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SiriusXM to launch ‘Telemundo’ Channel

SiriusXM announced the launch of ‘Telemundo,’ an exclusive channel making the network’s programming available to SiriusXM listeners, beginning December 1, 2017.    

What Is Plan B for Ad Agencies and Holding Companies?

We’re all familiar with “Plan B.”  It emerges out of the haze when Plan A has self-destructed for one of a thousand reasons.  An unexpected snowstorm cancels our flight. We’ll have to scrub a key meeting.  Too bad.  On to Plan B.  If  there is no Plan B, we’ll have to improvise.  We’re usually unhappy with Plan B.  It’s a necessity, born of circumstance.  We shrug our shoulders, wistful and disappointed.  Oh, well.  Plan A was so much better!  But … it isn’t happening.  By Michael Farmer

Latinas’ Cultural Identity Manifests Through Music

Today’s Latina is ambicultural, seamlessly identifying as American while also retaining strong connections to her native culture. One of the ways she stays connected to her roots is through music. Whether it’s on radio or streaming services, Latinas’ consumption behavior and preferences reflect how their lives revolve around music.

Navigating the Challenges of Connected TV and OTT Advertising

As more advertisers start to explore the benefits of connected TV and over-the-top (OTT) services, buyers and sellers are facing a slew of challenges. eMarketer’s Lauren Fisher spoke with Ryan Reed, director of innovation for TV and video at Lotame, about the major hurdles on both sides of the spectrum, including what’s holding up programmatic trading of connected TV and OTT inventory.

When it Comes to Beverages, Global Brands are Quenching Consumer Thirsts

As far as choice goes, there’s never been a better time to be a consumer. Thanks to globalization and connectivity, consumers around the world have access to a wider array of products than ever—a trend that’s likely to continue going forward. And the bevy of choice involves products and services from both multinational and local brands. So in an era of massive choice, how much weight does the “made in” moniker carry when it comes to purchase motivation?

Azteca America acquired by HC2 Networks Inc.

HC2 Holdings, Inc. (“HC2”)  announced that its subsidiary, HC2 Network Inc. (“HC2 Network”), has acquired Azteca America, a Spanish-language broadcast network, from affiliates of TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Azteca”) (BMV: AZTECACPO; Latibex: XTZA), one of the two largest producers of Spanish-language television programming in the world. In addition, HC2 Network has signed a definitive acquisition agreement with Northstar Media, LLC (“Northstar”), a licensee of numerous broadcast television licenses in the United States.

2016: A Premature Tipping Point in US Growth

This past year marked a turning point for the White Non-Hispanic population which declined for the first time ever, 10 years before the U.S. Census projection. Multicultural segments made up 100% of U.S. population growth last year according to recently released 2016 ACS. While U.S. population growth is slowing overall, Multicultural segments are driving the expansion of the U.S. consumer base making up 4 in 10 Americans with Hispanics continuing to drive half of the entire U.S. growth and the Other/Mixed Race segment delivering the fastest growth. Looking to the future, the Multicultural population in the U.S. is projected to reach 131 million in 2018. This tipping point is causing many marketers to reconsider with which segments to lead their growth efforts.

Verizon Fios Spanish Ad “Stranger Things”

A recent study shows that 55% of U.S. Hispanics identify as bicultural. It’s important now more than ever to represent bicultural Latinos and tell their stories. Verizon is at the forefront of this storytelling with their most recent dedicated and original Spanish/bilingual ad for Verizon Fios starring American actor Gaten Matarazzo (known for his role as “Dustin Hendersen” in “Stranger Things” (2017), the thrilling Netflix sci-fi drama) and actor Marcel Ruiz (known for his role of “Alex Alvarez,” in the Netflix’s 2017 reboot of “One Day at a Time”), portraying bicultural families in a fun and creative way with relatable family dynamics.

Univision Launches “¿QUÉ CREES?”

Univision continues to expand its original digital content with the launch of “¿QUÉ CREES?” (What do you think?), a social-first daily show dedicated to covering entertainment news, trends, celebrity news and gossip. “¿QUÉ CREES?” is created for YouTube and is designed to meet every pop-culture enthusiast needs.

Hall named SVP of National Sales at LBI Media

LBI Media, Inc. announced the appointment of Jason Hall as SVP, national sales. He will be based in the company’s New York City office.  As SVP, national sales, he will manage the national sales efforts for LBI’s station group and affiliate stations throughout the country.  Hall will be responsible for leading and organizing all national sales efforts, including recruitment and the direct management of the national sales offices in New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Dallas, Atlanta and Mexico.

Are You Authentically Connecting With U.S. Hispanics Or Are You Hispandering?

The difference between connecting and pandering to your Hispanic consumer is a fine line. When you reach out to Hispanics solely for your needs and with little authenticity (soccer balls and Mariachis everywhere!), you’re pandering. When you reach out to address mutual needs in an authentic way, you’re connecting. Awareness of this difference can mean gaining the loyalty of your audience versus being an object of ridicule, as politicians from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump, as well as major brands have learned.  By Lee Vann / Capture Group

Telemundo to create a Hispanic Insight Community

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises and consumer intelligence firm Maru/Matchbox have announced an innovative partnership and a first for the Hispanic market: a combined insight community, spanning the full spectrum of U.S. Hispanics across variables such as country of origin, language in the household and acculturation level.

Is Organic Social Media Marketing Still Relevant?

Once upon a time, social media marketing was very different than it is today. Marketers could open a page on Facebook, write a bunch of fun posts and watch the fan count go up. But that all changed when Facebook began drastically reducing the reach of organic (nonpaid) posts.

Brands need to be more human on social media

An examination of Facebook and Instagram campaigns measured by Kantar Millward Brown finds longer-term brand impact is boosted when brands communicate in a more personable and human way. How do you do that? Think of the audience as human beings to be engaged not targets to be cajoled.  by Nigel Hollis

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