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CONFESSIONS OF A DEI HIRE

I’m a DEI hire. There. I said it. When I graduated from college, my family did not have connections in the world of journalism or public relations. My family or friends of the family did not have jobs in the media or public relations. Thanks to the LA Times’ parent company, Times Mirror Corporation, and its initiative to diversify newsrooms across the United States, I was fortunate to be given an opportunity to work in the media industry as a daily news reporter.  By, Stephen Chavez - CEO, ChavezPR

Primark opens its first store in Texas with campaign from BeautifulBeast.

Primark, the iconic Dublin-based retailer, has officially opened its first store in Texas, and the excitement is palpable. With the help of BeautifulBeast, a creative agency known for its bold and impactful campaigns, Primark launched its first store in the Lone Star State with a campaign titled Primark & McAllen: The Perfect Fit.

Cervecería La Tropical unveils La Tropical Mixología

Cervecería La Tropical, Miami's craft brewery rooted in Cuban tradition and now a distillery, unveils La Tropical Mixología™, The World's 1st Distilled Beer Cocktail. This innovative and patent pending ready-to-drink (RTD) canned cocktail combines the refreshment of cerveza with the excitement of a handcrafted cocktail, delivering the vibrant taste & rhythm of Miami.

Michael Fernandez from Vme Media appointment as Board Chair of The Latino Coalition

Vme Media announce that Vice President of Marketing & People, Michael Fernandez, has be en elected as the new Board Chair of The Latino Coalition (TLC). This prestigious appointment underscores Michael’s unwavering dedication to empowering Latino communities and advocating for the growth of Latino-owned businesses nationwide.

The Spanish Language: A Gateway to Our Shared American Heritage and Global Future

In an era defined by global connectivity, sidelining a language spoken by over 53 million Americans—who collectively contribute $2.8 trillion to the U.S. economy—is more than a misstep; it’s a missed opportunity. Yet, during the second-term Trump administration, the Spanish-language section of the White House website was deactivated, sending a stark message to millions of Americans and international stakeholders. Spanish is not just a language of history—it is a vital engine for cultural, economic, and international growth, and ignoring its significance undermines one of America’s most valuable assets.  By Gabriela Alcántara-Díaz

The Hidden Costs Eating Your Ad Budget

Every day, marketers are paying full price for their digital ad campaigns while getting only a fraction of what they paid for. It's like you pull up to a gas station that advertises premium fuel, but instead they fill your tank with watered-down regular gas. You're paying top dollar but driving away with a fraction of the horsepower you paid for.

How Creative Consistency Can Work Magic for Brand-Building – A new study demonstrates the positive effects that steady, consistent advertising efforts can have on marketers’ ROI

Creative consistency is the unsung hero of effective branding, and recent research confirms its profound impact on advertising success. A recent System1 study conducted in the U.K. in collaboration with the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising (IPA) Effectiveness Databank sheds light on the transformative power of maintaining a cohesive creative identity over time. While the study originates in the U.K., its findings resonate globally, including in the U.S., demonstrating that consistent brands significantly outperform their inconsistent counterparts in ad quality and business results.

Bad Bunny’s Latest Album Is Already a Cultural Phenomenon—Brands, Are You Paying Attention?

Let’s be real, 2024 tested us. Politically, culturally, emotionally. And just when we needed it most, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, delivered Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should’ve Taken More Photos), a 17-track masterpiece that feels like a collective celebration of identity, resilience, and joy. For Latinos, Puerto Ricans, and fans around the globe, this album is more than music; it’s a movement. And for brands? It’s a blueprint to cultural relevance.  MARIA TERESA HERNANDEZ - SVP, Brand Partnerships & Head of Diverse Supplier Marketplace at Mirriad

DE&I recalibration from the likes of Amazon, Meta, Publicis sparks questions around faltering commitments

Any flicker of hope that the ad industry would renew its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in 2025 may be getting dimmer just days into the New Year. Recently, Amazon, Meta, Publicis Groupe and McDonald’s joined the growing list of companies to revamp (or roll back, depending on who you ask) their DE&I policies.

