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The “general market” isn’t general anymore.
It’s Culturally Fueled™: complex, dynamic, and powered by people who’ve redefined what influence looks like. By Lisa Torres - Founder & Principal, The LIT Group Co.
Is the Glass Half Full or Half Empty for Working Latinas in the U.S.?
As a multicultural marketer, I am always reviewing how to reach different groups. As a Latina executive, I’m particularly interested in the evolution of spending power. National Latina Equal Pay Day, which was Oct. 8th, seems like an ideal time for an assessment. By Karla Fernandez Parker
Integration not scale is key to media success
Big multinationals can no longer rely on being big multinationals to secure advantage when it comes to media. Instead, they need to build in-house capabilities and connections says Tom Ashby, Global Lead, Media Services at WFA.
What’s a marketing measurement mistake you often see?
Three weeks ago, I had dinner with 20 CMOs here in San Francisco. One of them turned to me and asked: "What’s the biggest mistake you see in how companies measure marketing?”
Los puertorriqueños redefinen el consumo: menos compras impulsivas, más propósito y bienestar [En Español]
El consumidor puertorriqueño está reescribiendo las reglas del consumo. Según el 2025 Consumer Foresight Study, elaborado por Nube Research y Brain Consulting y presentado durante el SME Marketing Summit esta pasada semana, las personas en la isla están dejando atrás el impulso y el estatus para abrazar la intención, el bienestar y la estabilidad emocional. Se ahorra más, se gasta con propósito y se mira a la inteligencia artificial con una mezcla de curiosidad y cautela. By Juan Carlos Pedreira - Digital Innovation Strategist | AI & Technology Consultant | E-Commerce & Media Transformation Expert
When is it public relations (PR) vs marketing? My next guest agrees that it is a blurred line. [PODCAST]
When is it public relations (PR) vs marketing? My next guest agrees that it is a blurred line.
Key facts about U.S. Latinos
Latinos are among the fastest-growing racial or ethnic groups in the United States. Between 2000 and 2024, the Latino population nearly doubled, rising from 35.3 million to 68 million. Latinos accounted for more than half of all U.S. population growth during that period.
The Pitfall of Performative Marketing: Why Many Brands Miss the Mark During Hispanic Heritage Month
Every September, brands launch Hispanic Heritage Month campaigns filled with vibrant visuals and bilingual copy. Yet many of these campaigns fall flat with the very audience they aim to celebrate. The reason: performative marketing, surface-level nods to culture rather than meaningful and trust-building engagement.
Hispanic/Latino student-athletes reach record participation across NCAA in 2025
As Hispanic Heritage Month is observed from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, the NCAA celebrates the impact and growing presence of Hispanic/Latino student-athletes. Their influence can be seen across all three divisions and in nearly every sport, with their overall participation numbers climbing 62% over the past decade.
Trust, Tech, and the New Financial Playbook: Navigating the Generational Divide [PODCAST]
On this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Aijaz Hussain Shaik, Senior Director of Thought Leadership & Research at Empower, unpacks how generational shifts, cultural influences, and technology are redefining financial behavior and what it takes to create more inclusive financial systems.
Trust and Transparency in the Digital Age: What Matters to U.S. Hispanics
In a world where digital platforms mediate almost every interaction, trust has become the currency that decides whether people lean in or walk away. For U.S. Hispanics, who are among the most digitally engaged groups in the country, the expectation for transparency is especially high. They know when brands are authentic, and they know when they are not. By Sylvia Vidal - Consumer Insights & Strategy Consultant | Latin America Market Expert | Multicultural Marketing Leader
Data Behind the Beat: Visa data reveals Bad Bunny’s Puerto Rico Residency drove double-digit spending growth
The entertainment industry is entering a new era where music isn’t just a cultural force — it’s an economic engine. Large-scale concerts, superstar tours, and now high-profile residencies are reshaping tourism, boosting local economies, and putting cities on the global map.
ONLINE SELF-ASSESSMENT FOR CMOs TO CALIBRATE, MAP AND EVOLVE AI-POWERED MARKETING TEAMS, PROCESSES AND PLATFORMS
The CMO Council announced a new thought leadership program with Zeta Global aimed at engaging senior marketers in a benchmarking process to determine their company’s level of digital marketing maturity, organizational capacity and performance predictability.
Consumer attitudes toward in-car entertainment and media preferences
A new report by Gracenote, the content data business unit of Nielsen, highlights a significant opportunity for car manufacturers to provide consumers easy access to entertainment content across a range of services and types. By optimizing the native in-car infotainment experiences people want, auto brands can gain the power to influence decision-making and drive more revenue.
Have you been influenced yet? What the first IPA Influencer ROI study reveals
A new report from the IPA shines light, for the first time, on the effectiveness of Influencer marketing. Irina Cotovici, Director of Analytics, shares her thoughts on the analysis which will become a ‘go-to’ benchmark for the foreseeable future.
How People Around the World View AI [REPORT]
As the use of artificial intelligence (AI) increases rapidly, most people across 25 countries surveyed say they have heard or read at least a little about the technology.
Engaging U.S. soccer fans ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Soccer fandom in the U.S. is gaining momentum in anticipation of the 2026 FIFA World Cup™. And with this growing audience, brand sponsors and advertisers need to understand who these fans are and how they’re engaging to capitalize on this rising popularity.
Cultural Authenticity as a Competitive Edge
Latin America is one of the most diverse and dynamic regions in the world. Each country carries its own blend of traditions, languages, music, and identities, yet consumers across the region share one common expectation: they want to see themselves reflected in the brands they choose. Authenticity isn’t just appreciated, it’s demanded.
Unlocking the growing power of Latino fans: Building a stronger sports economy
Across stadiums, screens, and social platforms, Latinos represent the future of sports fandom in America. Young, passionate, digitally fluent, and willing to spend, this fan group embodies the habits and expectations of tomorrow’s audience. With ties to professional leagues, community clubs, and recreational sports, Latino fans are a powerful force that drive ticket sales, streaming, and media consumption at scale. And as members of one of the fastest growing and most diverse demographic segments in the United States, these fans have an influence that is only accelerating.
California Latino GDP Surges Past $1 Trillion [REPORT]
If California Latinos were an independent state, their GDP would be the nation’s sixth-largest state GDP, larger than the economy of Pennsylvania or Ohio, according to the 2025 California Latino GDP Report by researchers at California Lutheran University and UCLA.
