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Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023. [REPORT]
Recent increases in immigration have rekindled concerns about their effects on government budgets. This paper updates a model of these effects first developed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to shed light on how immigrants, both legal and illegal, and their children affect government budgets. This analysis is the first to estimate the cumulative fiscal effect of immigrants on federal, state, and local budgets over 30 years.
135.4 million people watched Bad Bunny lead the Super Bowl halftime show. The largest audience in halftime history.
The “Benito Bowl” wasn’t just a cultural moment; it was an economic declaration. On the world’s biggest stage, Benito embodied Seguimos aquí (“We’re still here/We aren’t going anywhere”), showing that Latino culture unites millions across the Americas—together, we are América—and drives markets. By Gaby Alcantara Diaz - Semilla Agency
What the Immigrant Archive Project Has Taught Me
When I launched the Immigrant Archive Project, I thought I was building an archive. What I didn’t fully understand was that I was also building a mirror. By Tony Hernández - Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy
Pedro Torres: The passing of a Mexican legend.
Pedro Torres, the well-known producer-director who had helped pioneer production of TV spots for Hispanic Market ad agencies and would later on shine at the helm of global programming from top-level positions at TELEVISA, passed in Mexico City at the age of 73. Torres had been ill during the last four years. His passing was confirmed on January 30, 2026 with the announcement sparking an outpour of condolences from industry leaders and celebrities.
America’s Diversity Is Its Global Power — The NFL Proved It
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance was exactly what America — and the world — needed right now. It affirmed a truth that feels increasingly contested in public discourse but remains undeniable in reality: America’s strength and future lie in its diversity. Multiculturalism is not a social obligation to be managed quietly; it is a competitive advantage that fuels cultural relevance, economic growth, and global connection. By Louis Maldonado
Super Bowl LX (2026): A Multicultural Lens on Representation, Relevance, and Retreat
The Super Bowl as America’s Cultural Barometer: The Super Bowl is the most expensive—and most revealing—mirror of American culture. Beyond a showcase for products or creative ambition, it signals who brands believe America is, who they choose to see, who they quietly leave out, and which audiences truly matter. It remains the single most powerful stage for inclusive storytelling, now rivaled only by the year-long cultural force of the World Cup. By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells
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- Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023. [REPORT]
- 135.4 million people watched Bad Bunny lead the Super Bowl halftime show. The largest audience in halftime history.
- What the Immigrant Archive Project Has Taught Me
- Pedro Torres: The passing of a Mexican legend.
- America’s Diversity Is Its Global Power — The NFL Proved It
- Super Bowl LX (2026): A Multicultural Lens on Representation, Relevance, and Retreat
- The Super Bowl used to bring the country into the same room. One Screen. One Stage. One performance we all saw together …..
- Telemundo and Peacock Debut Super Bowl Spot Featuring Owen Wilson and Sofia Vergara, Showcasing the Emotion and Cultural Power of Experiencing the World Cup in Spanish
- Explaining WHY the NFL decided to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show [FABULOSO !!!!]
- Bad Bunny and the Sound of a Changing America!
- When Culture Is the Campaign: Why Duolingo’s Bad Bunny Moment Works
- THIS ISN’T A HALFTIME SHOW. IT’S A GROWTH STRATEGY
- Bad Bunny, When a Halftime Show Is More Than a Halftime Show. [REPORT]
- Telemundo and Peacock Tease Super Bowl Spot Featuring Owen Wilson on the Road to the FIFA World Cup 26
- Critical Thinking and Communications
- The Hiring Problem in 2026 Isn’t Talent. It’s Decisions.
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Cynthia Hudson acquires rights to “Wish Me a Good Journey” for Film and Documentary
Multi–Emmy Award–winning media executive Cynthia Hudson, CEO and Founder of Hi Media Partners, has officially acquired, from Grupo Planeta, the screen rights to adapt the memoir Wish Me a Good Journey (Deséenme un buen viaje) into a feature film and a companion documentary, bringing to the screen the remarkable life and final chapter of renowned Cuban intellectual, author, and journalist Carlos Alberto Montaner.
What is PR?
This morning I was sitting quietly with my coffee, just thinking about how misunderstood PR really is. By Mansi Agrawal - Founder at Prime Factor
Marketers: Rebrand vs Refresh: What’s the Difference?
At some point in every marketer’s career, this conversation shows up: “Do we need a rebrand… or just a refresh?” By Natalia Velandia - Bilingual Marketing & Brand Leader |
The Truth About Principal Media
Principal media, the practice of reselling media inventory at an undisclosed margin, is controversial. Critics claim that conflicts of interest nullify the agency/advertiser partnership and raise concerns about the quality and strategic alignment of media impressions. On the other hand, evangelists tout cost reductions that business leaders can’t ignore. The truth about principal media is that it’s a business necessity for agencies, advertisers, and publishers grappling with revenue and budget uncertainty.