Emerging Networks Media Launches Emerging Networks Solutions to Expand Multicultural Marketing

Emerging Networks Media, the nation’s largest multicultural television platform, is proud to announce the launch of its new venture, Emerging Networks Solutions. This strategic offshoot responds directly to the growing demand from national advertisers seeking a streamlined, effective approach to entering the multicultural marketing space.

The Americanisation of Media

The history of media agencies began with an arrogant lack of interest in the media process by those leading full-service agencies, mainly account handlers who considered (with some justification) that their clients couldn’t care less about the boring detail on how their media money was spent. Today we have an industry unrecognisable from those days, shaped in large part by technology and the social media platforms constructed with it.

25TH EDITION OF HMC HISPANIC MARKET GUIDE: A comprehensive Playbook to help Marketers STOP Latino Coating & Reach Hispanic Market with Authenticity [DOWNLOAD GUIDE For Free]

On the heels of launching its #STOPLATINOCOATING campaign, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2024 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with U.S. Latinos, currently positioned as the fifth largest global economy. This year marks the 25th edition of the market guide, which has served as a valuable resource for the industry and a vehicle for helping brands tap into the Hispanic opportunity.

2024 Hispanic Market Overview Report- DOWNLOAD for FREE

HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2024 Hispanic Market Overview – titled “Authentic - Keeping it Real” To download click on image or CLICK HERE

Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announces Scholarships at Berklee College of Music

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced the first Emerging Artist Scholarship, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, toward a bachelor’s degree at the college for the 2025 fall semester. Through a series of scholarships, the institution furthers its commitment to advance the Foundation’s mission to provide educational opportunities that advance Latin music and its heritage, pledging $825,000 over the next three years for future music creators.

Demystifying AI in Media Planning and Buying

The use of artificial intelligence and machine learning in advertising is a hot topic right now and it was the focus of Ebiquity’s most recent Procurement Forum. Harvey Sarjant, our Director of Data & Tech, reports back on the event, billed as ‘Demystifying AI in media planning and buying’.

The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation announces the 2025 Warner music Latin Scholarship

The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced that Warner Music Latina will sponsor its Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music. The scholarship will cover tuition and room and board for the 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap around services provided by the Foundation. Warner Music Latina—a powerhouse in Latin music with a legacy of discovering and developing groundbreaking artists across genres— brings its industry-leading expertise and deep commitment to nurturing emerging talent to this partnership. It is the first time in the scholarship’s decade long history that it will be sponsored by a record label.

Tony Soprano, narcxploitation & representation.

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• Italians carved a name for themselves in Hollywood with mobster movies.
• Which they used as showcase of their talent and springboard to move on to other genres with room to play against type.
• Scorsese, Coppola, Pacino, de Niro, etc.
• Irish stars used the same playbook in the 50s: James Cagney, Spencer Tracy.
• Can you imagine James Gandolfini rejecting the Tony Soprano part because “it stereotypes Italians”?
• LOL

SeeHer’s Best Practices for Representing Women in Health and Wellness Marketing [REPORT]

According to SeeHer's recent report, "Driving Impact: A Best Practice Guide for Representing Women in Health and Wellness Marketing," women hold a sizeable amount of economic power in the U.S., with 85 percent of purchase decisions being made by women. Yet only 16 percent of women say the media portrays them accurately "all the time."

SBS’s Raúl Alarcón is Radio Ink’s Executive of the Year

When Raúl Alarcón announced his return as President of Spanish Broadcasting System in February 2024, it signaled a new focus for the company he co-founded with his father in 1983. Now back at the helm, Alarcón – who has held a spot on Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list for a record-breaking 27 years – is optimistic about the future of SBS and Hispanic radio as a whole.

Canela Media Appoints Philippe Guelton as Global President

Canela Media announced the appointment of Philippe Guelton to the role of Global President to lead the company’s growth globally in the U.S. and Latin America. He will report to the Canela Media’s Co-Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.