Analysis

Block Chain Poised to Revolutionize Brands’ Connections with Customers

Customers can protect their personal data and monetize it, entering into a one-on-one relationship with brands through a technology called “smart contracts”. Smart contracts allow users to enter into data sharing agreements with brands that are “securely stored on the block chain along with the detailed terms and conditions,”

Analysis: Implications of changes to the Google algorithm

A few days ago we reported that Google is updating its search algorithm by now including the number of valid copyright takedown notices received by websites. What implications does this change have on Google search results? Which results are going to be last and which simply will not show up?

PAN-LATIN CULTURE: MADE IN THE USA

The Spanish language and the Latin culture are enormous assets for the U.S. economy. In this regard, the U.S.  marketing, media and cultural industries, have a lot

Analysis: Prisa – Liberty Takes Charge

Yesterday’s announcement that Spain’s Prisa is reducing an additional 18% of its workforce (2,500 employees) is a clear sign that Liberty Acquisition Holdings, the New York City based private equity fund that recently bought a 70% stake of Prisa, is taking charge.

Analysis:Forecasts for 2011, according to media buyers in Latin America

Portada interviewed the most important print and digital media buyers in the region, who shared their opinions with us about the current state of media buying in the region and their projections for 2011. We talked about the amount of investment in different media platforms (print and digital) and whether these percentages will remain steady in the future.