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Consumer Experiential Marketing Rebounds from Record 26% Plunge in Pandemic-Stricken 2020 to Post 8% Growth in 2021 and Pacing for 11% Expansion in 2022

Global consumer experiential marketing, including event sponsorships and live event marketing, grew 8.2% in 2021 to $67.63 billion, following an unprecedented 25.7% plunge in 2020, as the economic blowback from COVID-19 dealt a punishing blow to one of the most consistently growing media segments for two decades prior to the pandemic, according to a new … Read more

Revisiting the great rethink

In the early fall of 2021, there was a brief window when some light seemed to shine at the end of a long pandemic tunnel. Cases were low. Omicron wasn’t on the radar yet. Restaurants were filling up again. Airports were bustling. It appeared as though Americans were snapping back to prepandemic life. But news … Read more

Live sports are headed to streaming services, and audiences are ready

As audiences continue to increase their streaming consumption, sports are ready to join the ranks of hit programs like Stranger Things, Only Murders in the Building and Obi-Wan Kenobi. And with new streaming-exclusive deals involving the NFL and MLS in play, fans are ready, as more than one-third of U.S. homes now access TV programming … Read more

erenzia beauty selects BeautifulBeast

Independent agency BeautifulBeast is collaborating to launch a new beauty brand: erenzia beauty. For far too long, Latinas have been ignored by traditional beauty brands or treated as an afterthought. erenzia is a brand inspired by the Spanish word “heritage,” but with a modern and current angle. erenzia beauty celebrates the roots of Latin culture … Read more

Mason adds additional duties as VP General Manager of SBS Chicago Radio Station

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. announced that Maire Mason, VP General Manager of New York properties, WSKQ-FM & WPAT FM was named VP General Manager of Chicago’s WLEY-FM. In this additional role, Maire will be responsible for leading a team of sales managers and salespeople, overseeing all operations, and developing an infrastructure that will support & … Read more

Digital Makes The AM/FM Radio Plan Better And Vice Versa

By Pierre Bouvard New research from Nielsen shows why a blend of digital ad platforms and AM/FM radio is one of the most powerful combinations in media. Some of the largest studies ever conducted on advertising effectiveness have found as the number of media platforms utilized increases, effectiveness and sales effect grow. Advertising Research Foundation: … Read more

¡PONLE CANELA! launches on Canela.TV

Canela.TV announced the launch of its original Spanish-language entertainment news show ¡PONLE CANELA!. The 30-minute entertainment news program, created by Latinos for Latinos, will feature the hottest celebrity and entertainment news, exclusives, interviews, videos, fun games, music, movies, television, star sightings, streaming shows, and more. ¡PONLE CANELA! kicks-off today and will air live Monday through … Read more

Viral Trend in Global Marketing

By Bryan Luhn Researchers at Hilton College identified a new, viral marketing trend when the hard seltzer industry experienced a massive, unexpected boost. Chris Taylor, director of the beverage management program in the University of Houston Conrad N. Hilton College of Global Hospitality Leadership, watched in awe as sales of White Claw skyrocketed seemingly overnight … Read more

The Vida Agency forms Advisory Board

The Vida Agency (TVA) has established an advisory board in the wake of exponential growth. The TVA Advisory Board will be a source of independent, executive-level business expertise and mentorship to steer continued growth and profitability for the company. The following inaugural members were carefully curated to provide seasoned insights on finance, strategy, operations, and … Read more

Culture Gap [REPORT]

Brands are finding themselves paralyzed in a landscape driven apart by culture wars, but new research released today by FleishmanHillard shows businesses must be braver in bridging these issues to stay culturally relevant without losing authenticity to consumers. The latest study from FleishmanHillard, Authentic Insights: The Culture Gap, Introducing Gen D made in partnership with … Read more

Marketing to Bicultural Latinx Consumers [PODCAST]

Consumption has changed since the pandemic, as consumers consider their lifestyles more deeply. Companies and brands are following suit, studying how their actions, systems, and beliefs impact the consumer dynamic and striving to be more inclusive in their marketing and advertising. However, not all consumers feel seen. Latinx consumers in the U.S. are not a … Read more

HISPANIC SMALL BUSINESS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES

Hello Alice and Square unveiled a new study to outline the challenges and opportunities faced by Hispanic-owned small businesses and to provide resources to meet their needs. Hello Alice, the free platform helping over one million small businesses grow, released this latest survey report in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. The survey was conducted in … Read more

RICA FAMOSA LATINA back at Estrella Media

The drama is back! Rica Famosa Latina – the fan-favorite, gossip-driving reality series – returns to EstrellaTV for a sixth season. Back from a four-year hiatus, the new season explores the lives of six wealthy and socially famous Latina women in Los Angeles and Mexico, and their high-flying, larger-than-life world of bubbles, Botox, and bling. … Read more

Hispanic Workers Are Underrepresented in the Media [REPORT]

While many media companies now recognize the importance of diversity on screen and in print, Hispanic workers were underrepresented in the media workforce from 2010-19. Hispanic workers are underrepresented in the media industry compared to their representation in the rest of the U.S. workforce. Little change occurred from 2010 through 2019, according to GAO’s analysis … Read more

Social currency: How much is a World Cup influencer worth?

The 2022 FIFA World Cup—a month-long football marathon featuring 64 matches—will attract an estimated 5 billion viewers worldwide1. And the reach of the World Cup extends far beyond the field, with team and player updates, predictions and other content taking over screens and, increasingly, social feeds in the months surrounding the event. With so many … Read more

Elizondo named CCO at Conill

Conill announced that Veronica Elizondo has been promoted to the role of Chief Creative Officer, joining the agency’s executive team effective immediately. She most recently served as Executive Creative Director of Conill’s Toyota business and was deeply involved in new business initiatives. “This is an exciting day for all of us, as Veronica represents what … Read more

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