THE 2023 HMC STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS KICK OFF WITH A CALL FOR ENTRIES AND A JURY OF DIVERSE INDUSTRY LEADERS

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) continues to grow and enhance the Strategic Excellence Awards, the only award competition of its kind recognizing strategic excellence in Hispanic marketing and advertising and cultural fluency. This year, HMC has expanded the categories and invited a broader pool of diverse judges with the goal of celebrating impactful creativity. With … Read more

Can Marketing Experimentation Become Your Superpower?

By Kelly Edwards, Philip Dowling, Will Warren, Oliver Gertz, and Manel Oliva-Trastoy There are good reasons that Netflix runs over 1,000 marketing tests per year and Amazon more than 2,000, while Booking.com runs over 1,000 experiments at any given moment, dynamically changing the layout and structure of web pages and offerings. These companies have harnessed … Read more

The testing times continue

Marketing will have to demonstrate value in 2023 as the global economy slows, says WFA President and Mastercard Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, Raja Rajamannar. No one would disagree that marketing has had some tough times recently. The good news is that those testing times are due to continue. I say good news because tough … Read more

Republica Havas promotes Managing Directors

Republica Havas and Republica Havas Health announced the promotions of three key leaders to the role of Managing Director. The promotions follow an unprecedented year of business growth. Marcela Maurer, Managing Director, Republica Havas Promoted from Vice President and Group Account Director to Managing Director, Maurer will now lead account management across Republica Havas. Joining … Read more

The 2030 Forecast [REPORT]

Let’s be honest: forecasting is always an iffy proposition, no matter who does it, how much data we analyze, and how many trends we consider. Too many variables can change the trajectory of what might seem a rock-solid conclusion. Both “known unknowns” and “unknown unknowns” pile up as time advances and can turn a forecast … Read more

Why is Everyone Talking about Zero-party Data?

By Venkata Bhonagiri, Senior Partner, Group Director, Strategy & Analytics at Mindshare. Zero-party data refers to information that a company collects from customers through voluntary and explicit means, such as surveys, sign-up forms, or preferences centers. This type of data is particularly valuable for brands as it is provided by the customers themselves, making it … Read more

TelevisaUnivision appoints Jennifer Rogers as EVP for Consumer and Corporate Marketing of U.S. Networks

TelevisaUnivision has appointed Jennifer Rogers as Executive Vice President for Consumer and Corporate Marketing of U.S. Networks. Based in Miami, she will report directly to Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer, President of U.S. Networks. Rogers will oversee the strategic development, creation, production, and execution of all corporate and consumer campaigns for the company’s U.S. Television Networks. “Through … Read more

Media Comparisons Study 2023

The 2023 Media Comparisons Study, conducted by GfK and commissioned by TVB, continues to be a key industry resource for multimedia usage and effectiveness. This study explores the many different ways individuals consume traditional, digital and streaming media, comparing reach, time spent, daily news sources, most trustworthy news sources and level of community involvement. Additionally, … Read more

Podcast Reach Among 13-34s in the U.S.

It seems as if the thirst for research on younger generations of listeners is unquenchable, and the new Share of Ear® data from Edison Research provides yet another statistic that should be top of mind: one-third of those age 13-34 in the U.S. are reached daily by podcasts. If there was any doubt that younger … Read more

U.S. Recession Unlikely and Expects Slight Growth in 2023

A recession is unlikely and the economy is expected to see slight growth in 2023 as consumers continue to cope with inflation and high interest rates, National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenzy. “A month into 2023, the economy is facing stiff headwinds and – with the exception of easing inflation – will likely face … Read more

More Adults Earning College Degrees

Lumina Foundation released an updated A Stronger Nation, the foundation’s online tool for tracking the share of working-age adults with degrees or other credentials of value. The national post-high school education rate among adults 25 to 64 years old reached 53.7 percent in 2021, an increase of nearly 2 percentage points since 2019 when the … Read more

Training NextGen BIPOC Youth for STEAM Careers Can Close the Wealth Gap [PODCAST]

Florida’s recent block of an Advanced Placement (AP) African American Studies course for high school students sent shockwaves across academia and enraged supporters. Providing all students with access to diverse educational opportunities broadens their perspectives and fosters empathy for each other’s plight. To limit those opportunities is to limit their growth. Limits lead to disparities … Read more

HPRA Miami 2023-25 Board of Directors Announced

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Miami Chapter announced its board of directors for the 2023-2025 term with a renewed commitment to serving as the premier organization for public relations professionals in South Florida. The new leadership is made up of a diverse group of public relations industry leaders who work in the public and … Read more

Seen on screen 2023: The impact of diverse talent in media [REPORT]

As the media industry works towards becoming more inclusive, Nielsen’s 2022 Being Seen on Screen report provides a benchmark for measuring representation on TV. We have expanded our dataset from the Top 300 to over 3,000 shows in broadcast, cable and streaming. We have included more diverse communities, most recently, people with disabilities. We have … Read more

Estrella Media adds ket execs to Music Division

Estrella Media has announced that music industry executive Gerardo Vergara and music producer Alejandro Garza have joined the company’s Estrella Media Music Entertainment (EMME) division. In his role as Director, Vergara will oversee managing the roster, catalog, and business opportunities for EMME, as well as new artist signings and development. Vergara is an established music … Read more

How to onboard your new agency for greater success

The meetings have wrapped up, the SOW has been negotiated and the client and their brand-new agency are eager to start work. The review process has concluded and now they are in a rush as the client’s timeline is already strained. New work needs to be on air as soon as possible. What happens next … Read more

Entravision debuts new Morning Show – La Bronca Mañana

Entravision announced the debut of their newest morning show La Bronca Mañana featuring Sylvia “La Bronca” Del Valle and Eduardo “El Flaco” Moreno. La Bronca Mañana can be heard on the La Tricolor Network along with Viva 103.1 FM in Los Angeles. La Bronca Mañana needs just eight seconds to wrangle you into their morning … Read more

Marketers spending significantly more on retail media networks [REPORT]

When it comes to retail media networks, many marketers seem to be taking a “can’t live with them, can’t live without them” attitude, according to a new ANA study. The report, “Retail Media Networks: A Forced Marriage or Perfect Partnership?” cited a report by eMarketer that projected RMN ad revenue will reach $52 billion in … Read more

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