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About 8.2 Million People Moved Between States in 2022
The number of people who moved between states rose from nearly 7.9 million people in 2021 to approximately 8.2 million people in 2022, according to newly released U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
Granda Entertainment launches Latin Music Pride Project for Year-Round Celebrations
Granda Entertainment announced the launch of the Latin Music Pride Project, an initiative that intertwines the vibrant beats of Latin music with the year-round celebration of pride. This project aims to elevate the diversity and unity celebrated at pride events across the US and Latin America, happening not only in June but throughout the entire year.
Why is collaboration key to CMO success?
While many chief marketing officers (CMOs) continue to face headwinds, there’s never been a better time to be a CMO. The marketing department’s responsibilities have expanded well beyond what we might think of as traditional marketing.
Guidelines for AI Use [REPORT]
PR practitioners have a new resource to help them navigate the growing world of artificial intelligence (AI).
LOLA- The AI assistant for Immigrants
Leap Financial, a financial services technology company focused on the specific needs of immigrants and their families abroad, has launched Lola4i.com, an AI assistant that coaches recently arrived immigrants to the U.S. as well all next-gens who may struggle to get fully integrated.
Beyond belt-tightening: How marketing can drive resiliency during uncertain times
With the economy still sending mixed signals, it’s no great surprise that companies are feeling skittish and cutting costs. Unfortunately, the marketing budget is often the first to go. In December 2022, we surveyed nearly three dozen chief marketing officers (CMOs) of major North American consumer companies. On average, they told us that their company boards demanded an 8 percent reduction in marketing expenditures over the previous 12 months. In some cases, marketing budgets were cut by as much as 10 to 20 percent. One large public company even slashed its marketing budget by more than 20 percent.
Equality & Inclusivity Drive Brand Growth and Offset Potential Risk
In 2020, more than 500 companies and marketing executives signed the ANA AIMM Pledge, doubling down on eradicating systemic inequities and achieving equity in the marketing and advertising industry. In the years that followed, there were remarkable transformations, increased investment in diverse media, improved representation behind and in front of the camera, a rise in inclusive marketing and authentic cultural portrayals in ads and content, and far-reaching commitments to diversifying talent.
“Celebrate Tito Puente The King of Latin Music” Documentary to Air on Vme TV
Get ready to immerse yourself in the electrifying rhythms and enduring legacy of the legendary Tito Puente as Vme TV proudly airs the documentary "Celebrate Tito Puente The King of Latin Music." This captivating documentary takes you on a journey through the vibrant events of the "Puerto Rico’s Centennial Celebration of Tito Puente," a series that celebrated the King of Latin Music during Hispanic Heritage Month.
Winning Gen Z Hearts: 15 Tips to Rock Your Marketing
By 2025, 85 million U.S. customers will be in the gen Z age group, according to MarketSplash. Gen Zers, born between 1997 and 2012, is a generation that's reshaping the rules of engagement between brands and their audience. Born into a world of smartphones, social media, and instant connectivity, these digital natives approach shopping and brand interactions in unique and innovative ways.
2023 ANA Global CMO Growth Summit Recap [REPORT]
Coming together as a leadership body for the sixth time in Orlando, CMO delegates identified clear, immediate action items to accelerate the pace of progress toward our stated objectives.
Republica Havas Breaks Record, Winning 18 El Ojo de Iberoamérica Awards and 2 Finalist Recognitions
Republica Havas is the winner of 18 awards and two finalist recognitions across 15 categories from El Ojo de Iberoamérica 2023 that took place in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Creating marketing impact with the Hispanic community
Diversity, equity and inclusion have been on the top of the agendas for business leaders from the CMO to the boardroom for quite some time, but 2023 was a watershed year of polarity and backlash. So, what are consumers actually thinking about these issues and what are their concerns as it relates to marketing? And what’s most important to Americans when it comes to DEI from business leaders and marketers?
CMO Navigator – How are North American CMOs’ mindsets and strategies evolving? [REPORT]
In a world where brands are increasingly being seen by the public as platforms for change, do CMOs’ views on their mandate align with consumers’ expectations? How are CMOs preparing their brands for what's next in an environment where business is increasingly being disrupted by global crises? To what extent do marketers reflect evolving consumer sentiment?
How AIMM Is Helping Foster Inclusivity in Front & Behind the Camera
At ANA's Multicultural and Diversity Conference in October, AIMM recently highlighted how its systemic interventions are driving change across the marketing ecosystem in respect to multicultural marketing and DEIB and shared the different resources its providing to support brands in their journey to be more inclusive. AIMM also created its GrowthFront initiative which provides minority-owned media companies with an opportunity to connect with brands that want to increase their investment in multicultural suppliers and audiences.
CREATORS UNCOVERED: Insights from a Nationally Representative Study of US Creators
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, Content Creators wield significant influence, shaping our world through their creations and attracting an increasing share of marketing investment. This newly released study offers the first statistically reliable look at the Creator landscape. It sheds new light on the size, shape and motivations of this influential community and the evolving relationship between Creators and brands.
BEHIND THE CAMERA: Creativity and Investment for Latin America & the Caribbean [REPORT]
This document provides an overview of the audiovisual sector in Latin America and the Caribbean. It uses a hybrid methodology that combines primary and secondary research, as well as nearly 100 interviews with key stakeholders in the industry. We present a map of the region, highlighting its milestones, with a focus on public policy debates and 21st-century skills. We include conversations with emerging creators, producers, entertainment executives, as well as with members of film associations and institutions. Our goal is to kickstart a conversation on the potential of this strategic sector and explore the challenges faced by its workforce. For this purpose, it is necessary to understand where professionals train, how they join a production, and which technical skills are in greatest demand. With 2025 in sight, our region must invest in training and make the most of the opportunities presented by this growing industry.
Elevating Creativity for Impact [REPORT]
During the 2023 ANA Global CMO Growth Summit, Spencer Fox, SVP, Global Business Lead at LIONS Advisory, shared how to adopt global gold standards from the top winners of the 2023 Cannes Lions Awards. Spencer introduced the Align, Build, and Embed (ABE) framework to drive a culture of creative effectiveness. This framework, launched by WARC, LIONS and ANA, identifies the three levels a brand organization, regardless of sector or size, needs to develop to deliver a culture of creative effectiveness.
Less Is More: Reduce Audio Ad Copy Word Count And Improve Effectiveness
A major new study finds the lower the audio word count per minute, the greater the brand standout, which in turn increases campaign web response.
8 ways to build credibility in marketing effectiveness
In the latest edition of The Wheelhouse, Tom Loughnan, Director of Analytics, recommends eight tools and techniques to elevate marketing effectiveness above the marketing sandpit and build credibility across client businesses, not just in the marketing department. Tom’s eight-point action plan is designed to make marketing effectiveness a key driver of better business performance.
Uncovering culture: A call to action for leaders [REPORT]
Uncovering culture explores the ways and extent to which US workers “cover”—that is, downplay known disfavored identities to fit into mainstream corporate cultures. This research questions orthodoxies of authenticity and power, including perceptions of psychological safety, to meaningfully move towards equity and belonging in the workforce.
