The Los Angeles chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA-LA) released an independent economic impact report that found public relations agencies contribute more than $445 million to Los Angeles County’s economy annually, while each new public relations job creates nearly two new jobs.
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After an upbeat start to the year with two consecutive quarters of increases in optimism, global consumer confidence fell three points in September to an Index of 90 as consumers’ hopes for a full economic recovery this year fades in most parts of the world, according to the latest edition of the Nielsen Global Consumer Confidence Index. Consumer Confidence Index levels above and below a baseline of 100 indicate degrees of optimism and pessimism. The 90 Index mark reflects the reality that consumers around the world remain largely pessimistic about job prospects, personal finances and their ability to buy the things they want and need over the next year.
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Sensory touch-points and the desire for sensuous, emotional experiences are still among the key factors driving U.S. consumer buying decisions, says a new report from Arylessence. But this ’emotive edge’ is just one of nine significant ‘deep trends’ that reflect how consumers make choices today and predict how marketers will respond in 2011 and beyond.
The U.S. Census Bureau announced today that 74 percent of households in the United States filled out and mailed back their 2010 Census questionnaire, matching the final mail participation rate achieved in the 2000 Census. Twenty-two states, 1,553 counties, and 278 cities and townships with a population of 50,000 or more met or exceeded their 2000 Census participation rates. The District of Columbia and Puerto Rico also met or exceeded their rates.
A lingering recession, coupled with consumers’ rapid adoption of digital tools, has inexorably altered shopping behavior in categories like groceries, home electronics, apparel and quick-service restaurants. Consumers engage with a variety of digital platforms as they research small and large purchases, when they’re in physical stores and during post-shop activities such as product reviews and referrals.
The U.S. Census Bureau reports that 36.7 million of the nation’s population (12 percent) were foreign-born, and another 33 million (11 percent) were native-born with at least one foreign-born parent in 2009, making one in five people either first or second generation U.S. residents.
El chisme, whether we like to admit it or not is something most of us Latinos enjoy! What sexy dress was Sofia wearing at the Emmys, who is “Luis Mi” dating these days, what does Shakira eat for breakfast, is Eva having a baby or not? The list just goes on and one, and thankfully you can get the skinny on all these Latino celebs in one place: Wonderwall Latino. By Liliana Gil, Managing Partner & Cultural Intelligence Officer AG-XL Alliance
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