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The National Association of Hispanic Journalists names AOR

The National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) has announced the selection of Tapiz Media Group as their Agency of Record for communications and social media and Iván Briones as Director of Communications as part of the organizations revamped strategic communications strategy effective March 1, 2023.
Strong client-agency relationships lead to more effective work [REPORT]

Research from Aprais and WARC reveals that the strength of the relationship between marketer and agency has a direct correlation to the output of effective work.
From Dial-Up to Digital Dominance: 25 Years of The Infinite Dial [REPORT]

The portion of Americans who listen to any kind of online audio, and those who listen to podcasts, have reached record highs, according to The Infinite Dial® 2023 from Edison Research.
What Brands Misunderstand About Influencers

The creator economy is on fire, and brands are turning to influencer campaigns to increase their ROAS as the digital advertising ecosystem shifts and CPMs rise. Unfortunately, most brands fail to work effectively with creators and influencers.
Black Americans are Pushing the Boundaries of American Media and Entertainment

Black Americans are key drivers of American popular culture both as creators and consumers. Their artistic endeavors and media consumption help drive the $720 Billion media and entertainment economy. As part of The Black Consumer Project, our four-part consumer research series, we looked at specifics of how Black Americans engage with media and entertainment.
AIMM host Diverse Owned & targeted Media GROWTHFRONTS

The ANA's Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), announces its Diverse Owned and Targeted Media GrowthFronts, an inaugural industry media upfront event hosted at DotDash Meredith headquarters in New York City. The event brings together diverse owned and targeted media entities with buyers and advertisers, increasing visibility and access for media entities including Black, Hispanic, Asian, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ who own video, digital, print, audio and/or content integration platforms.
2023 Global Marketing Trends [REPORT]

From geopolitical conflicts and economic instability to the ongoing threats related to climate change, CMOs are facing no shortage of external challenges. However, we believe they are likely well-positioned to create new levers for organizational growth amid such uncertainty.
The ongoing value of mixed media modeling [REPORT]

Driven by a proliferation of digital advertising providers and unprecedented volume of spend, today’s digital media spending landscape is changing rapidly. Marketers need to become more savvy and aware of where their money is going— and how exactly it's spent.
For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, the Colon Cancer Coalition invites the country to Talk Sh!t to save lives

Created in conjunction with BeautifulBeast, an independent cross-cultural agency, “Talking Sh!t Saves Lives” lives predominantly on Twitter, with the support of radio PSAs, digital videos, social posts, and electronic billboards across the nation.
The Future of Human Agency [REPORT]

Experts are split about how much control people will retain over essential decision-making as digital systems and AI spread. They agree that powerful corporate and government authorities will expand the role of AI in people’s daily lives in useful ways. But many worry these systems will diminish individuals’ ability to control their choices
Agencies’ Reversal of Fortune Explained

The largest agency holding companies have now reported their full year earnings results for 2022, and outcomes were, for the most part, very good. There has been a perception over many years among that agencies were poised to experience secular decline. Needless to say, I didn’t agree then and continue to believe that significant opportunities remain ahead for the industry. By Brian Wieser / Madison & Wall
Media effectiveness: The role of social media in the advertising ecosystem [REPORT]

Understand the role of social in your media strategy and discover three dynamics to improve its impact.
The art of proof: How creative quality drives profit

With marketing budgets under increasing pressure, it is more important than ever to ensure that precious investment will lead to profit. New evidence from Kantar and WARC shows the important role creative quality can play in driving ROI.
HPRA USA announces 2023-2025 Board of Directors

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) announced its 2023-2025 board of directors. The organization also announced expansions of both its local and student chapters in key markets, allowing HPRA to better serve current and future multicultural communicators.
Working From Home Caused a Spatial Shift in Daytime Population Away From Traditional Job Centers

The daytime population of traditional U.S. job centers plummeted in 2020 after the COVID-19 pandemic hit and lockdowns and social distancing pushed more people to work from home.
OnePlus selects Chemistry Cultura as Hispanic AOR

OnePlushas selected Chemistry Cultura as its first-ever Hispanic communications agency of record. The company has long been popular with diverse audiences across the United States, and is taking a proactive step to more deeply engage with the burgeoning Latino market.
When It Comes To Advertising, Multicultural Representation Is Not Enough

As we close another Super Bowl cycle, I've been approached by some media outlets asking my opinion about the lack of representation of multicultural consumers, mainly Hispanics, in this year's roster of brands that invested in the big game. By Isaac Mizrahi - CEO of ALMA Agency
The Return of the Store, Coming in 2023

This will be the year that brick-and-mortar stores make a real comeback in the retail landscape. Shopping is changing and stores are an integral part of the new dynamic.