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US Hispanic Mothers: Not a One-Size-Fits-All Audience [INSIGHT]
The buying power of US Hispanics is growing, and mothers make up a huge chunk of these purchasing decisions. Holly Pavlika, senior vice president of marketing and content at Collective Bias, a company that connects brands and retailers to general market and Hispanic consumers through influencer-generated content, spoke to eMarketer’s Alison McCarthy about what marketers can do to best reach US Hispanic mothers.
2015 State of the User Experience [REPORT]
According to the “2015 State of the User Experience” Report released by Limelight Networks, Inc., time spent online in the past year has dramatically increased—with 45 percent of respondents spending more than 15 hours a week on their laptop, tablet or phone.
US Hispanic Ad Industry is doomed, Univision’s & Telemundo’s power is diminished and you all are Elitists [What Do You Think?]
Jose Villa’s / Sensis Agency’ article in Mediapost titled “The Forgotten Hispanic Consumer” is a customary piece typical for what Mr. Villa is know for, trying to represent that the US Hispanic Consumer can only be reached digitally and through a cross-cultural strategy that he and his company employ. The problem is not whether he is right or wrong, his voice resonates with mainstream ad agencies and clients trying to create one big buy to ensure they hit their procurement goals and reduce agency rosters.
Multicultural Research tied to Shopper Journey [REPORT]
Multicultural consumers are no longer the minority. It’s apparent that as cultures converge, marketing to these groups must recognize cultural nuances that might impede or activate a purchase along the path to purchase.
Short Sleeves, Crest Logos And The Soccerfication Of The NBA
When the 2015-16 season tipped off last week, about 22% of the league’s roster spots were held by foreign-born players. That’s significantly ahead of the NFL’s 0.65%, and not too far behind the MLB’s 26.5%. But MLB’s international talent pool — 220+ strong — is concentrated mostly throughout Latin America (17 countries). The NBA’s 100+ internationals come from 37 different countries and territories spread across all seven continents.
2nd Annual Hispanic Influencer Summit
More than 75 of the most influential names in social media, including Werevertumorro, Yuya, Wereverwero and Lele Pons, will be on hand to interact with brands and platforms about how to generate forward thinking that will effectively and authentically reach U.S. Hispanics, who are more likely to use social media than the rest of the population.
Social TV Behaviors: Use of Social Media While Watching TV High But Unrelated [REPORT]
Social TV behaviors have continued to evolve over the years; shifting from consumers passively consuming TV – to socially consuming TV as more and more social media becomes accessible via different devices and sources.
More Than 7 in 10 Americans Think Technology has Become Too Distracting and is Creating a Lazy Society [INSIGHT]
As technology continues to seep into seemingly every aspect of everyday life – and with familiarity so often breeding contempt – it should come as no surprise that it rubs some Americans the wrong way. Many adults remain divided on how technology impacts the way we live our lives.
The ‘Second Battleground’ To Drive Brand Growth [INSIGHT]
Just about every brand marketer talks about winning the battle at shelf. But there is another battleground that is too often ignored. Many brands may be much better served by focusing more on winning what I refer to as “the second battleground,” that is driving frequency of use to shorten the brand’s purchase cycle.
You Used To Call Me on My Cell Phone: Trends in the U.S. Telecom Industry
What is changing, though subtly, is the amount of time we’re spending on the phone, which is declining except among certain groups.
BMW of North America names The Community U.S. Hispanic AOR
BMW of North America, LLC. announced that The Community has been named U.S. Hispanic agency of record for the company.
350+ Languages Spoken in U.S. Homes
U.S. Census Bureau released a set of new tables detailing hundreds of languages that U.S. residents speak at home.
How Brands Can Harness The Power Of SuperFans [INSIGHT]
Everyone knows a SuperFan. This person may be called Gen X, Gen Y, Gen Z, Millennial, Baby Boomer, Senior or just about anything in between. The SuperFan may also belong to any socio-economic, demographic, race, ethnicity, sex, household income, or geographic location.
In a shift away from New York, more Puerto Ricans head to Florida
The trend comes as the island’s economic recession has led many residents of the U.S. territory to look for opportunities on the U.S. mainland, and as more Puerto Ricans move to Florida from other states.
Digital Advertising Alliance unveils New DAA AdChoices Icon Implementation Guidelines for Video Ads [GUIDES]
The Digital Advertising Alliance (DAA) today unveiled new guidelines for the implementation of the DAA’s AdChoices icon and ad marker in video ads, “DAA Ad Marker Implementation Guidelines for Video Ads.
Small Agency Confidential: Bootstrapping Your Pre-Planning Resources
We all know the story well: Our landscape has evolved from setting established objectives focused on moving the transactional needle to moving our audiences’ emotional and behavioral needles to stay visible amongst the clutter.
Is Programmatic Being Used By Big Agencies To Bash The Independents?
There has always been a question mark around programmatic, and it ties in with another industrywide question.
Government Preps 2020 Census Communications Contract Review
The U.S. Census Bureau is gearing up for a pitch for its communications program contract for the 2020 Census.
MARCA to handle Sobieski Vodka account
Sobieski Vodka distributed in the USA by Imperial Brands, has moved its account to Coconut Grove, FL based MARCA.

























