Telemundo is gearing up for a night of double the drama and excitement with the back-to-back premieres of the highly anticipated new season of La Casa de los Famosos and the family-friendly rom-com Hasta que la Plata Nos Separe (Until Money Drives Us Apart) on Tuesday, May 10th starting at 7pm/6c. The night will kick-off … Read more
My Code announced the completion of its acquisition of a majority ownership interest in Impremedia. These include: La Opinión, the nation’s #1 Spanish-language daily newspaper; El Diario, the oldest Spanish-speaking daily in the United States; La Raza in Chicago; and La Opinión de la Bahía in San Francisco along with an extensive portfolio of digital … Read more
By Adam Jacobson / Editor in ChiefEditor in Chief – Radio & Television Business Report When it comes to Puerto Rico, there are perhaps no better known radio properties than WKAQ-AM 580, the Spanish-language News/Talk station, and “KQ105,” the Spanish Contemporary cadena. Since 2003, the AM/FM combo have been owned by Univision Communications and today … Read more
For over 40 years, many have predicted the demise of Spanish-language media and advertising in the U.S., despite Census results reporting that Hispanics have accounted for over 50% of the total U.S. population growth for more than 20 years. Why is this? Conversations have been dominated by the fact that U.S.-born Latinos are now driving … Read more
Canela.TV announced a partnership with Industrias Tajín, a leading manufacturer and distributor of hot sauces in Mexico, the United States, Central America and Europe. The collaboration aims to promote Mexican food culture with the exclusive launch of “Ahogadas,” a docu series focused on a delicacy from Jalisco tortas ahogadas. With this collaboration, the companies seek … Read more
Ruder Finn announced that effective immediately, the team members of DC-based multicultural agency Comunicad LLC will join the agency. This partnership will reinforce Ruder Finn’s community-engagement work, specifically with Hispanic communities. Comunicad brings a particular expertise in service-driven, social-impact, public affairs and community programs that leverage multimedia digital content to reach the Hispanic community wherever … Read more
mitú, in partnership with premier multicultural marketing and communications agency The MRKT, released the second edition of the mitú InTell Series of studies focusing on the current financial state of the US Latino population. Some of the discoveries indicate that Latinos lead in certain aspects when compared to the general population, such as in the … Read more
Afro-Latino identity is a distinct one, with deep roots in colonial Latin America. As a result, it can often exist alongside a person’s Hispanic, racial or national origin identities. The life experiences of Afro-Latinos are shaped by race, skin tone and other factors, in ways that differ from other Hispanics. And though most Afro-Latinos identify … Read more
Channel fragmentation and increasing media options provide consumers with an abundance of choice, but they present a hurdle for marketers that rely on traditional mass reach channels to increase brand awareness. And just as we’ve seen in previous years, the marketers surveyed for Nielsen’s 2022 Annual Marketing Report say building brand awareness is their top … Read more
More U.S. moms are now employed full-time and more are working outside the home than in 2021. Sixty-four percent of U.S. moms are employed full-time compared with 51% last year. Of U.S. moms who work full or part time, 77% work outside the home, up from 58% in 2021.Moms continue to embrace the hands-free assistance … Read more
The globally-recognized People’s Choice Awards is expanding across NBCU’s television portfolio with the announcement of the first-ever People’s Choice Latin Music Awards set to air on Telemundo in the spring of 2023. The only award show for the people, by the people, People’s Choice Latin Music Awards builds off the flagship E!/NBC show and will … Read more
A substitute teacher works from her home in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic.A substitute teacher works from her home in April 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic. As remote work continues for many Americans, more than half of workers who say their jobs can mainly be done from home say they often use online platforms … Read more
The latest round of research conducted by Vericast found that 50% of all consumers and 64% of Millennials indicated that making spending decisions along with rising prices due to inflation are negatively impacting their mental health. Over a quarter agree that inflation is also influencing their decision to seek appropriate care. To assess consumer behavior … Read more
With such a vibrant culture and rich sense of togetherness, it’s no wonder Latinos love fiestas. If there’s an opportunity to party, we’ll find an excuse to turn up the music and celebrate together! However, many brands and retailers may be missing out on enduring, year-long cultural connections with the U.S. Hispanic audience by improperly … Read more
Canela Media announced the appointment of global product leader Dr. Shampa Banerjee as its first ever Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO). Prior to joining Canela Media, Banerjee served as an Executive Vice President at ViacomCBS and the Chief Product Officer for Pluto TV. The announcement was made today by Isabel Rafferty, Canela Media founder … Read more
The Las Vegas Review-Journal will debut “7@7 en español”, a multiplatform video news program that’s produced specifically for the Spanish-speaking audience in Southern Nevada. “7@7 en español” will have similar graphics and production values to its sister program, the award-winning “7@7” newscast, launched nearly 18 months ago. Its content will be dedicated to the needs … Read more
Every year, the topic of gender equity captures headlines during Women’s History Month. During this time, the media industry is often called out for a lack of on-screen representation. The numbers speak for themselves: women received 43% share of screen and 42% share of casting in U.S. television programming in 20211, with only 31% of … Read more
Ragan’s annual Communications Benchmark Report, an exclusive study from Ragan’s Communications Leadership Council, is a deep dive into the data and an analysis of the major trends in the profession over the last 12 months. During that time, comms pros have been called on to develop and distribute the message on new policies that affect … Read more
By Jay Nielsen, SVP of Global Planning Products for Nielsen Between rapid news cycles, ever-changing consumer behaviors, and an unclear future as the pandemic continues, adaptability is key for marketing success. To help achieve brand goals, marketers should conduct ongoing media planning throughout the year, versus only once at the start, that puts key audiences … Read more
Travel is back—so say news stories and corporate earnings calls since the summer of 2021. There are caveats though, and they represent a large share of industry revenue. International travel still awaits an improved pandemic situation and less daunting border restrictions. Corporate travel remains below 50% of prepandemic spend and faces a more complex prognosis … Read more
