GLOBAL MARKETING AT THE CROSSROADS
What’s Next for Marketers — After ANA Masters and Beyond AI
Each year, the ANA Masters of Marketing serves as a barometer for what’s truly on marketers’ minds. This year’s gathering in Orlando, one of the best in the organization’s long history, overflowed with stories of reinvention, optimism, and creative courage. Yet, as the applause settled, the lingering question was not what worked—but what’s next. If […]
Undifferentiated and Under Pressure: Robin Bonn on Redefining Agency Advantage in a “Sea of Sameness”…
Robin Bonn, founder of the UK-based consultancy Co:definery, has never been one to shy away from hard truths. And his new book—Market of One: How Your Agency Can Rewrite the Rules and Create a Lasting Competitive Advantage— does just that. In a climate where ad agencies are being asked to deliver more, faster, and for […]
Globant GUT’s CORPORATE WEBSITE INDEX Urges Companies to Plan for AI Interactions- Beyond Human Visitors…
The corporate website has been the focal point of the modern company as a prominent communications tool to engage all stakeholders at every step of their information journey. It is a centralized hub for brand identity, corporate messaging, and customer engagement. However, that’s changing in the Age of Gen AI. The rise of Local Language […]
WFA’s Stephan Loerke Discusses the Drivers of Successful Marketing Organizations of the Future…
Stephan Loerke, CEO of the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) recognizes that marketing’s rapid transformation shows no sign of waning. Despite the influx of technological innovations, changing consumer expectations, and novel brand-building strategies, he acknowledges that marketers must consistently address one enduring requirement: the imperative for marketing to deliver measurable business value. The Marketer of […]
McDonald’s Launches Adult Meal with Squid Game Candy Challenge ONLY in Australia
The fast food chain’s promotion with Netflix’ Squid Game began in Australia on Dec. 12, 2024. McDonald’s has long tapped into popular culture and entertainment, and most people will remember Happy Meals that featured toy characters from movies like Aladdin or The Lion King. However, in December 2024, the quick-service restaurant teamed up with Squid Game, the fictional […]
John Price Shares a 2025 Latin America Forecast Essential to Marketers…
John Price has focused his career on studying Latin American markets and guiding the world’s largest companies on how best to grow and defend their business interests in the region. He is one of the pioneers of market intelligence and an expert thought leader in Latin American business and political and economic trends. Each year, John […]
How Brands Can Reduce Carbon Emissions in Advertising?
SUSTAINABILITY IN MEDIA PLANNING Worldwide, carbon emissions must be reduced by two-thirds over the next decade to avoid hitting a dangerous global warming threshold. The ad industry, particularly digital advertising, is a major contributor to rising carbon emissions. Every thousand ad impressions, of which there are billions each day, emit between 50-1500+ grams of CO2 due to the energy used by […]
Are You Using AI to Interrupt or Interact? Redefining Consumer Relationships
In the era of digital transformation, marketing strategies are constantly evolving, and with the advent of AI, the possibilities seem endless. AI has become a pivotal tool in the arsenal of marketers, enabling unprecedented levels of personalization, efficiency, and insight. However, as we stand at this crossroads, it’s crucial to pose a fundamental question: What […]
Hijacking Hearts, Not Screens: The Stealth Revolution in Marketing
In an era where digital landscapes are cluttered with advertisements, the challenge for marketers is not only to capture attention but to hold it meaningfully. When steered by a nuanced strategy, technology holds the promise of revitalizing marketing and advertising, making these disciplines relevant and essential threads in the fabric of consumer-brand relationships. This is […]
”Woke Up Call”: Universities Need a Brand Reboot.
Many of America’s most renowned colleges and universities have been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. In the wake of turmoil over colleges’ responses to the latest social and geo-political uproar, a much deeper fissure has been laid bare that has the potential to break the brands that elite schools count on to […]