By David Angell One of the important factors in any pitch decision is how aligned the agency is to the advertiser’s culture. And while there can be some misunderstandings, it is important to make sure you know who you are pitching to, the culture of the business and the people employed there before you go … Read more
By Chris Warren As director of university relations and partnerships at the cosmetics giant and ANA member L’Oréal, Brittany Ramsey is responsible for identifying and attracting the marketing talent the company needs to thrive in the future. But in the past few years, the skills and education of the students L’Oréal wants to recruit has … Read more
By David Angell The concept of procurement and marketing teams working together in pitching or renegotiation of agency services carries, in my experience, a veneer of PC speak that often obscures the truth. Some common examples I generally hear repeated at the start of a project: ‘Oh, we’re not like other organizations, our marketing and … Read more
When it comes to technology and data, and how it’s used, companies have historically controlled the levers. However, with all the recent and upcoming industry changes, there are cultural shifts afoot. Many industry leaders believe consumers will be in more powerful positions than in the past, having more control over their data and their purchases. … Read more
Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, has identified for the first time the drivers of brand lift on emerging media, illuminating common factors that drive campaign performance. While a body of research exists on brand lift drivers for traditional media such as TV, Nielsen’s new research uncovers where advertisers can focus … Read more
Estrella Media announced its 2023/2024 virtual Upfront presentation will be available for streaming on Tuesday, May 9. The media company’s content, digital, and sales leaders will present the company’s plans to serve their marketers’ and advertisers’ needs. “Estrella Media’s teams have been listening to audiences and advertisers to understand their evolving needs, and we are … Read more
The Cowboy Channel announced the creation of a separate feed for Spanish-language viewers providing full coverage of all performances of the PRCA’s Top 10 rodeos. Spanish language productions for Fort Worth, San Antonio, Houston, Austin, San Angelo, Reno, Calgary, Cheyenne, Salinas, Pendleton, and the Wrangler NFR in Las Vegas will be offered as part of … Read more
By Daisy Expósito-Ulla During this International Women’s Month, a “big idea” from one of our colleagues at the agency was quickly embraced and, with a lot of work, brought to life by a team: Let’s celebrate trailblazing Latinas who have had, and still have, an impact in our industry. And, what better time to do … Read more
We close our Women’s History Month series featuring our very own Gloria Constanza, an indispensable guru of Multicultural media in America. Gloria has the unique experience of being one of the key promoters and architects of the U.S. Hispanic Market’s media landscape and its growth explosion. She played an exciting, protagonist role at a time … Read more
After years as a marketing strategist, consultant and advertising communicator, Lisette Arsuaga is at the forefront of a new, influential force that is knocking at the door of Corporate America with a provocatively persuasive pitch on behalf of multiculturalism. Lisette is co-founder of the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), affiliated with the powerful … Read more
The National Retail Federation issued its annual forecast, anticipating that retail sales will grow between 4% and 6% in 2023. In total, NRF projects that retail sales will reach between $5.13 trillion and $5.23 trillion this year. “In just the last three years, the retail industry has experienced growth that would normally take almost a … Read more
The 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report: Part 1 Film — the tenth in a series of annual reports — examines relationships between diversity and the bottom line in an industry in flux during uncertain times. It considers the English-language films among the top 200 theatrical film releases, ranked by global box office, and the top 100 … Read more
A Latina by “cultural adoption,” Rochelle Newman-Carrasco, who hails from the Jewish community, credits her New York City roots and growing up in its vibrant Lower East Side for inspiring her eclectic and dexterous career in multicultural advertising and storytelling – a career fluidly marked by cross-culturalism. She started working in Hispanic advertising in the … Read more
Isabella Sánchez is passionate about marketing to diverse audiences as evidenced by her commitment to elevating Multicultural marketing and helping marketers understand and capitalize on the biggest growth opportunity in the U.S. With over 30 years of experience in media, Isabella’s personal mantra, “in constant pursuit of the perfect balance between art and science,” demonstrates … Read more
Stacie de Armas stands as a steadfast advocate for diversity and inclusion in the media and entertainment landscape, as well as an advocate for investing in diverse audience groups. As a force behind Nielsen’s inclusive intelligence and initiatives, she expertly navigates the intersections of inclusion, identity research, and diverse audience representation in mainstream media. With … Read more
Canela Media announced its original animated series celebrating Latina trailblazers for Canela Kids SúperEllas was selected as a 2023 Gracie Award winner from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) in the Non-English – Family Programming category. This award will be given at the Gracies Gala on Tuesday, May 23rd at Beverly Wilshire, A … Read more
The Presidio of San Francisco, one of America’s most visited national park sites within the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, has selected MaGO PR, a full-service 360° bilingual PR/Communications firm, to lead specialized multicultural media relations. The agency will help build awareness for the Presidio’s many amenities, including summer programs and events and activities around … Read more
For decades a voice for the voiceless, in her current position as NYC’s Commissioner for the Aging, Lorraine Cortés-Vázquez works to create equity and increase diversity around the older adult centers across NYC, advancing the mission to eliminate ageism, ensure the dignity of quality of life of older adults and support caregivers. Previously, Lorraine was … Read more
Ana Madan has championed Hispanic marketing efforts and has been an advocate for her community within the McDonald’s system throughout her career. Her last name, Madan, is synonymous with torch-bearing that started with her father, Roberto, and has been continued with Ana in promoting “golden opportunities”for Latinos in America. As a second-generation owner/operator, she started … Read more
After a record number of entries, 16 US-based agencies representing 27 campaigns in seven categories have made the shortlist of finalists for the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award competition of its kind recognizing strategic excellence in Hispanic marketing and advertising and cultural fluency*. Winners will be announced at the HMC … Read more
