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Gustavo Gatell passes …..
For many in the pioneering era of Advertising and Marketing of the US Hispanic Market, Gustavo Gatell was a well respected and loved Media Services Director in New York and Miami.
Havas Sharpens Lens on Diverse Audiences with Inaugural Meaningful Brands [REPORT]
Havas has launched the inaugural 2024 Meaningful Brands Special Report in conjunction with Republica Havas and Havas Media Network to sharpen the marketing lens on the fastest growing and most influential audience in the U.S.: diverse consumers.
Sensis Celebrates 25 Year Anniversary
Sensis is celebrate its 25th anniversary. Since its inception in late 1998, Sensis has been dedicated to developing innovative and impactful marketing campaigns that effectively connect brands with diverse audiences.
Programmatic Buying: Where Do We Go From Here?
Yet over half of ad spend is going toward digital media (64 percent in the U.S., according to Marketing Dive and 68.9 percent globally according to Insider Intelligence and Oberlo). Further, most marketers know little about how those investment decisions are being made on your behalf when it comes to programmatic.
Republica Havas expands Health & Wellness Division
Republica Havas is expanding Republica Havas Health with an executive appointment poised to empower the division’s rapid growth.
Who Are You? The Art and Science of Measuring Identity [REPORT]
As a shop that studies human behavior through surveys and other social scientific techniques, we have a good line of sight into the contradictory nature of human preferences. Today, we’re calling out one of those that affects us as pollsters: categorizing our survey participants in ways that enhance our understanding of how people think and behave.
2020s: The Decade of US Soccer
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and it will be the second time hosting for the USA after first hosting in 1994. And to this day it is still the most successful iteration of the World Cup, with record attendance (3.6M) and World Cup Final viewership (1.5B) – despite having only 52 games. By Arthur Forcione, Amrak Solutions Strategic Planner
2024 retail industry outlook [REPORT]
As retailers look to woo price-sensitive consumers in 2024, loyalty will have to be earned. To make that happen, trust will need to be the cornerstone of their profitability playbook.
The Future 100 Report: Key Takeaways
VML's The Future 100: 2024 Report was just released — and with it, insight for the present and predictions galore for the future. These predictions range from typical marketing fare (such as how retail will evolve to current gen Z buying trends) to the unusual and fantastical (AI children and virtual families becoming common, as the report stated that virtual children "could be commonplace by 2070."). Luxury experiences, whether travel or fashion, appear often — alongside wellness and health trends (such as "analog travel" and prioritizing rest, renewal, and relaxation), illustrating an emphasis on the desire for experience (which comes as no surprise, post-COVID-19).
The year ahead for procurement
Marketing procurement has clear priorities for 2024. Laura Forcetti, Director of Global Marketing Sourcing Services, identifies seven areas where the magnifying glass is likely to focus.
Corona Tools chooses Refuel Agency to Drive Brand Awareness
Starting in 1928 with the invention of the orange shears that revolutionized the citrus industry, Corona Tools has been a staple for landscaping and construction professionals. Today Corona Tools is driving their direct-to-consumer marketing into the future as they focus efforts on Hispanic industry professionals, and has selected Refuel Agency to lead their strategic marketing and brand awareness.
Total By Verizon on Univision Broadcast of the Big Game
Total by Verizon, a fast-growing prepaid no-contract wireless carrier from Verizon is bringing back 90’s Latin dance music and laughter to the Big Game with a new take on the hit merengue song “Suavemente.” The :30 spot is directed by comedian, producer, and musician Fred Armisen.
From Businesses and Banks to Colleges and Churches: Americans’ Views of U.S. Institutions [REPORT]
Americans overwhelmingly see small businesses as having a positive effect on the way things are going in the country.
Black Americans’ Views on Success in the U.S. [REPORT]
Most Black Americans consider themselves at least somewhat successful (66%). When asked to define what success means to them personally, 82% of Black adults point to the ability to provide for their family.
Creating connections with Black Americans across media
For Black Americans, content provides a common ground and sense of cultural credibility. Defined through media and exported globally in fashion, TV, music and more, this culture is fundamental in its ability to bridge meaningful connections with an increasingly diverse audience. And while representing Black America is already complex, 16% of the Black population is expected to be foreign-born by 20601. That means that content will need to continue evolving to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience.
Mecenas taps Polsky as EVP Revenue & Brand Strategy for COCINA
COCINA’s parent company MECENAS, announced the appointment of Andrew Polsky as Executive Vice President of Revenue and Brand Strategy. Polsky, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in multicultural digital media, joins MECENAS at a pivotal time to help position the company and all of its units into its next phase of sustained growth
Multicultural Pet Ownership
Elevating Pet Care: Navigating Multicultural Pet Ownership Dynamics & Spending In the US pet industry, Multicultural pet owners continue to play an increasingly pivotal role in the category of overall pet ownership and spending.
An Overview of Hispanics in America [WEBINAR] TODAY
Join for an overview of the Hispanic population in the U.S. We will explore data from the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A and the American Community Survey. Learn about available Census Bureau tools that provide free and easy access to data for your analysis of Hispanic trends. We will also demonstrate how to access data on the Hispanic population's language proficiency and language spoken at home.
Why Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands need dedicated promotional effectiveness analytics
In this first edition of the Wheelhouse blog for 2024 from Ebiquity’s Marketing Effectiveness team, Principal Consultant Steffen Kapffenstein makes the case for consumer goods investing in dedicated analytics to optimise the effectiveness of their promotional spend. In today’s tough economic climate, knowing what works best in terms of promotions – and why – have never mattered more. Yet almost half of all trade investment is loss making. How can you make sure you’re in the right half?
These Pizza Ads Are a Study in Success
Musician and spoken-word artist Henry Rollins is said to have once remarked that "pizza makes me think that anything is possible," an observation that captures the intense emotion that the food inspires in so many of us. It's fitting, then, that we should celebrate this remarkable meal-in-a wheel on February 9th, National Pizza Day. In honor of the occasion consider the following marketing efforts undertaken to promote pizza.
