Media Planning
Preserving Brand Authenticity Amid Generative-AI Powered Misinformation
Lately, it seems, misinformation is as pervasive as the web devices we use; generative AI has become both a facilitator and a combatant in the ongoing information wars. As the U.S. gears up for the 2024 elections, the risk of AI-fueled misinformation looms larger than ever.
What Happens When Media Consumption Rates Peak?
Is the show over? Peak TV has peaked and the amount of time U.S. consumers spend with media is nearing its highest point, according to PQ Media's "Global Consumer Media Usage Forecast 2023-2027," putting an even bigger onus on marketers to make their brands stand out or be lost in the haze.
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.
The TV Ad Landscape Is Changing
Connected TV's lower-funnel capabilities are changing the nature of TV advertising for good
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.
New Hispanic Marketing Challenge to increase the targeting of US Hispanic in English & Digital: 75% of Hispanics speak Spanish, and it’s important to note that not all have any proficiency with the language.
Read the title again to clearly understand the positioning point brought forth in an article by The Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) and RadioMatters.org. 75% of Hispanics speak Spanish, and it’s important to note that not all have any proficiency with the language.
The pace of progress 2024 Media Trends [REPORT]
In the swiftly evolving world of media, maintaining a competitive edge is paramount, and dentsu's 2024 media trends report equips you for what lies ahead. For 14 years, dentsu's annual media trends report has been the industry's most sought-after trend forecast. Download the report now to prepare yourself for the future.
Google honors Raoul A. Cortez’s 118th Birthday with a Doodle
Google's Doodle celebrates Mexican American broadcaster and activist Raoul A. Cortez, who pioneered Spanish-language media in the United States by founding the first full time Spanish language radio and television stations in the country. This was the beginning of our US Hispanic Media Industry.
Transparency Gaps Are Leaving the Door Open to Bad Actors
While fraud still complicates the programmatic landscape, marketers armed with the right questions can navigate their way through
R.I.P. GENERAL MARKET: THE MAINSTREAM LEADS WITH CULTURE
In the latter half of the 20th century, a theory emerged—and is still promoted today—that the cultural orientations of Hispanic and Asian immigrants and their descendants would diminish as they “became more acculturated.” A new study by the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) shows the opposite is true: non-Hispanic white (NHW) 13-to-49-year-olds have been more influenced by Hispanic, Black and Asian cultures. With the multicultural majority already a reality for Americans under 25 & estimated for all people under 35 by the end of this year, it is safe to say that the construct of a white American “general market” is dead, upending long-held marketing paradigms centered around an increasingly non-existent NHW majority.
Gonzalo Del Fa named “ICON” by AD Club of New York for Hispanic Heritage Month
As President of GroupM Multicultural, Gonzalo plays a key role in all aspects of the multicultural and diverse media and marketing efforts initiated by all GroupM agencies: EssenceMediacom, Wavemaker, and Mindshare. The goal of the division is to provide clients with a truly relevant and informative point of view of diverse audiences across the US, resulting in tailored communications strategies based on in-depth knowledge of consumers.
Advertising Industry Launches New Initiative To Expand & Standardize Privacy Protections Through Responsible Online Advertising Practices And Enhanced Advocacy
Leaders of the U.S. advertising industry launched a new initiative to boost privacy protections and choices for consumers through evolved and enhanced industry data privacy principles for responsible online advertising practices and to renew their commitment to enacting preemptive, federal privacy legislation.
Spanish-Language TV Ad Impressions Up 27% YoY in 1H 2023 [REPORT] UPDATED
As brands put a greater emphasis on Hispanic consumers, Spanish-language TV ad impressions are climbing as well. iSpot’s new report around Spanish-language TV advertising shows which brands are increasing Spanish-language ad focus YoY, key industries, daypart adjustments, top programs and more.
Can Ad Buyers Trust the Numbers They’re Given?
Ad buyers — large or small — rarely have the time to do in-depth audits on the numbers they're given. Whether you're spending $50,000 per year on advertising or $5 million — how many resources can you spare to ensure that your ads are running in the best places — let alone that they're even running where you thought they would?
Connected Consumer 2023 [REPORT]
The 2023 Connected consumer survey explores device usage as a gateway to meaningful connections, better health, safer homes, and valued virtual experiences. This year, consumer concerns around digital fatigue, well-being, and data privacy and security persist, while the “just right” balance between virtual and physical worlds remains elusive. Tech companies that help consumers find that balance will likely benefit. .
2023 LDC U.S. LATINO GDP [REPORT]
Last year’s LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report reflected a U.S. Latino economy valued at $2.8 trillion in GDP. This year’s report shows the U.S. Latino economy has continued its remarkable growth and is now a $3.2 trillion economy. It is, in fact, growing two and a half times faster than the non-Latino equivalent.
Trade Groups define “MADE FOR ADVERTISING” websites
A consortium of marketing and advertising trade organizations released a detailed definition of so-called “Made for Advertising” websites that the ANA said in a recent report comprise 21 percent of impressions and 15 percent of ad spend.
MAGNA US AD FORECAST – Fall 2023 Update: Digital Advertising Finally Recovers
After two quarters of stagnation, US advertising spending re-accelerated to +4.4% year-over-year in the second quarter, but digital media formats were the only ones to see a significant improvement in advertising sales. The digital advertising recovery, combined with a slightly better economic outlook, led MAGNA to raise its market growth forecast for 2023 and 2024.
New Guidelines to help Marketers start investing in Diverse Media Suppliers
The ANA and the 4A’s released a new set of guidelines designed to help companies increase their advertising and marketing investments in diverse media suppliers.
‘Always-on’ Analytics: The Pros and Cons of Automation in Marketing Mix Modelling
Welcome to the Wheelhouse, a series of blogs from Ebiquity’s Marketing Effectiveness team. In this fourth edition of The Wheelhouse, Principal Consultant George Wood considers the benefits and drawbacks of running automated, ‘always-on’ analytics for marketing effectiveness in marketing mix modelling.
