As public relations (PR) evolves at lightning speed, earned media remains a powerful way to build trust and reach new audiences. In fact, in the 2025 Comms Report, 30% of PR professionals say they’re relying more on earned media than last year. Smart brands are also rethinking their earned media strategy to stay ahead in … Read more
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has honored AT&T with the prestigious 2025 HMC Marketer of the Year Award. This recognition places AT&T among an elite group of brands that have demonstrated a strong commitment to multicultural marketing and engagement. AVP, Corporate & Brand Advertising Lianne Sinclair will accept the award at HMC’s Annual Summit on … Read more
MAGNA and Pinterest release illuminating new research that explores the links between ad environment attributes and brand outcomes on social platforms. This study centers users’ emotions as core data to inform media planning and drive brand alignment. The robust research project measures brand impact, unconscious neuro-metric response, and sales impact through marketing mix modeling (MMM) … Read more
Marquez Brothers International, Inc. (MBI), a family-owned company dedicated to the production and distribution of authentic quality branded Hispanic foods, announced that it reached an agreement to acquire Hato Potero Farms- owner of YoGusto® brand, one of the leading drinkable yogurt brands in the Southeastern United States. This strategic move marks a significant milestone in … Read more
By Jason M Blumer – CPA, CEO of Blumer & Associates, CPAs The world of finance seems to be elusive for many digital, marketing and creative agencies. This post will highlight some practical ways to understand financials and what the financials are meant to provide a creative agency owner. Understanding Benchmarks & Metrics: The North … Read more
By Lili Gil Valletta – Chief Executive Officer Could it be that if you cut “DEI” you probably weren’t investing in the right strategies, or you turned it into a compliance effort? Was DEI performative and not about performance? Here is my take and humble reflections, above the noise and fears of the moment. You … Read more
With the increasing prominence of social and retail media, how can advertisers strategically allocate resources between digital channels, optimized for bottom-funnel conversions, and traditional channels, like TV and radio, for building brand equity and awareness at the top of the funnel? It’s been a favorite question among marketing pundits, and the consensus today is that … Read more
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced the short list for the Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award competition of its kind recognizing strategic excellence in Hispanic marketing and advertising and cultural fluency. Representing 44 trailblazing campaigns steeped in cultural insights, 24 companies will vie for Bronze, Silver and Gold, the results of which will be … Read more
MAGNA always anticipated a market slowdown in 2025 due to the strong comparables, but we have further reduced our growth forecast in this update. The lack of economic visibility and a decline in confidence may impact marketing and advertising budgets in the short term. In this uncertain economic environment, the most vulnerable industry sectors include … Read more
Telemundo celebrated the 25th anniversary of the legendary soccer commentator Andrés Cantor with a special on-air tribute during its live coverage of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil yesterday March 25. This April 1 officially marks Cantor’s 25th year with Telemundo, a milestone that recognizes his unparalleled contributions to sports broadcasting. Widely … Read more
BeautifulBeast, the award-winning advertising agency known for its dynamic and culturally resonant storytelling, has launched a fresh new campaign for Green Acres Nursery & Supply. Just in time for spring, the campaign encourages the community to embrace the joy of gardening and planting with a bold message: Let’s Spring Together. Displayed on billboards throughout the … Read more
By Grant Gudgel In digital advertising, there are two surefire ways to get fired as an agency or ad tech provider: Fail to spend all a brand’s allotted budget. Put a brand’s creative in a brand-unsafe environment. These are the cardinal sins of digital advertising — and they’re completely in conflict with one another. To … Read more
By Skye Frontier For decades, brands have relied on marketing mix models (MMMs) to prove the value of their investments in advertising. These models, built to assess the mix of paid media channels like TV, print and digital display, helped marketers justify budgets and optimize their allocations. But as retail media networks (RMNs) attract billions … Read more
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative Director www.LopezMartiMiami.com/ “I know that 50% of my advertising budget goes to waste. Problem is, I don’t know which 50%.” A phrase that belongs in the Cliché Hall of Fame*. It remains as relevant as ever nonetheless: attribution is the ultimate marker of advertising ROI. Attribution as in identifying … Read more
Telemundo 51 Miami / WSCV, part of NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Station Group, has named Liliet Heredero Vice President of News & Content. The multiplatform news veteran with 20 years of experience with local, national and international media organizations has served as Director of Multiplatform Content & Streaming for Telemundo 51 and NBC6 South Florida / WTVJ … Read more
By Roberto Ramos – Group President, Chief Transformation Officer at Culture + Group & CIEN + 3 Models Brands Must Master to Lead in Culture (Not Just Market in It) Culture moves everything. It drives how people see themselves, who they connect with, and what they buy. It shapes language, aesthetics, rituals, desire. From Kendrick … Read more
Orci, the Independent Hispanic-first full service agency, has been named agency of record by Northgate González Market, one of the largest Hispanic supermarket chains in the U.S. which is also proudly family-owned. The appointment was made in late 2024, with kickoff happening this past January. Orci replaces New York-based marketing agency Monks, which was previously … Read more
LGBTQIA+ audiences are bullish on interacting with brands through digital advertising and social media, according to Horowitz’s recent report, State of Media, Entertainment, and Tech: FOCUS LGBTQIA+. This annual study found that LGBTQIA+ consumers are more likely to engage with interactive and targeted advertising. For instance, more than half (52%) of LGBTQIA+ consumers say they … Read more
Nueva Network has announced that Jose Mateo has been promoted to President of Sales for Terrestrial Radio and Digital Media, and Jim Lyke has joined as Senior Vice President of Sales and Business Development. “The strength of Nueva Network is rooted in our exceptional Sales Team. Elevating Jose Mateo and bringing on board Jim Lyke … Read more
By Bill Duggan Loyalty marketing is a big business and increasing in importance. Loyalty marketing rewards customers for their repeat purchases or interactions with a brand. Think about airlines, hotels, and quick-service restaurants. Loyalty marketing programs are offered by national brands and local ones, like a neighborhood pizza shop. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy … Read more
