Digital
Blended viewing strategies mark a new chapter for the market [REPORT]
The video-on-demand space (VOD) is fascinating, not least because we have competing businesses approaching delivery strategies from opposing directions – with many now meeting in the middle and betting on a future that borrows the best from every model.
MundoNow Lands Industry Heavyweight Stephen Hobbs to Run New Latino Bilingual Podcast Network, Óyenos Audio
MundoNow is announcing the launch of new Latino podcast network Óyenos Audio. Óyenos will deliver premium bilingual programming that aligns with content expectations from an increasingly savvy Hispanic audience in the United States.
Streaming usage increases 21% in a year to now account for nearly one-third of total TV time
There’s more than enough discussion across the media industry about the massive growth of streaming, but the ongoing fanfare fails to objectively quantify what is truly happening and the full impact that over-the-top content is having on total TV usage.
Media Companies Expanding Spanish-Language Content for Growing Latinx Audiences
As the streaming ecosystem evolves and Latinx audiences continue to grow, the Spanish-language television landscape is transforming dramatically.
Significant opportunities amid the complexity [REPORT]
The future for the delivery of TV and video content and advertising and the evolution of viewer experiences and behaviours exposes much complexity. We shine a spotlight on the opportunities and challenges for media owners, advertisers and agencies, as well as highlighting the implications for audience measurement.
Relationship between brand cultural relevance and the amount consumers are willing to pay for brands [REPORT]
The study, “Cultural Relevance Drivers: Understanding the Building Blocks of Brand Relevance,” reveals that brands clearly benefit from cultural involvement even to the extent of people willing to invest more in those that are perceived as more culturally relevant
Marketing in the metaverse: An opportunity for innovation and experimentation
Talk of the metaverse has been ubiquitous over the past several months. In 2021, internet searches for the term increased by 7,200 percent. In December, Facebook rebranded itself as Meta, and CEO Mark Zuckerberg declared his ambition to “help bring the metaverse to life.” A month later, Microsoft said that its proposed acquisition of gaming giant Activision provided “building blocks for the metaverse.”
Americans Are Adopting Ad-Supported Streaming Services at a Faster Rate Than Non-Ad Subscription-Based Streaming Services
Comscore, Inc. announced that ad-supported streaming services (AVOD) are seeing adoption at a faster rate than subscription-based services (SVOD), with a 29% increase in U.S. households streaming AVODs in 2022 compared to 2020 vs a 21% increase during the same period for SVODs.
Your Digital Marketing Isn’t Reaching Hispanics
Since the dawn of digital, those of us in multicultural marketing have watched general market agencies take over budgets once aligned to specific target markets, such as Hispanic, only to be put in the ubiquitous bucket called “total market approach”. If you are one of these marketers let me point out a few observations of why it’s not working. By Karla Fernandez Parker
46% of Adults Watch Video via a Connected TV Device Daily
ew consumer research from Leichtman Research Group, Inc. (LRG) finds that 87% of U.S. TV households have at least one Internet-connected TV device, including connected Smart TVs, stand-alone streaming devices (like Roku, Amazon Fire TV sticks or boxes, Chromecast, or Apple TV), connected video game systems, and/or connected Blu-ray players. This compares to 80% with at least one connected TV device in 2020, 69% in 2017, and 38% in 2012.
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.
Ten assumptions underlying the misuse of digital advertising
The potential power of digital marketing is huge. So why am I left with the feeling that the practice of digital marketing often falls short of that potential? I believe it is because the architects of digital marketing infrastructure, and many that use that infrastructure, have forgotten they are dealing with humans not machines. And from that basic misapprehension flows a series of assumptions when digital marketing is put into practice. By Nigel Hollis
U.S. podcast listenership continues to grow, and audiences are resuming many pre-pandemic spending behaviors
During a pandemic that drove millions indoors, and in front of screens, a funny thing happened with podcasts: audience engagement increased. And in addition to the wealth of new listeners, engagement among listeners is growing.
Estrella Media launches EstrellaTV & KRCA-62 Los Angeles on YouTube TV
Estrella Media has launched a live streaming simulcast of EstrellaTV’s Los Angeles station KRCA-62 and its national EstrellaTV feed on YouTube TV. KRCA-62 is available to Southern California users.
Podcast advertising presents marketers with greater opportunities to increase ROI [REPORT
Nielsen released the third installment of its Podcasting Today report. The latest edition highlights the significant growth in podcast audiences and content, and how brands and advertisers can utilize the medium to amplify reach and R
Did you miss our 2022 Annual Summit the New Streaming Economy: The Digital Transformation session with Canela Media, Estrella Media, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and TelevisaUnivision?
To view the Hispanic Marketing Council latest webinar, available here.
Estrella Media named Pepe Gaza Head of Content DEV & A&R Music & Producer of Digital Audio
Estrella Media has tapped adio programmer and television personality Pepe Garza to new roles as the Head of Content Development and A&R for the newly established music division Estrella Media Music Entertainment (EMME) and Executive Producer, Digital Audio for the company.
Estrella Media’s 2022 Virtual Upfront and NewFront Presentations MAY 5 – VIRTUAL IAB 2022 NEWFRONT MAY 9 – 2022 VIRTUAL UPFRONT
Estrella Media invites you to its virtual spring sales upfront and virtual newfront sales presentation to announce its 2022 and 20223 content.
Digital Advertising Soared 35% to $189 Billion in 2021
As digital media consumption continues to grow, advertising dollars are following fast. According to the newly released “IAB Internet Advertising Revenue Report: Full Year 2021,” conducted by PwC, all major channels increased significantly compared with a year ago, particularly across digital video (including CTV/OTT), digital audio, social media, and search.
Canela Media sets date for 2022 NewFront Presentation
Canela Media will host its virtual NewFront presentation on May 5th at 1:00 pm ET during IAB NewFronts. Hosted by Canela Media’s Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty, the virtual upfront will unveil the new products and original content opportunities on Canela.TV’s slate for 2022 and beyond and showcase how advertisers can tap into the diversity and scale of U.S. Hispanic audiences.
