Marketing
The New American Child
Through my work on the Immigrant Archive Project, I have interviewed thousands of immigrants about the lives they left behind—and the ones they built here. But some of the most revealing interviews I have ever conducted took place much closer to home. I interviewed my parents, and I interviewed my three daughters. What emerged was not simply a family story. It was a generational arc that explains how America renews itself. By Tony Hernandez
Latina Fandom Report. [REPORT]
Latina fans do not experience culture in isolation. They experience it collectively. They share recommendations in group chats. They bring products into family conversations. They turn brand discovery into communal validation. Culture does not stop with them, it moves through them.
Branding: last names vs lame names
When it comes to brand names, Italians do it better. Ferrari, Lamborghini, Prada, Armani, Versace, Gucci, Buitoni, Ferrero, Barilla, Bulgari, Ferragamo, Fendi, Benetton, Zegna, Ducati, Lavazza, Campari, Peroni. They just use their last names. By Gonzalo López Martí - LMMiami.com
The Future Of AI Marketing Looks A Lot Like Its Past
Twenty years ago, the CMO Council was warning about fragmented data, misaligned teams, weak measurement and fragile trust. Sound familiar? Those same failures are now being scaled at machine speed. By Tom Kaneshige - Chief Content Officer: CMO Council
CTV surpasses linear TV in US consumption, but mobiles environments still underutilized
𝗔𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝘄𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘄𝗲 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮? By Harry BrowneH - VP - TV, Audio & Display Innovation at Tinuiti
In the United States, language tells a powerful story about culture, identity, and opportunity.
While 247.7 million Americans report speaking only English at home, tens of millions maintain other languages within their households ; preserving heritage across generations. By Grace Agostino
Complexity is fear.
Complexity is fear. It's hiding behind layers so as not to omit an opinion. By Jose-Guillermo DIAZJ - Founder & Chief Vision Architect // Miami Ad School Punta CanaFounder & Chief Vision Architect
CMO “AI Blind Spot” as 65% Expect Role Disruption, Yet Only 32% Say Significant Skill Changes Are Needed
Marketing Leaders Face a Widening AI Literacy Gap as AI Shifts From Productivity Tool to Growth Capability.
How do President Trump’s Executive Orders on DEI apply a company? Impact on Hispanic Marketing?
Some of President Trump’s actions apply only to the federal government, but several of his executive orders impact the private sector. EO 14173, for example, applies to all companies in the private sector and has additional implications and requirements for federal contractors and grantees.
State of AI in Marketing 2026 [REPORT]
If 2025 was "The AI Inflection Point," we're dubbing 2026 "The Operational Era of AI."
What Makes People Proud of Their Country? [REPORT]
We asked more than 30,000 people in 25 countries, “What makes you feel proud of your country?” They spoke broadly about the people and diversity in their country, their government and economy, and their culture and lifestyle.
40% of CMOs Who Push for Larger Brand Budgets Will Lose Influence With the C‑Suite
Brand “Doom Loop” Persists As 84% of Companies Struggle to Measure Brand Value
The Bad Bunny Effect: Why This Is Good Marketing
When the news broke in 2025 that Bad Bunny would be part of the Super Bowl conversation, the reaction was immediate and loud. Not just from music fans, but from brands, marketers, and audiences who don’t always see themselves reflected in America’s biggest sporting moment. By Carla Urdaneta - fluent360
Latinos Are Not a Bucket Anymore — It’s Time Institutions Catch Up
For years, “Hispanic” has been treated as a convenient bucket. But the market has already moved — and the institutions still using that model are falling behind in real time. This isn’t a cultural argument. It’s a growth one. By Cesar Espindola - Customer Insights & CX Strategy
Authenticity Trumps Optimization
As a Hispanic, it felt like a triumph of Latino culture. As a marketer, it felt like the ultimate triumph of authenticity. Luis Caballero - VP Marketing Strategy and Analytics
Storytelling That Elevates
“Stories sell; facts tell” is a popular saying used in marketing and leadership arenas. By Melissa Vela-Williamson, M.A., APR, Fellow PRSA
The 2026 World Cup will be a turning point for brands in the United States. [REPORT]
Our new report International Soccer: United States Expectations for 2026 reveals how U.S. audiences are preparing for the tournament and which cultural, digital, and consumption drivers will define the brands that win.
FOR THE CULTURE: How Multicultural Gen Z Creators Are Shaping Brand Narratives. [REPORT]
We are excited to share the launch of our new five-part cultural intelligence report, The Omnicultural Series. This series explores the rise of the Omnicultural segment: who they are, how they behave, and, most importantly, what this evolution means for brands and business opportunities, along with other key insights shaping today’s cultural landscape.
Where is your agency in the agency supermarket?
Many agencies forget about a critical element of brand positioning when it comes to their own brand. Just what kind of agency are they positioning? This important gap results in agencies missing out on business opportunities daily.
