Digital
What Your Agency Needs To Know About Opportunities In The Metaverse
Most people still have only a vague idea of what the metaverse is — and this shallow understanding only seems to feed the sense of urgency and fear of missing out on opportunities in the metaverse. by Mark Duval - The Duval Partnership
2022 Digital media trends: Toward the metaverse [REPORT]
This year’s Digital media trends survey revealed that media companies in the United States are now feeling more turbulence from the deeper currents shaping consumer behavior. After 15 years of growth, streaming video on-demand (SVOD) services have successfully unbundled video, lowered costs to consumers, and ignited fierce competition among providers. Top SVOD services are consolidating content and taking the competition for subscribers into global markets. But they face greater pressure to attract and retain subscribers who have grown savvier about their subscriptions and more cost-conscious.
U.S. Advertisers Spend $1B Per Month on OTT
As traditional linear TV consumption continues to decline, OTT streaming providers such as Hulu, Pluto TV, Tubi, Peacock, and Paramount+ have seen significant growth, making them a go-to for advertisers and brands to reach audiences as they cut the cord.
U.S. Online Audio Listening Grows and Podcast Habits Reflect a Return to Work and School [REPORT & INFOGRAPH]
Seventy-three percent of the U.S. 12+ population (an estimated 209 million people) have listened to online audio in the last month, up from 68% in 2021. This jump was primarily driven by listeners age 35+, as the number of those age 35+ who listen to online audio monthly increased by 13% year over year. Weekly online audio listening also rose to 67% of the U.S. 12+ population, up from 62% in 2021.
User Generated Content Advertising in 2022 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Consumer Acquisition today published an infographic revealing insights on the state of User Generated Content (UGC) Advertising in 2022. UGC on TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram is driving profitable UA across all app categories and presents a massive opportunity for marketers.
1 in 5 Black Americans Find Black History Month Promotions Offensive [What The US Hispanic Market can LEARN]
As February comes to a close, brands big and small have concluded the discounts, sales, and promotions they launched to commemorate Black History Month 2022. While these promotions are ostensibly meant to celebrate Black history, do Black people believe that the promotions are held in good faith, with the intention of supporting the Black community?
AI and Human Enhancement: Americans’ Openness Is Tempered by a Range of Concerns [REPORT]
Developments in artificial intelligence and human enhancement technologies have the potential to remake American society in the coming decades. A new Pew Research Center survey finds that Americans see promise in the ways these technologies could improve daily life and human abilities. Yet public views are also defined by the context of how these technologies would be used, what constraints would be in place and who would stand to benefit – or lose – if these advances become widespread.
Estrella Media elevates Sales Executives to Leadership Roles
Estrella Media announced the elevation of seven executives on its sales team. Steve Mandala, Chief Revenue and Local Media Officer, made the announcement.
Pod Digital Media acquires Latino & Latina Podcasters Network
Pod Digital Media (PDM) announced it has acquired exclusive rights to the Latino & Latina Podcasters Network. Pod Digital Media will now add 50 Latina, Latino, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ hosted and produced podcasts.
49% of Marketers say they are looking to contextual advertising to replace cookies
GumGum published the results of a survey that found 49% of brand marketers are looking to contextual advertising to replace cookies in their marketing efforts.
AIRE Radio launches podcast of ‘EL TERRI’
AIRE Radio Networks announced the launch of Se Tenia Que Decir / "It Had to Be Said" Con El Terri Podcast, featuring Alberto 'El Terri' Cortez of the nationally syndicated and highly rated morning program, Al Aire Con El Terrible.
Mindset Matrix – A Framework For the Future of Digital Advertising Without Personal Data
The industry is moving into a new era, one that requires a shift in how advertisers think about reaching and connecting with people in digital environments. Rather than base their targeting efforts off past behaviors - the future of digital advertising will rely on meeting people in the moment and aligning advertisements with someone’s present frame of mind.
In-App Advertising To Account For 56% Of Digital Ad Spend In 2026
In the social media age, mobile apps have become an effective way to reach out to potential customers. The popularity of in-app advertising is likely to keep growing in the coming years
Closing the Digital Divide for Latinx Consumers [PODCAST]
Lili Gangas, Chief Technology Community Officer, Kapor Center and co-founder of LTX Connect discusses ways tech companies and government can close the digital divide in minority communities and create access to equitable education.
How Black audiences are engaging with audio more than ever
For African Americans, content is the common language.
New Advertiser And Consumer Studies On Media Attentiveness And Ad Skipping
Attention measurement is a new trend sweeping through media circles. The Advertising Research Foundation defines advertising attentiveness as “the degree to which those exposed to the advertising are focused on it.”
TelevisaUnivision introduces ViX
TelevisaUnivision Inc. unveiled ViX. ViX will offer more than 50,000 hours of Spanish-language content across genres, including original series and movies, live sports, live news and current Televisa and Univision hits as well as access to an extensive library of top franchise content and formats from Televisa’s vault. The two-tier service will include a free AVOD product, ViX, launching on March 31, with 100 EPG channels and vast-content VOD experience, and an SVOD option, ViX+, with premium content, including "ViX+ Originals” and exclusive soccer, set to launch in the second half of 2022. A Beta version of the streaming app is available beginning today for select users in the U.S. and Mexico.
25% of People Will Spend At Least One Hour Per Day in the Metaverse by 2026
Gartner defines a metaverse as a collective virtual shared space, created by the convergence of virtually enhanced physical and digital reality. It is persistent, providing enhanced immersive experiences, as well as device independent and accessible through any type of device, from tablets to head-mounted displays.
Telemundo’s TPLUS expands programming slate to premiere on Peacock
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced new shows under its Tplus content brand coming to Peacock, including Madres. Amor y Vida, La Verdad, and Los Relojes de Diablo.
Telemundo surrounds Super Bowl LVI coverage
Telemundo surrounds Super Bowl LVI with comprehensive, multiplatform coverage from Los Angeles leading up to the exclusive, Spanish-language presentation of Super Bowl LVI featuring the Los Angeles Rams and the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, Feb. 13 on Telemundo and Universo, and streamed on TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes app.
