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POLAR Premium Beer enters US Market.
Empresas Polar, a Venezuelan food and beverage company, has officially launched its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States. Brewed at its plant in Auburndale, Florida, Polar Premium Beer captivates with its unique flavor and exceptional quality.
America’s News Influencers [REPORT]
In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.
20 Ideas for marketers & agencies
Can you imagine working daily with the smartest, most successful CEOs, CMOs, and marketers? Or interacting daily with the very best agencies in the world – of all sizes and shapes – and across all disciplines (creative, media, PR, digital, etc.).
Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. By Pierre Bouvard
Casanova//McCann named “Best US Independent Agency”
Last week, El Ojo de Iberoamérica named Casanova//McCann the Best U.S. Independent Agency for 2024. And on Friday at the Ad Color Awards, Casanova also received 2024 Best Campaign of the Year for its work in partnership with McCann for U.S.Bank. The work recognized is “Translators” a documentary developed to celebrate the role of immigrant children as translators for their parents. This work was developed to support the launch of U.S. Bank’s Spanish-language app and has received 40+ awards since it launched.
Bettina Garibaldi named Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee.
Effective November 1, 2024 Ms Garibaldi will be overseeiong all aspects of marketing and communications to promote the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and related events in New York and New Jersey and build out the team to execute these activities. The role includes marketing strategy, brand management, licensing, fan engagement, advertising, promotion, collaborations, stakeholder relations, and public relations.
National Healthcare Marketing’s “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award” goes to d expósito & Partners
In a win reflecting strong reception and successful results among the broader audience in today’s America, and competing with specialized global, national and regional ad agencies, d expósito & Partners walked away with a coveted and unexpected English-language honor, the “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award,” at this year’s Healthcare Marketing/Impact Awards, co-sponsored by Ad Age.
“Driving Growth & Representation: A Conversation with Santiago Negre, Chair of the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association”
Last month we featured an Immigrant Archive Project tribute video to the McDonald's Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), celebrating their outstanding leadership and contributions to the U.S. Hispanic market. Inspired by this video, we decided to follow up with a Q&A with Santiago Negre, the association’s Board Chair.
Hyundai Motor Company Appoints José Muñoz as Chief Executive Officer
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Muñoz will lead Hyundai Motor Company’s global business, succeeding current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang, who has been promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division.
What is Brand Value Worth?
For the last few years, there's been a veritable Greek chorus imploring marketers to invest more in branded advertising. But as they craft their next lead-gen program, are marketers even paying attention? According to the 25th edition of Interbrand's best global brands ranking and report, the focus on cost efficiencies and short-term gains has cost the world's most valuable brands $3.5 trillion in cumulative brand value since 1999. That equates to approximately $200 billion of lost revenue in just the past 12 months. Call it a disconnect between the rhetoric about branding and the reality.
