The most significant pandemic of our lifetime arrived as the United States was experiencing three major societal trends: a growing divide between partisans of the left and right, decreasing trust in many institutions, and a massive splintering of the information environment. COVID-19 did not cause any of this, but these forces fueled the country’s divided … Read more
Data released by the U.S. Census Bureau shows retail sales slowed in January following a strong holiday season but still rose year over year, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz said. “It’s reasonable to expect some slowdown from the vigorous 2024 holiday season, so January’s numbers are not a surprise and don’t contradict the … Read more
By Morgan Strawn Members of the LGBTQ+ community often face circumstances that, at best, elide them from popular culture, or, at worst subject them to outright violence. Empathetic marketers recognize the injustice of such treatment and at times find opportunities to combat it. The 2024 Multicultural Excellence Awards took notice of such efforts undertaken in … Read more
Today we celebrate love and affection. Aside from its romantic undertones, Valentine’s Day — especially in our Latin countries — goes beyond the symbolic red roses to remind us of the incalculable value of friendship and family. To send a BIG HUG to our faithful readers, we’ve gotten a hold of a most enjoyable and … Read more
By Ian Forrester Move over Budweiser’s cute young Clydesdale. The foal that starred in the beer brand’s Super Bowl ad “First Delivery” may have captured viewers’ hearts with his heroic, beer-carrying exploits at the Big Game, but it was not the only one-trick pony on the night. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of The … Read more
DAZN announced that it has entered into a wide-ranging partnership with TelevisaUnivision for the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 in the United States. Under the terms of this partnership, 18 matches of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 will be available for fans to watch in Spanish on TelevisaUnivision’s leading U.S. networks Univision, UníMas and … Read more
By Audacy Insights Team Advertisers are discovering that the power of radio isn’t just for building brand awareness—it’s a powerful tool for driving sales and lower-funnel conversions. One experienced digital Audio advertiser recently tapped into the magic of AM/FM radio to boost engagement and skyrocket conversions. By partnering with Audacy and harnessing Claritas’ AI-powered attribution … Read more
Roberto Madan, a Cuban-American businessman who built a chain of McDonald’s restaurants and helped champion opportunities for U.S. Latinos within that company, passed today at the age of 100, at his home in Edison, N.J. An athlete who had excelled at handball in his native country and had recently been elevated to the sport’s Cuban … Read more
By Anne Bahr Thompson Recently, I found myself reflecting on Derek Thompson’s recent article in The Atlantic, “The Anti-Social Century,” which examines how we in the U.S. increasingly are choosing isolation over connection and solitude over community. It’s a powerful lens that offers insight into the cultural moment we’re in as well as what this … Read more
Chispa, a dating and friendship app for the Latine community, officially launched its groundbreaking “AMOR WITH NO B.S.” campaign last night with the first-ever off-Broadway production produced by a dating app. This innovative theatrical venture reimagined classic Shakespearean plays—including Romeo and Juliet, Twelfth Night, and Hamlet—through a fresh Latine lens. The 45-minute performance, produced by … Read more
By David Morse – Market Researcher, Author, Adjunct Professor The reelection of Donald Trump is not just a political shift—it’s a harsh reality check for millions of Americans who had hoped we were moving forward. For Hispanic families now facing the threat of mass deportations, for Black communities still grappling with deep and persistent inequities, … Read more
By Maria Lucia Parra – I am a Bicultural Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives as “one size does not fit all”. Every year, there is a discussion about diversity in Super Bowl ads—who is represented, who is missing, and whether brands are truly embracing multicultural … Read more
An estimated 127.7 million viewers tuned in for Super Bowl LIX on Sunday, February 9, according to Nielsen, making it the largest audience for a Super Bowl and for a single-network telecast in TV history. Super Bowl LIX aired on FOX, FOX Deportes and Telemundo and streamed on Tubi from approximately 6:42 PM ET to … Read more
By Bill Duggan Retail media is hot. The ANA just held a members-only conference focused on retail media, hosted by Kroger Precision Marketing in Cincinnati. We learned so much. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of The Association of National Advertisers
Nueva Network, Costa Media, and MLC Media have announced a strategic merger to create a powerhouse in U.S. Latino media. By aligning its premium content, radio, and digital networks, local owned-and-operated (O&O) stations, and sales and marketing expertise, the newly combined entity strengthens its position as a leader in the evolving Hispanic media landscape. Nueva … Read more
By Cameron Coats – Radio Ink In April, MediaCo Holding acquired Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations, with an option to purchase its stations at a later date. Less than a year later, MediaCo is exercising that option, according to a new FCC filing. The company has finalized an equity purchase agreement for … Read more
By Marco Lopez, MBA – Experiential & Sponsorship Measurement Expert • Integrated Marketer • Multicultural & Belonging Champion The flow to make recaps an integral part of event strategy rather than a final checkbox. A common pushback I hear about adopting measurement for event marketing isn’t about not wanting quantifiable results, but many times [sadly … Read more
By Katie Miller In today’s competitive media landscape, radio is often seen as a powerful tool for building awareness. However, it’s so much more than that. Radio can play a critical role at every stage of the marketing funnel, helping advertisers reach their goals whether they’re building brand awareness, driving conversions, or fostering customer … Read more
By Christopher Heine For the past several years marketers have been urged to prioritize branding and send a strong and consistent message to their audiences about their company’s values. Nonetheless, performance marketing continues to dominate consumer engagement — and take up the bulk of marketing budgets. But the imbalance between these two strategies is costing … Read more
Nike’s announcement that it is pivoting to higher brand marketing investments in light of a sluggish earnings report may serve as a bellwether for where marketing is trending. After all, research has shown that brands are losing an estimated $3.5 trillion in value each year, simply by underestimating the power of brand marketing. One obstacle … Read more
