Agency
The risks are rising for big brands
Brands face unprecedented risks and will need the right processes and tools to negotiate these challenges. Will Gilroy, WFA Director of Policy and Communications, explains.
Campaigns That Promote Equality for Women and Girls
Women and girls aren't often the focus of media campaigns. They are often relegated to side roles and characters, or perpetuate negative stereotypes (often centering around unrealistic expectations). It's exciting and refreshing when campaigns break this mold, however.
With limited inclusive content in traditional media, brands and people with disabilities are finding representation on social media
With limited inclusive options across TV and film, it’s not surprising that the disability community has found more of what it’s looking for across social media channels, where content creators with disabilities are actively filling the inclusivity void across traditional media channels. It’s important to note that while disabled creatives are finding success in social media, this is not a replacement for the decline in representation in TV and films.
WAPA América to broadcast Miss Universe from Puerto Rico
WAPA América announced its exclusive Miss Universe Puerto Rico broadcast from San Juan. As the proud owners of the franchise led by current Miss Universe Puerto Rico director –and Noticentro al Amanecer host – Yizette Cifredo, WAPA will bring the highly anticipated pageant to viewers across the United States.
2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer Survey [REPORT]
What capabilities and strategies are today’s most successful procurement organizations investing in? See observations and trends from our 2023 Global Chief Procurement Officer (CPO) Survey—based on the responses of almost 350 procurement leaders from more than 40 countries.
Exploring Diversity and Inclusion at Lollapalooza 2023: Progress & Room for Improvement
Lollapalooza is well-known as one of the most popular music festivals in the United States. Since 2005, it has been held annually in Chicago in early August and attracts over 200,000 attendees each time.
What Is the Extra Round of Creative Costing You?
It's a familiar scenario, something that happens all the time. There's an approved strategy, a brief, and theoretically all the stakeholders in the process should be aligned, but still the clients are sending the agency back to do another round of creative, and another, and another. It's frustrating for everyone, and it's a waste of resources, time, and money.
Innovative Approaches to Measuring Creative Effectiveness
Bain's Cesar Brea and EDO's John Cripps discuss how to understand and optimize new ways of advertising.
Growth in Consumer Spending is Slowing
U.S. consumers are still buying more than last year, but spending growth is slowing as the economy settles down amid higher interest rates intended to reduce inflation, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
The Secret of the Barbie Movie’s Marketing Success
Barbie is a genuine phenomenon, reaching $1 billion in worldwide box office in only three weeks on the strength of legions of pink-clad moviegoers. We asked Yale SOM’s Zoe Chance, a former Mattel brand manager, about the movie’s marketing and message.
Visit San Antonio Teams Up with BeautifulBeast and Mighty Industries to Unleash a Captivating Content Platform
Cross-cultural agency BeautifulBeast has entered into a strategic alliance with Mighty Industries and XALTER to create Mighty Beast. This unit specialized in content and web3 is in charge of the creation and production of 210Plaza, an entertainment platform in the Metaverse for the city of San Antonio. The goal is to attract visitors to the city, highlighting many of the cultural and culinary aspects that are attractive to young adults who like to explore new experiences.
Gabriel Reyes honored by PRSA-LA AT ITS 5TH ANNUAL SUNRISE HONORS
The Public Relations Society of America Los Angeles Chapter (PRSA-LA), celebrated excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion by honoring longtime Hispanic marketing executive Gabriel Reyes at its 5th Annual Sunrise Honors on August 4 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles.
Need to know: What is panel data, and why does it matter?
Panels—and the data they generate—have been the gold standard of the research industry for nearly a century now, and they remain the most accurate tool to measure media audiences.
How to Use Adaptative Marketing Strategies to Engage Communities and Build Brands [PODCAST]
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence, founder of Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence Coaching, LLC, explores the intersection between brands, communities and marketing strategies.
The Share of Ear “Audio Dial”
“Share of Ear,” the unique study of the full audio space from Edison Research, shows us what portion of all audio time is spent with different platforms
The Brands Successfully Marketing to Gen Z
Members of gen Z have been the focus of many brand campaigns in recent years, as companies hope to win over younger people and create loyalty, awareness, and favorability. As a generation that is entering the workforce, that comprises 30 percent of the global population, and that is growing, changing, and at the heart of trends, gen Z offers brands a unique audience with whom to engage.
At 50 years old, Hip Hop is more than a music genre; it’s an influential force in modern culture
Music is and will always be an essential element of culture, but seldom is a music genre so pervasive it changes the cultures around it.
AI-Based Automation: People, Not Computers, Connect Business Needs to Ad Strategy
As the adoption and experimentation of ChatGPT and other AI-enhanced tools continue to gain momentum, you can count on other players beyond OpenAI — the developer of ChatGPT — to continue to bring products in this space to market.
Navigating Controversy
Despite Pride Month backlash, many brands continue aligning their messages with the LGBTQ+ community
Celebrating the life and legacy of Norma Orci, co-founder and chairwoman of Orci and trailblazer of multicultural advertising
It is with profound sadness that multisegment agency Orci announces the passing of co-founder and chairwoman Norma Orci, who passed away on August 3. She leaves behind two children, two grandchildren and an indelible mark upon the advertising industry, having played a crucial role in launching effective, thoughtful and impactful multicultural marketing targeting U.S. Hispanics and setting a standard for messaging emphasizing appreciation and respect for this growing community.
