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Why Are Advertisers Afraid of the Baby Bump? The Underrepresentation of Pregnant Women in Advertising

ByJacqueline Hayes

Ever notice how rarely you see pregnant women in ads? That’s odd, considering women control or significantly influence most purchasing decisions, impacting everything from groceries and electronics to cars and vacations. Yet, despite women’s undeniable buying power, pregnant women remain largely absent from mainstream marketing campaigns except for the obvious niches like diapers and maternity…

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Why Hire A Digital Marketing Agency to Run Your Marketing Campaigns

ByCindy R Hall

The past two years have stretched many small businesses to the brink. Store closures, layoffs, and uncertainty coupled with COVID concerns made doing small business even harder. But small businesses have, once again, proven resilient, taking on new ways of doing business to continue meeting the needs of their clients while re-imagining how their teams…

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The Journey to Inclusive Marketing Starts With Understanding Your Audience

ByCrayons & Marketers

Identifying your target audience is one of the most challenging aspects of developing an effective marketing strategy. But it’s essential. If you are unsure about who your buyers are, it’s impossible to know what’s important to them, what motivates them, and why. Behind every need and want are cultural influences that help shape who we…

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Q5: The Most Wonderful Time of Year for Online Advertising

ByCrayons & Marketers

Businesses are accustomed to operating in four quarters throughout the year. For retailers, however, tasked with meeting both in-person and online consumer demand, a fifth quarter has emerged. It’s proving to be a sweet spot for marketers during the holiday season. The fifth quarter or Q5  is powered by the growth of e-commerce. Online sales have experienced a boost in the…

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Understanding Bilingual Advertising Targeting Hispanic Audiences

ByCrayons & Marketers

From touching college TV spots to “rebellious” car commercials, ads targeting Hispanics, the largest ethnic minority in the US, tend to be colorful, energetic, and bilingual. Bilingual advertising has become more prevalent in recent years, driven by several theories. One of the most common suggests[1] that marketing firms aim to reach two very specific groups:…

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Are Pay-Per-Click Ads The Right Choice For Your Business?

ByCrayons & Marketers

First let’s answer the question, what is pay-per-click, more commonly referred to as PPC? PPC is a form of internet marketing in which the advertiser pays a fee each time one of their ads is clicked. Think of it as buying visits to your website as opposed to earning those visits organically through search engine…

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Societal Movements Impacting Women’s Representation in Advertising

ByCrayons & Marketers

In 1920, the 19th Amendment was passed, granting women the right to vote after a long and hard-fought battle to establish equal rights. The suffragist movement was so polarizing that when the amendment passed, there was no fanfare. In 1971, fifty years after that momentous day in our nation’s history, U.S. Congress proclaimed August 26th…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Javan Cornelius, Shoeshine Media

ByCrayons & Marketers

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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Black Business Month Courageous Comebacks Series: Netta Dobbins, Mimconnect

ByCrayons & Marketers

Black-owned businesses were hit hard by COVID-19 and the ensuing economic fallout.  But Black founders tapped into a well of resilience to forge a path forward. Some pivoted while others doubled down. The result is a renewed sense of purpose and a fresh perspective on building sustainable, marketable businesses. In celebration of National Black Business…

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How Changes in iOS App Tracking Affects Marketers and Safeguards Consumer Privacy

ByCindy R Hall

When Apple announced plans to release its iOS 14.5 update, widespread panic spread among digital marketers. The upgrade implemented App Tracking Transparency (ATT). This gives users the option to opt-in or out of allowing other apps to “track” their phone usage, including digital behavioral patterns. So essentially, if users opt-in, advertisers can track where they…

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What We Know About The Terms Hispanic, Latino/a, and Latinx

ByCindy R Hall

Hispanics are the largest minority group in the U.S. and far from a monolith. Hailing from over 20 countries of origin, U.S. Hispanics represent a rich tapestry of culture and diversity, not to mention over a trillion dollars in purchasing power. As the population of U.S. born Hispanics continues to grow, we see a shift…

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Building Brand Visibility With Social Media Advertising

ByCindy R Hall

For many companies and nonprofits, 2020 was a challenging year. Revenue was down, and tension was up. But as we entered the fourth quarter, it became abundantly clear that a rebound was on the horizon. Brands needed to be ready for it. Savvy organizations set in motion plans to improve their visibility to attract new…