As we reflect on the entirety of our journey at this year’s Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, we are filled with gratitude and inspiration. Thursday, Day 4 of our week of content and Belonging Lounges, was marked by meaningful conversations, innovative ideas, and a collective commitment to pushing the boundaries of creativity and inclusion. … Read more
Latinos gained greater representation than ever at this year’s Cannes Lion International Festivity of Creativity. In a major breakthrough, the number of Latino Jury presidents accounted for 20% of all jury Presidents, leaping from 0 to 6 out of 29 juries from the previous year. Latino interests also gained greater representation at events and panels … Read more
Out-of-work CMOs crashed the steps at the Palais, a Forbes CMO luncheon, an Advertising Week rooftop gathering and all along La Croisette. They were dressed in business casual suits, some carrying boxes with their office belongings, others with signs saying, “Available CMO after sleeping on the $3.4 trillion Hispanic marketing opportunity.” This was all part … Read more
By Claudia Romo Edelman The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — that brings together the world’s most important brands, agencies and their work, media, tech and production companies — has become a critical part of how we keep the importance of Latinos a front-and-center issue in the business sector and make tangible inroads in … Read more
Between 2022 and 2023, the Hispanic population accounted for just under 71% of the overall growth of the United States population, driven primarily by Hispanic births, according to newly released Vintage 2023 Population Estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau. Hispanics of any race grew to just over 65 million, an increase of 1.16 million (1.8%) … Read more
By Denise McDevitt What will it take to have your work make it to the winners’ circle? ANA’s Judges’ Journals features a series of Q&A sessions with leading industry executives participating on 2024 ANA Award juries. Gain insight from the judges on what they will be looking for and what makes the difference between a … Read more
Canela Media announced its upcoming ‘Verano Canela’ lineup for 2024, which includes content from the Cine de Oro collection with exclusive Mexican movie classics on Canela.TV, such as ‘Escuela de Vagabundos’ with Pedro Infante, the newly added Turkish novela ‘La Dama Rebelde,’ the original Canela movie co-production ‘Mi Perfecto Ex’ with Mark Tacher, Marjorie de … Read more
This Gun Violence Awareness Month, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, Casanova//McCann and the Ad Council have launched “Da El Siguiente Paso” or “Take the Next Step,” the first-ever national public education campaign on safe firearm storage reaching Hispanic gun owners. The effort, which is the latest campaign by the award-winning End Family Fire program, responds … Read more
A recent Gartner, Inc. poll of more than 1,800 executive leaders, revealed that 55% of organizations have an AI board. The poll also indicated 54% of organizations have a head of AI or an AI leader that orchestrates activities. “The findings show that organizations are divided regarding if an AI board is necessary,” said Frances … Read more
By Kaveh Vahdat As the founder and president of RiseOpp, a leading Fractional CMO agency in San Francisco, I’ve observed firsthand how rapidly the digital landscape can shift, presenting marketers with both challenges and opportunities. With the looming possibility of a TikTok ban in the United States, businesses heavily reliant on this platform must swiftly … Read more
When it comes to their stamina for paying historically high food prices, U.S. consumers are gassed. Having borne the brunt of a protracted post-pandemic inflation runup with extraordinary resilience, Americans have finally hit the wall. Over the past five years, a series of macro factors have catapulted prices higher, weighing on their wallets and testing … Read more
While total advertising spend in the U.S. last year, excluding programmatic, B2B, trade, and local cable, declined 2 percent versus 2022, overall ad investment in diverse-owned media outlets increased 9 percent, reaching $1.9 billion. That’s according to a new study by the ANA Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing, conducted in partnership with Media Framework … Read more
Hispanic audiences connect deeper with TV and streaming content…even more than social media content Did you know that Hispanic audiences are far more emotionally engaged and invested in premium content found on TV & streaming platforms than social media content? This means that they’re more likely to carve out time to watch their favorite shows, … Read more
Univision announced the nominees for the 21st edition of Premios Juventud, with music stars Carín León, Maluma, and Peso Pluma leading with seven nominations each. Returning to heat up the summer in Puerto Rico, the season’s hottest party celebrates the bold and entrepreneurial spirit of youth under the theme “Atrévete a Más.” The event will … Read more
Botmaker announced the addition of Christian Martinez to its leadership team. As Country Director and Head of Sales in the U.S., Martinez brings a wealth of experience in technology, sales and partnerships to Botmaker’s expansion in North America. Botmaker, having established itself in the enterprise market across Latin America is now growing its presence in … Read more
By Daniel Ismail Market research equips brands with the tools to understand their target audience and, ultimately, shape a more effective brand strategy. Through qualitative research, such as focus groups, marketers gain deep insights into customer motivations, preferences and behaviors. Quantitative research, like surveys completed by online panels, provides data points on demographics, consumer attitudes … Read more
By Vaval Victor In today’s rapidly evolving digital space, creating strong social communities is paramount. With social media ad spend skyrocketing exponentially from 2020 to 2023, brands compete fiercely for attention. Marketers recognize leveraging social communities is no longer optional — it’s imperative. With more than half the world being active on social media, brands … Read more
The ANA’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM), unveiled research that examines the current state of inclusive marketing, revealing a dichotomy between individual organizations’ progress and broader industry advancements. The report “Marketing Leaders Driving Equality, Inclusion, and Systemic Change” found that while marketers remain optimistic about their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, they … Read more
In the latest edition of The CMO Survey, trends concerning martech, customer insights and strategy stand out above the rest. First, leading marketers appear to be doing more with less. Among marketers outperforming the growth of their markets, a differentiated strategy is cited as the top contributor to their success (60.3% of respondents), while only … Read more
As inflation continues to pressure consumers, they expect to spend less this summer on personal care products, considered an essential, and restaurants, travel and entertainment, according to the 2024 KPMG Consumer Pulse Survey, summer edition. “Consumers are tightening their belts another notch as they hunt for discounts, and even some essentials are being impacted. We … Read more
