By Jason M Blumer – CPA, CEO of Blumer & Associates, CPAs I’ve been working with creative agencies for over a decade, and it’s pretty cool to see the patterns of how these creative businesses evolve as they get larger. In fact, the financial structure of an agency has to evolve as you grow, or … Read more
By Laurence Klinger Lápiz, a Leo Burnett Co. multicultural subsidiary, started as a division, and later earned its own identity and independence. With very limited resources and a small group of talent from Latin America, Europe, and the U.S., the agency grew fast and turned into a creative powerhouse, earning awards and recognition all over … Read more
The traditional marketing playbook is rapidly becoming obsolete as emerging consumption patterns reshape how audiences engage with brands, according to the research from Horizon Media’s in-house research unit WHY Group and Blue Hour Studios, Horizon’s full-service social and influencer agency. The study, “The New Media Multiverse,” reveals how the dynamics between Millennial parents (the first … Read more
If you lived in the District of Columbia, North Dakota, Alaska, Idaho, or Vermont in 2023, chances are relatively high you or your neighbor had moved there from another state within the prior year. But if you lived in California, a much larger state that attracted many more movers from other states over the same … Read more
By Casey Saran For more than 70 years, TV commercials have been budgeted and produced like short feature films, and this strategy has been working. Millions of people discover and remain loyal to brands because of awesome commercials. It takes a lot of money to make a great TV commercial. Superbowl ads can cost as … Read more
Nueva Network announced the launch of Nueva.News. This innovative news platform aims to bridge critical information gaps highlighted by recent national events, ensuring U.S. Hispanics have timely access to news that matters most to their lives.
MAGNA, the media intelligence unit within IPG Mediabrands, and GSTV, a leading, national on-the-go video network, have released “The Power of Video Everywhere”—a new research study that highlights how reaching consumers off the couch and outside the home can significantly influence purchase behavior. By connecting with people at moments of active decision-making, advertisers can drive … Read more
By Marcos Amadeo – Co-founder www.weareamaze.com/ In mid-2014, my friend and business partner, Julián Ávila, and I met to brainstorm new ideas. We were both professional illusionists and had been working together for a decade, performing our innovative shows for some of the world’s top companies across more than 20 countries. We had met in … Read more
By Parisa Howard In many ways, it’s surprising that more luxury goods haven’t prioritized marketing spend in premiere sporting event partnerships. Both have always been signals of exclusivity and status – those with the will (and bank accounts to match), have been able to see or own events and items that only a fraction of … Read more
By Cameron Coats His story is a true saga of the American Dream. Now, Spanish Broadcasting System President/CEO and Radio Ink Executive of the Year Raúl Alarcón will join Hispanic Radio Conference for an exclusive one-on-one conversation on his legacy and lessons learned. When Alarcón returned as President of SBS in early 2024, it marked … Read more
By Roy Eduardo Kokoyachuk As we navigate a year of economic uncertainty and shifting consumer shopping preferences, ThinkNow’s latest Clicks vs. Carts: 2025 Shoppers Report reveals a nuanced picture of how Americans are shopping in 2025, and what that means for retailers, marketers, and brands looking to stay competitive. The quantitative research report is based … Read more
By Elad Stern According to recent data from eMarketer, three in every 10 dollars spent on digital audio is transacted programmatically, compared to nine in 10 for display. So, what’s holding marketers back from pushing audio to catch up? Except for legacy radio advertisers, most marketers have a blind spot when it comes to audio; … Read more
By Luis Miguel Messianu There are rare, sacred moments in life when art leaps beyond the stage and cradles your soul. Last night, Buena Vista Social Club on Broadway gifted me one of those moments—a celebration of Cuban culture so tender, so profound, that it moved me to tears and filled my heart with an … Read more
Mobile providers like T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon have been aggressively rolling out 5G home internet (also known as FWA, or fixed wireless access) in more U.S. markets over the past year. Penetration of the service has now reached 12%, and more than half (56%) of non-FWA subscribers are likely to consider the service when it … Read more
There are many reasons for companies to bring work in-house, from creating consistency to saving time and money. Blum Consulting, for instance, found that “to staff the same internal resources at an external agency, a brand would pay on average, 60 percent more for the same team,” illustrating how in-housing can be a cost-saving measure. … Read more
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, The American Advertising Federation inducted its yearly class and among them was a Hispanic Advertising leader, Alex Lopez Negrete, of Houston’s Lopez Negrete Communications. A company he co-founded with his wife and partner Cathy. In its 74th anniversary, The American Advertising Federation has inducted around 300 advertising and marketing luminaries … Read more
The economics of digital entertainment are being reshaped by independent creators, global social platforms, and the biggest technology companies. Studios and streamers may need to bulk up to compete. In 2025, traditional media and entertainment companies are expected to confront larger competitors—not just for time and attention, but also for the content and advertising that … Read more
Buying a home in California became less affordable for all ethnic groups last year, as interest rates remained elevated and the typical monthly mortgage payment for a median-priced detached home rose 6 percent compared to the previous year, the CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (C.A.R.). Eighteen percent of all Californians earned the minimum income needed to … Read more
Havas Health Network, the largest global health and wellness network, and Republica Havas Health, the award-winning cross-cultural healthcare and pharma marketing agency of Havas, have launched “The Hidden Divide: Examining Inequities in Healthcare Provider Training and Practices.” The Executive Report explores long-standing inequities within healthcare provider (HCP) training and practices—often-overlooked factors in health disparities. It … Read more
On March 1, 2025, President Donald Trump signed Executive Order 14224, officially designating English as the national language of the United States. Some might have found it surprising that the U.S. managed to make it 250 years without a designated national language, but the Founding Fathers didn’t see language as something the federal government should … Read more
