On the day of the release of ChatGPT 4.0, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tweeted “her”–a reference to the 2013 science fiction film in which an AI chatbot named Samantha, voiced by Scarlett Johansson, develops an intimate relationship with her human user. The tweet called attention to a new feature for the product: voice mode, allowing…
While the marketing world fixates on Q4’s holiday rush, a golden opportunity lurks in plain sight: Q5, the “invisible quarter.” Forget the myth that consumers hibernate after the holidays. With 45% of consumers actively hunting for post-holiday deals, this overlooked period isn’t just a marketing lull–it’s your launchpad into Q1. While competitors wind down their…
Let me begin by stating that I’m not from the advertising or marketing world. So you can imagine my surprise when I was invited to attend the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity to present a project to the Titanium Lions jury. I had no idea what to expect. I hadn’t even met the team…
In recent years, the marketing landscape has been dominated by large-scale, expensive campaigns designed to capture consumer attention. From the ubiquitous pink of the Barbie movie to the pervasive green of Wicked, these mega-marketing efforts raise a critical question: When does a campaign cross the line from excitement to exhaustion? Since debuting in theaters last…
Last week, Sweetgreen’s newly unveiled Kale Camo Hoodie hit my social feed. My first reaction was: “What a clever way to super-serve mega fans.” The company proudly heralded the idea in a press release and touted the new merch on social media just before the holidays. An hour later, another post hit my feed. Apparel…
In 2023, NHL policy around sanctioned Pride jerseys was reconsidered because seven players–less than 1% of NHL players–publicly refused wearing them. Circumstances like these aren’t representative of public sentiment, which is that more people (more than double) say their perception of a brand is positively influenced (39%) by Pride participation than negatively (17%). Colin Kaepernick…
The year was 2020 and while the rest of the world was grappling with a global pandemic, YouTube was having quite the year. The video platform saw the biggest growth in usage out of all the social media apps during the pandemic, with its user base growing from 73% of US adults in 2019 to…
Throughout history, emerging trends in mass media have shaped election outcomes. The rise of TV in 1960 influenced perceptions of who won the first televised debate between Kennedy and Nixon. In 2008, Barack Obama’s campaign first channeled the emerging power of social media to crowdsource funding and engage a younger, more diverse population of voters,…
Customization has been the buzzword in marketing for years. But there’s no amount of data that will make a creative in New York able to speak relatably to consumers in Minnesota. This moment calls for some professional soul-searching: If the industry aims to be customer-centric, why are we purchasing media in an agency-centric way? Your…
As a Latina mother and marketer, raising bilingual children in today’s media landscape is both a joy and a challenge. Growing up, shows like Dora the Explorer didn’t just entertain me–they helped me navigate a complex world between two languages. While English wasn’t my first language, those shows gave me a sense of belonging in…
The minority population (better described as the “emerging majority”) currently makes up 42% of the U.S. population and is expected to exceed 50% by mid-century. This group–including Hispanic, Black, and other non-white people–already represents the majority in several states like California and Texas. Buying power is following suit. Despite these extraordinary changes in the market,…
In early October, I saw a post on X floating around with a flyer promoting a Timothee Chalamet look-alike competition. I thought it was a big old gag to get some attention. After looking into it, I was surprised to see there were over 900 confirmed attendees and articles from local news publishers about the…
In this election, we witnessed unique campaign strategies by both presidential candidates. What struck me most was former President Donald Trump’s ability to deploy marketing in a powerful and polarizing way, a true reflection of his approach to everything: all in, all out, no holds barred. It’s symbolic of how marketing shapes our perceptions of…
Regardless of political leaning, any social media strategist, content manager, or content creator can learn from the Harris campaign’s best-in-class social strategy to connect with target audiences and move them toward support. The Harris campaign maintained two separate social media accounts across all platforms and broke the mold of the traditional political campaign strategy. If…
I started playing around with videos on LinkedIn casually about a year ago, mostly out of curiosity. LinkedIn launched native video in 2017 and got more serious about the format in March 2024, seemingly overnight turning its algorithm sights on being the TikTok of B2B video. LinkedIn then made a significant monetization move by introducing…
As November 5th creeps closer, it seems American voters are being promised another nail-biter, with several swing states polling within the margin of error for the presidential race. While there are numerous important races at play at all levels of government come Election Day, the race for the White House, as well as for control…
As 1 billion people worldwide get ready to celebrate Diwali, known as the festival of lights, brands are also looking to enter this cultural moment and capitalize on this holiday. Target is selling a wide range of Diwali items, including books, food, decorations and games. Costco is selling a 10-piece Diwali Diya set. Hallmark has…
The advertising industry is notorious for high turnover, with people bouncing from one agency to another as a rite of passage. According to a report by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the average turnover rate in the advertising industry hovers around 30% annually. I get it. You need to look out for No. 1, and…
I was head of sales for independent adtech company MediaMath until 2019, during which time the company was considered a top player in the space. Our tech was licensed by big brands and premier agency holding companies in major media markets globally. Though I remain proud of MediaMath’s growth, I believed it was always bounded…
I was head of sales for independent adtech company MediaMath until 2019, during which time the company was considered a top player in the space. Our tech was licensed by big brands and premier agency holding companies in major media markets globally. Though I remain proud of MediaMath’s growth, I believed it was always bounded…
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