Canela Media celebrates the holidays with, ‘Fiestas En Familia.’ This celebration, available on the free streaming platform Canela.TV beginning in December, features a diverse selection of holiday movies, series, and specials for viewers of all ages. The offerings also include ‘El Espíritu de la Navidad,’ a selection of uplifting stories and faith-based content and Canela.TV’s … Read more
Fostering workplace friendship is critical to employees’ mental well-being and job satisfaction in today’s digitally driven work environment, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm. The inaugural KPMG Friends at Work Survey explored the views of 1,000 full-time, professional employees to understand their attitudes and … Read more
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the recipients of its esteemed ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards, which featured 17 award categories, including the Best in Show honor. Doritos, in partnership with Goodby Silverstein & Partners, won the Best in Show award for its standout campaign “Dina & Mita.” The awards gala, held during the ANA … Read more
Telemundo announced it has acquired the adaptation rights to “Velvet,” the acclaimed Atresmedia’s Spanish drama that captivated audiences worldwide and became a global phenomenon. This modern adaptation is set to premiere in 2025 and will be the next major production to take place at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami. “We are thrilled to bring … Read more
More than 8 in 10 consumers are comfortable or neutral on inclusive marketing practices, according to a new study. In fact, more than half of consumers (56%) would support or strongly support a brand that creates ads representing all groups. In comparison, only 10% (all others were neutral) would not support a brand that creates … Read more
Catalyzed by strong market demand, Refuel Agency spins off new multicultural agency, driven by AI insights and a network of multicultural influencers. To meet growing demand for multicultural marketing expertise, Refuel Agency has launched Influyente, a new agency specializing in precision-targeted campaigns that authentically engage diverse consumer segments. Backed by the 35+ years of experience … Read more
Empresas Polar, a Venezuelan food and beverage company, has officially launched its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States. Brewed at its plant in Auburndale, Florida, Polar Premium Beer captivates with its unique flavor and exceptional quality. “We were born in Venezuela as a brewery in 1941, and brewing runs through our veins. It … Read more
In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them. What is a news influencer? In this study, we use the term … Read more
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
