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NBCUniversal set for Annual One24 & Upfront Events
NBCUniversal announced the dates and locations of the company’s two marquee events, One24 and Upfront. Together, these industry events will demonstrate the technological advancements that power NBCUniversal’s premium content as well as the celebrated IP and iconic talent that bring inspiring stories to life every day from across the company’s vast portfolio.
Don’t Underestimate the CMO-CFO Relationship
There is a tremendous amount of emphasis on the relationships between CEOs and CMOs. However, what is often overlooked is the relationship between the CMO and CFO, who by nature, work closely together due to the changing nature of budgets and allocations for various projects and investments (such as on tech uses).
FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee announces co-chairs to support FIFA World Cup 26
Before any referee blows the whistle to officially start a FIFA World Cup 26 match inside Hard Rock Stadium just over two years from now, the responsibility of galvanizing business and community support for the world’s largest sporting event in Miami-Dade County begins with bringing together strong community leaders to guide the effort.
Canela Media to amplify Hispanic Political Engagement
Locality, a local video solutions provider, announced a partnership with Canela Media, the leading technology and innovation-driven digital media company for the Latino community. Locality will act as the Hispanic-media company’s exclusive political ad sales arm and oversee political campaign engagement strategies targeted toward Hispanic audiences this election year.
Nielsen Expands National Out-Of-Home Panel, Bringing Coverage to 100% of U.S. TV Households
Nielsen announced that it will expand coverage of its National TV out-of-home (OOH) panel in 2024 in order to fully represent all U.S. TV households.
WPP Merger Reflects Larger Trends Gripping the Ad Industry
When WPP announced in October that it would merge two of its largest agencies, Wunderman Thompson and VMLY&R, to create VML, the move put a much brighter spotlight on the consolidation that's been sweeping through the ad industry.
With No Sign of Recession, NRF Economist Says Labor Market and Interest Rates Will Play Major Roles in 2024
After a better-than-expected performance in 2023, what happens with the economy in 2024 could depend largely on the labor market and what the Federal Reserve does with interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said.
Casanova//McCann appoints Karla Acevedo-Chazaro as Chief Client & Operations Officer
Ingrid Otero-Smart, President/CEO of Casanova//McCann, announced the appointment of Karla Acevedo-Chazaro as EVP, Chief Client & Operations Officer, effective immediately.
The Latest Trends in Hiring
Robert Half, a consulting firm, recently released new findings regarding hiring trends and employee wants and needs. The new year brings a hiring wave, as 57 percent of respondents to Robert Half's "State of U.S. Hiring Survey" stated that they plan to hire for permanent positions in the first half of 2024. Many companies are also resuming projects they previously paused.
A Stronger Nation: New Federal Data Show More Adults Earning College Degrees
Lumina Foundation released the annual Stronger Nation report, highlighting results in its online data visualization tool for tracking working-age adults with degrees and other credentials of value.
