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LEADERS FROM ALMA, OMNICOM, PRISA MEDIA AND D EXPOSITO & PARTNERS JOIN HMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced Angela Rodriguez, SVP/Head of Strategy at alma, Michael Roca, Executive Director of ELEVATE at Omnicom Media Group, Nestor Perinot, Chief Revenue Officer at Prisa Media, and HMC Hall of Fame winner and media architect Gloria Constanza, partner at d expósito & Partners have joined its Board of Directors. These members will work closely with HMC Chair Isabella Sanchez, VP of Media Integration at Zubi, the HMC’s governing bodies, executive committee and the executive director to support the organization’s strategic plan, which champions the U.S. Hispanic market, advocates for increased investment in Hispanic marketing and elevates the critical role of the culture marketing specialists.
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.
The power of partnership: How the CEO–CMO relationship can drive outsize growth
Amid a challenging macroeconomic environment and rapid change, CEOs are searching for the next engine for growth. The answer may be right in front of them: a redefined and reinvigorated relationship with their CMO.
2023 Holiday to Reach Record Spending Levels
The National Retail Federation forecast that holiday spending is expected to reach record levels during November and December and will grow between 3% and 4% over 2022 to between $957.3 billion and $966.6 billion.
Empowering CMOs: Overcoming Challenges and Building Personal Brands
In an episode of the ANA Marketing Futures podcast, Katie Klumper, the founder and CEO of Black Glass Consulting, discussed the challenges faced by chief marketing officers (CMOs) and the importance of empowering them to claim their rightful place within organizations. Klumper highlighted the need for CMOs to navigate the evolving landscape of marketing leadership and develop a new skill set to drive growth and succeed as individuals.
Forward Thinking on why we ignore inflation—from ancient times to the present—at our peril with Stephen King [PODCAST]
In this episode of the McKinsey Global Institute’s Forward Thinking podcast, co-host Janet Bush talks with Stephen King. King is a senior economic advisor to HSBC, having served as the bank’s group chief economist from 1998 to 2015. His latest book, very prescient in timing, is We Need to Talk About Inflation: 14 Urgent Lessons from the Last 2,000 Years.
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
Over Half a Million People Self-Identified as Brazilian in 2020 Census
Brazilian was the largest SOR group reported in the 2020 Census race question (excluding Hispanic responses and Multiracial and Multiethnic responses such as "Biracial"). Brazilian was followed by Guyanese, Cabo Verdean, Belizean, and Mauritanian.
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.
Artificial Intelligence: Innovation in the Digital Video Era
In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, video production has undeniably become a foundational cornerstone of communication. Whether you're a content creator, a business, or an organization with a message to convey, video has revolutionized the way we share information and connect with audiences worldwide. But what's making this revolution even more exciting? The seamless integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into video content production. By Felix M. Mendez = Principal / Executive Producer - eContent Digital
How Marketers are Utilizing Artificial Intelligence and Accounting for Data Bias
The business landscape is evolving faster than ever through the use and implementation of artificial intelligence.
Teens Spend Average of 4.8 Hours on Social Media Per Day [REPORT]
Just over half of U.S. teenagers (51%) report spending at least four hours per day using a variety of social media apps such as YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook and X (formerly Twitter), a Gallup survey of more than 1,500 adolescents finds. This use amounts to 4.8 hours per day for the average U.S. teen across seven social media platforms tested in the su
New Data on Minority-Owned, Veteran-Owned and Women-Owned Businesses
The U.S. Census Bureau released new estimates on the characteristics of employer businesses. According to the 2022 Annual Business Survey (ABS), which covers reference year 2021, there were approximately 5.9 million employer firms in total, of which, 1.2 million (21%) were minority-owned, 304,823 (5.2%) were veteran-owned, and around 1.3 million (22%) were owned by women. This release also includes demographic data by Urban and Rural classification, employment size, receipt size, and the years in business of each firm.
Evolving brand loyalty trends and consumer behavior [REPORT]
The current macroeconomic environment, marked by higher interest rates and slowed consumer spending, could make consumer loyalty programs more crucial than ever for brands. But consumer attitudes toward these programs can be fickle.
Paths to Prosperity Research – Finds Consumers Resilient Though Pressures Mounting [REPORT]
Santander Holdings USA, Inc. announced findings from a new survey that shows American consumers are optimistic about their futures despite mounting financial pressures. The results found 68% of middle-income households believe they are on the right track toward achieving financial prosperity, which remains unchanged from Q2. However, prolonged inflation and the resumption of federal student-loan payments are clear economic stressors for middle-income households.
Latin Media, Artists, Content Creators Unite at Promesa y Esperanza Seminar to Support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
More than 250 attendees spanning Spanish-language media, celebrities and content creators gathered last weekend for the St. Jude Promesa y Esperanza® seminar in support of the mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Finding cures. Saving children.
The Night a Bad Bunny and A Rolling Stone Spoke to America “En Español”
Last Saturday, October 21, was an historic moment for American television. It was also a breakthrough moment for the country’s Hispanic community, Latino culture and, as such, our Hispanic communications industry. It was one of those cherished evenings where we received one of the most meaningful nods of validation, this time from America’s historically iconic comedy show: Sábado Gigante…I mean NBC’s Saturday Night Live. By Gene Bryan / HispanicAd
ANA’S AIMM Research reveals Consumers want Brands to commit & not back down from Diversity & Inclusion Practices [INFOGRAPHIC]
If a brand backtracks on their support for social causes, 77% of consumers would either immediately stop purchasing or look to purchase other brands more supportive of their views, according to a new study. Most of them (76%) will not return to that brand or will only return if the brand changes its practices, found a new report in which more than 9,000 consumers were surveyed.
The Upsides (and Downsides) of Brand Partnerships: A Guide
Be it co-branded products, sponsorships, joint advertising campaigns, or event collaboration, brand partnerships help brands combine their strengths and mitigate their weaknesses to reach a common audience.
