Media
Direct Mail Still Leads in ROI by a Wide Margin
When it comes to direct marketing media strategies, email remains king among advertisers while social media is gaining ground and running a close second, according to a new ANA study.
Streaming grew its audience in 2021; Drama, reality and kids’ programming lead the content wars
Fueled by significant increases in connectivity and appealing content across an ever-widening array of platforms, streaming services capitalized throughout the year on consumers’ growing appetite for over-the-top video content. In total, Americans streamed almost 15 million years’ worth of content in 2021. Despite the myriad options across the streaming landscape, consumers were most drawn to a few stand-outs, some of which simultaneously introduced audiences to content not focused on the U.S., such as the Great British Baking Show, Squid Game and Luca.
How Americans Watch TV [REPORT]
In this new report, we share our latest insights about how Americans watch TV, including some of the key reasons that cord cutters gave for abandoning traditional TV service, how much they spend each month on cable and/or streaming subscriptions, and more.
38% report familiarity with the metaverse, but less than one in five Americans (16%) can correctly define the term
A set of rapid pulse surveys conducted by Ipsos through our proprietary Ipsos Digital platform shows that two in five (38%) of Americans state they are very or somewhat familiar with the metaverse, with significant differences by age and by the presence of children in the household: one in two (53%) of those with children in the household, 53% of those 18 to 34, 45% of those aged 35 to 54 and 20% of those age 55 or older report familiarity with the term.
Micro Cultural Insights Yield Hyper Engaged Audiences, Higher Conversion Rates [PODCAST]
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Marissa Nance, Founder and CEO of Native Tongue Communications, discusses how micro-cultural insights can help marketers use empathy to improve marketing performance.
2022 Trust Barometer [REPORT]
The 2022 Edelman Trust Barometer reveals that business holds onto its position as the most trusted institution, with even greater expectations due to government’s failure to lead during the pandemic. By an average of five-to-one margin, respondents in the 28 countries surveyed want business to play a larger role on climate change, economic inequality, workforce reskilling and addressing racial injustice.
Michael Schwimmer joins Univision
Univision Communications, Inc. announced that Michael Schwimmer is joining the company as President, Global Platform Strategy and Revenue. The newly created executive position complements Univision’s redesigned corporate leadership structure ahead of the close of Univision’s previously announced combination with Televisa.
EstrellaTV premiers MasterChef Latinos
EstrellaTV will premiere the original cooking competition series MasterChef Latinos on Thursday, February 10, with weekly two-hour episodes airing at 8 p.m./7 p.m. CT.
Univision and Volkswagen Collaborate on #MovermeEsMiPasion Campaign
Univision and Volkswagen recently joined forces for #MovermeEsMiPasion, a unique campaign designed to reach the Hispanic community through a custom content series in support of the launch of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV.
The data-driven future of storytelling: MIT’s Deb Roy on the message and the medium
The head of MIT’s Center for Constructive Communication talks about how data can help storytellers, what audiences of the future might look like, and why artificial intelligence cannot replace human creativity
Noticias Telemundo announces New Leadership Team
Noticias Telemundo announced the appointment of its senior news leadership team under the news division’s new head, Patsy Loris. The announcement comes as the award-winning news organization expands its multiplatform news coverage delivering comprehensive news and information for the Hispanic community.
Beware the Streetlight Effect
The information age began in the 1950s with the invention of transistor technology, then hop-skipped through the miniaturization of computer technology in the 1980s. Today, it’s marked by, well, too much information. With increasingly rich data from a dizzying array of sources, marketers can now capture more information on customers and competitors than ever before and use that data to drive actionable insights.
Video streaming: a complex and ever-evolving market [REPORT]
As the video streaming market grows more complex and dynamic, the greater the value of audience measurement.
5 keys to a successful digital marketing transformation [REPORT]
Today’s consumers demand omnichannel sophistication and personalized brand experiences, forcing companies to rethink their approach to demand generation and find better ways to measure marketing effectiveness.
Estrella Media signs multi-year Nielsen Local TV Measurement agreement
Nielsen and Estrella Media, Inc. announced a multi-year renewal agreement for local TV measurement. In addition, Nielsen will provide a comprehensive suite of analytics and performance services for Estrella’s stations in Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
NBC Universal Telemundo introduces Tplus
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of Tplus, a new content brand designed to super serve the full spectrum of today’s U.S. Hispanics for years to come.
Univision and Televisa to Produce a Vicente Fernández Biopic Series
Univision Communications Inc. announced a joint production with Televisa about the life of Vicente Fernández Gómez, “El Charro de Huentitán,” an icon of Mexican music as well as a successful composer, businessman, record producer and actor.
Univision premieres Romantic Comedy “Soltero con Hijas”
Univision will premiere the romantic comedy "Soltero con Hijas" starring heartthrob actor Gabriel Soto and the beloved actress Vanessa Guzmán. The telenovela, by acclaimed executive producer Juan Osorio, will make its debut on Monday, January 24 at 8 p.m./7 CT on Univision.
Consumer Media Usage Growth Slowed to 1.6% in 2021 – Media Consumption to Grow Faster in 2022
Diverging from the sharp gain in momentum in advertising and marketing spending in 2021, consumer time spent with media registered a more modest uptick, similar to pre-pandemic trends through 2019 when signs of device penetration saturation began to emerge, according to new research released by PQ Media.
Reinforcing first-party data strategies is essential for securing consumers’ loyalty
By now, every marketer knows that third-party cookies will soon go away. While the fact may have left some marketers feeling lost as to how to target and engage consumers moving forward, third-party cookies were more of a crutch than a catalyst when it came to developing impactful campaigns and sustaining long-term business growth.
