Hispanics Hop on the Latest Beer Trends [INSIGHT]
Hispanics are trendsetters. This demographic is the largest self-identifying ethnic group in the U.S. and has more than $1 trillion in spending power. So where are they spending? When it comes to celebrating with family and friends or relaxing at the end of a long day, many of these consumers are reaching for cold and refreshing beers. By Andrea Riberi, Senior Vice President, Alcoholic Beverages, and Eva Gonzalez, Executive Director, Diverse Consumer Insights and Multicultural Marketing
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República was recognized by the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) and presented with a 2014 National ¡BRAVO! Award, singling out the agency’s initiative for client Goya Foods, “Goya’s World of Flavor,” as the best “Integrated Marketing Campaign of the Year.”
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Alma’s Isaac Mizrahi considers focusing on purchase-ready target to increase marketing efficiencies
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