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Resource List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising
Curated Certified Diverse Suppliers list, initially published in July 2020, is being updated regularly. The June 2024 edition has 9 additional suppliers for a total of 525 companies. The list is also available in a spreadsheet which allows users to sort as needed.
The Upfront Is Dead, Long Live the Upfront
In an era where television was not merely entertainment but a cultural event, the inception of the TV upfronts marked a strategic revolution in advertising. In the 1960s, amid a backdrop in which today's digital sprawl was mere science fiction, upfront negotiations set the stage for an annual symbiotic dance between networks and advertisers. With only three major broadcasters holding the reins to America's visual diet, the competition for ad slots (particularly those in prime time) was fierce. Highly coveted inventory was scarce; securing it early was not just advantageous but imperative.
La Tortilla Factory Unveils Tradición – A New Line of Corn and Flour Tortillas
Insignia International, the parent company of 505 Southwestern, La Tortilla Factory, and Yucatan Guacamole, has launched Tradición - a brand new line of corn and flour tortillas under the La Tortilla Factory brand.
Ana Crandell named VP Media Services at Lopez Negrete
Lopez Negrete Communications announced that industry veteran Ana Crandell has joined its leadership team as its first vice president, media services.
PACO Collective Shines: Celebrating 10 Telly Awards!
PACO Collective was honored with 10 Telly Awards, including 1 Gold, 4 Silver, and 5 Bronze.
21st LATINAS & POWER SYMPOSIUM empowers Latinas
The 21st Latinas & Power Symposium, held on May 30, 2024, in Hartford, Connecticut, convened over 600 Latinas for a record-breaking event. This prominent New England conference featured inspiring speakers, panels, and breakout sessions, fostering an empowering atmosphere of shared experience and professional development. The symposium served as a platform for Latinas to connect while celebrating their culture, heritage, and achievements.
Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Even as Growth Slows
Shoppers are still willing to buy even as smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates are slowing the growth of consumer spending.
BeautifulBeast wins Best of Show at AAF American Advertising Awards
"Cancel the World Cup," a technology-driven effort designed to raise awareness of the importance of visiting a cardiologist to help prevent heart disease, was named Best of Show at this year's American Advertising Awards sponsored by the American Advertising Federation (AAF). The campaign was created by Texas-based agency BeautifulBeast on behalf of Fundación Cardiológica Argentina (Argentinian Heart Foundation).
Más+ by Messi launches
New breakthrough beverage delivers balNo one understands the importance of proper hydration quite like the global soccer icon, Lionel Messi.
Jackie Bird, well-known industry leader, passes away in Miami.