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision partner to launch WAPA Orlando
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station with programming to serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA. WAPA Orlando started broadcasting on Entravision’s WOTF (Channel 26).
In 2026, Trust is the new currency in Hispanic Marketing
In today’s political climate, marked by immigration uncertainty, economic pressure, and cultural fatigue, Hispanic consumers are paying close attention to who shows up consistently and which brands appear only when it suits them. By Aldo Quevedo - CEO, Creative Chairman @ BeautifulBeast
The Edelman Trust Barometer [REPORT]
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer landed this week, and the shift it highlights feels important for anyone working in communications.
2026 Outlook Study Forecasts 9.5% Growth in U.S.Ad Spend
Amid the industry's rapid transition from AI experimentation to scaled execution, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released its annual 2026 Outlook Study, "A Snapshot into U.S. Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth." Based on insights from more than 200 brands and agency buyers, IAB's study forecasts 9.5% year-over-year growth in U.S. ad spend, accelerated by major cyclical events and a clear shift toward performance-led strategies and the increasing use of agentic AI in shaping how marketing decisions are planned, activated, and optimized.
One thing I keep seeing across organizations right now ……
Growth decisions are getting more conservative but not more effective. By Lisa Torres - Founder & Principal, The LIT Group Co.
5 Entertainment PR and Publicity Trends Defining 2026
The publicity playbook that built Hollywood is obsolete. As we move deeper into 2026, the campaigns capturing cultural oxygen share a common trait: they treat audiences not as consumers, but as co-conspirators. By Gabriel Andriollo
Oral History Teaches Starting Over is a Process Not a Plan
What Oral History Teaches Us About Starting Over. The New Year has a way of convincing us that starting over requires a clean slate. A new plan. A bold declaration. A dramatic reinvention. By Tony Hernández- Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy
2026 HMC Annual SUMMIT – THE ONLY CONFERENCE 100% FOCUSED ON hispanic marketing
Registration is now open for the HMC 2026 Annual Summit, April 22–23 in New York City. The only conference entirely focused on Hispanic marketing brings together brand leaders, agency executives, and cultural strategists to master the authentic storytelling and best practices that win with America's fastest-growing consumer market.
U.S. Population Growth Slows Due to Historic Decline in Net International Migration
Population growth in the United States has slowed significantly with an increase of only 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the new Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Publiespaña Select Multicultural Web Media as Exclusive Ad Sales Partner
Multicultural Web Media, a new digital media technology company, announced it will serve as the exclusive advertising and sales representation for Publiespaña, a subsidiary of Mediaset España, audiovisual groups and content creators in the Spanish market. Mediaset España operates seven linear television channels and their associated websites, as well as a live and on-demand content platform and a portfolio of thematic digital sites, all with a strong Hispanic focus and high audience engagement.
Rafael Pineda, the legendary Univision 41 journalist and one of the longest-serving news anchors in New York’s television history ….
Rafael Pineda, the legendary Univision 41 journalist and one of the longest-serving news anchors in New York television history, passed away on Sunday in Florida at the age of 88. For more than four decades, the majority of Latino households across the New York Metro area got their news from Rafael Pineda. He wasn’t just on television — he was part of our lives. By Tony Hernández - Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy
An Abdication of Leadership
Dear Tech Bros: I spent 22 years at Microsoft, learning and growing professionally during an explosion of tech opportunities. I had the privilege to participate in and then lead the creation of two important businesses (Microsoft Office and Xbox) and benefited from Microsoft’s financial success. By Robbie Bach - Speaker, Author, Consultant, and former Chief Xbox Officer
3 strategies that CMOs can use to enhance their likelihood of success
The job has intense breadth and stress. It's so hard to keep up. By Steve Boehler - Founder, Mercer Island Group
Who Gets Labeled an “Immigrant”— and Who Doesn’t
The word immigrant isn’t applied evenly in America. It’s assigned—often reflexively, often carelessly—and rarely questioned.
Marketing didn’t lose it soul. It Optimized it away.
After finally coming around to reading Filterworld, recommended by one of the sharpest strategists in the game, I had a clarifying realization: much of modern marketing has stopped trying to understand culture, especially online. It is trying to game it. Built to outsmart algorithms through optimization, predictability, and speed. It works in the short term. By Marcos Hernandez - Agency Partner | Brand Steward | Catalyst for Disruption & Growth
Consulting Reality: What You’re Actually Signing Up For
I'm going to tell you something most people won't… Not everyone is supposed to be an entrepreneur. So please stop telling people who just got laid off that they can "just consult." It's not that easy. By Elizabeth Rosenberg- Global Marketing and Communications Advisor
