Matthew Schwartz.
From Distrust to Influence: How Advertisers Can Rebuild Consumer Confidence
Advertising has a trust problem. Consumers are skeptical, and for good reasons. Misinformation floods their feeds; ad saturation makes them tune out and opaque algorithms dictate what they see. Brands aren't just caught in the crossfire – they're often funding the very problem they need to solve.
Beyond Demographics: How Psychographics and Motivational Data Are Transforming Advertising – The evolution of audience understanding
Demographic data has long been the cornerstone of audience targeting. Age, gender, income, education, marital status and so on — these familiar attributes have shaped everything from media buys to creative briefs. But in today's marketing landscape, where personalization reigns and attention is scarce, knowing who your audience is simply isn't enough. To cut through the noise and truly connect, brands must understand why people act the way they do.
The Government Told Me to Leave the Country
On the night of April 10, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) emailed me a notice basically saying I had to self-deport within seven days because “DHS was now exercising its discretion to terminate my parole.” The sender was legitimate. It came from a “cbp.dhs.gov” email address, and the recipient addressed was my email address. This was not a forwarded email from a client either.
