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ANA unveils winner son 2024 Multicultural Excellence Awards
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the recipients of its esteemed ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards, which featured 17 award categories, including the Best in Show honor.
2024 Hispanic Market Thought Leaders – Available for DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key industry trends and honors the Top Marketing Executives with US Hispanic & Multicultural area. This report offers an depth analysis of the executives and their companies setting the standard of excellence for the US Hispanic Marketing industry. This year our honorees are: National Football League, NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente, General Motors and The Walt Disney Company.
Telemundo to produce adaptation of “VELVET”, set to debut in 2025
Telemundo announced it has acquired the adaptation rights to “Velvet,” the acclaimed Atresmedia’s Spanish drama that captivated audiences worldwide and became a global phenomenon. This modern adaptation is set to premiere in 2025 and will be the next major production to take place at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami.
Overwhelming Consumer Support for Inclusive & Diversity Initiatives
More than 8 in 10 consumers are comfortable or neutral on inclusive marketing practices, according to a new study. In fact, more than half of consumers (56%) would support or strongly support a brand that creates ads representing all groups. In comparison, only 10% (all others were neutral) would not support a brand that creates inclusive advertising, according to a new report where more than 12,000 consumers were surveyed.
Influyente launches Marketing Agency for Multicultural Audiences
Catalyzed by strong market demand, Refuel Agency spins off new multicultural agency, driven by AI insights and a network of multicultural influencers.
POLAR Premium Beer enters US Market.
Empresas Polar, a Venezuelan food and beverage company, has officially launched its new Polar Premium Beer in the United States. Brewed at its plant in Auburndale, Florida, Polar Premium Beer captivates with its unique flavor and exceptional quality.
America’s News Influencers [REPORT]
In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.
2024 Hispanic Market Thought Leaders – Available for DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key industry trends and honors the Top Marketing Executives with US Hispanic & Multicultural area. This report offers an depth analysis of the executives and their companies setting the standard of excellence for the US Hispanic Marketing industry. This year our honorees are: National Football League, NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente, General Motors and The Walt Disney Company.
20 Ideas for marketers & agencies
Can you imagine working daily with the smartest, most successful CEOs, CMOs, and marketers? Or interacting daily with the very best agencies in the world – of all sizes and shapes – and across all disciplines (creative, media, PR, digital, etc.).
Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. By Pierre Bouvard
Casanova//McCann named “Best US Independent Agency”
Last week, El Ojo de Iberoamérica named Casanova//McCann the Best U.S. Independent Agency for 2024. And on Friday at the Ad Color Awards, Casanova also received 2024 Best Campaign of the Year for its work in partnership with McCann for U.S.Bank. The work recognized is “Translators” a documentary developed to celebrate the role of immigrant children as translators for their parents. This work was developed to support the launch of U.S. Bank’s Spanish-language app and has received 40+ awards since it launched.
Bettina Garibaldi named Chief Marketing & Communications Officer (CMCO) for the FIFA World Cup 2026 New York New Jersey Host Committee.
Effective November 1, 2024 Ms Garibaldi will be overseeiong all aspects of marketing and communications to promote the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and related events in New York and New Jersey and build out the team to execute these activities. The role includes marketing strategy, brand management, licensing, fan engagement, advertising, promotion, collaborations, stakeholder relations, and public relations.
National Healthcare Marketing’s “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award” goes to d expósito & Partners
In a win reflecting strong reception and successful results among the broader audience in today’s America, and competing with specialized global, national and regional ad agencies, d expósito & Partners walked away with a coveted and unexpected English-language honor, the “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award,” at this year’s Healthcare Marketing/Impact Awards, co-sponsored by Ad Age.
“Driving Growth & Representation: A Conversation with Santiago Negre, Chair of the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association”
Last month we featured an Immigrant Archive Project tribute video to the McDonald's Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), celebrating their outstanding leadership and contributions to the U.S. Hispanic market. Inspired by this video, we decided to follow up with a Q&A with Santiago Negre, the association’s Board Chair.
Hyundai Motor Company Appoints José Muñoz as Chief Executive Officer
Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Muñoz will lead Hyundai Motor Company’s global business, succeeding current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang, who has been promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division.
What is Brand Value Worth?
For the last few years, there's been a veritable Greek chorus imploring marketers to invest more in branded advertising. But as they craft their next lead-gen program, are marketers even paying attention? According to the 25th edition of Interbrand's best global brands ranking and report, the focus on cost efficiencies and short-term gains has cost the world's most valuable brands $3.5 trillion in cumulative brand value since 1999. That equates to approximately $200 billion of lost revenue in just the past 12 months. Call it a disconnect between the rhetoric about branding and the reality.
2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising Report Finds Supermajorities of Industry Leaders Support LGBTQ Inclusion
GLAAD released the findings of its 2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising, based on a survey of 200 decision-makers and marketing executives from advertisers and advertising agencies to understand perceptions, commitments, and challenges to featuring the LGBTQ community in advertising.
Less Than Half of U.S. Family Households Include Children Under 18
About 39% of U.S. family households this year included the householder’s children under 18, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates.
Latino Media Network names Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as EVP of Audio Sales and Client Solutions
Latino Media Network (LMN) announced the appointment of Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Audio Sales and Client Solutions. Rodriguez-Leon joins owners and co-founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto and interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Manahan in LMN's mission to reach and inspire the Hispanic community through dynamic and culturally relevant content.
Carlos Santiago named to OUT’S 30TH ANNUAL OUT100 LIST
Carlos Santiago has been selected as one of this year’s honorees on the prestigious 30th annual Out100 list. Out, the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brand for the LGBTQ+ community, celebrates the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and more.
