By Steve Boehler Can you imagine working daily with the smartest, most successful CEOs, CMOs, and marketers? Or interacting daily with the very best agencies in the world – of all sizes and shapes – and across all disciplines (creative, media, PR, digital, etc.). That’s my job and I love it. I’ve learned a lot, … Read more
By Pierre Bouvard For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. Each report is based on a four-quarter rolling average. The most … Read more
Last week, El Ojo de Iberoamérica named Casanova//McCann the Best U.S. Independent Agency for 2024. And on Friday at the Ad Color Awards, Casanova also received 2024 Best Campaign of the Year for its work in partnership with McCann for U.S.Bank. The work recognized is “Translators” a documentary developed to celebrate the role of immigrant … Read more
Effective November 1, 2024 Ms Garibaldi will be overseeiong all aspects of marketing and communications to promote the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and related events in New York and New Jersey and build out the team to execute these activities. The role includes marketing strategy, brand management, licensing, fan engagement, advertising, promotion, collaborations, stakeholder relations, … Read more
In a win reflecting strong reception and successful results among the broader audience in today’s America, and competing with specialized global, national and regional ad agencies, d expósito & Partners walked away with a coveted and unexpected English-language honor, the “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award,” at this year’s Healthcare Marketing/Impact Awards, co-sponsored by Ad … Read more
Last month we featured an Immigrant Archive Project tribute video to the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), celebrating their outstanding leadership and contributions to the U.S. Hispanic market. Inspired by this video, we decided to follow up with a Q&A with Santiago Negre, the association’s Board Chair. About the MHOA: The McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association … Read more
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Muñoz will lead Hyundai Motor Company’s global business, succeeding current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang, who has been promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division. Muñoz will oversee the execution … Read more
For the last few years, there’s been a veritable Greek chorus imploring marketers to invest more in branded advertising. But as they craft their next lead-gen program, are marketers even paying attention? According to the 25th edition of Interbrand’s best global brands ranking and report, the focus on cost efficiencies and short-term gains has cost … Read more
GLAAD released the findings of its 2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising, based on a survey of 200 decision-makers and marketing executives from advertisers and advertising agencies to understand perceptions, commitments, and challenges to featuring the LGBTQ community in advertising. While GLAAD’s research on representation in advertising has historically found LGBTQ people underrepresented, our 2024 Visibility … Read more
About 39% of U.S. family households this year included the householder’s children under 18, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates. Highlights Children of the householder (of any age) were most common in family households where the householder was 40 to 44 years old (84%). Less than 10% of all family households included children under … Read more
Latino Media Network (LMN) announced the appointment of Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Audio Sales and Client Solutions. Rodriguez-Leon joins owners and co-founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto and interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Manahan in LMN’s mission to reach and inspire the Hispanic community through dynamic and culturally relevant content. … Read more
Carlos Santiago has been selected as one of this year’s honorees on the prestigious 30th annual Out100 list. Out, the world’s leading fashion and lifestyle brand for the LGBTQ+ community, celebrates the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and more. Santiago has been recognized for his remarkable contributions to the … Read more
Newly released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s historical America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables show that about 64% of households were classified as family households in 2024. This marks a significant change from 50 years ago, when 79% of households were family households. Family households are defined as those that include at least one … Read more
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative Director www.LopezMartiMiami.com/ Broadly speaking, a “growth hack” is an unorthodox marketing tactic geared at acquiring customers or users via shrewd digital skills &/or lateral thinking. Not to be confused with guerrilla marketing which, in most cases, entails experiential &/or grassroots promotional efforts. Not to be confused with astroturfing: … Read more
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced Jose Villa, President & Chief Strategy Officer of Sensis, will serve as its new chair effective today. Villa, who has formed part of the HMC board of directors since 2022, will work closely with HMC’s governing bodies, committees and the executive director to support the organization’s strategic plan, which … Read more
Republica Havas Health & M3 MI have released their latest Executive Report, “Equity in Action: Mapping the Multicultural Patient Journey for Inclusive Strategies”– a vital guide for healthcare professionals aiming to address the unique needs of multicultural communities and advance health equity. Drawing from the 2023/2024 MARS Consumer Health Study, which surveyed over 40,000 respondents, … Read more
Improving economic conditions, the tension between social media and brand safety, the growing cohort of consumers leading more solo lifestyles, expanding brand building to encompass the entire customer experience, and managing the impact of AI technology on the environment, are five key trends that will shape global marketing strategies in 2025, as revealed in WARC’s … Read more
Canela Media announced the next installment in its popular Secretos reality series franchise ‘Secretos de Parejas,’ scheduled to premiere in Spring 2025. This series promises to bring double the excitement and drama, featuring Latino celebrity couples vacationing in the beautiful island of Bali and showing an intimate look at their relationships. The confirmed celebrity couples—ranging … Read more
By Kimeko McCoy Brands like Ford Motors, John Deere and Molson Coors, among others, have reversed course on their diversity, equity and inclusion commitments. The shift is leaving multicultural and diverse-owned agencies grappling with the fallout. To read more CLICK HERE.
The transformation from traditional media to digital streaming has fundamentally shifted how companies connect with consumers across the U.S. and Latin America. With streaming platforms offering direct insights into viewer behavior, media companies are now closer to understanding their audiences—albeit with some unique challenges. Historically, media companies operating through traditional channels like TV and radio … Read more
