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A house built on culture: 30 years of Dieste.
Last week, we celebrated at Diesterday XXX. And it wasn’t just a celebration of longevity; it was a reminder of impact. But let me give you some context before we proceed. Diesterday is an event created by former members of the agency, primarily as an excuse to reconnect. To reminisce, tell stories, and honor key moments in Dieste’s history. But it’s more than just a reunion; this informal event is a testament to bonds built through shared work, ambition, and belief. Bonds that, over time, have only become stronger. By Aldo Quevedo - CEO, BeautifulBeast / Dieste, 1996–2012
How Hispanic Diversity Comes to Life During the Holidays
In mainstream U.S. culture, Christmas is often seen as a single event centered on December 25. For Hispanic communities across the United States, however, the holiday season extends over several weeks, influenced by country-of-origin traditions, migration histories, and the experiences of living in a multicultural society. By Maria Lucia Parra - I am a bilingual Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives, as “one size does not fit all”.
Latinos Drive Culture & Business
American culture -and American commerce -are shaped by Hispanics. Across every vertical, Latino leaders aren’t just participating in growth. They’re driving it. By Grace Agostino / Nueva Network
First-Time Moms With Bachelor’s Degrees More Likely to Be Married Than Those Without. [REPORT]
About a quarter (24%) of women who had their first child from 2020 to 2024 lived with an unmarried partner, up from around 17% in the early 1990s, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report.
Canela Media earns 2025 Industry Recognitions for Innovation, Data Leadership & Audience Impact
Canela Media continues its momentum as one of the most innovative leaders in multicultural media, earning multiple major industry recognitions in 2025 across data, technology, streaming, and audience engagement.
Prisa Media secures exclusive North American Streaming VOD Rights for República Fútbol with Fernando Fiore
PRISA Media announced that its flagship sports platform AS.com, has secured the exclusive streaming rights for the popular soccer interview, talk and entertainment show, República Fútbol with Fernando Fiore ‘El Presidente,’ for the USA and Mexico.
When Media Monetizes Fear: A Question for Leadership
I came to this country as a child, part of a refugee family seeking safety, stability, and opportunity. Like millions of others, Spanish-language media became an indispensable part of our daily life—not just as entertainment, but as orientation. It helped us make sense of our new world, how things worked, and reinforced the fact that we belonged. That’s why, as a media executive and storyteller, I’ve been thinking deeply about the decision by major Spanish-language broadcasters to accept advertising dollars from U.S. government agencies currently engaged in aggressive immigration enforcement. This isn’t an ideological critique. It’s a leadership question. By Tony Hernandez - Founder of the Immigrant Archive Project
Hispanic Holiday Spending and Shopping [REPORT]
ThinkNow conducted a study to explore Hispanic consumer spending and shopping behaviors during key events and holiday seasons, focusing on how they are adapting to DEI cutbacks, rising costs due to tariffs, and related economic challenges.
Pioneering the Future of Work – The Future Does Not Fit in the Containers of the Past.
Six months ago to accompany the best selling book Rethinking Work, we launched The Rethinking Work Show to gain and share insights and learnings from a spectrum of individuals across generations and industries from all over the world who are pioneering new ways of working. By Rishad Tobaccowala
¡Ya Basta, Nuestra Batalla Comienza Hoy! – – – Enough is Enough, Our Battle Begins Today!
I’ve spent decades in this industry, long enough to see a pattern that’s impossible to ignore: Latinos have repeatedly been left behind. We’ve been overlooked in boardrooms, bypassed for promotions, and shut out of the C-suite. Today, the headlines tell an even more troubling story—mass layoffs and decisions that disproportionately impact proven Hispanic leaders. Multicultural departments have been gutted, leaving little expertise or commitment to driving growth through the Hispanic market. By Gene Bryan - CEO of HispanicAd
Global ad market prospects upgraded to 8.9% (US$1.19trn) but growth concentrated in Big Tech platforms
A new study from WARC has found that global advertising spend is now on course to close out 2025 with growth of 8.9% to $1.19trn, an upgrade of 1.5 percentage points (pp) from WARC’s September forecast due to strong results from Big Tech platforms and a muted impact on global trade from trade tariffs.
Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025. [REPORT]
Roughly 1 in 5 U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about 3 in 10 who do so daily
DangerTV launches Podcast Division with FIGHT TO SURVIVE
DangerTV announced the debut of its first podcast, exclusively distributed by reVolver Podcasts. Fight to Survive dives deep into the terrifying moments experienced by hunters, sportsmen, and fishermen who unexpectedly crossed paths with nature’s most unforgiving forces.
Telemundo Launches ‘Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.’ – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community
Telemundo announced Tu Momento. Tu Jugada. — known in English as Telemundo’s Next Play — a nationwide sport impact and community initiative that champions the transformative power of sports to character, teamwork and leadership. Supported by Comcast NBCUniversal, the grassroots initiative spans multiple sports and communities, combining mentorship, live events, and local partnerships to help young people develop confidence, connection, and the skills that shape future leaders.
Vme TV Premieres “Cumbre Diálogo Presidencial”
Vme TV announces the premiere of “Cumbre Diálogo Presidencial,” a television special that revisits the most significant moments from the recent Summit for Democracy held in Miami by Grupo IDEA, together with Miami Dade College and prominent institutions dedicated to the defense of freedom and democratic governance.
Communications VS Public Relations
People often think communications and public relations are the same thing or, worse, that they are “easy” to do. Until it is time to do the work. reality is comms and PR are related, but they are not the same. And professionals in this field know just how much strategy, precision, and emotional intelligence sit behind what the public sees. By Tracy Schaller - Strategic Brand & Communication Leader
A Latino Heisman Isn’t Just a Football Story — It’s an American One
This year’s Heisman conversation is about more than highlight reels, quarterback efficiency ratings, or who can win one more game under the brightest lights. The rise of Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza — two Latino quarterbacks leading the sport’s most prestigious award race — reflects something deeper: the evolution of America itself. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV to Broadcast and Stream Tigres vs. Toluca in the Liga MX Finals
EstrellaTV, the multiplatform Spanish-language network owned by MediaCo Holding Inc., announced that Tigres will face Toluca in the Liga MX Finals, airing live this Thursday across EstrellaTV’s broadcast and streaming platforms.
Gen Z Sees AI Automating 20% of Their Future Full-Time Jobs but Are Confident in Ability to Adapt to AI Advancements in Their Field
Half of Generation Z (Gen Z) interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by AI when they start full-time roles, but 92% are confident in their ability to adapt to AI advancements in their fields, according to a new survey from KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.
Happy Holidays & New Year
We hope that you, your families and business associates enjoy a very Happy Holidays & New Year. HispanicAd
