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Diverse Teams Can Transform Market Research: Authentic Insights Ahead [PODCAST]

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Kai Fuentes, President and CEO of Ebony Marketing Systems, discusses how the market research industry can benefit from intentionally cultivating and championing diversity and inclusion.
1 in 3 Hiring Managers Say It’s Beneficial To Avoid Hiring Gen Z, Senior Candidates

ResumeBuilder.com published a recent survey report exploring the prevalence of ageism in the workplace in 2024. The report also shares insight into hiring managers' apprehensions regarding the employment of Gen Z or senior workers. Overall, researchers collected and analyzed responses from 1,000 hiring managers.
What’s It Like To Be a Teacher in America Today? [REPORT]

Public K-12 schools in the United States face a host of challenges these days – from teacher shortages to the lingering effects of COVID-19 learning loss to political battles over curriculum.
Global Spotlight on Beauty & Appearance Report, Highlights Women’s Desire to Look Good for Themselves, Not Others

Kantar released the findings of its Kantar MONITOR’s Global Spotlight on Beauty & Appearance report, an exploration of appearance motivations around the world. Findings include changes in top motivations for consumers to look their best, consumer segments most likely to pay attention to their appearance, and emerging marketplace trends.
Retail Sales to Reach at Least $5.23 Trillion in 2024

The National Retail Federation forecasts that retail sales will increase in 2024 between 2.5% and 3.5% to between $5.23 trillion and $5.28 trillion. The announcement was made during NRF’s fourth annual State of Retail & the Consumer virtual discussion on the health of the American consumers and the retail industry.
MEL tilts El Tiempo Latino 2.7 degrees to advocate for action against climate change among U.S. Latinos

El Tiempo Latino and MEL have united to launch an advocacy platform named Tiempo de Acción. The inaugural focus of this initiative is climate change, aiming to shed light on how this global crisis disproportionately affects Latino populations across the United States.
81% of Gen Zers Say Multicultural/Diverse Communities Greatly Shape Brand Preferences [REPORT]

Direct Digital Holdings released a new whitepaper, Cracking the Code: How Multicultural & Gen Z Reshape Mainstream Marketing. The paper features exclusive research along with insights from industry leaders and academics.
Marketing procurement seeks better, smarter metrics in 2024 [REPORT]

WFA research shows that teams are looking at creative and production as well as media in their bid to identify savings for 2024. Many company target setters fail to understand marketing, increasing barriers between procurement, marketing and the rest of the organization.
Frito-Lay and Rockstar Energy Drink announce Sponsorship of Leagues Cup Tournament

Lay's, Sabritas, Gamesa, and Rockstar® Energy Drink announced a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup, the official, World Cup-style tournament that features all 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX.
Batter Up! America’s Pastime Is Back

Sports fans across the nation are eagerly awaiting the first pitch of the 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) season. From Tampa Bay to Toronto, all 30 teams will play ball on opening day.

























