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CTV Could Be a Game Changer for Struggling DTC Brands
DTC brands earned lavish praise from the advertising world for their mastery of performance marketing, especially on social platforms. Brands like Allbirds, Dollar Shave Club, and Bonobos showed they could succeed on the basis of direct relationships with consumers. It was a particularly compelling value proposition for an ecosystem already moving toward first-party data due to privacy concerns.
On 3-2 Vote, FTC Puts An End To Non-Compete Clauses
It’s a significant ruling from the Federal Trade Commission, Chaired by Lina Khan, that could bring disruption to radio and television stations that hasn’t been experienced in generations. The “non-compete” clause, which prevented a star talent from crossing the street for a specific period of time, has been banned. As Khan sees it, this final rule is engineered to “promote competition” and is designed to protect “the fundamental freedom of workers to change jobs, increasing innovation, and fostering new business formation.” By Adam R Jacobson / Radio TV Business Report
TelevisaUnivision and Shopsense AI anounce Spanish-Language Partnership for Retail Media Experience on Linear and Streaming Platforms
TelevisaUnivision and Shopsense AI have announced a new partnership, bringing a new retail media experience to Spanish-speaking audiences across linear and streaming platforms. As the exclusive Spanish-language media partner, TelevisaUnivision will bring Shopsense AI’s retail media platform into key events and programming across music, sports, entertainment and more, starting with the Latin American Music Awards on Thursday, April 25, airing live on Univision, UNIMÁS, Galavision and ViX.
A look at small businesses in the U.S.
Most U.S. adults (86%) say small businesses have a positive effect on the way things are going in the country these days, according to a recent Pew Research Center survey. Small businesses, in fact, receive by far the most positive reviews of any of the nine U.S. institutions we asked about, outranking even the military and churches.
Stark Underrepresentation of Latino/a Professionals in Venture Capital
Latino/a individuals make up less than 2 percent of investors in venture firms with over $100 million in assets under management, according to new research released by SomosVC. Issued as part of the annual "State of Latino/a VCs" report, the findings highlight the significant gaps in representation for Latino/a professionals in the field, given that they comprise nearly one-fifth of the total U.S. population.
Republica Havas bolsters Executive Leadership Team with appointment of Anthony Bianco as COO and Marcela Maurer as CBO
Republica Havas announced key promotions within its executive leadership team, reflecting the company’s continued expansion. Since joining forces with Havas in 2018, Republica Havas has had exponential growth across its Creative, Health & Wellness, Media, and Experiences divisions.
Marketers Vastly Understate The Sales Effect Of Creative And Significantly Overestimate The Impact Of Targeting
How would you answer? What percent of sales are driven by each element? Answers should add up to 100%.
Hispanic Radio Directory Covers Nearly 2,000 U.S. AM & FM Stations [REPORT]
BIA Advisory Services has published the second edition of its Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a free comprehensive guide to the diverse cross-section of Spanish-language stations in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. Included are nearly 2,000 commercial and non-commercial AM and FM stations in over 100 different formats that appeal to various Hispanic target segments. A companion report accompanies the directory and features proprietary analysis into the Hispanic radio market.
The business case for ad budgets – in language the business understands
Head of International Effectiveness, Mike Campbell, reflects on the impact of the work that we do in partnership with both national and transnational advertising industry bodies. By helping to up the marketing effectiveness game of the CMO – and by ensuring the CMO speaks the language of the CFO – Ebiquity’s research-led thought leadership content, based on industry good practice, can raise all ships and drive ROI.
Peaks and valleys: Ad spending trends around the world
Where should I advertise and when? This is probably one of the most frustrating questions in the marketing book.
Mundo Hispano Digital launches Latino CTV MundoNow Connect
Mundo Hispano Digital, the parent company of MundoNow.com announced the launch of its cutting-edge advertising product, MundoNow Connect.
The undeniable value of integration
The value of integration in marketing is undeniable and multifaceted. Yet, to the detriment of client and agency effectiveness across the globe, it is not currently the industry norm. Distilling this value takes constant rigor and steadfast commitment, but the payoff is worth it.
Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas teams up with Francia Raisa and Juixxe to Honor the Street Vendor Community
Following a successful Las Vegas test launch, where Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas was the #1 new Flavored Malt Beverage multipack and single serve*, Modelo is celebrating the expansion of Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas to strong Modelo markets across the country by once again honoring the street vendor community that made traditional aguas frescas a beloved cultural staple. Partnering with actress Francia Raisa and Juixxe, a changemaker famous for uplifting the street vendor community, Modelo surprised the owner of Oxnard, CA-based Las Aguas 805, Salvador Gutierrez, with a new, custom-built street cart and a $5,000 cash gift to help him fuel the fiesta in his community with delicious aguas frescas for years to come.
The Missing Review”: A New Campaign by Republica Havas, in Collaboration with Amigos For Kids
“The Missing Review” is a new and interactive ad campaign that ingeniously employs reviews on Google and Yelp, where 88% of internet users search for recommendations and ratings. It aims to strategically add information about missing children to five-star reviews for establishments located in the vicinity of where these children were last seen in hopes of spreading the word in the local community, prompting a broader search of their whereabouts and, ultimately, improving their chances of returning home.
NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISES powers up Telemundo Studios
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises unveiled a new structure for Telemundo Studios designed to boost its scripted content offering to meet Latinos’ growing demand for culturally relevant storytelling across linear and streaming platforms. The announcement was made by Luis Fernandez, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises.
‘Puerto Rico’s Day at the Ballpark’ Continues Series in 2024
PRCDA (Puerto Rico Convention District Authority) has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Puerto Rico day at the Ballpark to be celebrated at Yankee Stadium on April 25th when Yankee starting pitcher Marcus Stroman will be honored before the game.
Moving back to the future
There was some intentionality in the move, I have to admit. As we set out to find a new office after the pandemic, a space that would accommodate a new hybrid work model, a bunch of “what-ifs” came up but one in particular felt the most appealing: “What if we were to go back to where it all started — that historic New York artery named Madison Avenue?” By Daisy Expósito-Ulla
CMO Tenure Study 2024: An Expanded View of CMO Tenure and Background
For 20 years, Spencer Stuart’s annual CMO Tenure Study has tracked the tenure and backgrounds of chief marketing officers from the top 100 advertisers in the U.S. This report highlights the challenges CMOs face and the opportunities for increasing their impact. We continue to enhance our tenure study, expanding our analysis to include new data points and, in 2022, we began incorporating data from the broader list of Fortune 500 CMOs into the analysis.
A Field Guide to Modern Marketing
Brand and marketing executives at consumer products companies have confronted big shifts in the playing field in recent years. More consumers expect more personalized content, convenience, and fair-trade sourcing. People shop, research, and check out content at any hour, through multiple channels. Determining which e-commerce platform merits the next advertising dollar has become more complicated. As a result, traditional marketing playbooks that depend on what has worked historically become less applicable to these emerging consumer trends.
A Simple and Effective Guide to Segmenting Your Hispanic Market Research Sample
Conducting market research in the Hispanic market can be challenging, especially for researchers unfamiliar with the community or living in another country. Here is a quick guide to building a representative sample and obtaining accurate results.
