BODEN announced that former Ketchum partner Sara Garibaldi as president. Garibaldi will work closely with Founder and CEO Natalie Boden to address the growing demand and accelerated growth from companies looking to lead through impactful campaigns that authentically engage with the Hispanic community. Garibaldi joins BODEN after an exceptional 14-year career at Ketchum where she … Read more
The festive season is going to be uniquely challenging for advertisers this year with the added ingredient of the men’s football World Cup and some tough economic headwinds. Christmas is always a febrile and competitive time, with many businesses relying on the Golden Quarter to deliver their biggest sales numbers. Over £8 billion1 is expected … Read more
Canela Media announced Misfit #Eresotehaces, 2bLatam’s second feature film, is now available to Canela.TV users. After its successful premiere in Latin America, this teen comedy, directed by the actor and director of enchufe.tv, Orlando Herrera, will be exclusively premiering in the U.S. via Canela.TV. Misfit had its official premiere in cinemas in Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, … Read more
Telemundo Station Group announced that “Noticias Telemundo Texas” – a new, two-hour weekday newscast will air across five Texas DMAs beginning September 26. The regional morning newscast will air Monday to Friday from 5am to 7am CT on Telemundo KXTX / Dallas Fort Worth, KTMD / Houston, KVDA / San Antonio, KTLM / Harlingen-McAllen and … Read more
Newsmax announced that it has signed an exclusive US Hispanic ad sales partnership with El American. Jorge Granier Phelps, CEO El American said, “We believe the Newsmax Ad Sales team and broader brand integrity are uniquely positioned to accelerate El American’s growth, while offering marketers a one-stop shop to reach conservative audiences.” “Hispanics are patriots, … Read more
Modern culture in many countries is more versed in diversity, equity and inclusion than it once was, but the need for continued progress is ever present, especially for LGBTQ+ people around the world. The global media industry can help on this front, and many people within the LGBTQ+ community are hoping it will lean in … Read more
Nearly half of Americans (45%) feel like they can’t afford their previous lifestyle and 76% of American consumers say their family has changed how they buy food with prices on the rise. In addition, two-thirds (66%) are more mindful of how they are spending their money. These findings are part of a new consumer sentiment … Read more
Republica Havas announced that Stephanie Betances has joined its team as director of people and engagement. With experience across several industries, she brings a deep understanding of employee relations, learning and development, benefits, team engagement, and more. Betances has previously worked for reputable companies in New York and South Florida, including Cablevision, Sonnedix, and The … Read more
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc, (SBS) announced its entrance into the world of digital marketing solutions with the launch of its newly created pure-play digital marketing department, DigIdea, Digital Marketing Solutions. The addition of DigIdea Digital Marketing Solutions to the SBS Family will make SBS a one-stop shop for a business’ full marketing needs. DigIdea’s full-service … Read more
Edison Research finds that 59% of U.S. Latinos age 18+ have ever listened to a podcast, a high mark for the measure. Just over half (51%) of U.S. Latinos have ever listened to a podcast in English, and 33% have ever listened to a podcast in Spanish. Forty-seven percent of Latino podcast listeners are women, … Read more
Whether it’s at gas pumps or in grocery stores, people across the United States have been feeling a pinch in their pocketbooks this summer. Inflation is the highest it’s been in decades, and consumers are worried and jittery, adjusting how they spend and save. But not all consumers are the same. Although consumer confidence overall … Read more
“Growth from a business perspective, regardless of what business you’re in, must include increases in multiculturalism within your broader business mix. It’s simply good for business.” – Ralph Pardo, CEO, Omnicom Media Group As more than 63 million Hispanics drive population growth in this country and grow in economic, political and cultural influence, we have … Read more
There is an art to losing, or not gaining as quickly as previously expected. A story can always be shaped, even in the face of reality, that allows a company to lose gracefully in the hope that any dip in fortunes can be stemmed with a shift in fortunes. We are seeing this in the … Read more
The Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication (CHMC) at Florida State University (FSU) announced the annual gala will be taking place on September 29th, at 6:30 PM EST. This year’s Gala theme is “Going Forward, Forging New Voices” and will be taking place at The Tower Club in Fort Lauderdale. The Gala raises funds for the … Read more
The Public Relations Society of America Los Angeles Chapter (PRSA-LA) continued its annual celebration of excellence in diversity and inclusion with the return of its Sunrise Honors on August 5 at The City Club of Los Angeles. This year’s distinguished PR honorees included Phylicia Fant, Founder and CEO of The Purple Agency; David C. Magdael, … Read more
The ANA introduced the first guide to help CMOs streamline the programmatic media buying process by removing waste and inefficiencies and maximizing ROI. The ANA said the recommendations included in The CMO’s Guide to Programmatic Transparency could generate $8–16 billion globally in savings each year that could be reinvested to help drive business and economic … Read more
Slogans are catchy summaries of what your brand is all about. In these fast-moving times when gaining consumer attention is becoming an art form, why are these powerful tools that act as an aide-memoire for your brand and help to get your brand noticed, in decline? Why has slogan use in advertising declined? Historically, slogans … Read more
Canela Media announced the premiere of “Secretos de Villanas,” a new original unscripted two-part and ten episode series, bringing together for the first time in the history of Hispanic television, six of the most iconic telenovela villains of all time: Aylín Mújica, Cynthia Klitbo, Gabriela Spanic, Geraldine Bazán, Sabine Moussier, and Sarah Mintz, formerly known … Read more
Univision will premiere on September 6 its new primetime telenovela, LOS RICOS TAMBIEN LLORAN, starring Claudia Martín (Amar a Muerte [Love to Death], Enamorándome de Ramón [Falling in love with Ramón]) and Sebastián Rulli (El Dragon [The Dragon] Vencer El Pasado [Overcoming the Past], Papá a Toda Madre [Awesome Dad], Tres Veces Ana [The Three … Read more
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