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ANA’s Takeaways from CES 2025
CES 2025 is a wrap and between the major tech announcements (a supercomputer you can hold in your hand) and the integration of AI into everything, it was an inspirational way to kick off the year. The transition of CES from screens to AI-enabled entities is well on its way. Oh, and there were flying cars too.
Writer & Producer Roberto Orcí passes ……
The writer and producer of many Hollywood movies passes. He is the son of advertising agency executive Roberto Orcí.
Marketer & Agency Exec’s guide to the agency visit
You’re considering an agency for a key assignment. You may be well into a competitive agency review or simply are exploring agencies for near term or future efforts.
The 3 Key Pillars of Agency Growth in 2025
At TDP, we take a holistic approach to agency new business. Even so, we have a bias towards proactive sales because that’s what we do. In this post, we’ll look at two other key ingredients agencies must develop to sustain their growth: organic growth and client retention.
Five Trends Shaping Media in 2025
Welcome to the media jungle. It’s gnarlier than ever. New platforms and devices create twists and turns. Ever-evolving consumers roam freely, demanding personalized experiences and diverse content. Traditional advertising models struggle to keep pace. Yet, amid these struggles lie exciting opportunities for innovation and growth. To survive in this environment, we all need to adapt and innovate. Let’s take a closer look at five trends that will make the journey in 2025 exciting — and risky unless you’re prepared with the right strategy. In future articles, we will dive into these trends even more.
Raúl Brindis’ Return to Houston Radio Rocked by Tower Attack
In December, Spanish Broadcast System launched La Ley 92.1 (KROI) in Houston, following its $7.5 million acquisition of the station from Urban One. Now the station is claiming its tower was intentionally sabotaged in an attack one day before the debut of morning host Raúl Brindis.
Podcast fuels Audio Market growth [REPORT]
MAGNA and VOX MEDIA have been tracking the meteoric rise of podcasts since 2020, publishing research on how podcasts fit into media strategy, followed by a look at the content creators and hosts in the world of podcasts and their influence on listeners. In a new study called “It’s All in the Mind(set)” released today, VOX MEDIA and MAGNA move the conversation beyond the medium and the makers to go deeper on how – and why – brands should consider listeners’ mindsets when advertising on podcasts.
alma appoints Angela Rodriguez as Managing Director
alma, the Miami-based ungeneral agency, announces the appointment of Angela Rodriguez as Managing Director.
Publicis Media appoints Lonnie Limón to Head its Multicultural Arm
Lonnie Limón has been named the Head if Publicis Media Multicultural. He replaces Lisa Torres, who will begin her consultancy company.
How Speed and Cultural Alignment Drive 3x Higher Brand Performance [REPORT]
Sightly, a brand intelligence and activation company, partnered with MAGNA, the media intelligence unit within IPG Mediabrands, to conduct groundbreaking research on the impact of aligning brands with real-time trends during media campaigns. The MAGNA Media Trials study highlights how brands can boost performance by targeting culturally relevant content aligned with their brand perspective. The approach tripled purchase intent and doubled search intent compared to traditional advertising methods.
Roberto Ramos joins CULTURE+ as Group President & Chief Brand Transformation Officer
Roberto Ramos has joined Culture+ Group as our new President, Chief Brand Officer, and Partner. Roberto is an industry innovator known for challenging the status quo and driving transformative growth for some of the world’s leading brands.
Critical Gaps in Preventive Care for Women
A new Ipsos poll commissioned by the Alliance for Women's Health and Prevention (AWHP) reveals that 42% of women are forgoing preventive care services such as annual check-ups, medical tests or treatments, and vaccines, or had trouble getting an appointment with a provider in the last year. The survey of 3,199 American women aged 18 and older looked at their experiences with and perceptions of preventive healthcare, where and how they receive their health information, and existing disparities.
COMMISSIONERS GOMEZ, BEDOYA TO HIGHLIGHT BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR HISPANIC/LATINO MEDIA [VIDEO]
FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez and FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya will convene a roundtable discussion to explore the market dynamics affecting the success and sustainability of Hispanic/Latino-serving media organizations.
This Deloitte Executive Explained Why Performance Marketing Has Diminishing Returns [VIDEO]
Though it may seem counterintuitive, performance marketing as a strategy has diminishing returns. Deloitte Digital's Maggie Gross discussed why this is, citing examples from her own work and explaining having a balance between branding and performance is critical for business success.
Why Client Retention and Organic Growth Will Drive Agency Success in 2025
The most powerful new business strategy for 2025 is probably not what you’d expect. While agencies continue to chase shiny new logos, the real growth engines for 2025 are closer than you think: keeping your current clients delighted and leveraging those relationships to fuel organic growth. By Mark Duval - Founder, The Duval Partnership
Why Diverse Data Is as Critical as Diverse Media for Multicultural Audiences
U.S. consumer demographics are shifting, with multicultural consumers projected to become the majority by 2050. These audiences drive population growth, influence cultural trends, and wield significant buying power. For programmatic media buyers, it’s clear that effectively engaging multicultural consumers isn’t just an ethical choice—it’s a strategic business imperative.
Baris launches ‘Wild Pleasures’ with BeautifulBeast for Valentine’s Day
Baris has officially launched in the U.S., bringing frozen chocolate-covered wild raspberries from Patagonia. To introduce its first limited-time Valentine’s campaign, Wild Pleasures, the brand partnered with BeautifulBeast, a creative agency known for bold, results-driven campaigns.
The best clients ask agencies the best questions
Ask Agencies the Best Questions - Great clients get great work.
The Artificial Intelligence learning curve.
By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director
- Your kids are doing their homework with AI.
- You are probably toying with it too.
- The learning curve, however, is an asymptote.
- Don’t know what an asymptote is?
- No need to ask ChatGPT.
5 Years Later: America Looks Back at the Impact of COVID-19 [REPORT]
The most significant pandemic of our lifetime arrived as the United States was experiencing three major societal trends: a growing divide between partisans of the left and right, decreasing trust in many institutions, and a massive splintering of the information environment.
