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Unlocking the core antagonists of resilience: The personal realm

How self-awareness and self-mastery are paramount in C-suite leadership
Breaking the bias against women’s sport: the impact of equal opportunity for athletes, fans and sponsors

Gender equity in sports still has a long way to go, but research from Nielsen Sports highlights the extent to which fans want change sooner rather than later.
Estimates of Undercount and Overcount in the 2020 Census

Census Bureau released results from two analyses about the quality of the 2020 Census counts. While both showed the strength of the count for the total U.S. population, each analysis revealed that the 2020 Census overcounted or undercounted various demographic groups.
Gen Z: Brands Need To Prioritize DEI And Gender Liberation

For someone who has been working in multicultural marketing for almost two decades, the past few years have been transformative. Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and representation in public and private organizations are works in progress. But the momentum is stronger than it’s ever been. The entrepreneur and somewhat skeptic in me, however, wonders if this is just a phase. Will corporate America move on to the next big thing? There are already murmurs that ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) will be the new focus as DEI demand wanes. By Mario X. Carrasco - ThinkNow
49% of Marketers say they are looking to contextual advertising to replace cookies

GumGum published the results of a survey that found 49% of brand marketers are looking to contextual advertising to replace cookies in their marketing efforts.
AIRE Radio launches podcast of ‘EL TERRI’

AIRE Radio Networks announced the launch of Se Tenia Que Decir / "It Had to Be Said" Con El Terri Podcast, featuring Alberto 'El Terri' Cortez of the nationally syndicated and highly rated morning program, Al Aire Con El Terrible.
Mindset Matrix – A Framework For the Future of Digital Advertising Without Personal Data

The industry is moving into a new era, one that requires a shift in how advertisers think about reaching and connecting with people in digital environments. Rather than base their targeting efforts off past behaviors - the future of digital advertising will rely on meeting people in the moment and aligning advertisements with someone’s present frame of mind.
Gone for now, or gone for good? How to play the new talent game and win back workers

Nearly half of the employees who voluntarily left the workforce during the pandemic aren’t coming back on their own. Employers must go and get them. Here’s how to start.
Pitaya Entertainment selects Captura Group as their Digital Media Agency

Captura Group announced a partnership with Pitaya Entertainment. The partnership will focus on providing culturally relevant digital amplification support to continue to grow the U.S. Hispanic audience for Pitaya’s podcasts.
Gaming The Metrics: How The “Made For Advertising” Industry Thrives

Every ad-supported media company makes trade-offs between long term revenue and short term revenue. TV and radio shows, mobile games, and webpages can all boost short term revenue by increasing ad loads. But that short term tactic drives away consumers and advertisers, creating headwinds for long term growth. It’s a natural check that balances the competing needs of media companies, marketers, and consumers.
Want to produce great work? Stop treating your advertising agencies like dirt

A really fun thing about working in marketing is that anyone who has ever seen an ad reckons they know how to do your job.
Arrive and Thrive – Impactful practices for women in leadership

There’s a big difference between being in a position of leadership and thriving in one—especially when it comes to women leaders.
Tailored digital ads and ecommerce to drive 8% growth in OTC adspend this year [REPORT]

Advertising expenditure by over-the-counter (OTC) healthcare brands in 13 key markets* will expand by 7.6% in 2022 and 5.0% in 2023, according to Zenith’s new Business Intelligence – OTC Healthcare report, published today. This growth will be driven by tailored digital brand advertising, as well as performance advertising driving traffic to OTC ecommerce platforms.
Second chance for marketers in Second Life

No, this is not a reference to the current metaverse that marketers are going gaga over, it is the title of a blog post I wrote back in 2007. But you know what? I think the marketing issues raised in the post are just as relevant to marketers today as they were then. If you are going to spend your budget on setting up shop in the new metaverse, perhaps you should figure out how your brand will add value to that experience. By Nigel Hollis
In-App Advertising To Account For 56% Of Digital Ad Spend In 2026

In the social media age, mobile apps have become an effective way to reach out to potential customers. The popularity of in-app advertising is likely to keep growing in the coming years
The impact of inflation on retail [PODCAST]

You don’t have to be an economist to notice that the country is experiencing inflation. In January, the inflation rate rose to 7.5 percent, and prices of everything from gas to everyday goods are increasing.
Casalú launches

Casalú, a rum based hard seltzer focused on delivering a feeling of home and heritage, while inviting others to share Latino culture, is set to launch across Miami later this month.
CCOMGROUP Ranks as Most Awarded Agency in South Florida at 2022 ADDY Awards

CCOMGROUP ranked as the most awarded agency in South Florida at the local 2022 ADDY Awards, amassing a total of 34 gold and silver recognitions for work demonstrating the highest level of creative excellence, as judged by the American Advertising Federation.
Edelman names Valdes U.S. Head of Edelman Data and Intelligence

Edelman has named Anita Valdes U.S. head of Edelman Data and Intelligence (Edelman DXI). Reporting to Yannis Kotziagkiaouridis, global chief data and AI officer, Valdes will lead the cross-disciplinary Edelman DXI U.S. team and oversee data strategies for the firm’s largest and fastest-growing U.S. clients.
Authentically connecting your brand with Gen Z and Millennials [REPORT]

As the Gen Z audience grows more powerful, how can brands successfully optimize their connection with them... whilst remaining loyal to Millennials?