Registration is now open for the HMC 2026 Annual Summit, April 22–23 in New York City. The only conference entirely focused on Hispanic marketing brings together brand leaders, agency executives, and cultural strategists to master the authentic storytelling and best practices that win with America’s fastest-growing consumer market. As brands reassess their multicultural strategies, HMC … Read more
Population growth in the United States has slowed significantly with an increase of only 1.8 million, or 0.5%, between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, according to the new Vintage 2025 population estimates released today by the U.S. Census Bureau. This was the nation’s slowest population growth since the early period of the COVID-19 pandemic, when … Read more
Multicultural Web Media, a new digital media technology company, announced it will serve as the exclusive advertising and sales representation for Publiespaña, a subsidiary of Mediaset España, audiovisual groups and content creators in the Spanish market. Mediaset España operates seven linear television channels and their associated websites, as well as a live and on-demand content … Read more
By Tony Hernández – Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy Rafael Pineda, the legendary Univision 41 journalist and one of the longest-serving news anchors in New York television history, passed away on Sunday in Florida at the age of 88. For more than four decades, the majority of Latino households … Read more
By Robbie Bach – Speaker, Author, Consultant, and former Chief Xbox Officer Dear Tech Bros: I spent 22 years at Microsoft, learning and growing professionally during an explosion of tech opportunities. I had the privilege to participate in and then lead the creation of two important businesses (Microsoft Office and Xbox) and benefited from Microsoft’s … Read more
By Steve Boehler – Founder, Mercer Island Group 1. Develop Effective Proxies The job has intense breadth and stress. It’s so hard to keep up. And because they’re so busy, CMOs often have trouble finding the time to do the few really critical things necessary to succeed. To succeed, CMOs need to build effective proxies … Read more
By Tony Hernández – Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy Who Gets Labeled an “Immigrant”— and Who Doesn’t The word immigrant isn’t applied evenly in America. It’s assigned—often reflexively, often carelessly—and rarely questioned. That became clear to me through two very different conversations. When I asked Colin Farrell whether he … Read more
By Marcos Hernandez – Agency Partner | Brand Steward | Catalyst for Disruption & Growth After finally coming around to reading Filterworld, recommended by one of the sharpest strategists in the game, I had a clarifying realization: much of modern marketing has stopped trying to understand culture, especially online. It is trying to game it. … Read more
By Elizabeth Rosenberg- Global Marketing and Communications Advisor I’m going to tell you something most people won’t… Not everyone is supposed to be an entrepreneur. So please stop telling people who just got laid off that they can “just consult.” It’s not that easy. Thinking about consulting after a layoff? I get it (I’ve done … Read more
Holiday spending has become one of the clearest behavioral signals of pet humanization in the U.S. – proof that pets are treated as full family members and intentionally included in household rituals and budgets. Recent consumer data shows that this humanized relationship increasingly shapes when and why pet parents spend, particularly during the holidays and into the New Year. … Read more
Music: The Shortcut to Memory In a world overflowing with visual content, one element consistently rises above the rest when it comes to memorability: music. Whether it’s shifting moods, triggering nostalgia, or anchoring your message into moments people truly care about, music gets under the skin of your audience faster than visuals ever could — making … Read more
By Aidan Sowa New PR in 2026 isn’t just about press releases. You need to think: Will journalists cover you? (Media Relations) Will you own your narrative? (Brand Positioning) Will you show up in searches? (Digital PR) Will your story spread organically? (Earned Media) Will your audience trust you? (Reputation Management) Here’s what they actually … Read more
Telemundo kicks off Spanish-language coverage of the NBA for the 2025-26 season, marking the league’s return to Telemundo for the first time in more than 20 years. Throughout the season, Telemundo Deportes will deliver premium NBA coverage across Telemundo and Peacock, featuring primetime matchups and tentpole events that celebrate the league’s biggest stars and moments, reinforcing the network’s commitment to live sports en español. NBA … Read more
Black consumers are sending a clear signal to businesses that want to leverage their buying power, influence, and brand loyalty. Get the key insights into Black consumer trends that brands need to know to win over Black audiences in 2026 and beyond. To download report, CLICK HERE.
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced that EstrellaTV will launch television station WDYB-CD in Orlando, Florida, significantly strengthening the network’s footprint in one of the nation’s fastest-growing and most dynamic Hispanic markets. The station will officially launch as EstrellaTV on March 24, 2026. For the past 17 years, Hearst Television’s WKCF 18.3 has served as a valued … Read more
Nueva Network announced the promotion of three Executives. Building on this momentum, Jim Lyke has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Sales Operations. Jim Lyke is a 25 year media executive with more than 20 years in network sales. Since joining the company last year, Lyke has proven essential to the company’s scaling efforts; … Read more
MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the launch of Sigma Audio Networks LLC, a multicultural audio network with a mission: to fundamentally modernize how advertisers reach America’s growing multicultural audiences. As the United States continues to grow more diverse, MediaCo’s long-standing leadership in serving Hispanic, Black and bicultural audiences has positioned it at the forefront of multicultural media. … Read more
By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc. Monday night’s college football championship — though not a win for the University of Miami — was still a moment of jubilation. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, the game affirmed something larger than a final score: pride, belonging, and possibility for my hometown … Read more
Círculo Creativo USA announced that Verónica Elizondo has been elected as president and Javier Osorio as vice president for the 2026-2027 term, marking the beginning of a new era of growth and expansion for the organization. Verónica Elizondo, Chief Creative Officer at Conill, brings over 25 years of experience in advertising and design. Since joining … Read more
Goya Foods, the largest Hispanic-owned food company in the United States, proudly celebrates its 90th anniversary this year, honoring a remarkable legacy of culinary success, entrepreneurship, culture, and community that began in 1936 and continues to thrive today. “Goya’s story is an American Dream come true,” said Peter Unanue, Executive of Goya Foods. “It is … Read more
