Empowerment

“Nike terrorists”

By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative director, etc   /  LMMiami.com

  • I was reading the news about the attacks last week in Spain* and it was brought to my attention that some European media outlets call these type of assailants “Nike terrorists”.
  • “Nike terrorist”?
  • What can that possibly mean?
  • Here’s what I found after some research online.
  • Apparently, the term was coined by operatives in the British intelligence services.
  • For various reasons, some of them surprisingly related to our marketing & advertising line of business.

María Elena Salinas to leave Univision

María Elena Salinas, an influential voice in television and Hispanic America for more than three decades, announced that she plans to leave the Univision News anchor chair at the end of the year.

Latinos on National Monument Protections

Latinos have been part of the democratic process of permanently protecting millions of acres of public lands for their communities and for future generations. For example, the Latino community were active participants in the efforts to establish the Sand to Snow, Mojave Trails and San Gabriel Mountains National Monuments in California, Organ Mountains-Desert Peaks National Monument in New Mexico, Gold Butte National Monument in Nevada, and many other places.

Danny Trejo Stars in New PSA Campaign Supporting Male Caregivers

Men represent 2 out of 5 of the more than 40 million unpaid family caregivers in the U.S., but very few reach out for support. To help male caregivers get the tools and resources they need to take care of themselves and their adult loved ones, AARP and the Ad Council are refreshing their Caregiver Assistance campaign.

The Immigrant Archive Project (IAP) debuts on reVolver Podcasts

The Immigrant Archive Project (IAP), the nation’s first comprehensive oral history project on the immigrant experience in America, announced a partnership with reVolver Podcasts

Youth In Poverty Six Times More Likely To Experience Detrimental Levels Of Adversity [REPORT]

Multiple adversities, the research shows, put young people at increased risk of performing poorly in school or dropping out.

The 50 Most Powerful Latinas in Corporate America

The Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA) announced on March 14th the 50 Most Powerful Latinas (MPL) in corporate America.

Morse – CEO of New American Dimensions selected for Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award

David Morse, president and CEO of New American Dimensions, has been selected to receive the Multicultural Marketing Achievement Award presented by Aguilar Productions.  Morse will receive the honor at the 21st Annual Multicultural Marketing Conference at the Wellstone Center in St. Paul, MN on Thursday, March 23, 2017.

It Is On Us Latinos To Tell Our Story and We Must Tell It Now

The Latino narrative will position the tone for the future.  By Andy Checo – Senior Director at Havas Formula

María Elena Salinas to be inducted in Broadcasting Hall of Fame

Award-winning journalist and co-anchor of “Noticiero Univsion” María Elena Salinas will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2017 NAB Show Television Luncheon on Monday, April 24 in Las Vegas.

On the journey to the C-suite, men have it easier. Why? [REPORT]

Despite all the progress women have made in business, they are still reaching top leadership positions at a significantly lower rate than men. They have the same education, skills, and qualifications as men to get ahead, so what’s going wrong?

Despite Modest Gains, Women and Minorities See Little Change in Representation on Fortune 500 Boards [REPORT]

Boardroom diversity in Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 companies has increased for women and certain minority groups, according to the “Missing Pieces Report: The 2016 Board Diversity Census of Women and Minorities on Fortune 500 Boards,” a multiyear study published by the Alliance for Board Diversity (ABD), collaborating with Deloitte for the 2016 Census.

Most Popular Surnames in the United States

The U.S. Census Bureau released the country’s top 1,000 surnames by race and Hispanic origin and those that occurred 100 or more times in the 2010 Census.  Hispanic surnames represent 40% of Top 15 Surnames.

Raising Selfless Children in a Selfie World [REPORT]

In today’s digital world, parents overwhelmingly agree it is important to nurture good character in their children, including traits like honesty and compassion.

Latinos en Power [REPORT]

As part of its wide-ranging, multiplatform political and electoral coverage, Univision News presents a special digital report that provides a comprehensive overview of Hispanics in public office across the United States over the last two decades: “Latinos en Power.”

WebCityGirls wins ‘Best Latina Network Leader’

Lynn Ponder, Founder of webcitygirls.com has been recognized by her dedication and commitment to the online community with Award “Best Latina Network Leader” at LATISM 2016 Best in Tech Innovation and Social Media’

Diego Luna and Jarritos partner to share the Journey of Immigrants in the United States

Director, Diego Luna and Jarritos, the popular Mexican soft drink brand, joined forces to produce Jarritos’ most recent spot, “The Journey”. The short film showcases the struggles, and triumphs of immigrants living in the United States, while establishing Jarritos as a brand that celebrates the very diversity that makes its consumers and this country so great.

Daisy Expósito-Ulla wins prestigious ADCOLOR® Lifetime Achievement Award and reflects on the industry [VIDEO]

Expósito-Ulla, chairman/CEO of d expósito & Partners, spoke last night at the black-tie ceremony dinner, during the 10th Annual ADCOLOR® Conference and Awards in which the prestigious organization fulfilled once again its mission of “highlighting and honoring the achievements of African-American, American Indian/Native American, Asian Pacific-American, Hispanic/Latino, LGBT professionals and diversity and inclusion champions in the creative industries.”

Univision unveils new Media Centers

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) unveiled five new Univision Media Centers at middle schools in Austin, Chicago, Miami, Los Angeles and Oakland.

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises to launch “El Poder En Ti”

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of “El Poder En Ti,” the company’s robust community initiative aimed at empowering viewers to take action for a better life in areas of key importance to U.S. Hispanics: education (Tu Educación), health (Tu Salud), finance (Tu Dinero) and civic engagement (#YoDecido). Cesar Conde, Chairman of NBCUniversal International Group and NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, together with key partners and Telemundo talent, will unveil the new campaign at a special star-studded cocktail reception in Miami, Florida.

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