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TelevisaUnivision and Globo announce Strategic Alliance for Distribution and Co-Production of Fictional Content
TelevisaUnivision and Globo have announced a strategic alliance for distribution and co-production that will involve, initially, three productions in the fiction genre.
Amplifying Black voices in media [REPORT]
Black buying power in the U.S. is estimated to grow to $1.98 trillion by 20251. And while most brands acknowledge that Black consumers are critical to their growth and cultural relevance, earning Black consumers’ business can prove challenging as Black people around the world become more discerning of how, where and when brands are targeting them.
2023 Media Budgets [REPORT]
Marketing and advertising budgets are coming under increasing pressure and heavy scrutiny from finance directors in the volatile and unpredictable 2022 marketplace. Nevertheless, some of the world’s biggest brands remain committed to maintaining planned investment despite the threat of recession in many markets.
Media Responsibility Index, Finds Global Social Platforms Making Most Progress, and Benchmarks Broadcast & Cable, CTV/OTT, Digital Video and Display
IPG Mediabrands and its intelligence arm MAGNA, unveiled the 4th issue of its signature Media Responsibility Index (MRI 4.0), an initiative that strives to raise industry awareness and standards around harm reduction for brands and consumers in advertising.
Hispanics Losing Confidence in U.S. Economy
Hispanics are increasingly concerned about their personal finances, leading to a decline in optimism in the U.S. economy during the third quarter, according to a new poll from the Florida Atlantic University Business and Economics Polling Initiative (FAU BEPI).
How to build brands with commerce advertising
The line between offline and online has blurred in consumer journeys over recent years. Consumers search for products online and buy them in an offline store later, or vice versa. Commerce touchpoints are more integrated into the omnichannel path to purchase than ever before, with sophisticated targeting capabilities and digital platforms becoming a more integral part of consumers’ day-to-day life.
Canela.TV premieres “Bocetos”
Canela.TV announced the launch of its first scripted young adult drama series, set in Mexico, Bocetos.
2/3 of Latinas Influencers feel underrepresented in marketing campaigns [REPORT]
SocialPubli announced the release of The Latina Influence 2022 Industry Report, which underlines the key motivations, preferences and behaviors of Latina influencers and content creators.
Positive depictions of females in advertising can lead to superior business outcomes [REPORT]
SeeHer and Ipsos announced their findings from their first joint whitepaper, Strive for More, focused on female representation in advertising. The report reveals that positive female representation can be beneficial to brands and highlights creative techniques companies can utilize in their advertising development process to create greater success and stronger relationships with consumers.
Hispanic Gen Z Breaking Stereotypes and Driving Change
One generation is blazing a trail and breaking convention – Gen Z. An area in which we see a tremendous impact by this demographic is employment.
Gen Z and Millennials More Willing to Spend Now and Say They’re Better Off Financially Than Gen X and Baby Boomers
Scorpion announced the results of a survey that explores the generational differences in consumer behavior and business expectations during this inflationary period.
Beyond on-screen: Off-camera diversity attracts new audiences
While most conversations on representation in media are centered around what audiences see on screen, of growing importance to viewers—and growing influence in attracting new audiences—is diversity and inclusion behind the cameras.
Latino Entrepreneurs Can Maintain Their Resilience During These Uncertain Times
Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, Latino small business owners have maintained their record of entrepreneurial success. By Humbi Calleja, Vice President and General Manager for North America at Herbalife Nutrition.
Consumer Experiential Marketing Rebounds from Record 26% Plunge in Pandemic-Stricken 2020 to Post 8% Growth in 2021 and Pacing for 11% Expansion in 2022
Global consumer experiential marketing, including event sponsorships and live event marketing, grew 8.2% in 2021 to $67.63 billion, following an unprecedented 25.7% plunge in 2020, as the economic blowback from COVID-19 dealt a punishing blow to one of the most consistently growing media segments for two decades prior to the pandemic, according to a new research report by PQ Media.
Revisiting the great rethink
One year ago, we explored how Americans were rethinking their priorities in the wake of the global pandemic. How did shifts in consumer sentiment stand the test of time?
Live sports are headed to streaming services, and audiences are ready
As audiences continue to increase their streaming consumption, sports are ready to join the ranks of hit programs like Stranger Things, Only Murders in the Building and Obi-Wan Kenobi. And with new streaming-exclusive deals involving the NFL and MLS in play, fans are ready, as more than one-third of U.S. homes now access TV programming strictly through an internet connection1.
erenzia beauty selects BeautifulBeast
Independent agency BeautifulBeast is collaborating to launch a new beauty brand: erenzia beauty.
Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) names Kalvort VP of Digital Sales and Strategy at Digidea
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc, (SBS), names Dara Kalvort as the VP of Digital Sales and Strategy for the new Pure Play Digital Department, Digidea. Last month, SBS announced its entrance into the world of digital marketing solutions with the launch of its newly created pure-play digital marketing department, DigIdea, Digital Marketing Solutions.
Mason adds additional duties as VP General Manager of SBS Chicago Radio Station
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced that Maire Mason, VP General Manager of New York properties, WSKQ-FM & WPAT FM was named VP General Manager of Chicago’s WLEY-FM. In this additional role, Maire will be responsible for leading a team of sales managers and salespeople, overseeing all operations, and developing an infrastructure that will support & optimize revenue.
Digital Makes The AM/FM Radio Plan Better And Vice Versa
New research from Nielsen shows why a blend of digital ad platforms and AM/FM radio is one of the most powerful combinations in media. Some of the largest studies ever conducted on advertising effectiveness have found as the number of media platforms utilized increases, effectiveness and sales effect grow. By Pierre Bouvard
