Are the multiple layers of retail a headache or opportunity for brands? Digital is bringing brands closer to the purchase moment, but recent developments are throwing the brand-retailer-consumer triangle off balance. One of the great effects of digital is bringing brands closer to the purchase moment. But recent developments in digital retail are throwing the … Read more
The patient journey starts with vulnerability. There is a need yet all too often within minority communities, that need isn’t met with adequate resources. Latinos, in particular, face several obstacles to accessing health care, from difficulties finding information in their native language to a shortage of Latino or bilingual doctors. Additionally, lack of transportation and … Read more
Canela Media announced its original project, “Mi Vida,” a new docu-series featuring celebrities’ firsthand accounts of their lives, to premiere on November 10th. The exclusive Canela Original series will feature ten, self-contained episodes profiling Latino celebrities who have become household names, known across multiple generations. Together, the celebrities will share the pivotable and lifechanging moments … Read more
Telemundo is expanding Inspirando a América, an annual multiplatform franchise that honors extraordinary individuals driving change and making a meaningful impact in the Hispanic community. The expansion builds on the Inspiring America (Inspirando a América) franchise first launched last year by the NBCUniversal News Group. Starting this month, Telemundo will feature a monthly on-air and … Read more
Vme TV announced that it is broadening its distribution after reaching an agreement with Charter Communications for carriage on its Spectrum Mi Plan Latino and Latino View video packages. Charter’s addition of Vme TV to its Latino-themed TV lineup expands Vme TV’s ability to deliver its compelling programming to the U.S. Hispanic audience. “Latinos have … Read more
By Pedro de Cordoba is a multicultural marketing and sales consultant. It’s been bugging me since Gene Bryan of HispanicAd.com raised the issue on his website in early September. My compadre was ranting about the glaring omission of Hispanics in a piece written by Amira Barger a DEI practitioner and executive vice president, Health DEI … Read more
By Rishad Tobaccowala All leaders face many challenges today, including organizational designs built for the past vs. the present, hierarchical command-and-control management styles that do not resonate with a new generation and employees who question their intent. One key change that companies are making to address these issues is to ensure that they have a … Read more
U.S. Latinos’ total economic output eclipsed the GDPs of the U.K. and India in 2020, hitting $2.8 trillion, an increase of 65% since 2010. According to a report from the Latino Donor Collaborative, the economic output of Latinos grew even as the coronavirus pandemic disproportionately affected the community. This was partly thanks to growth in … Read more
It may not be the most well-known route into a C-suite role but Alice Tomlinson, who started working for the WFA last year, outlines why marketing procurement is proving to be an attractive career. I never planned to enter the marketing procurement space and in that, I am not so different from many of my … Read more
Captura Group was recognized by the American Advertising Federation’s (AAF) Mosaic Awards, celebrating our Pop-Tarts Día de Muertos campaign as the Best Integrated Creative Campaign. This award is the second for the campaign which was recently honored by the Hispanic Marketing Council’s Strategic Excellence Award. “We are proud to have worked on a campaign whose … Read more
To bolster their longtime commitment to and deep support of the Hispanic community, P&G brands such as Gillette, Always, Crest, and Oral-B are joining forces with Major League Soccer, Hispanic Star, and other stakeholders in the soccer ecosystem to launch Capitanes del Futuro, a unique program that harnesses the passion for soccer to prepare the … Read more
Univision Los Angeles announced its plans for commemorating their coming 60th anniversary of broadcasting and serving the Los Angeles community. It was Sunday, September 29, 1962, at 3:00p.m. that KMEX-TV, Channel 34 first went on air. The flagship station of the Univision Network will be celebrating its anniversary in the heart of Los Angeles with … Read more
NIKE, Inc.announced Mónica Gil hase been appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors. Gil is Chief Administrative and Marketing Officer of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. “Mónica leadership in business operations, innovation, marketing, branding and media make them outstanding additions to our board,” said Mark Parker, Executive Chairman of NIKE, Inc. “We’re excited to bring her expertise … Read more
Positive trends in immigration and fertility mean Black, Latino, and other minority groups are on track to collectively account for more than 50 percent of the country’s population. In this edition of Author Talks, McKinsey Global Publishing’s Christopher Friedmann chats with Justin Gest, an author and associate professor of policy and government at George Mason … Read more
Fragrance usage in the U.S. remained flat this year, compared to 2021, but it grew among both Black and Hispanic consumers, who wear fragrances more than other consumers. According to The NPD Group, over 85% of Hispanic and Black consumers wear perfume and other fragrance products, compared to 78% of the total U.S. population. “Compared … Read more
As National Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, a time of celebration, culture and pride, a new report by the Cultural Insights Impact Measure (CIIM)™, released by the Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM) shows that Hispanics feel more invisible and stereotyped than any other group when it comes to their representation in television programs … Read more
By Isaac Mizrahi – Co-President of ALMA As we celebrate another Hispanic Heritage Month, I asked a few industry leaders with decades of experience in Hispanic marketing to reflect on what has changed in the industry over the past two decades and what hasn’t. The conversation was so rich that I decided to break it … Read more
Digital news has become an important part of Americans’ news media diets, with social media playing a crucial role in news consumption. Today, half of U.S. adults get news at least sometimes from social media News consumption on social media When it comes to where Americans regularly get news on social media, Facebook outpaces all … Read more
We often encounter false starts and detours when developing new technologies, and sometimes things that may seem to be the future are launched only to be met with consumer apathy. In the context of viewing, 3DTVs, Google Glass, curved screens and red button services all proclaimed to be the next big thing at one stage. … Read more
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. named Fernando Bauermeister as General Manager of “El Nuevo Zol 95.3FM” – WPYO-FM Orlando and “El Nuevo Zol 97.1FM” -WSUN-FM Tampa. With over 25 years experience as a media sales professional, Bauermeister formed part of the SBS family in Puerto Rico from 1995-2005. Spanish Broadcasting System Inc. logo. For the last … Read more
