Research
Major Strategic Disconnect Today Between Elected Leaders and Hispanic Voters
TelevisaUnivision released an important new survey conducted by The Harris Poll of over 500 registered Hispanic voters in Texas showing affordability is the defining priority for 2026. The poll also vividly demonstrates a major strategic disconnect between elected leaders and Hispanic voters on several important fronts.
In Latin America, when violence rises, women’s economic opportunities fall
Imagine deciding whether to work, study, or commute not based on opportunity, but on fear. Across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), high levels of crime and insecurity shape everyday economic decisions in ways that rarely show up in headline labor statistics. While violent crime affects both women and men, its economic consequences vary. Women experience violence differently, and those differences translate into unequal access to work, income, and economic autonomy. A growing body of evidence shows that violent crime acts as a structural barrier to women’s labor market participation.
Immigration will play an essential role in shaping the future of US economic growth
Immigration patterns in the United States appear to be shifting after the post-pandemic surge. Between 2022 and 2024, the foreign-born labor force expanded at an average annual rate of 4%, while the native-born labor force grew by just 1.1%. But that trend now seems to be changing: Net immigration fell sharply last year, and is expected to fall even further this year.
Family Caregiving in an Aging America. [REPORT]
As the U.S. population ages, the need for caregivers among older adults is on the rise. There’s growing evidence that family members are increasingly taking on these roles.
FOR THE CULTURE: How Multicultural Gen Z Creators Are Shaping Brand Narratives. [REPORT] – Part 3
We are excited to share 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.
Nielsen Launches Mobile Survey To Modernize Radio Measurement.
After years in the making, Nielsen is taking radio audience measurement into the mobile era with the official launch of its Nielsen mobile survey (mSurvey), beginning with the Spring 2026 survey period. The new platform complements the traditional Diary service by allowing respondents to report listening electronically on their smartphones, expanding participation and improving accuracy.
America’s Fastest-Growing Consumer: Radio at the Center of Growth
In a previous Sound Answers release, we explored how radio earns the trust of Hispanic consumers. It's a connection built on culture, community, language, and daily habit. That relationship remains strong. But the larger market reality tells a more urgent story.
Telemundo Leads as the Most-Watched Spanish-Language Network in Primetime Year‑to‑Date Across Key Demos
Telemundo reinforces its leadership in 2026, wrapping up the February broadcast month as the #1 Spanish‑language network in Monday–Sunday primetime year‑to‑date among both Adults 18–49 and total viewers, according to Nielsen.
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
Many U.S. Counties Had High Poverty Rates Over 20 Years
In 309 or almost 10% of U.S. counties, mostly in the South, poverty rates stayed at 20% or more for two decades, according to the recently released American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates.
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.
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
Watching the Index: Hispanic Sampling in a Sensitive Climate
Of the three ethnicities Nielsen tracks in both PPM and diary worlds, Black, Hispanic, and Other, the one that tends to spend the most time with radio is the Hispanic congregation. While every market is different, Hispanics tend to be heavier radio users. It is important that samples for both PPM and diary are effectively balanced for all three ethnicities. Remember, you pay Nielsen for sample, not ratings.
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
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.
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.
Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
Fresh off of Bad Bunny’s appearance as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer, his Grammy-honored song “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” can be heard on such radio stations as WVAQ-FM in Morgantown, W. Va. — not exactly a Hispanic population hub. Yet, thanks to the University of West Virginia and migration patterns seen across the last three decades, U.S. Hispanics are far and wide. And their offspring represents what iHeartMedia is championing as a “cultural and economic force” worthy of advertiser consideration. That said, the timing of the study comes just days after the company moved a high-profile audio brand targeting bilingual, bicultural Latinos off a 100kw signal in Tampa-St. Petersburg to a pair of FM translators despite ranking No. 1 in the latest ratings. By Adam Jacobson
How Brands Can Win Big in 2026. [REPORT]
The Big Game may be over, but the real story is just getting started. The creative ideas that captured attention and sparked conversation were a masterclass in what’s working with today’s audiences.
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.
