Marketing
Building Multigenerational Wealth: Addressing Financial Literacy Gaps in Hispanic America
A 2023 Pew Research Center survey reveals that financial literacy is essential for upward mobility. However, significant gaps persist across racially and ethnically diverse groups, with Hispanic households facing some of the most prominent challenges in accessing financial education, despite growing interest. While 72% of upper-income Americans report knowing “at least a fair amount” about personal finances, confidence and knowledge remain uneven—particularly for Hispanic households, where opportunity meets unmet need. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
Beyond Disability: Inclusive Marketing in an Intersectional World
As we approach International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3, brands, advertisers and media platforms face a shifting landscape in diverse marketing. With changing political, economic, and social dynamics, understanding audiences—including disabled people—requires precision and nuance. This is especially true when considering the intersectional identities that many individuals have. Let’s examine the expectations, needs, and economic potential of this often-overlooked group, highlighting a strategic opportunity for brands to lean in with authentic and intersectional inclusivity.
Who Was the Best Latino Marketer in 2024? The Republican Party
On my podcast, The New Mainstream, I’m often asked who I believe is the best marketer when it comes to engaging Latino audiences. My answer has long been Target. For years, Target has invested in Latino and multicultural consumers with consistent intent and authenticity. They do their homework, they partner with leaders and organizations within the communities they aim to serve, and they craft campaigns that resonate deeply with their target audience. This year, however, I’m giving the title of “Best Latino Marketer” to an unlikely candidate: the Republican Party. By Mario Carrasco - Co-Founder & Principal / ThinkNow
Engage to Earn Is Everything in Marketing
The contemporary expression of the "Marketing is everything. And everything is marketing" mantra can be found in a high-growth but often underappreciated sector of marketing: Engage to Earn.
How Does Length of Time in US Affect Hispanic Consumers
There are significant differences in how Hispanic consumers behave in the marketplace depending on how long they have lived in the United States. This is because the length of time a Hispanic individual has spent in the United States often influences that individual’s acculturation level, although the two are not synonymous. Acculturation generally refers to the process of someone reverting from their own personal culture, to accept practices of the dominant culture in some shape of form (Berry, 2006). Acculturation is not the abandonment of one’s individual culture fully, but instead, it refers to adopting aspects of a different culture into the individual’s personal identity. The levels of acculturation for Hispanic consumers is often broken down into four categories, and each category of consumer has a slightly unique behavior. By Camille Ashe - Florida State University
Relevance vs. Trend Hopping: How Jaguar Balances the Loyalty of Its Aging Base and the Demands of New Global Affluent Buyers
What I’ve learned in working with clients on brand transitions throughout decades—whether we call it evolution, transformation, rebranding, or something else—is that visionary brands never need to compromise their essence. They refine and adapt it to stay relevant in an ever-changing consumer landscape. It’s not about chasing trends; it’s about understanding how to evolve meaningfully without losing what made the brand great. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
My Voice Matters: Inclusive Marketing Excellence [REPORT]
This study examines how inclusion influences business decision-making, career progression, and a sense of belonging within the marketing and advertising industry. By measuring these dimensions across diverse demographics, roles, and organizational types, it provides a comprehensive perspective that ensures every voice is represented.
THE HISPANIC STAR GALA shined in NYC
The Hispanic Star commemorated its fourth Annual Gala—an evening dedicated to mobilizing support for the Hispanic community, accentuating Hispanics' critical positive contributions to the United States at Cipriani Wallstreet. Leaders, celebrities, philanthropists, companies, and activists gathered to honor and recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic Stars, who inspire the community and elevate the true narrative of Latinos as positive contributors to the U.S.
2024 Programmatic Benchmark Study [REPORT]
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced findings from its 2024 Programmatic Transparency Benchmark Study, marking another step in empowering brands towards full visibility into their programmatic supply chain. This latest analysis included Connected TV (CTV), highlighting the sector’s rapid growth and providing a more comprehensive view of the totality of programmatic media buying.
