Marketing
What will it take to boost Latino economic power?
In this episode of The McKinsey Podcast, senior partner Lucy Pérez talks with executive editor Roberta Fusaro about the findings of The economic state of Latinos in America: The American dream deferred—the firm’s inaugural report on this subject. She explains how greater support for Latino workers, business owners, consumers, savers, and investors in the United States could create economic opportunities not just for individuals and families in this demographic but also for the whole country.
Gen Z Demands Diversity & Inclusion, Upvotes Brands That Level Up
America’s youth, the first multicultural majority generation in U.S. history, is growing rapidly, adding over 2.3 million consumers (about twice the population of New Hampshire) to the population each year, making them a significant force to be reckoned with. These "mini-millennials” challenge brands to address societal stereotypes, particularly around gender identity, and use their influence to support or disapprove of brands’ diversity and inclusion efforts. By Mario X. Carrasco
4 things retailers need to know about inflation
As the United States experiences record levels of inflation, the prices of goods and services are continuing to climb. Consumers and retailers alike are feeling the pinch and wondering what’s next.
The Champions League: How media rights deals are shaping the global soccer landscape
The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) Champions League Final is commonly one of the world’s most-viewed annual sporting events. And viewers aren’t the only ones rallying; sports are a huge draw for media buyers and the payoffs for rights holders are rising.
“HYPERGROWTH” Marketers grow by embracing new technology & innovation
A startling gap exists between marketers who are poised for future growth and those who are less likely to significantly improve growth prospects based on how each group views future opportunities and the importance of innovation.
Advertising Coalition Finds Advertising Drives $7.1 Trillion in US Sales
New research validates the powerful impact of advertising in driving the US economy. A new study, commissioned by The Advertising Coalition and conducted by IHS Markit, found that advertising generated $7.1 trillion in sales activity and supported 28.5 million US jobs last year.
HMC devotes a week of its annual summit to latest multicultural research
As more brands commit to DEI practices and increases in multicultural investment, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has devoted a week of its free and virtual 2022 Annual Summit to business-building multicultural research, featuring leaders from Kantar, ThinkNow and Claritas. Moderated by HMC Research Chair Nancy Tellet, founder, brand & consumer navigator at PureClarity LLC, these webinars will cover inclusive advertising, investing and money management, and consumer behavior.
DE&I $$$$ directed towards Hispanic Owned & Operated Media reaches $100 Million [NOT]
Over the last couple of years, many clients and their media buying services have promised to re-direct dollars towards minority owned media and in our case Hispanic Owned and Operated media.
Marketing Budgets Have Increased to 9.5% of Overall Company Revenue in 2022
Marketing budgets have climbed to 9.5% of total company revenue in 2022, an increase from 6.4% in 2021, according to Gartner, Inc. While marketing budgets are increasing this year, they still lag pre-pandemic spending levels.
Telemundo Deportes presents INDY 500
Telemundo Deportes presents the 106th Running of the Indianapolis 500 this Sunday, May 29 at 11 a.m. ET airing live on Universo, TelemundoDeportes.com and Telemundo Deportes app. This will be the first time that “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” will be broadcast on a domestic Spanish-language network.
Why is innovation so important for brand growth?
Faced with the turmoil brought on by war, inflation, the pandemic, climate change and technological advancements it is easy to focus on the transitory, rather than the fundamental. But innovation will continue to be the foundation on which strong brands are built, and, if history teaches us anything, disruptive times create the catalyst for a disruptive strategy for innovation.
One in Four Senior Advertising Executives Expect Dramatic Growth in Budgets Over the Next 12 Months
New research from Alfi shows senior advertising executives are forecasting strong growth in advertising budgets over the next 12 months with 24% predicting dramatic growth.
The ANA, 4A’s and AIMM Seek to Help Marketers and Agencies Partner with Diverse Media Outlets [REPORT]
The ANA and the 4A’s unveiled a comprehensive list of guidelines designed to help marketers partner with diverse media suppliers, strengthen their DEI strategy, and drive brand growth.
Modern Marketing Dilemmas: Is brand differentiation an effective way to reduce customer price sensitivity?
An evidence-based view on distinctiveness vs. differentiation, and why they are both equally important for a brand to improve marketing effectiveness.
CMOs: Time to Be More Customer-Centric [REPORT]
CMOs are now required to lead the charge in CX, which often extends to influencing beyond the marketing function.
Keeping it 200: How Latinos Navigate the American Experience [PODCAST]
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Vanessa Vigil, General Manager, mitú, distills the notion of "the 200%" and why it's important for marketers to dive deeper into multicultural consumer insights.
We’ve had a lot of time to think, and we’re thinking a lot about time
Why consumers around the world are resetting the clock around how they spend their time, and what it means for consumer businesses
Why is multicultural marketing no longer an afterthought
Inclusive marketing is no longer optional. It is a key driver of business success. The brands able to have success in cultivating strong and authentic connections with multicultural audiences will be those who commit the time, research, dollars and learnings necessary to create culturally appropriate campaigns. By Amalia Martino - Founder and President The Vida Agency
How US consumers are feeling, shopping, and spending—and what it means for companies
The latest Consumer Pulse survey shows that, across America, people have simultaneously embraced new behaviors and reverted to old ones. What will they do next?
People Don’t Talk about Bruno, Nor the Importance of Spanish in Marketing: Daisy Expósito-Ulla wants to change that.
For over 40 years, many have predicted the demise of Spanish-language media and advertising in the U.S., despite Census results reporting that Hispanics have accounted for over 50% of the total U.S. population growth for more than 20 years. Why is this?
