By Santiago Solutions Group While past Hispanic generations often focused on assimilation with the general population, as the Gen Z Hispanic adult population grows, a dominant trend is emerging. Hispanic GenZ are becoming more comfortable reclaiming their heritage and engaging with Spanish and Bilingual content. We at Santiago Solutions Group view Hispanic Heritage Month as … Read more
Last year’s LDC U.S. Latino GDP Report reflected a U.S. Latino economy valued at $2.8 trillion in GDP. This year’s report shows the U.S. Latino economy has continued its remarkable growth and is now a $3.2 trillion economy. It is, in fact, growing two and a half times faster than the non-Latino equivalent. To download … Read more
Jamaican reggae producers Steely & Clevie claim that many artists and labels infringed on their copyrights on a rhythm in their song “Fish Market” According to CNN, “The foundational drum beats come from Jamaican dancehall duo Steely & Clevie, composed of Wycliffe Johnson and Cleveland Browne, who co-wrote “Fish Market” in 1989. The heavily … Read more
By Cliff Campeau Virtually all advertisers have formal contracts in place with their advertising agency partners. Most of these organizations have reviewed industry association contract templates and engaged outside legal counsel to review and customize agreement terms and conditions to satisfy their expectations. To read more, CLICK HERE. Courtesy of Association of National Advertisers
A consortium of marketing and advertising trade organizations released a detailed definition of so-called “Made for Advertising” websites that the ANA said in a recent report comprise 21 percent of impressions and 15 percent of ad spend. The group included the ANA, the 4A’s, the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) and the Incorporated Society of … Read more
The future is fast approaching, and the consumer industry is on the precipice of dramatic change that will significantly impact the markets, models, and mechanics of consumer companies over the next decade. With all this uncertainty, one thing is clear: The strategies that led you to today likely won’t get you to the future. Change … Read more
Public trust in the federal government, which has been low for decades, has returned to near record lows following a modest uptick in 2020 and 2021. Currently, fewer than two-in-ten Americans say they trust the government in Washington to do what is right “just about always” (1%) or “most of the time” (15%). This is … Read more
Goya Cares released VICTIMS, now streaming on GoyaCares.com, a revealing documentary based on actual events that shows the heartbreaking epidemic of human trafficking in the world, and the disturbing moments that a family faces when trying to recover their daughter. “It has been our deep spiritual calling that has brought us to this pivotal point, … Read more
First-generation college students across the U.S. bring dedication, grit and fresh perspectives to their higher education institutions. Many of them also face more academic and financial challenges than their continuing-generation peers. To read more, CLICK HERE.
By: Ana Ceppi, SeniorMarCom advisor with 10+ years of Financial services and HealthCare experience and Founder of Factivist LLC THE 5TH LARGEST GDP IS EARNING AND SPENDING MONEY, BUT ARE THEY SAVING AND GENERATING WEALTH? THE SHORT ANSWER IS YES! Every year, during Hispanic Heritage Month, the Latino Donor Collaborative issues a white paper on … Read more
By Kaitlin Dunn Troutman The full impact of the ongoing Hollywood writers’ and actors’ strikes has yet to be felt within the TV programming ecosystem, but the continued lull in production of new long-form content is going to have reverberating effects on the media landscape as we head into 2024. Advertisers need to recognize and … Read more
Americans have long been critical of politicians and skeptical of the federal government. But today, Americans’ views of politics and elected officials are unrelentingly negative, with little hope of improvement on the horizon. Majorities say the political process is dominated by special interests, flooded with campaign cash and mired in partisan warfare. Elected officials are … Read more
By Tony Case While juggling concerns such as the volatile economy and the increasingly complex management of customer relationships, marketers now have the added responsibility of figuring out how to harness the power of the hottest technology around — generative AI — while confronting the myriad challenges it presents. AI has ignited great enthusiasm among … Read more
According to the report, economic headwinds have arrived, and chances are marketers aren’t prepared; only 10% of marketing leaders strongly believe their marketing investments, whose reins are often held by finance, position them to emerge from economic turmoil ahead of the competition. The report is titled Marketing & Finance: Fueling Innovation Or Falling Behind? and … Read more
More than half of employees report being relatively unproductive at work. New research into six types of employees shows how companies can re-engage workers while amplifying the impact of star performers. The pandemic has forced major changes in how, when, and where people work. It has also bedeviled employers. Due in part to new hybrid … Read more
In this era of transformation and adaptation, rethinking your approach to agency selection isn’t merely a strategic choice — it’s an imperative. The current media landscape is marked by unprecedented fragmentation and complexity, especially when it comes to targeting through digital channels and platforms. And advertisers are confronted with the task of navigating this ever-evolving … Read more
Though the scope of marketing has expanded considerably over the last ten years, CMOs and their teams still don’t seem to be getting the respect they deserve in the C-suite. This episode explores this strange phenomenon and also offers a series of key questions marketers need to answer if they want to get a handle … Read more
The U.S. Census Bureau released 2020 Census population counts and sex-by-age statistics for 300 detailed race and ethnic groups, as well as 1,187 detailed American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) tribes and villages. These data come from the 2020 Census Detailed Demographic and Housing Characteristics File A (Detailed DHC-A). Previously, the Census Bureau released 2020 … Read more
Most U.S. Latinos speak Spanish: 75% say they are able to carry on a conversation in Spanish pretty well or very well. And most Latinos (85%) say it is at least somewhat important for future generations of Latinos in the United States to speak Spanish. But not all Hispanics are Spanish speakers, and about half … Read more
Launched by NGLmitú, the Latino media and entertainment powerhouse co-founded by actor, activist, and entrepreneur John Leguizamo, mitúTV specializes in English-language programming created for Latinos by Latinos. Beginning September 15, the mitúTV app will be available on X1 and Flex. It will offer viewers more than 120 hours of original programming directed by Latinos. Likewise, … Read more
