Agency
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.
Reckitt CMO says virtual studio models are key to ad sustainability
Fabrice Beaulieu is a veteran at Reckitt, having served in a variety of marketing roles since 1999 before being appointed chief marketing, sustainability and corporate affairs officer in April last year. Since then, he has implemented a number of new processes to accelerate the performance of the hygiene and health giant’s brands globally, including the launch of a Marketing Centre of Excellence and a new brand purpose agenda.
Food Insecurity Highest Among Latinos in Rural Communities [REPORT]
UnidosUS and Knorr released a report examining hunger and food insecurity among Latinos living in rural communities. "Not Enough Food on the Dinner Table: A Look into Food Insecurity among Hispanics/Latinos Living in Rural Communities in the United States" reflects the findings of a mixed methods needs assessment among 16 community members and 23 community leaders throughout the country conducted between February and March 2022 that explored food insecurity and lack of nutritious meals in rural Latino communities.
National Network of Multicultural and LGBTQ PR Agencies Expands to Ten Major Markets
Five independently-owned and operated public relations firms operating in seven markets nationwide have joined The Change Agencies, the national network of independent multicultural and LGBTQ public relations and marketing firms that launched in June 2019.
Understanding systemic risk in the consumer goods industry
Consumer goods companies are facing a challenging environment, with high inflation, supply chain disruption, labor shortages and other economic trends driving higher risk.
Winners announced for inaugural WARC Awards for Effectiveness North America – ALMA delivers
A total of 22 awards have been given at the inaugural WARC Awards for Effectiveness, North America Edition in association with LIONS, shining a light on the most inspiring and effective work delivering marketing success.
Winning With a Template
In any new business opportunity, putting your agency’s best foot forward is a balancing act of time and resources. Devoting the time and effort it takes to win can be a challenge, particularly for smaller agencies that don’t have a dedicated person in the new business role. We are often asked by agencies how they can best prepare a customized written response without building everything from the ground up each and every time. Below I’ll highlight three tips to help optimize your new business approach so you’re not reinventing the wheel for every race.
Seven Reasons Why The Hispanic Segment Can Beat The Recession
As a new year starts, we return to our work routine, facing the prospect of a recession. Some believe it will be a mild one, while others are more pessimistic. Nonetheless, most experts believe the country will face an economic slowdown, and consequently, brands may reassess their marketing investments as they will act more cautiously on where to invest their resources in 2023. By Isaac Mizrah - CEO of Alma Agency
HRN Hispanic Radio Network’s Clark Logan named to Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference Advisory Panel
Clark Logan, President of HRN Hispanic Radio Network has joined Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference Advisory Panel. This year marks the 14th annual Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, which will be held in Miami on June 14 and 15.
AM/FM Radio Works For Personal Care Brands: New Bar Soap Case Study Reveals Lift In Ad Recall While Creative Test Shows AM/FM Radio Ads Work As Well As TV Ads For A Fraction Of The CPM
AM/FM radio works for personal care brands. In a first of its kind study, in partnership with NCSolutions, the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group® unveiled results from a men’s personal care brand sales effect study.
Brand Building versus Sales Activation: A False Dichotomy?
But why split brand and activation at all? Why not do both at once? By Les Binet- Group Head of Effectiveness / adam&eveDDB
2023 Media and Entertainment Industry outlook [REPORT]
Streaming video, social media, and gaming are helping to enable new business models and reshaping media and entertainment. But the real story for 2023 is that these three sectors are increasingly becoming more interdependent as part of a broader and richer media and entertainment ecosystem. Successful companies will likely develop strong visions that span these sectors and pull their entire industries forward.
The missing conversation
Agencies are a vital part of any effective marketing organization but all too often the right questions aren’t always asked in these partnerships.
Representative content drives bingeability across streaming platforms
If there’s one thing audiences want when they tune in to watch a program, it’s to see stories and experiences they can relate to. That’s the basic premise of representation, and it can have a direct impact on viewership. It can also fuel an audience’s appetite to watch more content—a critical component to success in an ever-growing landscape of content choice.
