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Why Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands need dedicated promotional effectiveness analytics
In today’s tough economic climate, knowing what works best in terms of promotions – and why – have never mattered more. Yet almost half of all trade investment is loss making. How can you make sure you’re in the right half?
TelevisaUnivision 2024 Upfront
The company will be taking a new, unique approach to its Upfront presentation, creating an experiential day-long activation that brings to life the vibrance and passion of Latino culture that is dominating U.S. mainstream and drawing more marketers to embrace this powerful force as a priority investment for 2024.
January 2024 Retail Sales Results Reflect Altered Shopping Patterns
In January 2024, U.S. retail sales, including both discretionary general merchandise and consumer packaged goods (CPG), were flat in both units and revenue compared to the same month last year. Discretionary general merchandise spending declines continued at the newly established levels during the four weeks ending January 27, 2024, with 5% dollar and unit sales declines compared to last January. CPG performance held relatively steady. Food and beverage year-over-year sales revenue grew 1%, and unit sales were flat. Non-edible CPG sales improved slightly, with 2% revenue growth and a 1% unit sales decline, according to Circana, the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior.
Census Retail Sales Data Shows Consumers ‘Still Engaged’
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau today shows that retail sales cooled in January but that households continued to spend, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Health-Conscious Audiences struggle with Connecting Pharma Messaging Across Channels [REPORT]
MAGNA Media Trials and PatientPoint released a research study, “Pharma Messaging Effectiveness: Cross-Channel Analysis,” today. The report explored the impact of prescription drug advertising across media channels and resources (e.g., online health portals, health and wellness blogs, social media, TV, radio, pharma websites, etc.). Pharma ads served in a healthcare provider’s (HCP) office outperformed all other channels as the most trusted source of health information, regardless of respondents’ age. The study found ads showed in an HCP office earned up to +16% higher level of trust compared to ads on websites and online health portals, which was the second most trusted communication channel.
More than Words: How to Connect with U.S. Hispanics through Authentic and Meaningful Content
I love language, I love culture, and I am fascinated by what happens when the two meet. News of the emerging dialect in South Florida resonated with me for two reasons. First, I learned English in Miami and have lived there twice. Second, the article shows how languages and cultures influence each other. By Alberto Navas - SHRM-CP, MBA
ON THE FUTURE OF ADVERTISING – The sea changes that are upending advertising
Advertising is an amazing industry. It’s worth about a trillion dollars globally, grows above GDP, and is either the primary business model or one of the fastest-growing ones for at least five of the top ten companies by global market cap. Advertising matters to traditional media companies and tech giants, big brands and small businesses, agencies and other ad services and tech providers, and now even to nonmedia consumer companies that are starting advertising businesses.
National Puerto Rican Day Parade launches 2024 Scholarship Program
The National Puerto Rican Day Parade (NPRDP) is now accepting applications for its 2024 National Scholarship Program.
Ethnic Diversity among Marketers declining [REPORT]
ANA’s study “A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry,” revealed that ethnic representation among marketers declined substantially from 32.3% in 2022 to 30.8% in 2023. This was a sharp reversal from the previous three years where ethnic diversity increased from 27.6% in 2019 to 32.3% in 2022.
How to Strengthen the Relationship Between Marketing and PR [PODCAST]
Is your PR agency on your A-Team? It's a question that CMOs and marketers navigating an increasingly complicated media terrain need to ask themselves. Is PR called in from the get-go when the ad brief is being developed or once the campaign is fully baked to knock out a press release and pitch a few media outlets? The response could spell the difference between a marketing campaign that is meh and one that maximizes the effort and provides brand lift.
4 Ways to Elevate In-House Creative Agencies
The world of in-house creative agencies is witnessing a paradigm shift, one that calls for a transition from tactical efficiency to transformational creativity. As a seasoned strategist and consultant in this dynamic space, I've identified four imperatives that distinguish the best in-house agencies: identity, structure, process, and positioning. Let's unpack these elements to understand how they can revolutionize your agency.
NAB announces Hispanic Media Coalition to Increase Voter Participation
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in collaboration with Hispanic media groups and organizations, today announced a first of its kind coalition focused on get out the vote (GOTV) efforts for the Hispanic community. The nonpartisan coalition consisting of 13 organizations is dedicated to increasing voter registration and voter turnout in the Hispanic community for the 2024 national elections.
ONE OF OUR OWN – K.C. Community Radio Host Killed in Chiefs Parade Shooting
Lisa López has been a private mobile DJ for more than 15 years. As Kansas City Community Radio — 100kw KKFI-FM —notes, López played for all types of crowds, so she has plenty of music knowledge. López was a co-host of KKFI’s “Taste of Tejano,” joining in March 2022 to co-host with Tommy Andrade and Monica Frias McGee. By Adam Jacobson
Gustavo Garcia named Chief Digital Officer at Messianu/Edelman/Lerma
Messianu/Edelman/Lerma announced the addition of Gustavo Garcia as its Chief Digital Officer. With over two decades of expertise in spearheading digital and social media strategies across a diverse array of sectors including consumer packaged goods, media, automotive, food & beverage, tech, and hospitality, among others, Garcia brings invaluable insight to MEL’s leadership team. Prior to joining MEL, Garcia served as an Executive Vice President in the U.S. Digital practice at Edelman.
Ocean Bank is “Taking Business Further” with Launch of Ad Campaign Created by Republica Havas
Republica Havas, as agency of record of Florida-based financial institution Ocean Bank, is launching a marketing campaign that revolutionizes advertising for the banking industry.
Sonoro unveils New Leadership Team
Sonoro announced its new leadership team, naming Camila Victoriano, Cesar Martinez, and Sergio Gonzalez Rothlin as the company's new Chief Content Officer, Chief Commercial Officer, and Chief Growth Officer, respectively.
U.S. Beverage Signs Partnership with Cervecería La Tropical
US Beverage, LLC, (USB) announced that it has signed an agreement with Cervecería La Tropical, Cuba's Oldest Brewery, remixed in Miami since 2021.
Best States for Minority Entrepreneurs
A new study from Lendio ranks the top 20 states for minority entrepreneurs. To produce the rankings, Lendio evaluated eight critical metrics including small business loan accessibility, entrepreneurship rates, job growth, and income equality.
Gustavo Gatell passes …..
For many in the pioneering era of Advertising and Marketing of the US Hispanic Market, Gustavo Gatell was a well respected and loved Media Services Director in New York and Miami.
Havas Sharpens Lens on Diverse Audiences with Inaugural Meaningful Brands [REPORT]
Havas has launched the inaugural 2024 Meaningful Brands Special Report in conjunction with Republica Havas and Havas Media Network to sharpen the marketing lens on the fastest growing and most influential audience in the U.S.: diverse consumers.
