By Roxana Lissa is the Principal of Blue Public Relations in Los Angeles. I just attended the annual Pulse conference at UCLA Anderson. The conference brings together leading executives to share insights and perspectives on the current trends, opportunities, and challenges impacting the entertainment, sports, and technology industries. I was inspired to hear from my … Read more
As President Joe Biden prepares to deliver his third State of the Union address on March 7, Americans view strengthening the economy as the top policy priority for Biden and Congress to address this year. The public’s to-do list is little changed from the past two years, though it differs greatly from 2021, when dealing … Read more
The media ecosystem is changing—70.6% of U.S. TV homes have a smart TV, up from 62.3% two years ago1. With widespread connected TV (CTV) adoption2 and increasing high-speed internet availability, new ways of watching have introduced new (and bigger) data sets. Innovations in audience measurement are critical to keep pace with audiences’ evolving media habits. … Read more
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of Decisión 2024, its election year multiplatform news and civic engagement initiative across Telemundo’s network, local stations, digital platforms and national and local partners. Decisión 2024 will feature expanded election news and campaign coverage, in-depth national and local Latino voter polls and town halls. It will also include candidate … Read more
Republica Havas has earned eight 2023-2024 ADDY Awards – four Gold, one Silver, one Best of Show and two Best Of – from the Miami Chapter of the American Advertising Federation (AAF) for outstanding creative work across four leading campaigns for four key clients. The winning campaigns, by category, are: 1 Gold, 1 Best of … Read more
PACO Collective announced hiring Felipe Díaz-Arango as the new Head of Strategy, bringing over a decade of diverse agency experience to the role. The current VP and Director of Inclusion and Strategy, Mari Sanchez, will transition into a reduced role working with PACO on special projects as she moves into the next phase of completing … Read more
Explore the unique shopping habits of Hispanic families! Understanding these nuances is crucial for businesses looking to engage effectively with the diverse #HispanicMarket. Dive into our charts revealing how #Latinas and #Latinos shop compared to other Americans. To access report. CLICK HERE.
SeeHer, the global gender equality initiative within the ANA that champions the positive representation of women, announced today a campaign that rallies the marketing and media industry to change the current trajectory of gender equality by pledging to include one or more of the Gender Equality Measure (GEM®) Suite of Tools into their practice. Timed … Read more
By Joanna Fragopoulos In anticipation of Women’s History Month, many brands will be releasing ads meant to celebrate, showcase, and represent women of diverse backgrounds, as well as create programs meant to help women in various aspects of their life, for instance, by dispelling stereotypes, aiding women in the workplace, and promoting knowledge when it … Read more
In February, concerns about inflation decreased slightly from the previous quarter, which helped consumer optimism about the US economy reach its highest level in almost two years. Although US consumers felt less pressure to save for an eventual rainy day, 20 percent were still pessimistic about the economy—but this represented the lowest reported pessimism rate … Read more
By Gregory Aston Today, attention is not merely a fleeting commodity but the precursor to meaningful engagement and brand resonance. Beyond the immediate goal of stealing eyes or ears, attention serves as the gateway to forging a connection between a brand and its audience. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of The Association of National … Read more
By Roxana Lissa If you want to power up your PR game with your ad campaign, the most important element is to create great content and memorable advertising. However, this is certainly more complex than it used to be. The attention span of consumers has lessened, and the media universe is more fragmented than ever. … Read more
By Marcelo Salup Let’s begin this post on a highly personal basis. Many years ago, when I was EVP and International Media Director at Foote Cone & Belding, the company wanted to create a worldwide media buying unit: Pervasive. We were about 20 people who had to fly to NY twice a month from anywhere … Read more
By Roberto Ramos – ceo / founder / chief creative officer / the Ideatelier : culture is everything How the New Wave Latino Pop Culture Revolution Is the Real Deal Just a couple of weeks ago, Anna Wintour and the Met’s Costume Institute announced both the theme for the next Met Gala and its co-hosts. … Read more
reVolver Podcasts and TV Azteca have announced a transformative partnership aimed at revolutionizing digital audio content for the US Hispanic market. This collaboration combines the legacy and creative force of TV Azteca with the innovation of reVolver Podcasts to deliver captivating programs that resonate with the diverse US Hispanic audience. The partnership launches with hit … Read more
By Samuel Bestvater A new Pew Research Center study matching the survey responses and on-site behaviors of U.S. adult TikTok users finds that a minority of avid posters create the vast majority of content on the site. And most users post seldom, if at all – instead using TikTok primarily to view and consume content … Read more
The ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), in partnership with the Cultural Inclusion Accelerator (CIA), unveiled the Most Culturally Inclusive Brands of 2023. The awards are based on extensive research through the CIA’s industry-leading measurement methodology, the Cultural Insights Impact Measure (CIIM™), a metric that identifies the impact and effectiveness of cultural relevancy … Read more
The iconic flavors of Tajín are combining with Taco Bell classics in an all-new menu that is packed full of tangy and spicy flavor. First unveiled at Live Más LIVE, Taco Bell’s innovation keynote earlier this month, the new menu will feature a Tajín Crunchy Taco, Tajín Twists and a Tajín Strawberry Freeze. This iconic … Read more
Univision’s PREMIO LO NUESTRO, the longest-running Latin music awards show in the U.S., achieved remarkable success, seizing the spotlight as the #1 network on all of television for the fifth consecutive year among Adults 18-49 during its live broadcast from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, February 22. Boasting an impressive lineup of international … Read more
By Mario X. Carrasco As Women’s History Month approaches each year, the remarkable strides women have made in business become increasingly clear. However, despite these advancements, certain industries, such as the insights industry, continue to struggle with leadership inequities and a lack of workforce diversity. While the insights industry prides itself on understanding and reflecting … Read more
