Media
Breaking the bias against women’s sport: the impact of equal opportunity for athletes, fans and sponsors
Gender equity in sports still has a long way to go, but research from Nielsen Sports highlights the extent to which fans want change sooner rather than later.
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.
Estimates of Undercount and Overcount in the 2020 Census
Census Bureau released results from two analyses about the quality of the 2020 Census counts. While both showed the strength of the count for the total U.S. population, each analysis revealed that the 2020 Census overcounted or undercounted various demographic groups.
Gen Z: Brands Need To Prioritize DEI And Gender Liberation
For someone who has been working in multicultural marketing for almost two decades, the past few years have been transformative. Diversity, equity, inclusion (DEI) and representation in public and private organizations are works in progress. But the momentum is stronger than it’s ever been. The entrepreneur and somewhat skeptic in me, however, wonders if this is just a phase. Will corporate America move on to the next big thing? There are already murmurs that ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) will be the new focus as DEI demand wanes. By Mario X. Carrasco - ThinkNow
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
The impact of inflation on retail [PODCAST]
You don’t have to be an economist to notice that the country is experiencing inflation. In January, the inflation rate rose to 7.5 percent, and prices of everything from gas to everyday goods are increasing.
Authentically connecting your brand with Gen Z and Millennials [REPORT]
As the Gen Z audience grows more powerful, how can brands successfully optimize their connection with them... whilst remaining loyal to Millennials?
7 survey design mistakes that hurt the quality of your data
Blunder. Miscalculation. Goof. Whatever verbiage you prefer, a mistake in survey design spells trouble, degrading the accuracy of your data and the subsequent extrapolations that can be made using that information.
Hispanic Audiences Value Local Broadcast TV [REPORTS]
Among Hispanic adults 18+, television (broadcast & cable) had the highest reach of ad supported platforms, with 70.1% reached in one day. Advertisers can reach the majority of this audience with just broadcast TV, a 69.7% reach. Cable came in at 57.7% and was closely followed by social media (56.0%) and streaming programs on TV with advertising (55.0%).
How marketers can successfully leverage social media influencers in their campaigns
Influencer endorsements validate a brand’s offerings in the eyes of trusting consumers—but strategic influencer selection and campaign execution can’t be overlooked in the push to jump on this trend.
Three principles from four decades of media practice
Global media expert Ben Jankowski, former SVP Global Media at Mastercard, shares his key learnings from his forty-year career in media as he ends his impressive 11-year tenure at the company and eight years as a global chair of WFA’s Media Forum to start a new consulting venture.
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.”
OOH delivers audience ROI of Most Major Media Channels
In their latest review of major media CPMs, Solomon Partners, a leading financial advisory firm, found that out of home ad buys provide significantly more value in terms of reach versus television, radio, and print, as well as most online advertising.
Comcast Advertising and VideoAmp Announce Deal to Integrate Comcast Data into VideoAmp’s Cross-Platform Measurement Solution
Comcast Advertising, a division of Comcast, and VideoAmp, a media measurement and optimization software company, announced that VideoAmp will license and incorporate aggregated viewership data from the Comcast footprint into its currency grade measurement.
A relevancy revolution: the importance of Spanish language content
So what does this engagement look like? Latinos today are demanding engaging, fresh, culturally relevant, and nuanced content on trusted platforms that value the unique U.S. Hispanic experience. This is so much more than just serving up “Spanish-language content”. It is our collective demand for meaningful, representative content that delivers a bridge to our culture; serving up a place to feel seen, and be seen in content. Interestingly, it is incredibly difficult to find that special combination outside of the Spanish language ecosystem. By Stacie deArmas, SVP, Diverse Insights & Initiatives
