By Sara Garibaldi (Romero) – President, BODEN Agency The last 25 years have ushered in dramatic changes across the PR industry, influenced by shifting societal norms, advancements in technology and the changing media landscape. As practitioners, we’ve evolved with the times, navigating these changes through a cultural lens to activate campaigns that build relevance and … Read more
Today, 85% of Gen Zers cite one or more barriers to achieving financial success. Topping the list is the higher cost of living, cited by 53% of respondents to Bank of America’s annual Better Money Habits survey (PDF). The new research provides timely insights into approaches this younger generation is taking to gain its financial … Read more
Puerto Rico’s vibrant culture and rich musical heritage came alive during the “Puerto Rico’s Centennial Celebration of Tito Puente,” a series of events that captivated audiences throughout Hispanic Heritage Month. From September 25 to October 8, 2023, the island was immersed in the infectious rhythms and enduring legacy of the legendary Tito Puente, affectionately known … Read more
Bodega Makeover brings stories of vibrant characters, communities, and intersecting cultures to the well-loved makeover format. We’re traveling from city to city to help families reimagine their bodegas, corner shops, and groceries to re-energize their neighborhoods through uplifting transformations. Producer and writer Evelyn Brito is passionate about storytelling Brito was born in Brooklyn, NY, to … Read more
d exposito & Partners proudly announces its remarkable achievements at the esteemed Hispanic Public Relations Association’s National ¡Bravo! Awards. The agency once again underscores its excellence with an exceptional display of cultural dexterity, during the annual awards gala hosted in Chicago, where d exposito & Partners received the following esteemed recognitions: Digital Platform PR Program … Read more
Dove and Edelman, in association with Ogilvy, Mindshare, and Collectively, won the Best in Show award in the 2023 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards competition for the campaign “Cost of Beauty.” The campaign was created for the Dove Self-Esteem Project and includes a three-minute film that illustrates the impact toxic beauty content on social media can … Read more
By Louis Maldonado Over the last month, data and research reports have validated the ongoing momentum of several trends about the U.S. Hispanic consumer audience. The common take-away? This segment continues to be the primary growth-driver across many business verticals, categories and brands. Perhaps most profound and compelling, a recent report from the UCLA Center … Read more
By Mario X. Carrasco Americans are feeling the pinch in their wallets, with fears of a government shutdown looming and prices for everyday goods and services rising. Consumers have been on an economic roller coaster for a few years due to COVID-19, which left millions jobless, and George Floyd’s murder, which sparked national protests for … Read more
By Mario X. Carrasco Programmatic media buyers know that multicultural audiences are a rapidly growing and vital market segment. However, advertisers also know that targeting these audiences can be challenging, especially for those lacking cultural competence. Cultural competence is essential for programmatic media buyers aiming to reach multicultural audiences effectively while avoiding costly mistakes. What … Read more
Total school enrollment experienced a growth of 1.3 million from 2021 to 2022, reaching a total of 75.2 million students enrolled, according to new data from the 2022 Current Population Survey (CPS). This marked the highest enrollment count since 2019 of 76.1 million students, from which it was not significantly different. Since 2020, school enrollment … Read more
Results from the 2023 Workplace Wellness Survey published today by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI) and Greenwald Research found that 74% of American workers are moderately or highly concerned about their workplace well-being. In addition, nearly three-quarters of the workers reported a similar level of concern about their emotional well-being or mental health and … Read more
By Emily Field, Alexis Krivkovich, Sandra Kügele, Nicole Robinson, and Lareina Yee This is the ninth year of the Women in the Workplace report. Conducted in partnership with LeanIn.Org, this effort is the largest study of women in corporate America and Canada. This year, we collected information from 276 participating organizations employing more than ten … Read more
Gray Television, Inc. announced the promotion of Jason Hall to Vice President of Spanish Media Sales, GrayTV Telemundo Station Group. For the last 14 months, Jason has served as the Senior Director of Spanish Media Sales guiding advertising sales growth for GrayTV Telemundo Station Group, which is comprised of 42 Telemundo affiliate markets, including eight … Read more
A recent study using neuroscience and cognitive research has found that audio ads consistently drive higher levels of engagement compared with other media formats. Not only that, but this high level of engagement persists whether the audience is listening to music or podcasts. These results highlight the strength of audio as a medium. When used … Read more
DFW International is one of the largest and most innovative airports in the country. It is constantly looking for ways to transform the way people travel in order to lower the stress that naturally comes when navigating any airport. The goal is to deliver a better experience for the passenger. One of the things that … Read more
MAGNA, the investment and intelligence arm of IPG Mediabrands, today announced the release of a study conducted in partnership with Teads, the global media platform, and Project Drawdown, a nonprofit focused on climate solutions, entitled Sustainability Speaks: Breaking the Barrier of Climate Communication via the MAGNA Media Trials program. To uncover data about consumers’ perceptions … Read more
By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells Multiculturals are Fortune 500 companies target sweet spot and the core growth customer to futureproof their business given the majority of consumers under 45 are Multicultural or Multi-racial, rising to 48% of the total population over next decade, and their prime earning years. They … Read more
Hyundai Motor America with Lopez Negrete Communications will introduce the 2024 top-of-the-line midsize SUV, Palisade, to Latino consumers with “¿Viste?” (Did You See It?) an innovative new campaign aimed at savvy Latinos. With its perfect blend of utility, value and luxury, the Palisade promises to transform the way Hispanic families travel. The campaign will consist … Read more
NTERTAIN announced a joint venture with Chemistry Cultura, a minority-certified marketing agency with clients including Carnival, Comcast, Heineken, Microsoft and NFL (a joint client of NTERTAIN). The two companies offer disparate products and services, but combined go-to-market with a 360° offering helping brands engage the booming U.S. Latino marketplace. “Music is one of the most … Read more
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates a U.S. population of 64 million that’s diverse, growing and constantly changing. But can a single term like Hispanic or Latino describe a group with such varied ancestry and geographic origin? Mark Hugo Lopez from the Pew Research Center and Cristina Mora from UC Berkeley’s Department of Sociology join John Yang … Read more
