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The 2026 AI Index [Report]
As AI continues to advance rapidly, the question becomes whether the systems built around it can keep up. Governance frameworks, evaluation methods, education systems, and the data infrastructure needed to track AI’s impact are struggling to match the pace of the technology itself.
Consumers Struggle with Fragmentation Fatigue
The average US internet household has 5.3 streaming subscriptions. Consumers face growing complexity in finding where to watch specific content across services. The question is no longer whether content is available, but whereit lives. By Elizabeth Parks
AI Among Hispanics: What the Data Shows, and What It Doesn’t Yet Understand
AI adoption has moved quickly across the U.S., and Hispanics are part of that momentum. But looking at adoption alone misses the more important question: how well are these tools actually understanding the people using them? By Maria Lucia Parra
What Radio Listeners Told Us About Their Social Media Habits
Social media shifts fast. What worked for your audience last year might not work now, which is why we regularly check in on where radio listeners actually spend their time online.
The Latina Expo National Tour 2026 Expands
The Latina Expo announced the expansion of The Latina Expo National Tour 2026, bringing its dynamic, large-scale experiences to major U.S. markets including Houston, Dallas, San Diego, Miami, and Chicago.
ANA CEO Bob Liodice to Step Down
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced that CEO Bob Liodice will step down at the end of 2026, concluding a 31-year tenure with the organization, including 23 years as chief executive.
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- The 2026 AI Index [Report]
- Consumers Struggle with Fragmentation Fatigue
- AI Among Hispanics: What the Data Shows, and What It Doesn’t Yet Understand
- What Radio Listeners Told Us About Their Social Media Habits
- The Latina Expo National Tour 2026 Expands
- ANA CEO Bob Liodice to Step Down
- MediaCo appoints Roberto Castro to SVP & Corporate Controller and Christian De La Cruz to GM/ VP DOS of San Francisco
- Digital Ad Revenue Climbs to Nearly $300B
- Why anime fans should be on everyone’s radar
- U.S. Latino GDP surpasses Japan to become the World’s 4th largest GDP. Rapid growth pushes U.S. Latino GDP to $4.4 trillion in 2024. [REPORT]
- urVETTED launches to Bring Cultural Intelligence and Inclusion Validation to Marketing Performance
- 2025 State of Latino Entrepreneurship. [REPORT]
- Teens’ Experiences on TikTok, Instagram and Snapchat. [REPORT]
- Celia Cruz enters the 2026 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame……
- From Basement Windows to Boardrooms, Rossana Rosado’s Bronx Attitude Is a Masterclass in Rising Up
- Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. promotes Richard D. Lara to Chief Operating Officer to Advance Strategic Execution and Operational Efficiency and continues as General Counsel
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Winning the Global Game: Why Multiculturalism is the New MVP in Sports Marketing
The United States society of today is not built from a singular culture. Rather, it’s evolved to become a mix of multiple cultures that all come together to create the American society. Over the last couple of years, there has been an increase in multicultural trends, traditions, and societal views in the United States due to the mix of different cultures that make up our country today. By Sofia Martinez - School of Communication, Florida State University
Jingles, rhyme, puns, wordplay.
When I started out in this racket in the mid-90s, we were more than just copywriters and art directors. By Gonzalo López Martí
2026 Digital Media Trends: Capturing always-on fandom between releases and seasons
There are audiences, and there are fans. Fans represent a segment of consumers seeking long-term, consistent relationships with the intellectual property, artists, teams, and franchises they love.1 And while the media and entertainment industry is largely optimized around moments—blockbuster movie premieres, live sporting events, video game releases, and TV season launches—fandom isn’t experienced on the same schedule. Fans are willing to move across formats, platforms, and experiences during those big moments and in the “off-season,” in search of a continuity that they can’t experience otherwise. These fans may be signaling that the off-season isn’t a lull; it’s an opportunity.
Sueño Incompleto: A History of the Latino Wealth Gap in the U.S. [REPORT]
Latinos are central to the present and future of the U.S. economy. They account for nearly one fifth of the population, drive the vast majority of new workforce growth, anchor key industries, and contribute more than $4.1 trillion annually to the U.S. gross domestic product, an economy larger than that of most countries in the world. Yet these contributions have not translated into proportional financial security for Latino households.
Navigating the Future of PR, Marketing & Content Creation in 2026: Trends, Insights, and Predictions
As we move deeper into 2026, the landscape of PR, marketing, and content creation continues to evolve at a breakneck pace. From the integration of AI to shifting consumer behaviors and the rise of new media formats, staying ahead requires a strategic mindset and a willingness to adapt rapidly. By Shane Allen - Emmy® Winning Storyteller | Fortune 40 Full Funnel Marketing & PR Leader
Chiquis to Host Star-Studded 2026 Billboard Latin Women in Music, Airing Live on Telemundo April 23 at 9pm/8c
Telemundo and Billboard announced award-winning singer, entrepreneur, and 2025 honoree, Chiquis, as the official host of the fourth annual Billboard Latin Women in Music special, bringing her signature charisma and authenticity to this year’s celebration. The two-hour special will air live on Thursday, April 23 at 9pm/8c on Telemundo and will also stream live on Peacock and the Telemundo app.
