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The Latin Recording Academy announces the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Return to Miami

The Latin Recording Academy announced that the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will be held in Miami at Kaseya Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).

Engaging the Community: A Fresh Approach to Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2024

We are six months away from 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month but if you want to do it correctly - the strategizing, planning, and coordinating of the month's activities begin now.   By Zuhaly Ramon, MA - Marketing Director | Brand Strategy Expert focused on developing millennial and Gen-Z Latino voices | Share Multicultural Marketing Insights

Unlocking the Value of Media Automation

In the modern media enterprise, automation has become an essential tool in the pitch-to-execution process. With fracturing audiences and structural changes looming in the digital ad market, media companies are learning how to do more with less while diversifying their core advertising offerings into higher performing omnichannel campaigns.

Can DTC brands beat the performance plateau?

A couple of weeks ago I published this post asking why and when startups should start investing in brand advertising. My answer was to get ahead of the curve and start brand building while your direct response activities are still working well.  By Nigel Hollis

LAY’S Teams Up with Lionel Messi for Reveal of New Soccer Rally Cry: ‘Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s, Oh-Lay’s’

Soccer season is in full swing and fans around the country are getting together to enjoy games, LAY'S potato chips in hand, singing the beloved "Olé" chant after every goal. Now, the iconic potato chip brand is giving fans a few extra reasons to cheer this season with help from none other than the soccer G.O.A.T, Lionel Messi, in a way only he and Lay's can.

The Future-Ready Agency: How to Achieve Long-Term Success

According to a 2024 Setup survey, over 50 percent of brands are likely to change their primary agency this year — a 17 percent increase from 2023. This statistic underscores the growing complexity and competitiveness of the agency landscape.

“Talking Sabor”: Pepsi Partners With Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez

Pepsi announced the premiere date for its first-ever streaming series, "Talking Sabor," a food-focused collaboration with restaurateur and award-winning celebrity chef, Aarón Sánchez and COCINA, which he co-founded. During the eight-episode, limited edition program, Chef Aarón and Pepsi invite food enthusiasts and flavor aficionados to talk sabor (flavor) like never before at some of the most diverse Latin food eateries across the country

NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISES extends “NUESTRAS FINANZAS” national campaign

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is once again spearheading the initiative to raise awareness during Financial Literacy Month with its nationwide campaign, Nuestras Finanzas (Our Finances). This initiative aims to empower the U.S. Hispanic community by providing essential information and Spanish-language resources on various facets of financial literacy.

Advertising Community Celebrates the Pioneers of Change at the 7th Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Event

The advertising industry is gathering for a significant celebration of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) at the upcoming 7th Advancing Diversity Hall of Honors Event. Gilbert Davila Lisette Arsuaga and Carlos Santiago from AIMM / Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing were honored. Felicidades.

Decoding Compensation Models and Implementing the Right Model [REPORT]

This joint initiative from the ANA and the 4A's, developed by a task force of ANA and 4A's members, is an executive-level guide that details various compensation models that focus on better outcomes for both marketers and their agencies. The primary objective is to establish a robust framework that benefits marketers and agencies, raise awareness about the available choices of compensation methods, and empower stakeholders to make well-informed decisions.

ACA Marketing COO Sean Valadez to Speak at FORO ALOOH “Entre Dos Mundos” Conference in Mexico

ACA Marketing, the leading provider of outdoor advertising solutions for the Latin music industry, is pleased to announce the participation of COO Sean Valadez at the prestigious “Foro ALOOH!” organized by the Latin American Association of Outdoor Advertising.

HMC TO ADVERTISING & MARKETING EXECUTIVES: STOP LATINO COATING

In today’s competitive marketplace, CMOs face immense pressure to achieve growth. Proper investment and authentic engagement with U.S. Latinos, who are influencing mainstream culture and fueling demographic shifts is the clear answer. The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) unveiled a new campaign at its 2024 Annual Summit calling on the advertising and marketing industries to “Stop Latino Coating.” The resounding message? Give Hispanic marketing the weight it deserves, connect authentically or kiss your careers goodbye—#STOPLATINOCOATING.

THE HISPANIC MARKETING COUNCIL ANNOUNCED THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 HMC STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced the winners of the 2024 HMC Strategic Excellence Awards Powered at its annual summit in New York City. After a record-breaking year—both in quality and quantity of entries—a total of nine Gold, five Silver and 13 Bronze awards were given to 16 US-based agencies representing 27 campaigns in nine categories.

¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition

¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.

NTERTAIN acquires Latino Film Festival

NTERTAIN and The Latino Film Festival announce their merger with the launch of The NVISION Film & Music Festival.

The Power of Business en Español by Jose Cancela

Think about it: at no time in the history of America has an immigrant group had the media ecosystem keeping its native language alive the way the Hispanic community does today. Spanish-language media is ubiquitous. TV, radio, digital, outdoor, film, streaming, music, fashion, influencers – you name the medium, platform, genre or industry, and there is a powerful Spanish-language version.  By Jose Cancela

Is Animation Marketing an Easier Sell for Brands?

The marketing team at FedEx wanted to deliver something extra special for its next ad campaign. The goal was to stand out from the crowd and grab the attention of younger viewers while highlighting, of course, that FedEx can help customers' businesses. The result was "Tall Tales of True Deliveries," an animated marketing campaign featuring the true stories of FedEx employees who went above and beyond the job to make sure their customers got what they ordered.

Latinos in Sports launches

Seasoned executives from the worlds of sports, media, and marketing announceda joint venture focused on the power of Latinos in the global sports industry. The multitiered platform will focus on content, careers, and convenings, and officially launch during Miami's Formula 1 weekend.

d expósito & Partners signs well-known ad executive “Tony” Ruiz

In a statement released to HispanicAd.com this morning, Daisy Expósito-Ulla, leader of d expósito & Partners, announced the hiring of “Tony” Ruiz, an accomplished ad and marketing executive with years in the industry.   ¡BIENVENIDO, TONY!

Nation’s Foreign-Born Population [REPORT]

From 2010 to 2022, the nation’s foreign-born population increased by 15.6%. According to a new report The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2022 released by the U.S. Census Bureau today, the foreign-born population was 46.2 million (13.9% of the total population) in 2022 compared to 40.0 million (12.9% of the total population) in 2010.

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