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Fors Marsh Acquires Brunet-García
Fors Marsh announced that it has acquired Brunet-García (B|G), a full-service social impact marketing firm based in Florida that focuses on improving health, safety, and cross-cultural education and outreach
A New Workforce Reality for Media Buying
The threat of recession and a downturn in ad spend hasn't done much to ease the burden on employers sourcing talent in the media buying world.
The Chemistry Conundrum: Learning Enough About Your Agencies to Make Meaningful Decisions
I’ve always found the term ‘Chemistry Session’ to be a complete misnomer. I use the term because it’s entered into pitching vernacular. And because the concept of ‘human chemistry’ exists. And because I can’t think of anything better myself that’s going to stick. But really – Chemistry? I understand the premise. But chemistry is a very precise science. What happens in a chemistry session is anything but scientific.
Out of Home Advertising up 20.7%, Exceeding Revenue Record Set Pre-COVID in 2019
Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 20.7 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8.6 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). This marks a critical milestone for OOH, with 2022 outpacing the previous record set in 2019. The news aligns with recent research from Magna, which shows that OOH produced greater growth than any other core ad medium in the past year.
Telemundo’s ‘HOY DIA’ launches new fourth hour
Continuing its commitment to bring viewers more entertainment and fun, Telemundo’s morning show Hoy Día announced today the addition of a new dynamic fourth hour of programming. The Spanish-language program will continue to connect viewers with their favorite stars, cover the latest entertainment news, offer cooking segments to enjoy the diversity of Latin cuisine and much more.
LIONS State of Creativity Study 2023 [REPORT]
LIONS' global, annual study reveals the industry's priorities, opportunities and challenges. The third edition of the State of Creativity Study draws on insights, data and case studies from over 2,400 creatives and marketers from across the industry, to help you rise above the challenges facing brands in 2023.
10 personality types agencies may encounter in a new business pitch
One of the important factors in any pitch decision is how aligned the agency is to the advertiser’s culture. And while there can be some misunderstandings, it is important to make sure you know who you are pitching to, the culture of the business and the people employed there before you go to pitch.
Ramping Up College Recruitment Efforts – How L’Oréal and other brands bolster their efforts to recruit new talent from universities and colleges
As director of university relations and partnerships at the cosmetics giant and ANA member L'Oréal, Brittany Ramsey is responsible for identifying and attracting the marketing talent the company needs to thrive in the future. But in the past few years, the skills and education of the students L'Oréal wants to recruit has changed significantly.
Reaching Across the Aisles: The Biggest Challenges Between Procurement and Marketing, and How to Address Them
The concept of procurement and marketing teams working together in pitching or renegotiation of agency services carries, in my experience, a veneer of PC speak that often obscures the truth. Some common examples I generally hear repeated at the start of a project: ‘Oh, we’re not like other organizations, our marketing and procurement teams work hand in glove’.
The Future of Consumer Ownership
When it comes to technology and data, and how it's used, companies have historically controlled the levers. However, with all the recent and upcoming industry changes, there are cultural shifts afoot. Many industry leaders believe consumers will be in more powerful positions than in the past, having more control over their data and their purchases.
Key Brand Lift drivers for emerging media channels [REPORT]
Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, has identified for the first time the drivers of brand lift on emerging media, illuminating common factors that drive campaign performance.
ESTRELLA MEDIA’S virtual Upfront set for Tuesday May 9 – ‘Bold & Bright, Stronger Together’
Estrella Media announced its 2023/2024 virtual Upfront presentation will be available for streaming on Tuesday, May 9. The media company's content, digital, and sales leaders will present the company’s plans to serve their marketers’ and advertisers’ needs.
The Cowboy Channel Deportes Launches first Spanish Language Feed for PRCA Top 10 Rodeos
The Cowboy Channel announced the creation of a separate feed for Spanish-language viewers providing full coverage of all performances of the PRCA’s Top 10 rodeos.
LA INDUSTRIA QUE AYUDAMOS A PARIR
During this International Women’s Month, a “big idea” from one of our colleagues at the agency was quickly embraced and, with a lot of work, brought to life by a team: Let’s celebrate trailblazing Latinas who have had, and still have, an impact in our industry. And, what better time to do it than this month in which women are widely recognized? By Daisy Expósito-Ulla
Gloria Constanza
We close our Women’s History Month series featuring our very own Gloria Constanza, an indispensable guru of Multicultural media in America. Gloria has the unique experience of being one of the key promoters and architects of the U.S. Hispanic Market’s media landscape and its growth explosion. She played an exciting, protagonist role at a time when some of the largest brands entered the Hispanic Market in a big way, and, for some of them, for the first time. As such, she was fundamental in establishing the media commitment of Sears, U.S. Postal Service, Kraft, Bank of America, Mazola Corn Oil and AT&T, among others. As Partner and Chief Contact Strategist at d expósito & Partners, Gloria has continued to introduce new brands to the Hispanic, Multicultural and Broad market media environments, helping to strategically guide clients like AARP, Amica, McDonald’s, various New York City agencies, Point32Health, U.S Army and Tajín, to name a few.
Lisette Arsuaga
After years as a marketing strategist, consultant and advertising communicator, Lisette Arsuaga is at the forefront of a new, influential force that is knocking at the door of Corporate America with a provocatively persuasive pitch on behalf of multiculturalism. Lisette is co-founder of the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), affiliated with the powerful Association of National Advertisers (ANA), along with her life and business partner, Gilbert Dávila, and long-time colleague, Carlos Santiago. Convening more than 100-plus corporations, ad agencies, research and media companies, and the trade associations in a concerted and unified effort to address challenges in the ad industry, including representation of Latinos and other multicultural groups.
2023 Retail Sales to Grow Between 4% and 6%
The National Retail Federation issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year.
The Hollywood Diversity Report 2023, Part 1: Film [REPORT]
The 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report: Part 1 Film — the tenth in a series of annual reports — examines relationships between diversity and the bottom line in an industry in flux during uncertain times. It considers the English-language films among the top 200 theatrical film releases, ranked by global box office, and the top 100 English-language streaming films, ranked by total U.S. household ratings, to document the degree to which people from underrepresented groups were present in front of and behind the camera in 2022. It discusses any patterns between these findings and box office receipts and household and 18-49 viewer ratings by key audience demographics.
Rochelle Newman-Carrasco
A Latina by “cultural adoption,” Rochelle Newman-Carrasco, who hails from the Jewish community, credits her New York City roots and growing up in its vibrant Lower East Side for inspiring her eclectic and dexterous career in multicultural advertising and storytelling – a career fluidly marked by cross-culturalism. She started working in Hispanic advertising in the mid-80s, beginning at Font & Vaamonde (FoVa) on the P&G business. In 1992, she became CEO of Enlace Communications, serving in that role for sixteen years. In 2009, she joined Walton Isaacson as Chief Hispanic Marketing Strategy and is now the agency’s EVP Cross-Cultural Storyteller.
Isabella Sánchez
Isabella Sánchez is passionate about marketing to diverse audiences as evidenced by her commitment to elevating Multicultural marketing and helping marketers understand and capitalize on the biggest growth opportunity in the U.S. With over 30 years of experience in media, Isabella’s personal mantra, “in constant pursuit of the perfect balance between art and science,” demonstrates her dedication to building cultural connections through creative innovation while utilizing the latest technology to optimize campaign performance.
