The future of work in Black America
There is a well-documented, persistent, and growing racial wealth gap between African American families and white families in the United States. Studies indicate the median white family in the United States holds more than ten times the wealth of the median African American family.

A first for our Multicultural Industry, the Association National Advertisers (ANA) began their conference with Bob Liodice / Chief Executive Office of the ANA bringing forth one of the main pillars of growth in marketing is the inclusion of effective Multicultural practices that ensure sustainability.
Smartphone-wielding consumers willing and able to switch brands at a moment’s notice. Rampant distrust in institutions, corporations, and even information itself amidst an increasingly fragmented media environment. An “Attention Economy” that strains cognitive capacity and prevents establishing authentic, deep brand connections. These are just a few of the elements that make it such a Herculean challenge to create and maintain a brand that will resonate with today’s modern consumers.
Hennessy and global artist Maluma announced a new formal partnership in time for Hispanic Heritage Month, bringing to life the spirit of the brand’s “Never stop. Never settle.” mantra for Latinx audiences.
Raúl Alarcón, Chairman and CEO of Spanish Broadcasting System (“SBS”) (OCTQX: SBSAA) received the U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s (USHCC) 2019 Hispanic Businessperson of the Year Award. Hundreds of Hispanic business, corporate and community leaders from across the U.S. attended the awards’ gala event, which took place at the USHCC’s 40th Anniversary National Convention in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The award was presented by international top-selling artist Prince Royce who dedicated emotional words to the media mogul.
DTC businesses are flourishing these days, promising to disrupt categories that have been at a standstill for years. Recently I spent some time with Dr. Emmanuel Probst, author of the book “Brand Hacks”, who suggests that DTC companies might be missing a crucial ingredient that will ensure their long-term success. by Nigel Hollis
A National Pork Board report shows U.S. Latinos’ affinity for pork and growing purchasing power make it a critical audience for the industry, but as Hispanics acculturate, their pork consumption declines. The new report, Time to Tango: Latinos are Pork’s Future, reveals steps food retailers and packers must take to connect with these influential consumers who represent the biggest growth opportunity of the next several decades.
Today’s consumer packaged goods (CPG) manufacturers are under immense pressure to bring products to market faster in order to capitalize on emerging trends and defend against smaller players, among many other reasons. As a result, many marketers are looking to borrow agile innovation techniques developed in the tech world and apply them to CPG. But Nielsen research has found that lifting an approach that works quite well for many technology companies may have less successful outcomes in CPG.
Mobile devices are altering family life in Mexico, according to a first-of-its-kind study conducted by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism and Common Sense that examines device use, habits, and attitudes of Mexican teens and their parents. More Mexican parents expressed concern about their teens’ use of mobile devices, and more teens reported feeling distracted and “addicted” to their phones than families in three other countries: the United States, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
UNANIMO Deportes will be the National Spanish language home for the entire MLB 2019 Post-Season
CMC: The Voice of Hispanic Marketing announced that its annual multicultural marketing summit will take place at the Westin Hotel Times Square in New York City from April 27-29, 2020.
Despite remaining systemic hurdles, unprecedented media representation and access to technology are shifting the notion of power for Gen Z: This cohort is rethinking the value of centralized ideas that benefit the few; instead, embracing a more collaborative notion that empower collectives.
By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative director, etc./LMMiami.com

























