Key Highlights Integrated PR is essential. In today’s fragmented media landscape, a unified approach to PR is no longer optional. It’s essential for cutting through the noise and effectively reaching scattered audiences. Consistency is key. Integrated campaigns ensure consistent messaging and branding across all channels, from traditional press releases to social media and blogs, which … Read more
By Tristan Waldvogel PR/Comms PROs! Is the U.S. behind our foreign counterparts when it comes to Corporate Affairs? A few of my recent posts about U.S. agencies/companies finally starting to hire more corporate-affairs-minded communicators always spark the same thing. International folks, mostly from the U.K., Europe, and Australia, jump into the comments saying, “this … Read more
By Pranav Piyush– CEO @ Paramark Three weeks ago, I had dinner with 20 CMOs here in San Francisco. One of them turned to me and asked: “What’s the biggest mistake you see in how companies measure marketing?” There are 4 that come to mind every time… 1. No clear definition of success Everyone wants to … Read more
The American Association of Advertising Agencies (4As) announced the appointment of Sylvia Banderas Coffinet as Executive Vice President, People, Talent & Upskilling. In this pivotal role, Banderas Coffinet will lead one of the central pillars of the strategic plan under CEO Justin Thomas-Copeland aimed at supporting agency members in attracting, empowering and growing talent across … Read more
Telemundo’s live broadcast of the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards last Thursday night ranked as the #1 entertainment show in prime, regardless of language, among adults 18-49, according to Nielsen. Delivering 617,000 adults 18-49 and 1.7 million total viewers, the show was also the #1 awards show on Spanish-language television year-to-date among adults 18-49 and … Read more
Nueva Network announced the debut of Mujeres Create, a groundbreaking bilingual podcast hosted by acclaimed transformational leader and coach Yesenia Bello. The podcast celebrates the limitless creative power of women and the ways they channel it to transform their lives, careers, and communities. Aimed at redefining leadership and empowerment within the U.S. Latino community, Mujeres … Read more
By Juan Carlos Pedreira – Digital Innovation Strategist | AI & Technology Consultant | E-Commerce & Media Transformation Expert El consumidor puertorriqueño está reescribiendo las reglas del consumo. Según el 2025 Consumer Foresight Study, elaborado por Nube Research y Brain Consulting y presentado durante el SME Marketing Summit esta pasada semana, las personas en la … Read more
Walk through any major city in the U.S. and you’ll see it. Consumer demographics are shifting. From local shops to national brands, multicultural communities are driving commerce and key economic trends. Yet, while consumers are evolving, many marketing strategies are not. Too often, multicultural audiences remain an afterthought rather than the center of business growth. … Read more
Healthcare goes beyond the doctor’s office, it’s about connection, convenience, and trust. One online healthcare brand ran a multimedia advertising campaign to build awareness for its Pharmacy and Healthcare services, with AM/FM radio playing a key role across eight major U.S. markets. Backed by Katz’s pre/post research, the campaign proved that radio isn’t just heard, … Read more
When is it public relations (PR) vs marketing? My next guest agrees that it is a blurred line. The energetic and talented Jennifer Walus D’97 shared her upbringing, educational journey from an all-girls Catholic school to Dartmouth College, her passion for singing, and her professional career in marketing (with a particular focus on Hispanic marketing). … Read more
By Ale Winter – Building Innovation Hubs | Global Program Designer | Startup Expansion & City Growth Strategist I often hear founders from LATAM say their U.S. expansion strategy is to “target the Latino market.” And this new Pew Research report, https://lnkd.in/ehE26Ahh (which, by the way, is full of fascinating insights) made me realize that’s … Read more
This past Monday, October 20, leaders assembled from the various segments of the Hispanic television community, including brands, agencies, programming and production executives as well as content distribution platforms at the 23rd Annual Hispanic Television Summit & Awards. The Summit was held at the New York Marriott Marquis and was among the first in a … Read more
Thursday night, the star-studded 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards brought together a constellation of the best and brightest Latin music stars as well as special performances and collaborations, including the premiere of “Somos Más,” the network’s official song for the FIFA World Cup 26™ featuring Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi. The Billboard Latin Music … Read more
By Gabriel Piña and Gracie Martinez Latinos are among the fastest-growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. Between 2000 and 2024, the Latino population nearly doubled, rising from 35.3 million to 68 million. Latinos accounted for more than half of all U.S. population growth during that period. Today, Latinos are the country’s second-largest … Read more
The National Pork Board selected LERMA/ to lead efforts to deepen pork’s relevance and boost demand among Hispanic consumers in the U.S. This partnership reflects a clear, future-focused vision to place pork at the forefront of a vibrant and fast-changing market. After a national selection process led by consultant JLB + Partners, LERMA/, a cross-cultural … Read more
Canela Media announced a strategic partnership with Pixability, the leader in AI-driven advertising on YouTube. The two companies together will create the first data-powered, unified solution to reach Hispanic audiences in the U.S. on YouTube, expanding Canela Media’s robust OTT partner offering. The news follows Nielsen’s recent report that the time that Hispanic audiences spend … Read more
NBCUniversal and Telemundo unveiled the sponsorship lineup for the 2025 Billboard Latin Music Awards, broadcasting on Thursday, October 23 at 8pm/7c on Telemundo. This year’s sponsors are joining the ultimate celebration of Latin music with show-stopping moments and campaigns that celebrate the contagious energy of Latin music fans. Back to keep the rhythm alive are … Read more
Every September, brands launch Hispanic Heritage Month campaigns filled with vibrant visuals and bilingual copy. Yet many of these campaigns fall flat with the very audience they aim to celebrate. The reason: performative marketing, surface-level nods to culture rather than meaningful and trust-building engagement. At SSG, we believe cultural inclusion is not a campaign but … Read more
By Elizabeth Domenech – Vice President of Public Relations | Award-Winning PR Strategist | Driving Media Impact, Thought Leadership & Nonprofit Visibility As a Puerto Rican, I carry my culture with me wherever I go (I will always be Puerto Rican first!). To me, it is more than an identity, it is a rhythm, a … Read more
As Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NCAA celebrates the impact and growing presence of Hispanic/Latino student-athletes. Their influence can be seen across all three divisions and in nearly every sport, with their overall participation numbers climbing 62% over the past decade. The figures below, drawn from NCAA research’s demographics and sports … Read more
