Agency
Has Strategic Planning changed for agencies? [WHITE PAPER]
In 1974, JWT London published a white paper regarding the essence of Strategic Planning, In the light that the upcoming 2023 Hispanic Marketing Council Strategic Planning competition is asking for entries. We have included access to the 1974 JWT London paper.
THE 2023 HMC STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS KICK OFF WITH A CALL FOR ENTRIES AND A JURY OF DIVERSE INDUSTRY LEADERS
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) continues to grow and enhance the Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award competition of its kind recognizing strategic excellence in Hispanic marketing and advertising and cultural fluency. This year, HMC has expanded the categories and invited a broader pool of diverse judges with the goal of celebrating impactful creativity.
Can Marketing Experimentation Become Your Superpower?
A unified, companywide approach to experimentation can generate sustained business growth.
The testing times continue
Marketing will have to demonstrate value in 2023 as the global economy slows, says WFA President and Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Raja Rajamannar.
Republica Havas promotes Managing Directors
Republica Havas and Republica Havas Health announced the promotions of three key leaders to the role of Managing Director.
The 2030 Forecast [REPORT]
Let’s be honest: forecasting is always an iffy proposition, no matter who does it, how much data we analyze, and how many trends we consider. Too many variables can change the trajectory of what might seem a rock-solid conclusion. Both “known unknowns” and “unknown unknowns” pile up as time advances and can turn a forecast into a fool’s errand.
Why is Everyone Talking about Zero-party Data?
Zero-party data refers to information that a company collects from customers through voluntary and explicit means, such as surveys, sign-up forms, or preferences centers. This type of data is particularly valuable for brands as it is provided by the customers themselves, making it more accurate and reliable than third-party data.
Media Comparisons Study 2023
The 2023 Media Comparisons Study, conducted by GfK and commissioned by TVB, continues to be a key industry resource for multimedia usage and effectiveness. This study explores the many different ways individuals consume traditional, digital and streaming media, comparing reach, time spent, daily news sources, most trustworthy news sources and level of community involvement.
U.S. Recession Unlikely and Expects Slight Growth in 2023
A recession is unlikely and the economy is expected to see slight growth in 2023 as consumers continue to cope with inflation and high interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenzy.
The Hispanic Marketing Council 2023 Annual Summit Returns in Person to New York City April 26-27, 2023
The HMC Annual Summit, the only Hispanic-centric conference developed by industry leaders with multicultural expertise, is back in person in New York City on April 26 to 27. This day-and-a-half conference packs a powerful agenda aimed at arming brands with data-driven insights, research & strategies to help them connect authentically with the Hispanic market.
More Adults Earning College Degrees
Lumina Foundation released an updated A Stronger Nation, the foundation's online tool for tracking the share of working-age adults with degrees or other credentials of value. The national post-high school education rate among adults 25 to 64 years old reached 53.7 percent in 2021, an increase of nearly 2 percentage points since 2019 when the percentage was 51.9.
Training NextGen BIPOC Youth for STEAM Careers Can Close the Wealth Gap [PODCAST]
On this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Dr. Hassan Brown, founder of Career Catalyst, talks about his journey into ed tech and the importance of training the next generation of BIPOC youth for STEAM careers.
HPRA Miami 2023-25 Board of Directors Announced
The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Miami Chapter announced its board of directors for the 2023-2025 term with a renewed commitment to serving as the premier organization for public relations professionals in South Florida.
How to onboard your new agency for greater success
The meetings have wrapped up, the SOW has been negotiated and the client and their brand-new agency are eager to start work. The review process has concluded and now they are in a rush as the client’s timeline is already strained. New work needs to be on air as soon as possible. What happens next can determine the eventual success or failure of the relationship.
Advertisers believe they are still getting great value from their agencies post pandemic
According to Global Agency Remuneration Trends, perceptions of value provided from relationships are up five percentage points since the last such study in 2018, to 17% among those agreeing “most strongly” with the statement “I feel that I am getting value for money from my agencies”. Compared to the WFA’s first such study in 2011, value perceptions – “agree somewhat” and “agree strongly” – are up 19 points.
Marketers spending significantly more on retail media networks [REPORT]
When it comes to retail media networks, many marketers seem to be taking a “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” attitude, according to a new ANA study.
Spicy Herdez Traditions YouTube Ads Use Flavor, Heavy Bass, Heritage, and Iconic Neon Imagery to Appeal to Latinx Consumers
In a recent study, State of Consumer Engagement 2022, Horowitz Research illuminates consumer perceptions of media representation and the impact on brand consideration.
The Truth About Modern Familias
“Family” is the cornerstone to unlocking Hispanic culture in marketing. Yet there are very few quantitative studies out there that dissect exactly what family means and how culture is passed down within today’s modern familias.
Hispanics’ Consumer confidence is slightly stronger in 2023
Hispanics in the United States feel more optimistic about their financial situations as they go into 2023. The fourth quarter Hispanic Consumer Sentiment Index (HCSI) is at 85.3, which is 11 points higher compared to the third quarter score of 74.3.
How Coca-Cola Uses Marketing Experimentation as a Superpower [VIDEO]
Kelly Edwards sits down with Coca-Cola's Romain Mallard to discuss how marketing experimentation is transforming the brand.
