According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Vintage 2021 the population of the United States grew in the past year by 392,665, or 0.1%, the lowest rate since the nation’s founding. The slow rate of growth can be attributed to decreased net international migration, decreased fertility, and increased mortality due in part to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Nation’s Teachers More Diverse but Still Lag Racial, Ethnic Makeup of Students
The racial and ethnic diversity of the nation’s 6.6 million teachers has increased since 1990 but has not caught up with the diversity of their students, according to a U.S. Census Bureau analysis of employment and population data.
Latinas Exiting the Workforce: How the Pandemic Revealed Historic Disadvantages and Heightened Economic Hardship [REPORT]
As baby boomers retire in record numbers, Latinas are poised to transform the U.S. labor force and catalyze economic growth. However, the pandemic has made clear that without considerable changes in job protection and safety-net programs, the economic potential of Latinas will be limited.
Trust in America: Do Americans trust the news media? [ViDEO]
The news media industry has gone through a lot of changes in the past 10 to 20 years that have impacted the way news is both produced and consumed. Our researchers discuss the effects of these changes on how Americans trust the news media and assess news and information, including the role of partisanship, misinformation and representation.
Reversing the decline in advertising effectiveness
Advertising has always battled for attention. But what if there were more than one type of attention? And what should we be doing as advertisers to capture it today?
The benefits of a bilingual brain [VIDEO]
It's obvious that knowing more than one language can make certain things easier -- like traveling or watching movies without subtitles. But are there other advantages to having a bilingual (or multilingual) brain?
60% of Global Consumers are Frustrated with Navigating Content on Streaming Video Services [REPORT]
Three-in-five subscribers to multiple streaming services expressed frustration with their viewing experiences, according to a new report from Accenture, and 44% of those surveyed indicate they spend more than six minutes searching for something to watch.
Framil rejoins America Tevé
America CV Network announced the appointment of Francisco Framil as National Sales and Marketing Director for America Tevé Miami and other affiliate stations
Do Americans really expect 2022 to be a better year? [REPORT]
Global survey finds U.S. public glad to leave 2021 behind, but wary of inflation, extreme weather, and cyberattacks; Americans not as optimistic as citizens from many other countries
Census Bureau Projects U.S. and World Populations on New Year’s Day
As the nation prepares to ring in the new year, the U.S. Census Bureau projected the U.S. population will be 332,403,650 on Jan. 1, 2022. This represents an increase of 706,899, or 0.21%, since New Year’s Day 2021, and 954,369, or 0.29%, since Census Day (April 1) 2020.
12 predictions for 2022
From creativity to platform regulation, ‘Metamania’ to the golden ‘square’ of marketing, the WFA team share their predictions for the marketing industry in 2022.
VAB and 4A’S join ANA Cross-Media Measurement Effort
The ANA announced that the Video Advertising Bureau (VAB) and the 4A’s (American Association of Advertising Agencies) have joined the ANA’s Cross-Media Measurement (CMM) initiative.
Inventing ‘Hispanic’ [PODCAST]
Do Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, and Cubans share an identity? The answer wasn’t necessarily clear before 1980. That’s when the Census Bureau introduced a pair of new terms, Hispanic and Latino, to its decennial count. The addition was the result of years of advocacy and negotiation: Being counted on the census meant the potential for far more government action, yet the broad category oversimplified the identities of an immense and diverse group.
How “easy to pay” fuels brand growth
The objective of marketing is to make it easier for people to choose the marketed brand. The basic recipe for brand growth is easy to mind, easy to find, and easy to pay. And of the three perhaps the most important is easy to pay. By Nigel Hollis
New trend report: Into the Metaverse [REPORT]
Wunderman Thompson Intelligence presents "Into the Metaverse," a new report exploring the consumer behaviors, business models and brand opportunities that are emerging as the metaverse takes shape.
2021 Hispanic Programming Upfront Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2020 Hispanic TV Programming Report (previously Hispanic TV Upfront Report) for our readers.
2021 Population Estimates Available for the Nation, States and Puerto Rico
Redefining Research In An Identity Economy
While debates about cancel culture, voting rights and who qualifies for which athletic competition percolate on the policy level, consumers are voting with their identities. Americans especially are demanding more specialized options for their pronouns, sexuality, race and ethnicity and — as employees — are resigning from their jobs by the millions for more meaningful work.
Consumers Are Living In One Big Video World: Let’s Join Them
For decades, people opened up their T.V. guide and selected programs from a handful of channels. Today viewers pick their favorite content from a variety of apps and screens, any time they want. By Laura Molen – President / Advertising & Partnerships at NBCUniversal
The hidden cost of pitching revealed.
