Brand Watch: United Airlines

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Wall Street is watching United Airlines after new CEO Oscar Munoz acknowledged that the airline has had a turbulent ride since its 2010 merger with Continental. Via full-page ads running in national newspapers, Munoz appealed to consumers; “We are committed to re-earning your trust.”

Munoz, former COO of CSX Corp, turned heads in September when he was hired to assume leadership of the struggling airline. Former CEO Jeff Smisek stepped down in early September amid a federal investigation associated with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey.

Will Munoz’ leadership have ripple effects on our media economy? We turned to our sources for all the need-to-know stats and figures on United Continental Holdings Inc.

  1. In 2014, United Continental Holdings Inc. spent $61.56 million in national media – reflecting a pattern of slightly increased media spending over the past three years.
  1. In 2014, United Continental Holdings spent more in national media than market competitor Delta Airlines. 
  1. Since 2011 and post merger, Horizon Media has handled media buying and planning duties for United Continental Holdings.

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