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Lopez named Director of Multicultural Relations at Alison Brod Public Relations
With increased demand from existing and new clients for Hispanic programming, Alison Brod has brought Adriana Lopez on board as Director of Multicultural Relations.
How to Reach US Female Millennials—It’s Not Easy
US millennial women make up a huge group that is almost impossible to characterize. For one thing, the age range covers those still in high school all the way through women approaching their mid-30s. And they are a more ethnically diverse generation than any that has come before, according to a new eMarketer report, “Millennial Women: How Their Social Network Usage, Shopping Habits and Personal Finances Add Up.”
Global Ad Spend +5% in 2014 and 2015
Carat published its updated forecasts for worldwide advertising expenditure in 2014 and 2015, with market optimism demonstrated through strong global and regional forecasts.
The Latest Frontier in Cross-Screen Digital Video Research: Hispanics [INSIGHT & INFOGRAPHIC]
Results showed US Hispanic device ownership skews higher than the non-Hispanic US audience on a full range of connected devices, including smartphone, tablet, OTT, laptop, and smart TV, while leading the market in multi-tasking and mobile content consumption.
Comcast and Univision Deportes Network reach long term deal
Comcast and Univision Communications Inc. announced they have reached a long-term agreement for Comcast to distribute Univision Deportes Network (UDN) to XFINITY TV customers who subscribe to its Digital Preferred or XFINITY Latino levels of service.
Once Again, Digital Is Not A Department — And Marketing Should Be Everywhere [INSIGHT]
I recently wrote about how silly it is to embed a team of digitally focused folks in your marketing department, call it a team and expect results. The response was overwhelming to that article, which shocked me because I thought that idea was taken for granted. Apparently I was overstating the understanding of that concept.
“Yo Soy El Artista” Influencers 2014
Expectations where high and discussions among colleagues were all about predicting if Telemundo and Latin We’s social media experiment #YoSoyElInfluencer Summit combined with the new reality show “Yo Soy el Artista” would become a brilliant idea with a flawless execution or a total disaster. The task was not an easy one, and I was told it was in the making for an entire year. By Lynn Ponder / WebCityGirls
Multi-ethnic models in advertising: universal appeal without alienation? [INSIGHT]
Is America truly ready for total marketing? Or is the formula just too simple, resting on a flawed narrative that a racial divide no longer exists? By David Morse, CEO, New American Dimensions LLC
Brand Loyalty cannot be Predicted by Age or Income
The real recipe for cultivating brand loyalty comes down to context.
2014′s Best and Worst Cities for Hispanic Entrepreneurs
Equally as impressive, Hispanics opened businesses — many owned by self-employed individuals — at a rate more than twice the national average of 18 percent between 2002 and 2007, according to the most recent U.S. Census Bureau figures.
WHO LIVES THE CONNECTED LIFE? [INFOGRAPHIC]
Smartphones, tablets and computers have redefined how we connect every day. As new technologies emerge, consumers are connecting in even more ways and understanding these new connections is critical.
Hispanic Heritage Month 2014: Sept. 15–Oct. 15 [FACTS]
In September 1968, Congress authorized President Lyndon B. Johnson to proclaim National Hispanic Heritage Week, observed during the week that included Sept. 15 and Sept. 16. Congress expanded the observance in 1989 to a monthlong celebration (Sept. 15 – Oct. 15) of the culture and traditions of those who trace their roots to Spain, Mexico and the Spanish-speaking nations of Central America, South America and the Caribbean.
New Ideas, Insights and Innovations is Biggest Reason to Partner [INSIGHT & REPORT]
New ideas and innovation are the lifeblood of 21st century businesses.
Agencies: Read This Before Your Next New Business Meeting
The pressure to measure marketing’s business value has increased, and agencies should remember this when competing for new business.
Mobile Millennials: Over 85% of Generation Y owns Smartphones
We all live increasingly on our smartphones. In the U.S.—where 171.5 million people (71%) own such a device—smartphones have become the staple of everyday life and the on-the-go tool of choice for consumers looking to catch up on emails, tap their social networks or even tweet about a recent sports game.
The Starbucks formula
By Gonzalo López Martí @LopezMartiMiami
Starbucks doesn’t sell quality (forgive me for stating the obvious).
Coffee is not fuel.
Coffee is a craft & a ritual.
You know what I’m talking about, particularly if you are Colombian or Venezuelan.
Meet the New Family [REPORT]
The notion of family is rapidly evolving, but many brands aren’t yet portraying the new reality of today’s families or fully speaking to their needs.
Cross-Channel Marketing: Hot, but Not Happening
As consumers bounce from device to device throughout the day, marketers are trying to figure out how to track them across platforms.
New insights into Hispanic Network Radio Listening [REPORT]
The latest Nielsen Audio Today Report profiles the impact of Network Radio among Hispanics, and the nearly 30 million listeners that are reached by Network Radio each week in hundreds of markets around the country.
