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
A new trend report exploring emerging trends in inclusion, revealing a powerful role for brands. To download report, CLICK HERE.
Global product placement spending surged 12.3% to $22.93 billion in 2021, following the worst decline ever in pandemic-struck 2020, fueled by double-digit growth in all six media platforms, led by various digital media, television and video segments, and several recorded music channels, according to new research released by PQ Media. Product placement spending worldwide is … Read more
Keeping pace with culture can be challenging for brands. Consumer dynamics are evolving and becoming increasingly fluid, particularly around identity. Several factors influence how consumers see themselves and shape their attitudes, behaviors, preferences, and biases, including their heritage and culture. Through this lens, consumers make purchase decisions and establish brand affinities, requiring companies to develop … Read more
Retailers in the United States have continued to increase their ad spend in 2022, with Pathmatics data revealing that the industry has spent $2.7 billion in the first half of the year (up 6.5% year-over-year). To download report, CLICK HERE.
TelevisaUnivision announced a multi-year commercial and media partnership with the Dallas Cowboys. “The Dallas Cowboys are the most popular NFL team in Mexico and TelevisaUnivision enthusiastically embarks on this new venture as their international commercial partner. The team’s long-standing history as a premier global sports franchise is in lockstep with our company’s goal of bringing … Read more
Lopez Negrete Communications has been chosen by Hyundai Motor America as its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency. The award-winning agency will deliver strategic marketing campaigns targeting the technologically savvy U.S. Hispanic consumer. “At Hyundai, our vision is progress for humanity, and that includes relating to multicultural communities in culture and in language,” said Angela Zepeda, CMO, … Read more
There’s a cost to playing it safe with your messaging. Why choose between being brand-safe and cutting edge? 501 senior US marketers are having to sacrifice the latter for the former, according to our exclusive (and brand new) research. 92% are “playing it safe” with their messaging in this tricky current economic and social climate. … Read more
Telemundo Deportes announced an expanded lineup of experts joining its commentary team as it kicks off the 100-day countdown to the start of the tournament this fall, airing live exclusively in Spanish on Telemundo, Universo and Peacock. “This is a year that will be a total game-changer for the biggest sporting event in the world, … Read more
Día de los Muertos returns to Hemisfair for its tenth annual celebration with a FREE two-day festival on Saturday, October 29 and Sunday, October 30. Recognized as one of the 10 Great Day of the Dead Celebrations in the world by USA Today, Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair, popularly known as Muertos Fest, features … Read more
