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Agency rosters face ongoing reform and revamps

Agency rosters are in an era of constant change, with the majority of multinational advertisers already changing or planning to reform current structures for working with external partners, according to new research from the WFA and The Observatory International.
US Consumers Remained Hungry for Services in June

In June, consumer confidence slipped somewhat even as some spending categories continue to see growth. Consumers reported that they were less likely to purchase big-ticket items (like cars, homes and appliances) but that they were still hungry for services. Indeed, recent personal consumption expenditures data showed strong growth in services and a retreat from goods.
Verdeja named Communications Team Associate Director at Republica Havas

Republica Havas announced that Victoria Verdeja has rejoined its team as associate director of communications. She will spearhead public relations efforts, including external and internal communications, media relations, social impact, and the agency blog, for the Republica Havas brand.
Young adults in U.S. are much more likely than 50 years ago to be living in a multigenerational household

Multigenerational living – that is, living in a household that includes two or more adult generations, typically consisting of those ages 25 and older – has increased among all age groups over the past five decades. But the increase has been fastest among adults ages 25 to 34. In 1971, similar shares of adults across age groups lived in a multigenerational household, but by 2021, young adults were far more likely than older Americans to have this type of living arrangement.
Ad Engagement Increases With Each Audio Exposure

The results are especially powerful in a media landscape where advertisers are yearning for audience attention. Audio simply does not erode. It hooks listeners right out of the gate and delivers strong engagement and consumer action at even the highest levels of exposure.
Broad Variations in Age Structure By State and County

Florida’s median age in 2021 was 42.7, higher than the national median of 38.8 and that of neighboring Georgia (37.5). But even within Florida, the age structure varies widely, from 32.1 in Leon County to 68.3 in Sumter County — the highest median age of any county in the nation.
Nearly Six in 10 U.S. Workers Say Their Paycheck Is Not Enough to Support Themselves or Their Families

Nearly six in 10 U.S. workers are concerned their paycheck is not enough to support themselves or their families as employees look to keep up with the rise of inflation, according to the latest American Staffing Association Workforce Monitor online survey.
Guidelines for Measuring Influencer Marketing [REPORT]

The ANA introduced the industry’s first set of guidelines for measuring influencer marketing to help advertisers overcome a challenge that has thwarted them for several years.
Evolution of the Advertising Agency Business [INFOGRAPHIC]

4A’s R4A's Research Exclusive Content logo research illustrates ad agency employment, growth in agency revenue, fastest growing ad hubs, share of advertising expenditure by medium, and more to keep you abreast of agency trends.
Que Buena Los Angeles presents ‘HOMENAJE AL REY DE CORRIDO’ concert Friday July 22 at Youtube Theatre

Que Buena Los Angeles presents the 30th anniversary tribute concert to Chalino Sanchez – “Homenaje al Rey del Corrido."
Product demos in advertising; how to get them right

Building your product into the story of an ad, or finding creative ways to convey the brand experience, help persuade and build affinity for your brand.
Video entertainment in 2030

McKinsey experts predict that video entertainment, in all its forms, will become more immersive, gamified, and personalized.
Clock Watchers No More

“Companies Want Lawyers to Kill the Billable Hour," reads the headline in a recent issue of the Australia Financial Review. Around the same time, the marketing publication Campaign ran an article titled "Wary Marketers Sour on Billable Hours." Could it be that the hourly is rate is finally, at long last, marked with an expiration date?
Local Broadcast TV Influences Hispanic Audiences

The 2022 GfK TVB Video Media and Usage Study, found that Hispanics have more digital access to live TV and local news than the average adult. Eighty-two percent of Hispanic adults 18+ are able to stream live programming and sports from broadcast channels on their devices (smartphone, tablet, PC) through an app from their cable or virtual streaming provider. That’s higher than all adults 18+ (69%). In addition, 59% of Hispanic adults 18+ have a broadcast TV station news app on at least one TV versus 36% of adults 18+.
CEOs indicate lowered growth expectations

The complexity and uncertainty of the economic environment are weighing on CEOs today as they plan for the next 12-18 months while navigating a myriad of disruptive factors such as inflation and supply chain issues, talent and skills gaps, and geopolitical instability. But despite lower economic growth expectations shared by CEOs, they remain relatively optimistic about the performance outlook of their own organizations.
Families Prioritize Back-to-School and College Spending Amidst Rising Inflation

As inflation continues to rise, one-third of consumers (38%) said they are cutting back in other spending areas to cover the cost of items for the upcoming school year, according to the annual survey released by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Families expect to spend more per person on both K-12 and college items this year as a result of higher prices.
When Passion Leads to Burnout

When we equate work we love with “not really working,” it propagates a belief that if we love it so much, we should do more of it — all of the time, actually. But this mentality leads to burnout, and the impact on our mental health can be profound. Recently, the concept of...
The Great Attrition is making hiring harder. Are you searching the right talent pools?

People keep quitting at record levels, yet companies are still trying to attract and retain them the same old ways. New research identifies five types of workers that employers can reach to fill jobs.
Despite Risk of Recession, One-Third of Workers Still Plan to Quit Their Jobs

Even as signs of a forthcoming recession mount, the Great Resignation's momentum continues. A new survey reveals that one-third of workers are still actively looking for a new job.