Asian American Cultural Marketing
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Why Cultural Relevance Matters in Marketing to Asian American Consumers 

ByBethany Anderson

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage (AAPI) Month in the U.S., celebrating this vibrant community’s diverse culture, traditions, and contributions. Asian Americans, comprising only 7% of the population, are the fastest growing and most diverse ethnic group in the U.S. Chinese, Asian Indian, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, and Japanese make up 85% of the…

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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…

Transcreation: Content Profiling and Creativity in Marketing Campaigns
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Transcreation: Content Profiling and Creativity in Marketing Campaigns

ByCrayons & Marketers

In Netflix’s documentary, The Toys That Made Us, storytellers chronicle some of the most “iconic toy franchises” in history. Including the early 90s live-action series, The Mighty Morphin Power Rangers. Adapted from the Japanese TV series Super Sentai, the show quickly became popular among American youth, fueled by intergalactic action figures and clever merchandising. But…

Catching Unconscious Bias in Marketing
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Catching Unconscious Bias in Marketing

ByCrayons & Marketers

At people3, Inc., unconscious bias training is one of our most requested workshops. While many are just becoming aware of these two words, unconscious bias has been trending within the diversity and inclusion space for several years now. When we deliver these diversity and inclusion training courses, we often reveal the final analysis before delivering…

Use Cultural Research To Ensure Marketing Campaigns Resonate With U.S. Hispanics
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Use Cultural Research To Ensure Marketing Campaigns Resonate With U.S. Hispanics

ByCindy R Hall

Cultural research is the foundation of effective marketing campaigns. Yet, some marketers fail to delve deep into the data to uncover meaningful insights. Others undervalue culture, in general, and write it off as too hard to measure. Big mistake, and here’s why. If you use language to communicate your marketing message, and language is the…

Brands Taking A Stand: How To Approach Corporate Social Responsibility ‘Responsibly’
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Brands Taking A Stand: How To Approach Corporate Social Responsibility ‘Responsibly’

ByElizabeth Willis

The trifecta of health, wealth, and racial inequality has gripped the heart of the country over the past few months. The economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities within businesses and disparities in lending practices, healthcare, and employment opportunities. The brutal use of lethal force against Rayshard Brooks, George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and many…