By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President of SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc. In the wake of the recent election, the strong Latino wave supporting Trump caught many by surprise. As I noted in my last piece on decoding the Hispanic voter, an emerging trend is clear: working-class and middle-class Latinos are joining the ranks of an increasingly … Read more
By Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Owusu – Digital Business Transformation | Head of Digital, Citi FM & Channel One TV | Brand Strategy | Akora | Consumer Behaviour | Former President Donald Trump has defeated Vice President Kamala Harris, marking a historic moment for American democracy as he secures a return to the White House. Trump’s … Read more
By Gabrielle Christina – Florida State University – Hispanic Marketing Communication Why do some marketing campaigns fail to resonate? The answer may lie in a critical oversight; culture. Marketers and agencies often underestimate the power of culture in shaping consumer behavior. According to Sasu, to gain profit and satisfy the target market, the culture must … Read more
By Katherinne Peralta / Florida State University Code switching and Spanglish are two linguistic phenomena that occur within the Hispanic community, but they differ in their nature and implications. A new identity is followed by a new Spanish and English dialect. As Hispanics undergo increased acculturation in the U.S., their language usage tends to become … Read more
By Steve Boehler Very few marketers are taught how to evaluate an agency proposal, whether it is a formal written response to an RFP, a presentation or some other format. We’ve reviewed thousands of agency proposals and are often with clients in “the room where it happens”. We’ve learned a lot and had deep conversations … Read more
By Joanna Fragopoulos ANA’s new report, Loyalty Marketing: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly, details the “good, bad, and ugly” (literally, pun intended) regarding customer programs. Customer loyalty programs are, intrinsically, meant to increase engagement through personalized offers by rewarding, you guessed it, loyalty through harnessing first-party data. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy … Read more
Housing affordability has emerged as a key issue in this year’s U.S. presidential election. Both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have talked about what they would do to increase the supply of affordable homes and people’s ability to buy them, though their plans have little in common. It’s an important issue for the … Read more
As the U.S. Hispanic market continues to grow and diversify, understanding and connecting with this vibrant segment has never been more critical for brands. Insights-based research is the key to unlocking the cultural nuances, values, and behaviors that drive decision-making among Hispanic consumers. By leveraging these insights, brands can develop strategies and campaigns that resonate … Read more
Entravision, AltaMed, and BSP Research have unveiled Week 8 findings from the 2024 National Latino Voter Tracking Poll, showcasing record engagement and significant insights into Latino voters’ perspectives as Election Day approaches. With 84% of registered Latino voters already casting their ballots or expressing near certainty to vote, the poll highlights unprecedented enthusiasm, as early … Read more
By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President of SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc. It’s clear that the Hispanic vote is far from a monolithic force. Instead, it reflects a complex landscape where affluence, social status, and ideology converge, shaping distinct partisan trends across multi-ethnic and socioeconomically diverse Latino communities. Today’s Latino voter is increasingly informed by unique experiences … Read more
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative Director https://www.LopezMartiMiami.com/ A few days back I elaborated on a service we provide in the ad biz called “transcreation”. When simply translating an ad campaign is not enough or not advisable. Sometimes the need presents itself to culturally localize a campaign because it was created with strategic insights &/or … Read more
By Shelly Palmer “The agency model is broken.” This refrain is so worn out it’s a cliché. Yet, despite its obvious flaws, the model has survived for decades. Here’s how it works: agencies base their fees on the number of “Full-Time Equivalents” (FTEs) assigned to a client—essentially, headcount. In theory, more complex projects require more … Read more
The Coca-Cola Company announced the regional relaunch of Barrilitos, a Mexican soft drink brand with a rich legacy dating back to 1938. A new addition to Coca-Cola’s imports portfolio, Barrilitos hails from Monterrey, México, and is poised to make waves in California. With its nostalgic appeal, vibrant flavors, and premium quality, this authentic soft drink … Read more
Canela Media announced its continued expansion on Samsung TV Plus, recently launching multiple FAST channels in both the U.S. and Mexico, offering top-tier Spanish-language and international content to a broader audience. In addition to the previously available Canela.TV channel, viewers can now enjoy the finest selection of Spanish-language content including Canela Originals on Samsung TV … Read more
Hispanic Radio Network (HRN), has created The Influencer Network to help advertisers connect with Hispanic communities across the US. The Influencer Network leverages the growing impact of HRN’s syndicated personalities on their radio listeners and social media followers. “Radio personalities are the original influencers” says Clark Logan, President of HRN. “Fernando Fiore (aka Mr. Soccer), … Read more
Urban One Inc. announced a Local Management Agreement (LMA) with La Mega Media, Inc., and Lazo Media LLC, taking a significant step to expand Spanish-language programming across its Ohio markets and into Indianapolis. Effective November 1, 2024, Urban One will own and/or operate stations under the La Mega brand in Cleveland, Columbus, Cincinnati, and Indianapolis. … Read more
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) and HUMAN Security (HUMAN) have released a new report on loyalty marketing, revealing the increasing significance of loyalty programs for brands in the current marketing landscape. Loyalty marketing, which rewards customers for repeat purchases or interactions with a brand, has become a key strategy for companies seeking to deepen … Read more
14% of U.S. households are Hispanic households, and these consumers are more likely to shop in-store than online. This report, Part II in a two-part series, focuses on U.S. Hispanic retail engagement. It also explores the importance of understanding cultural references and opportunities to activate these valuable shoppers around specific holidays. Highlights: Hispanic households tend … Read more
Hispanic consumers are fueling 16% of total consumer packaged goods (CPG) growth in the United States, with spending trends that vary from non-Hispanic counterparts in both dollar and unit sales, as well as the channels they shop. In two new reports, Part I: Meet the U.S. Hispanic CPG Consumer and Part II: Hispanics’ CPG Shopping … Read more
Attention is important, so how do we measure it? For more than ten years now, the sheer scale and volume of media available to advertisers has been proliferating. Digital technologies and platforms mean that consumer choice about how, where, and when they consume media content has exploded and so fragmented. It is no longer possible … Read more
