TelevisaUnivision announced that Donna Speciale will step down from her role as President of U.S. Advertising Sales and Marketing. Tim Natividad has been appointed as her successor and will assume the role effective June 9. Speciale will remain with the company during a transition period to ensure continuity. “We’re thrilled to have Tim at the … Read more
To millennials and Gen Zers, wellness has become a daily, personalized practice rather than a set of occasional activities or purchases. As this shift takes hold, it’s influencing the direction of the $2 trillion global wellness industry, which is expanding beyond its core categories. Even though younger demographics may be pushing the industry forward, older … Read more
Many agencies forget about a critical element of brand positioning when it comes to their own brand. Just what kind of agency are they positioning? This important gap results in agencies missing out on business opportunities daily. In classic brand positioning work, the two core elements are captured by defining “the type of product or … Read more
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), the largest Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States, announced the launch of the NEW NANDY & CRISTY morning show on WSUN-FM, El Nuevo Zol 97.1 FM in Tampa, Florida. Debuting on Monday, June 2nd, Tampa’s dynamic duo will be anchoring the 6 to 10am drive-slot, with global … Read more
The official launch of Ágora Ñ, the first Spanish-language artificial intelligence (AI) community in Miami, took place at the AI Center of Miami Dade College. The event received a warm reception from professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious minds seeking to understand and leverage the potential of AI in their lives and careers. Ágora Ñ is a … Read more
Most LGBTQ adults say there’s a lot of social acceptance for people who are gay or lesbian, but few say the same for those who are transgender June 26, 2025, marks 10 years since the Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges that the right to same-sex marriage is guaranteed across the United States. Chart … Read more
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), the largest Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States, today announced that KROI-FM, (La Ley 92.1) in Houston has rapidly ascended to the #4 position in the ratings of the nation’s sixth-largest radio market. In addition, the station is now ranked #1 among 25-54, 18-49 and 18+ Hispanics … Read more
Chiquis Sin Filtro, docu-series created by Chiquis, Sebastian Jimenez, and Richard Bull, has won a 2025 Bronze Telly Award in the “Non-Scripted Series” Category. The series will return for a second season on ViX, now greenlit, and heading into production this June. Produced by JK Media Group and Busy Bee Productions, the intimate and unfiltered … Read more
Broadband internet access increased. Population under age 5 declined and so did the share of married-couple households These are just a few of the data nuggets on the detailed characteristics of Puerto Rico’s population and communities from the Puerto Rico Community Survey (PRCS). The PRCS is a significant source of annual social, economic, housing and … Read more
By Matt Voda It’s no secret: marketers are under intense pressure to justify their investments and to prove the incremental effect those investments have on business performance. To be fair, finance teams likely feel they are doing their job in this regard, but when the marketing team can’t properly measure results, they run the … Read more
The national conversation around Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) has become increasingly polarized, and dangerously so. What began as a long-overdue effort to recognize and protect marginalized identities—based on race, gender, disability, sexual orientation, and more—has turned into a political battleground. Conservative lawmakers in multiple states have pushed to defund DEI initiatives in public education, … Read more
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative Director www.LopezMartiMiami.com/ The “subscription economy” grew by nearly 600% in the past decade*. Understandably, consumers are reaching the boiling point. The pervasive, omnipresent subscription model is increasingly regarded as a predatory practice. Big Tech, Big Retail, Big Media, Big Streaming. Big Muscles (that’d be gyms and health clubs) just … Read more
Born, bred, and built in The Magic City, Republica Havas has been named Miami Agency of the Year 2025 by The Drum, a global authority on marketing, media, and creativity. The distinction celebrates the agency’s deep cultural roots, creative excellence, and lasting impact in its hometown and beyond. This prestigious honor marks a milestone, representing … Read more
The global marketing landscape in 2025 is a dynamic one. AI’s rapid evolution and the rise of shoppable advertising present exciting opportunities, but the industry is also navigating global market fluctuations, including supply chain uncertainties and shifting consumer sentiment, creating real challenges. Despite these uncertainties, your inherent strength as a marketer—adaptability—is key. Your strategy? Staying … Read more
MediaCo announced key senior leadership appointments aimed at accelerating strategic growth and innovation. Brian Fisher has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Video Sales, Danny Lowry has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Audio Sales, and Luis Fernández-Rocha has been appointed Senior Vice President of Local Video Sales. These executive appointments underscore MediaCo’s … Read more
Large majorities of Americans say numerous groups in the United States face at least some discrimination, including immigrants, transgender people and members of different racial and religious groups. About eight-in-ten (82%) say immigrants who are in the U.S. illegally experience a lot of or some discrimination – including 57% who say they face a lot … Read more
Over the past decade, media reports have described rising popular interest in New Age practices such as astrology, tarot card reading and fortune-telling. These practices are frequently associated with young people, and they have developed their own social media cultures on TikTok and other platforms, especially during the period of social distancing brought on by … Read more
Launched in 2024, the ANA Programmatic Transparency Benchmark is a joint initiative by the Association of National Advertisers (ANA), TAG TrustNet, and Fiducia. It was created in response to the ANA’s 2023 Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study, which revealed that 25 percent of open web ad spending could be better allocated. Q1 2025 Findings: … Read more
LatiNation Media, the bilingual, culture-first Latino-owned multiplatform media company, CALÓ News, and comedian/actor Al Madrigal have won a Bronze Telly Award in “Public Interest & Awareness” for the 2024 social awareness video campaign, Stop the Dis(Information). The nine-episode short-form video campaign was created to combat the widespread dissemination of disinformation, hoaxes, and “fake news” that … Read more
TelevisaUnivision and Disney Entertainment announced a new multi-region distribution partnership, empowering Spanish-speaking consumers with more choice and accessibility. As part of the new deal, TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. Networks, including Univision, UniMás, TUDN and Galavisión, will launch on the Hulu+ Live TV core channel line-up on June 3, just in time for the highly-anticipated FIFA Club World … Read more
