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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
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- Global ad market prospects upgraded to 8.9% (US$1.19trn) but growth concentrated in Big Tech platforms
- Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025. [REPORT]
- DangerTV launches Podcast Division with FIGHT TO SURVIVE
- Telemundo Launches ‘Tu Momento. Tu Jugada.’ – a Nationwide Initiative Inspiring Future Leaders Through Sport and Community
- Vme TV Premieres “Cumbre Diálogo Presidencial”
- Communications VS Public Relations
- A Latino Heisman Isn’t Just a Football Story — It’s an American One
- MediaCo’s EstrellaTV to Broadcast and Stream Tigres vs. Toluca in the Liga MX Finals
- 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
- Happy Holidays & New Year
- The ‘attention equation’: Winning the right battles for consumer attention. [REPORT]
- No surprise that 2026 is shaping up to be another ‘more with less’ year.
- Brand is not a Cost Center. Brand is the engine.
- Latinos are Rethinking Holiday Traditions and Travel Plans Amid Rising Costs
- SBS Trims Expenses, Records $2.8M Gain From Puerto Rico Sale
- U.S. SOCCER DEBUTS OFFICIAL 2026 WORLD CUP CAMPAIGN CHAMPIONING USMNT’s GRIT AND RESILIENCE, NARRATED BY MARCELLO HERNANDEZ
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Corona Feliz Navidad Yule Log
For 35 years, Corona’s O’Tannenpalm commercial has been a cultural staple, signaling the start of the holiday season with its simple, serene beach imagery. This year, the brand is evolving that legacy in a way that taps into modern content trends while staying true to its roots.
Educated but Underprepared: Closing the Career Readiness Gap
For today’s young people, a good job after graduation is no sure thing. As of July 2025, the youth unemployment rate in the US was more than double the overall unemployment rate—even as employers struggle to fill critical roles.
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income was $83,730 in 2024, not statistically different from the 2023 estimate of $82,690. The official poverty rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 10.6% in 2024.
Jimena Aguilar on Nueva Network
Nueva Network announced the addition of Jimena Aguilar, International Model, Influencer, Host & Presenter, Global Brand Spokesperson, Voice Talent, and Producer, to its syndication affiliation.
Telemundo Kicks-off The Playmakers in Washington, D.C., Uniting Sports Leaders Ahead of the Final Draw for the FIFA World Cup 26™
Telemundo hosted its inaugural The Playmakers event last night in Washington, D.C., convening influential voices across sports, business, and media for an evening of powerful conversations ahead of the FIFA World Cup 26™ Final Draw.
Loud And Live and La Tropical Announce Multi-Year Partnership Spanning Across Iconic South Florida
Loud And Live, the Miami-based entertainment, marketing, media, and live events company, announced a landmark multi-year and multi-event partnership with Cervecería La Tropical, Cuba's oldest brewery, remixed in Wynwood, Miami.
Creator Economy Ad Spend to Reach $37 Billion in 2025, Growing 4x Faster than Total Media
The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released its 2025 Creator Economy Ad Spend & Strategy Report, revealing a surge in U.S. creator economy investment that is reshaping modern media strategies.
CMOs: your marketing procurement team might be more useful than you think
Marketing procurement has been on a journey for the best part of a decade. Many of you will remember WFA’s Project Spring back in 2018 – the first time we really understood how the function was perceived within organizations.
Omnicom cuts 4,000 jobs, shut several agencies after IPG takeover including OMD Multicultural Division
According to industry sources, the merger Omnicom and Interpublic Group is complete. Mayor layoffs have occurred and the OMD Multicultural Division led by Mike Roca has been casualty.
The Coca-Cola Company partners with Canela Media to Launch Sprite’s Holiday Campaign Featuring Las Marías
Canela Media announced the launch of Sprite’s new holiday campaign, concepted, developed, and fully produced by Canela Studios and featuring Las Marías. The campaign brings Sippin’ Season to life with Sprite Winter Spiced Cranberry, engaging Hispanic American consumers who embrace the “ands” in their identity, honoring tradition and modernity, heritage and reinvention.
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy [REPORT]
Latinos have grown pessimistic in the year since the 2024 presidential election. Most say their situation in the United States has worsened. And as Donald Trump’s second term unfolds, Latinos are increasingly critical of his job performance and his administration’s immigration and economic policies – two key issues for Latino voters in last year’s election.
TelevisaUnivision announces New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with YouTube TV
TelevisaUnivision announced a new multi-year agreement for distribution on YouTube TV. The expanded partnership includes distribution of TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. networks – Univision, UNIMÁS, TUDN, and Galavisión – on YouTube TV’s Base Plan and Spanish Plan.
Against Authenticity: The Marketing Trope Has Run Its Course
Authenticity has become such a hollow marketing virtue that whenever I see another brand trot out an “authentic Latino story,” I roll my eyes hard enough to hit a 7-10 split. By Carlos Aguilar
Co-Branding in Sponsorships: Why Gen Z Doesn’t Trust Your Logo—They Trust Your Values
I've been thinking a lot about why some brand partnerships resonate with younger audiences while others fall flat. By Leopoldo Garcia
90% of CEOs can’t explain their strategy in 1 sentence.
90% of CEOs can't explain their strategy in 1 sentence. The other 10% own their markets. Which are you? By Eric PartakerEric Partaker - The CEO Coach
What people think a CMO does?“
What people think a CMO does? “ Approve pretty campaigns." .... Cute. But completely disconnected from reality. By Raquel Alonso - Fractional CMO - Equanima
Trust Became the Currency that Rebuilt Lives and Helped Build Miami
My father, Jorge R. Plasencia, was posthumously inducted, alongside other trailblazers, into the Cuban Banking Study Group’s Cuban Bankers Hall of Fame, a distinction that honors not only their careers but also an entire generation of Cuban exiles who helped build modern Miami from the ground up. By Jorge A. Plasencia
The Demographic Destiny of the Next Workforce
Last week, I wrote about how future employees and future customers are becoming the same person, and why that shift matters for leaders. This week, I want to go a level deeper into a truth too many organizations still underestimate. By Tony Coles - Executive Leader | Board Director | Strategic Growth & Market Expansion | Translating Culture into Competitive Advantage
2025 Hispanic Market Thought Leaders – Available for DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key industry trends and honors the Top Marketing Executives with US Hispanic & Multicultural area. This report offers an depth analysis of the executives and their companies setting the standard of excellence for the US Hispanic Marketing industry.
2025 Hispanic Content Report – Available for download for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content, Data & Social usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer.
