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More Than a Championship: A Hispanic (Cuban) American Story at the Heart of America
Monday night’s college football championship — though not a win for the University of Miami — was still a moment of jubilation. Led by Heisman Trophy winner Fernando Mendoza, the game affirmed something larger than a final score: pride, belonging, and possibility for my hometown of Miami, Florida, and for many Hispanic Americans watching across the country. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz – Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
MLK’s Dream Is Our Brief, Not a Seasonal Theme. Making His Dream Our Creative Mandate.
Martin Luther King Jr. never asked America to be polite. He asked America to be brave. As a kid growing up in Mexico, the United States was, to me, an idea before it was a country: a messy, noisy, colorful experiment that somehow kept promising more than it delivered and yet never stopped reaching for better. King’s words traveled further than any border patrol; they reached living rooms, classrooms, and later, conference rooms – including the ones where I’ve spent most of my professional life trying to convince brands that culture is not a risk, it’s a gift. By Luis Miguel Messianu
Starting my 25th Year at HHF
As I start not only 2026 but my 25th year with the Hispanic Heritage Foundation, I am reinvigorated by the opportunities that lie ahead in this privileged position to serve our community, serve our country, and serve everyone with whom I get to do the work. By Antonio Tijerino
Los Angeles Is the Future of the U.S. Consumer. [REPORT]
Los Angeles is about to shape the future of the American consumer. With the World Cup in 2026, the Super Bowl in 2027, and the Olympics in 2028, the city will be the cultural and economic epicenter of the decade.
The Future of Wine is Multicultural
The wine industry is facing a reset. Declining volumes, shifting demographics, and competitive pressures are reshaping the market. But moments of disruption also create moments of renewal—and today’s industry has a unique opportunity to reimagine its future.
The Fourth Monkey has emerged………
You shouldn't have to compete with a phone for someone's attention in a meeting. By Chris Laping - The Emotional Intelligence Network
7 facts about Venezuelans in the U.S.
On Jan. 3, the United States conducted a military strike on Venezuela and brought President Nicolás Maduro to New York to face charges related to drug trafficking. In recent decades, Venezuela has experienced economic and political crises that have led to record numbers of Venezuelans migrating. They’ve mainly gone to neighboring Latin American countries but also to the U.S. and elsewhere.
What we know about internet use, smartphone ownership and digital divides in the U.S.
For 25 years, Pew Research Center has tracked some of the biggest technological shifts in history.
Telemundo Dominates Daytime in 2025 as the Most-Watched Spanish-Language Network Weekday Afternoons among Total Viewers
Telemundo closed 2025 as the #1 Spanish-language television network in weekday afternoons (Monday–Friday, 1–5 pm) averaging 548,000 total viewers, according to Nielsen. Year-over-year, the afternoon daypart also surged +22% among adults 18–49, with every program in the block delivering double-digit growth versus 2024.
2026 Experiential Marketing Must Haves ….
In 2026, experiential marketing must move from activation to strategic experience architecture. As live events and venues continue to invest in technology and infrastructure, the real differentiator in 2026 will be strategic experience design, not activation volume. But before investing in more tech, activations or formats your FIRST step in 2026 must be to assess your current experiential strategy & portfolio of events. By Virginia Ocampo - Diector Global Strategy @Spiro
2026 Hispanic Audio Today. [REPORT]
For marketers who target U.S. Hispanic consumers, it comes as no surprise that audio continues to be one of the most reliable parts of an increasingly fragmented media landscape. Advertisers are managing tighter budgets while pressure to deliver outcomes remains high; this means channels with scale and stability are more valuable than ever. As digital platforms adapt to changing privacy rules which can impact efficient targeting, broadcast radio remains insulated from those forces. It delivers audiences without depending on digital signals that are becoming harder to decipher. More than 93 percent of Hispanic adults tune in each month, making radio one of the most consistent and dependable ways for brands to reach this fast-growing consumer group at scale.
When the RFP Arrives, It’s Too Late: The New Rules of Agency Selection
For decades, agencies have treated the RFP as the moment that mattered. The brief arrived. Then the war room opened. And the pitch became the battleground. By Mark Duval - Founder of The Duval Partnership
Global economic outlook 2026
As anticipated in our last global economic outlook, elections around the world have driven notable policy changes that altered the trajectories of inflation, borrowing costs, currency values, and trade and capital flows in 2025. One significant development was that the United States raised significant barriers to trade, disrupting supply chains and creating financial market volatility. Since then, it has struck trade deals with numerous countries, reinstating some predictability in those trading relationships, albeit at higher costs. Restrictive US trade policy has also pushed other countries closer together, with numerous trade deals being inked among non-US countries.
2026 ………….
As we look to 2026, our industry stands at a creative crossroads—where technology, culture, and purpose converge. If I’ve learned anything leading ideas that cross borders and hearts, it’s that the most powerful creativity, now as always, begins with humanity. By Luis Miguel Messianu - Founder-President-Chief Creative Officer @ Messianu/Edelman/Lerma
Creators, Consumers, and Trust: Driving the Future of Media in 2026
2025 didn’t just change media—it rewrote the rules of engagement. Fueled by shifting audience habits, AI innovation, and relentless competition, media consumption accelerated at a pace that challenged every assumption. Creators continued to redefine how audiences discover and engage with content. Meanwhile, piracy grew more sophisticated, and AI reshaped how content is protected. At CTAM, we spent the year tracking these shifts, helping members respond strategically, and identifying what will matter most as we begin 2026. Here are the lessons that stood out. By Vicki Lins - Leader of Innovation + Impact :: President & CEO, CTAM
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”
The War on Christmas?
I never thought I'd miss Americans arguing over how to be nice to each other during the holidays. By Ozzie Godinez - CEO at PACO Collective
