By Alphonsus Obayuwana, M.D., Ph.D. How happy the citizens of a country are is a better measure of how well that country is doing, more so than the gross national product (or GDP). To promote and draw attention to this concept, the United Nations has observed the International Day of Happiness on March 20th annually, … Read more
Despite the headlines, rollbacks, and legal battles, the conversation around race has never been more crucial for marketers and businesses. While diversity and inclusion (D&I) often dominate discussions, doing so serves only as a distraction from the broader concerns surrounding the racial dynamics embedded in our society. The issues of race aren’t simply about diversity. … Read more
By Gabrielle White A generation that is often viewed as impulsive, immature, and naïve, Raptive has proven with its new study, “DECODING GEN Z: The New Rules of Digital Trust and Influence,” that gen Z has outgrown these stereotypes. Gone are the days of trendy, TikTok-influenced purchases, especially when it comes to fashion. Instead, gen … Read more
Telemundo, the Spanish-language home of the U.S. National Teams, presents complete coverage of two U.S. Women’s National Team friendlies in April. The USWNT will take on Brazil at SoFi Stadium on Saturday, April 5 LIVE at 5 p.m. ET on Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock and again at PayPal Park on Tuesday, April 8 LIVE at … Read more
Eighty-four percent of CMOs report high levels of strategic dysfunction within their function, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc. A survey of 403 CMOs conducted in October through November 2024 revealed organizations with high levels of strategic dysfunction are 36% less likely to report strong business and marketing performance. CMOs report multiple forms in … Read more
By Pierre Bouvard One of the most frequently asked questions the Radio Advertising Bureau receives on audio creative involves wear-out. Wear-out is defined as the point where creative testing declines from its peak due to message frequency fatigue. To explore whether wear-out is an issue, the Radio Advertising Bureau commissioned a study from ABX … Read more
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced it elevated Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios, reporting directly to Luis Fernandez, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. In his new role, Pons, who joined Telemundo as EVP, Telemundo Studios last year, will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of the network’s entertainment division. In addition to … Read more
Nueva Network has officially launched QueOnnda.com platform with strategic local rebranding of two top-rated Hispanic radio stations: WDCN 87.7FM in Washington DC and WCCM 103.7FM in Boston. Now operating as QueOnnda DC and QueOnnda Boston, both stations are part of a new digital strategy designed to reshape the future of Spanish Language radio across the … Read more
By Rishad Tobaccowala World class leaders and companies rarely get defeated. They decide to defeat themselves by a) not taking emerging competitors with new models seriously , b) paying scant attention to underdogs with fewer resource and different approaches, and/or c) by refusing to align with the forces of the future. We can all learn … Read more
By Monique De La Rosa – Translating complex data into actionable, experience-led solutions — architecting Personalized Interactions with Storytelling … where Data Talks & Strategy Speaks In the age of hyper-connected customers and rising expectations, personalization is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s a baseline requirement. Brands are expected to understand who their customers are, anticipate their … Read more
By Philip Inghelbrecht The conversation between CMOs and CFOs has become increasingly focused on cost efficiency. Faced with rising scrutiny on budgets, many CFOs are questioning the value of maintaining multiple specialized agencies and advocating for consolidation to reduce fees. For CMOs, this creates a dilemma: How can they justify the need for channel expertise … Read more
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