2025: A Transformative Year for Multicultural Marketing
As the clock ticks toward 2025, a pivotal year emerges for multicultural marketing. In a landscape shaped by diverse audiences, new challenges, and shifting priorities, the stage is set for both disruption and opportunity. 2025 holds the promise of redefining how brands connect with America’s diverse consumer base—an engagement critical for long-term growth and success. By Jose Villa - Advertising Executive, Entrepreneur, Cross-cultural & Marketing Strategist
Global Advertising Forecast Projects 9.5% Growth in Total 2024 Advertising Revenue [REPORT]
GroupM, WPP’s media investment group, published the topline findings of its End-of-Year Global Advertising Forecast for 2024. The report, which analyses advertising investments over the last 12 months and shares projections for 2025 and beyond, finds that strong performance of the largest sellers of advertising and increased digital expansion have propelled growth in global advertising investment to 9.5% this year. The industry will surpass $1 trillion in total revenue for the first time in 2024 (excluding U.S. political advertising) and grow another 7.7% in 2025 to reach $1.1 trillion.
Media Innovation to Propel the Global Ad Market Towards the Trillion Mark
The winter update of MAGNA’s “Global Ad Forecast” reveals that media owners’ net advertising revenues (NAR) reached $933 billion in 2024, growing +10.3% over 2023. This is in line with MAGNA’s mid-year prediction (+10.0%) and a significant acceleration on the global growth recorded in 2023 (+6.4%). +10.3% is the strongest growth rate observed by MAGNA in 25 years (excluding the post-COVID surge in 2021 of +23%).
Do Marketers Have the Time & Resources to Boost Efficiency and Performance?
According to a recent McKinsey & Company study, marketers believe that they are being asked to "do more, with less." Further, many survey respondents feel ill-equipped to deliver on the expanded expectations of the marketing departmen
Advertising Is Being Lost in Translation
On the surface, Sofia Coppola's Lost in Translation is about two foreigners navigating a place where they don't speak the language. However, the real message is that even when people share the same words, the real meaning can still be lost as it is translated into different personal contexts.
Gen Z Latinas and Beauty: The Impact of Culture, Tradition, and Social Media
As the beauty and skincare industry evolves, it increasingly reflects the diverse cultural landscape among consumers. Latina skincare highlights the unique blend of tradition, culture, and modern influence that shapes beauty routines across generations. Latina beauty practices are deeply connected to cultural identity, family traditions, and a growing interest in natural, evidence-based skincare solutions. Social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok have brought a renewed focus on Latina skincare, influencing younger generations like Gen Z. This article explores how culture and social platforms influence consumer behavior and product preferences, offering insights for brands looking to engage with this dynamic and influential group.
The real cost of business abandoning inclusion
Following Walmart and others’ withdrawal from DEIB initiatives, consultant Lisette Arsuaga explains how these businesses are out of sync with real Americans’ expectations. By Lisette Arsuaga, Co president and co CEO
ANA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION encourages Giving Back to Marketing Industry’s Next Generation
Kicking off on GivingTuesday and through the end of the year, the ANA Educational Foundation (AEF) is doubling down on donations for its University Membership Program. The ANA Educational Foundation’s Give the Gift of ANA University Membership program allows organizations to donate an ANA membership to a school of their choice. These memberships enable both professors and students to tap into the vast network of industry programs, speakers, and curricula that the ANA and the AEF offers academia and future talent.
Latino Wealth Journey [REPORT]
The biggest opportunity within the wealth accumulation journey for Hispanics/Latinos lies with Emerging Affluents, according to a new report The Latino Wealth Journey: Understanding How to Expand Multigenerational Wealth Accumulation from Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Inclusion (NYSE: MS) and Hispanic Executive.
The Long Tail of the Advertising Business
To remain relevant — and profitable — agencies must regularly reevaluate their offerings to ensure they are optimizing the dynamics of the long tail of the advertising business.
Rolling Back DEI Initiatives
I considered writing a think piece on what Walmart rolling back its DEI initiatives means, but as I started, it hit me: they were never really about DEI. By Mario Xavier Carrasco / ThinkNow