Four Media Industry Leaders Partner to Launch ShowUp Studios
Four leading personalities in entertainment, music, and advertising —Mariano Chihade (Mandarina), Demián Falestchi (Kidscorp), Federico Lauría (DalePlay), and Carolina Lightcap (former Disney/Discovery)— are joining forces to launch ShowUp Studios, a new premium digital content studio and ecosystem for Gen Z, designed for YouTube, TikTok, and social platforms.
Nielsen appoints Roberto Ruiz to lead Measurement Science
Nielsen, an audience measurement and media intelligence company, announced that it has appointed Roberto Ruiz as its new Head of Measurement Science.
Teleonce appointment sof Ivelisse Cortés Kercadó as Digital Sales Manager
Teleonce announced the addition of Ivelisse Cortés Kercadó to its team of professionals as the new Digital Sales Manager.
Telemundo Rolls Out New World Cup Campaign Spots and Telemundo’s Official World Cup Song “Somos Más” Behind-the-Scenes as 60-Day Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026™ Begins
With 60 days to go until the kickoff of FIFA World Cup 2026™ on June 11, Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S., today released two new marketing spots as part of its World Cup campaign followed by the release of a behind-the-scenes video showcasing the making of its official World Cup song, “Somos Más” on Monday, April 13.
Canela Media expands Canela Audience Solutions (CAS) with New Data Capabilities and Expanded Activation
Canela Media, announced the continued evolution of Canela Audience Solutions (CAS), its proprietary first-party deterministic data platform designed to help brands reach U.S. Hispanic audiences with greater precision, scale, and cultural relevance regardless of language.
2026 Top 50 Global Retailers
The National Retail Federation today announced the 2026 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the list ranks the leading international retailers based on their retail revenues throughout 2025. As the largest global retailers continue to expand outside of retail revenues, this list focuses only on retail-specific revenues and not overall organizational revenue.
2026 Local Ad Forecast: Total Spend to Reach $184.5 Billion
BIA Advisory Services has revised its 2026 U.S. Local Advertising Forecast (released in Q4 2025), projecting total local ad revenue to reach $184.5 billion, reflecting approximately 8.1% year-over-year growth compared with 2025. The increase over the prior estimate of $181.7 billion is driven by stronger-than-expected performance in mobile (particularly social), video, and streaming, political ad spend, and advertising technology.
U.S. Population Aging as Nation Turns 250
The nation turns 250 this year and Americans’ median age — the age at which half of the population is younger and half is older — continues to rise, climbing from 39.2 in 2024 to 39.4 in 2025.
The Quiet Power of a Positive Outlook
Uncertainty no longer knocks—it lives with us. It sits in our newsfeeds, our plans, our silences. The world feels like it’s constantly shifting under our feet, and some days it’s hard to tell what will change next, or how. Yet, somewhere in all this noise, there is still a whisper worth listening to: we remain in charge of how we see the world. By Luis Miguel Messianu
AI, unemployment, and the paradox of progress
The belief that technology will turn a few solipsistic individuals into money-hoarding multitasking renaissance men and women with multiple abilities, while putting millions out to pasture in the process, has been disproven by history once and again. By Gonzalo López Martí
Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS ) Readies A Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Filing
Spanish Broadcasting System — the company founded in 1983 by Raúl Alarcón Jr. — has moved forward with a restructuring support agreement that sees it intend “to commence voluntary Chapter 11 cases” under U.S. bankruptcy code in a Delaware court.
Northgate González Market launches “FAMILIA FÚTBOL”
Northgate González Market is betting on something no brand can buy for the World Cup: CULTURE. With Familia Fútbol, the Southern California grocery chain is launching a fully integrated campaign built not on sponsorship rights, but on nearly five decades of connection with Latino families and fútbol fans. The campaign debuts April 8 across broadcast, streaming, and digital channels with activations running through the World Cup Final on July 19, 2026.
Great American Media partners with Minivela to develop and distribute micro-drama slate for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American Audiences
Great American Media announced a micro drama development, distribution, and marketing partnership with Minivela, the first vertical shorts platform created specifically for U.S. Hispanic and Latin American audiences. The alliance will power the launch and expansion of Pure Flix Familia, a new Spanish-language and bilingual destination dedicated to faith- and family-centered storytelling, set to debut later this year.
What’s Broken in Hispanic/Latino Research and What It’s Costing Brands
Hispanic/Latino consumers are driving U.S. growth, but many research systems still flatten their complexity. Here’s where that breaks down and what that costs brands. By Marta Villanueva - President and Founder at NuThinking, Inc.
