d expósito & Partners Wins HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Award for Nielsen: Advancing Inclusivity and Representation in Media

d expósito & Partners and its public relations practice, Resonant, proudly announce their recognition at the 2024 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, winning in the B2B category for exceptional work with Nielsen in promoting inclusivity and representation in media. The agency’s strategic efforts amplified Nielsen’s inclusive representation reports, known as their Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS), which emphasize the critical importance of media diversity and actionable strategies for brands to better connect with diverse audiences.

Entre Mujeres LIVE! Wins its First Marketing & Communications Recognition at the 2024 Bravo Awards

Entre Mujeres LIVE! The Wellness Edition won the 2024 Healthcare & Nutrition Campaign of the Year honor during the Bravo Awards presented by the Hispanic Public Relations Association on November 21st in Miami.

Michelle Cobas joins MEL as Managing Director, Chief Growth Officer

MEL, a culture-forward creative collective, announced that Michelle Cobas has joined in the role of Managing Director, Chief Growth Officer.

Live Broadcast of Miss Universo on Telemundo Breaks Delivery Record

Telemundo ’s live coast-to-coast broadcast of the 73rd Miss Universe pageant set a new record for the network last Saturday, delivering 243 million engagements across television, digital, Peacock and social platforms and breaking its own record as Telemundo’s most engaging entertainment event ever, nearly doubling (+96%) the total engagement delivered by the 72nd edition in 2023.

The Challenges and Opportunities of Inclusive Marketing in a Polarized Context

How inclusive brands can mitigate risk and thrive by embracing their role, representation, and resonance

Marketing is dead. Advertising is deader. Long live growth hacking? Part 2

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• As we discussed last week, many growth hacking schemes are based on some sort of referral incentive: reward existing users for reeling in friends and family.

Canela.TV celebrates the Holidays with ‘Fiestas En Familia’ and the Best of 2024

Canela Media celebrates the holidays with, ‘Fiestas En Familia.’ This celebration, available on the free streaming platform Canela.TV beginning in December, features a diverse selection of holiday movies, series, and specials for viewers of all ages. The offerings also include ‘El Espíritu de la Navidad,’ a selection of uplifting stories and faith-based content and Canela.TV’s ‘Best of the Year’, highlighting the platform’s most popular content across all categories in 2024.

 Workplace Friendships Play a Critical Role in Employee Mental Health, Job Satisfaction

Fostering workplace friendship is critical to employees’ mental well-being and job satisfaction in today’s digitally driven work environment, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

ANA unveils winner son 2024 Multicultural Excellence Awards

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the recipients of its esteemed ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards, which featured 17 award categories, including the Best in Show honor.

Telemundo to produce adaptation of “VELVET”, set to debut in 2025

Telemundo announced it has acquired the adaptation rights to “Velvet,” the acclaimed Atresmedia’s Spanish drama that captivated audiences worldwide and became a global phenomenon. This modern adaptation is set to premiere in 2025 and will be the next major production to take place at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami.

Overwhelming Consumer Support for Inclusive & Diversity Initiatives

More than 8 in 10 consumers are comfortable or neutral on inclusive marketing practices, according to a new study. In fact, more than half of consumers (56%) would support or strongly support a brand that creates ads representing all groups. In comparison, only 10% (all others were neutral) would not support a brand that creates inclusive advertising, according to a new report where more than 12,000 consumers were surveyed.

Influyente launches Marketing Agency for Multicultural Audiences

Catalyzed by strong market demand, Refuel Agency spins off new multicultural agency, driven by AI insights and a network of multicultural influencers.

POLAR Premium Beer enters US Market.

Empresas Polar, a Venezuelan food and beverage company, has officially launched its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States. Brewed at its plant in Auburndale, Florida, Polar Premium Beer captivates with its unique flavor and exceptional quality.

America’s News Influencers [REPORT]

In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.

20 Ideas for marketers & agencies

Can you imagine working daily with the smartest, most successful CEOs, CMOs, and marketers? Or interacting daily with the very best agencies in the world – of all sizes and shapes – and across all disciplines (creative, media, PR, digital, etc.).

Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics

For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio.  By Pierre Bouvard

Casanova//McCann named “Best US Independent Agency”

Last week, El Ojo de Iberoamérica named Casanova//McCann the Best U.S. Independent Agency for 2024.  And on Friday at the Ad Color Awards, Casanova also received 2024 Best Campaign of the Year for its work in partnership with McCann for U.S.Bank. The work recognized is “Translators” a documentary developed to celebrate the role of immigrant children as translators for their parents. This work was developed to support the launch of U.S. Bank’s Spanish-language app and has received 40+ awards since it launched.

Bettina Garibaldi named Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee.

Effective November 1, 2024 Ms Garibaldi will be overseeiong all aspects of marketing and communications to promote the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and related events in New York and New Jersey and build out the team to execute these activities. The role includes marketing strategy, brand management, licensing, fan engagement, advertising, promotion, collaborations, stakeholder relations, and public relations.

National Healthcare Marketing’s “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award” goes to  d expósito & Partners

In a win reflecting strong reception and successful results among the broader audience in today’s America, and competing with specialized global, national and regional ad agencies, d expósito & Partners walked away with a coveted and unexpected English-language honor, the “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award,” at this year’s Healthcare Marketing/Impact Awards, co-sponsored by Ad Age.

“Driving Growth & Representation: A Conversation with Santiago Negre, Chair of the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association”

Last month we featured an Immigrant Archive Project tribute video to the McDonald's Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), celebrating their outstanding leadership and contributions to the U.S. Hispanic market. Inspired by this video, we decided to follow up with a Q&A with Santiago Negre, the association’s Board Chair.