ANA/MASB Report Says Sponsorship Measurement Needs Improving

Marketing expenditures on sponsorship have increased considerably over the past several years, but progress in measuring and assessing sponsorship’s business impact has been marginal, according to Improving Sponsorship Accountability Metrics, a new study conducted by the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) …

New Brand Evaluation Standard ISO 20671 is Marketers’ Golden Ticket

A new global standard for brand evaluation, ISO 20671, recognizes that a brand’s primary purpose is to increase total business value, reduce risk, and extend the sustainable existence of the brand-owning entity. For the first-time, brand owners have a globally applicable and accepted …

An Appreciation: Margaret Henderson Blair, Marketing Science Pioneer (1943–2018)

A LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENTS Dr. Margaret (Meg) Henderson Blair was a pioneer and innovator who made many contributions to the realm of marketing measurement and accountability. Her numerous achievements include: Founding president of the ARS Group, once recognized by Advertising Age …

In Memoriam

It is with great sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of our leader and driving force, Margaret (Meg) Henderson Blair. For the past year, she has served as Chair of the Marketing Accountability Foundation following ten years as Founding …