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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.

25TH EDITION OF HMC HISPANIC MARKET GUIDE: A comprehensive Playbook to help Marketers STOP Latino Coating & Reach Hispanic Market with Authenticity [DOWNLOAD GUIDE For Free]

On the heels of launching its #STOPLATINOCOATING campaign, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2024 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with U.S. Latinos, currently positioned as the fifth largest global economy. This year marks the 25th edition of the market guide, which has served as a valuable resource for the industry and a vehicle for helping brands tap into the Hispanic opportunity.

4 in 5 Gen Z Employees Say They’re Victims of Generational Stereotypes, Costing Them Jobs and Promotions

Generation Z (Gen Z) knows they’re considered hard to work with, and they’re frustrated about it.

Stopping Burnout

Exhausted teams risk losing talent and producing substandard work — to keep them fresh, marketing leaders must prioritize their teams' mental and physical well-being

Meet the New Tech Trailblazers: Hispanic Communities Redefining Innovation

Imagine a vibrant community that's not just keeping up with technology but actively shaping its future. Hispanic consumers in the U.S. are doing exactly that—emerging as influential leaders in the tech world, blending rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge innovation.  By Sylvia Vidal - Senior VP of Insights | Expert in Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and U.S. Hispanic Research | Advocate for Inclusive Insights |Specialist in Latin American & Caribbean Markets | Qualitative & Quantitative Specialist

Marketing is dead. Advertising is deader. Long live growth hacking? Part 2

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• As we discussed last week, many growth hacking schemes are based on some sort of referral incentive: reward existing users for reeling in friends and family.

ANA unveils winner son 2024 Multicultural Excellence Awards

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the recipients of its esteemed ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards, which featured 17 award categories, including the Best in Show honor.

Overwhelming Consumer Support for Inclusive & Diversity Initiatives

More than 8 in 10 consumers are comfortable or neutral on inclusive marketing practices, according to a new study. In fact, more than half of consumers (56%) would support or strongly support a brand that creates ads representing all groups. In comparison, only 10% (all others were neutral) would not support a brand that creates inclusive advertising, according to a new report where more than 12,000 consumers were surveyed.

America’s News Influencers [REPORT]

In the heat of the 2024 election, news influencers seemed to be everywhere. Both Republicans and Democrats credentialed content creators to cover their conventions – and encouraged influencers to share their political messages. Influencers also interviewed the candidates and held fundraisers for them.

“Driving Growth & Representation: A Conversation with Santiago Negre, Chair of the McDonald’s Hispanic Owner-Operators Association”

Last month we featured an Immigrant Archive Project tribute video to the McDonald's Hispanic Owner-Operators Association (MHOA), celebrating their outstanding leadership and contributions to the U.S. Hispanic market. Inspired by this video, we decided to follow up with a Q&A with Santiago Negre, the association’s Board Chair.

2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising Report Finds Supermajorities of Industry Leaders Support LGBTQ Inclusion

GLAAD released the findings of its 2024 Visibility Perceptions in Advertising, based on a survey of 200 decision-makers and marketing executives from advertisers and advertising agencies to understand perceptions, commitments, and challenges to featuring the LGBTQ community in advertising.

Less Than Half of U.S. Family Households Include Children Under 18

About 39% of U.S. family households this year included the householder’s children under 18, according to new U.S. Census Bureau estimates.

Nearly Two-Thirds of U.S. Households are Family Households

Newly released estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau’s historical America’s Families and Living Arrangements tables show that about 64% of households were classified as family households in 2024. This marks a significant change from 50 years ago, when 79% of households were family households. Family households are defined as those that include at least one person related to the householder by birth, marriage or adoption.

Multicultural Healthcare Disparities to Inform Inclusive Strategies [REPORT]

Republica Havas Health & M3 MI have released their latest Executive Report, "Equity in Action: Mapping the Multicultural Patient Journey for Inclusive Strategies"– a vital guide for healthcare professionals aiming to address the unique needs of multicultural communities and advance health equity.

‘We can’t cry about the milk that’s spilled’: As DE&I fallout continues, multicultural agencies grapple with changes

Brands like Ford Motors, John Deere and Molson Coors, among others, have reversed course on their diversity, equity and inclusion commitments. The shift is leaving multicultural and diverse-owned agencies grappling with the fallout.

From TV to Twitch: Navigating the Evolving Media Landscape

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Marcela Doria, VP of Insight for WBD Latin America/U.S. Hispanic, sheds light on how the shift to digital impacts data, consumer relationships, and media consumption across the U.S. and Latin America market.

Agencies: treat your people well; they may run a future agency review

Agencies: treat your people well; they may run a future agency review The agency business is a tough business. Clients expect a lot. Agency economics are strained. And staff often move around for promotions. It’s hard to run a successful agency.

“Embracing Purpose Beyond Politics: A New Opportunity for Brands in a Divided America.”

As the dust settles on one of the most divisive elections in recent memory, brands have a rare opportunity to refocus on their purpose. Beyond the bitter politics and polarized discourse, there’s a deep desire among consumers for connection and unity. This presents a pivotal moment for brands: they can now help bridge divides, uplift communities, and inspire optimism. But this requires brands to step boldly into their purpose-driven messaging—while avoiding the political pitfalls that can alienate their audience.  By Luis Miguel Messianu. Founder, President-Chief Creative Officer- MEL

Marketers need to evolve beyond the “multicultural” brief

By lumping distinctly diverse audiences together under one umbrella and isolating entire cultural communities into a “niche,” the industry persists in sending a clear message: historically underrepresented consumers are still not seen as part of the cultural mainstream in marketing. Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel asks, when will marketing’s approach to cultural diversity align with the realities of today and the demands of tomorrow?  By Dr. Anastasia Kārkliņa Gabriel

2025 Sports Marketing Outlook

How the trends and lessons of 2024 shed light on what to expect in 2025