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
By Sylvia Vidal – Consumer Insights & Strategy Consultant | Latin America Market Expert | Multicultural Marketing Leader If there’s one thing that sets Latin American consumers apart, it’s their unwavering optimism. Despite economic fluctuations, political shifts, and external uncertainties, a mindset of resilience and ambition drives consumer behavior across the region. This isn’t just … Read more
Sports fans remember the most thrilling highlights of a game — moments that last a lifetime. Building on this emotional resonance, MAGNA Media Trials and Transmit, a market-leading technology platform offering advanced TV advertising solutions, have collaborated to explore how brands can deliver unforgettable advertising experiences alongside TV streaming live sports content. The sports category … Read more
Extreme weather events, such as the devastating fires in Los Angeles in January 2025, are becoming an increasingly frequent part of daily life, as explored in Nielsen’s recent climate change report. These events not only disrupt communities, but also highlight the critical role of trusted local media. Los Angeles’ local television stations, their digital platforms, … Read more
Do you ever think about how ridiculous someone sounds when they’re leaning a bit too heavily on jargon? Well, you’re not alone. In fact, Matthew Schwartz believes it’s time to banish nonsense phrases and silly metaphors and return to a world where professionals speak like they’re — well — a person. In this POV, he … Read more
Círculo Creativo of the US Hispanic Market proudly announces the creation of its Hall of Fame, a prestigious new initiative designed to recognize and celebrate individuals and organizations that have significantly shaped the landscape of creativity and innovation within the Hispanic advertising and marketing industry. The Hall of Fame’s inaugural class includes an admired group … Read more
By Aldo Quevedo, CEO, BeautifulBeast As professionals in the Hispanic market industry, we believe it’s important to share our perspective on this critical issue and provide practical recommendations to clients and the industry as a whole. In the wake of the social justice movements of the 2020s, corporations across America embraced Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion … Read more
By Gabriela ‘Gaby’ Alcantara-Diaz, Founder and President, Semilla Multicultural As a follow-up to my previous #DecodingLatinoVoter editorial, the current political landscape has placed Venezuelan U.S. citizens—many of whom helped elect Trump—at the center of an unfolding crisis impacting their communities. The same Venezuelan American diaspora that rallied behind Trump, drawn to his anti-socialist rhetoric, now … Read more
