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ARE YOUR MARKETING STRATEGIES READY FOR THE MULTICULTURAL MAJORITY?

For the first time, Americans 25 and under are a multicultural majority, with the 35-and-under segment estimated to reach that milestone by the end of this year. In addition, the Gen Z multicultural majority generation has reached adulthood, joining Millennials and together forming a multicultural super-segment. These two transformative generations are wielding enormous power and influence on today’s American mainstream. Just how much? The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) will have those answers and more with its latest study, “IT’S TIME: The Growing Power of the Multicultural Majority.” On October 4, HMC will host a free event in New York City to reveal the top insights of the study and host a Q&A session—the event also will be live streamed. For more information, and to register for the in-person event or the simulcast.
How to Hold Creative Accountable for ROI

The logic that advertisers use to drive their creative decisions doesn't make sense.
The Video World is Growing FAST: the Longtail of CTV Expands its Reach

Comscore, Inc. released its 7th annual State of Streaming report, which shows a 21% increase in the number of CTV hours per household watched, rising almost 2B year-over-year in 2023, up from 9.6B to 11.5B (May ‘22-May ‘23) with ad supported services capturing the bulk of new viewing.
Observing Hispanic Heritage Month

The period from September 15th to October 15th is Hispanic Heritage Month, a time for celebrating, with a special attentiveness, the achievements of Hispanics and for elevating the causes that are most important to their communities. Of course, this isn't work that can be confined to a single month, and, in recognition of that fact, the 2022 Multicultural Excellence Awards honored marketing to and on behalf of the Hispanic community that took place across the year.
A better way to build a brand: The community flywheel

How are market leaders building and activating brands in the 2020s? To understand today, we must first look to the past.
Economy is Expanding but Momentum is Slowing

The economy is still growing, but not as fast as it was earlier this year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz.
More Unmarried Women Than Unmarried Men in the U.S.

The odds of finding a potential mate in the United States were in men’s favor in 2019; there were 89.8 unmarried men for every 100 unmarried women, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau analysis.
5 Fragrance Consumer Trends You Should Know [INFOGRAPHIC]

Fragrance usage in the U.S. is slightly up over last year, driven mostly by Gen Z. Understanding who fuels the latest trends can help you align to consumer behavior and unlock business growth. Our Fragrance Consumer Report tells the most complete story to inform your strategies.
Inclusive Beauty Report 2023 [REPORT]

We have released a new report – Inclusive Beauty Report 2023, the report explores how consumer demands for products that align with their cultural values and personal beliefs have transformed the beauty industry. Based on a nationally representative online survey of 2,800 respondents, the report examines differences in preferences for cosmetics and beauty products across ethnicity, age, income and gender.
Will AI boost DEI efforts in advertising or destroy them?

Several years ago, I launched a website called rentaminority.com where — clue is in the name — you could quickly and easily rent a minority. If you were a multinational corporation who’d realized, in a panic, that your conference panel or client meeting consisted entirely of white men, you could go on my site and, with just a couple of clicks, order the minority of your choice to make your organization look more woke. It was like an Uber for diversity.
The U.S. Census Bureau released new tables from the 2022 Current Population Survey Annual Social and Economic Supplement.

These tables provide information on marital status, educational attainment, employment status, occupation, earnings, and other social and economic statistics by age and sex and Hispanic origin, and for the Asian alone, Asian alone-or-in-combination, black alone, black alone-or-in-combination, older and foreign-born populations.
State of Play Report [ REPORT]

Nielsen released its 2023 State of Play report outlining new findings on the fast-evolving streaming video landscape highlighting data and insights from Gracenote, Nielsen’s content solutions business unit. The new report illuminates the surging number of program titles and streaming video services, as well as the resulting challenges for viewers who now spend 10.5 minutes per session deciding what to watch.
How to maximize the value of programmatic data through audience segmentation

In this article, I will delve into the significance of audience segmentation in programmatic advertising and provide valuable tips to enhance its overall effectiveness. By Mario X. Carrasco
The Marketer’s Role in the Fight Against AI Bias

Though AI-powered technologies are "just machines," the algorithms they're built on often reflect the biases of the individuals who programmed them. As such, these technologies come with some of the same flaws that humans possess. Luckily, marketers are well-positioned to combat bias in AI throughout the development, deployment, and monitoring stages. Find out how with this POV from Marketing Futures.
Innovative Ways to Use AI in Marketing

Artificial intelligence (AI) uses computer systems to perform tasks that would typically require human intelligence. It can continually process and learn from large amounts of data — a powerful capability that can help a range of businesses see cost savings and efficiencies. A 2020 global study by MIT Sloan Management Review found that of the 3,000 business leaders surveyed, 87 percent agree that AI will allow them to obtain or sustain a competitive advantage.
Inclusive Beauty: Navigating Consumer Diversity and Shifting Preferences

The beauty industry has transformed in recent years driven by consumer demands for products that align with their cultural values and personal beliefs. While the top cosmetic brands continue to be L’Oreal and Estee Lauder, they are being challenged by younger, edgier brands like Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty, Rihanna’s Fenty and e.l.f. Cosmetics.
Why Online Research Panels Lack Socioeconomic Representation

Online research panels in Latin America often underrepresent lower socioeconomic groups, despite being a larger proportion of the population. Individuals with higher incomes, on the other hand, are often overrepresented compared to those with lower incomes. This mismatch can lead to potential challenges, but market researchers can mitigate these risks by carefully considering the composition of their panels and taking steps to ensure that they are getting accurate and reliable data.
ChatGPT is not taking over the world yet, but it may lead to legal trouble [REPORT]

While AI systems can unlock new levels of creativity and acumen, creators, brands and agencies need to be wary of key legal risks – from potential intellectual property infringements to transparency about uses of consumer data – writes the 4A’s Ashwini Karandikar.
2023 Statistical Yearbook [REPORT]

This report represents the first publication of the Statistical Yearbook for the Arts, Culture and Creative Industries in Puerto Rico. It is a compilation of 10 reports with multiple data sources that present a profile of the cultural and creative sector in Puerto Rico. These data are presented as part of the objectives of the LabCultural as a cultural observatory and within the framework of the creation of a Cultural Information System for Puerto Rico.
Facts on Latinos in the U.S.

There were 62.5 million Latinos in the United States in 2021, accounting for approximately 19% of the total U.S. population. In 1980, with a population of 14.8 million, Hispanics made up just 7% of the total U.S. population.