Trends
Global ad market prospects upgraded to 8.9% (US$1.19trn) but growth concentrated in Big Tech platforms
A new study from WARC has found that global advertising spend is now on course to close out 2025 with growth of 8.9% to $1.19trn, an upgrade of 1.5 percentage points (pp) from WARC’s September forecast due to strong results from Big Tech platforms and a muted impact on global trade from trade tariffs.
Teens, Social Media and AI Chatbots 2025. [REPORT]
Roughly 1 in 5 U.S. teens say they are on TikTok and YouTube almost constantly. At the same time, 64% of teens say they use chatbots, including about 3 in 10 who do so daily
A Latino Heisman Isn’t Just a Football Story — It’s an American One
This year’s Heisman conversation is about more than highlight reels, quarterback efficiency ratings, or who can win one more game under the brightest lights. The rise of Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza — two Latino quarterbacks leading the sport’s most prestigious award race — reflects something deeper: the evolution of America itself. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
Gen Z Sees AI Automating 20% of Their Future Full-Time Jobs but Are Confident in Ability to Adapt to AI Advancements in Their Field
Half of Generation Z (Gen Z) interns expect 20% of their jobs to be automated by AI when they start full-time roles, but 92% are confident in their ability to adapt to AI advancements in their fields, according to a new survey from KPMG LLP, the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.
The ‘attention equation’: Winning the right battles for consumer attention. [REPORT]
Anyone who has spent too much of an evening trying to choose between entertainment options or ping-ponging back and forth between their TV screen and their phone while attempting to watch a new show or movie knows how many different forms of media are fighting for their attention.
Latinos are Rethinking Holiday Traditions and Travel Plans Amid Rising Costs
New data from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index finds Latinos in the U.S. will spend an average of almost $650 more this holiday season than in 2024. On average, U.S. Latinos expect to spend nearly $2,700, a 30% increase from last year, despite many reporting cutting back in key categories such as travel, decorating and entertaining due to rising cost of living concerns.
Income, Poverty and Health Insurance Coverage in the United States: 2024
The U.S. Census Bureau announced that real median household income was $83,730 in 2024, not statistically different from the 2023 estimate of $82,690. The official poverty rate fell 0.4 percentage points to 10.6% in 2024.
CMOs: your marketing procurement team might be more useful than you think
Marketing procurement has been on a journey for the best part of a decade. Many of you will remember WFA’s Project Spring back in 2018 – the first time we really understood how the function was perceived within organizations.
Majorities of Latinos Disapprove of Trump and His Policies on Immigration, Economy [REPORT]
Latinos have grown pessimistic in the year since the 2024 presidential election. Most say their situation in the United States has worsened. And as Donald Trump’s second term unfolds, Latinos are increasingly critical of his job performance and his administration’s immigration and economic policies – two key issues for Latino voters in last year’s election.
Against Authenticity: The Marketing Trope Has Run Its Course
Authenticity has become such a hollow marketing virtue that whenever I see another brand trot out an “authentic Latino story,” I roll my eyes hard enough to hit a 7-10 split. By Carlos Aguilar
90% of CEOs can’t explain their strategy in 1 sentence.
90% of CEOs can't explain their strategy in 1 sentence. The other 10% own their markets. Which are you? By Eric PartakerEric Partaker - The CEO Coach
What people think a CMO does?“
What people think a CMO does? “ Approve pretty campaigns." .... Cute. But completely disconnected from reality. By Raquel Alonso - Fractional CMO - Equanima
The Demographic Destiny of the Next Workforce
Last week, I wrote about how future employees and future customers are becoming the same person, and why that shift matters for leaders. This week, I want to go a level deeper into a truth too many organizations still underestimate. By Tony Coles - Executive Leader | Board Director | Strategic Growth & Market Expansion | Translating Culture into Competitive Advantage
2025 Hispanic Content Report – Available for download for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content, Data & Social usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer.
2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
The HMC 2025 Hispanic Market Guide challenges marketers to follow the growth and prioritize cultural COMPETENCY for brand success [DOWNLOAD for FREE]
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2025 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with the top U.S. growth market: Latinos. The guide features business-building cultural insights, economic and sector data plus reports on media consumption, purchase behavior and Hispanic creativity.
2025 Hispanic Market Overview Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic Market Overview – titled “VOZ of The American Influencer”
Blending Heritage: How U.S. Hispanics Make Thanksgiving Their Own
Thanksgiving… that American symbol of gratitude, togetherness, and stuffed turkey. But step into a Hispanic home on this holiday, and you instantly feel how the tradition has been transformed—filled with flavor, music, faith, and legacy. It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience, a ritual, and, for many, proof of how beautifully two cultures can come together. By Maria Lucia Parra - I am a bilingual Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives, as “one size does not fit all”.
When Every Voice Counts Every Brand Wins [New #SeeALL Video]
Today’s consumers are multidimensional, layered with stories, culture, and lived experience. When brands see people fully, not as fragments but as whole human beings, something powerful happens.
Clients, Agencies & Good Manners
A surprising thing happened... As I left my local Starbucks and began to open the door, another customer approached from outside. I held the door open for them, as my mother taught me long ago. And then the surprise occurred: She smiled and thanked me. I’ve been thinking about this for days. By Steve Boehler
