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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.
Happy Holidays & New Year
We hope that you, your families and business associates enjoy a very Happy Holidays & New Year. HispanicAd
No surprise that 2026 is shaping up to be another ‘more with less’ year.
No surprise that 2026 is shaping up to be another 'more with less' year. But the eye-opening stat from the WARC team's latest Voice of the Marketer report is that Marketing budgets are lagging business sentiment. By David Tiltman - Chief Content Officer, WARC; SVP Content, LIONS Intelligence
SBS Trims Expenses, Records $2.8M Gain From Puerto Rico Sale
Even as overall revenue declined year-over-year, Spanish Broadcasting System more than doubled its third-quarter net income in 2025 compared to 2024’s Q3 results through aggressive expense reduction and the sale of its Puerto Rico television properties.
Educated but Underprepared: Closing the Career Readiness Gap
For today’s young people, a good job after graduation is no sure thing. As of July 2025, the youth unemployment rate in the US was more than double the overall unemployment rate—even as employers struggle to fill critical roles.
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.
TelevisaUnivision announces New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement with YouTube TV
TelevisaUnivision announced a new multi-year agreement for distribution on YouTube TV. The expanded partnership includes distribution of TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. networks – Univision, UNIMÁS, TUDN, and Galavisión – on YouTube TV’s Base Plan and Spanish Plan.
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
Trust Became the Currency that Rebuilt Lives and Helped Build Miami
My father, Jorge R. Plasencia, was posthumously inducted, alongside other trailblazers, into the Cuban Banking Study Group’s Cuban Bankers Hall of Fame, a distinction that honors not only their careers but also an entire generation of Cuban exiles who helped build modern Miami from the ground up. By Jorge A. Plasencia
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 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”
MediaCo appoints Albert Rodriguez to its Board of Directors
MediaCo Holding Inc.announced the appointment of Albert Rodriguez to its Board of Directors. Mr. Rodriguez was previously appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer of MediaCo in early 2025.
When the River Roars: DDB’s Sunset and the Creative Revolution That Will Never Die The End of an Era, Not a Spirit
The rumors swirling about DDB’s potential sunset feel like a seismic jolt to the soul of advertising—a heartbreak, a reckoning, and a test of our industry’s collective memory. “Cuando el río suena, agua lleva”: when rumors carry this much weight and momentum, it’s time to brace for the truth and respond with the passion DDB always inspired. By Luis Miguel Messianu
International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival Announces 2025 Award Winners
The International Puerto Rican Heritage Film Festival (IPRHFF) announced the winners of its 2025 edition, marking a milestone year of exceptional achievements in film, storytelling, and Puerto Rican cultural representation.
Healthcare Access, Wealth, and the Future of Hispanic Prosperity
Access to quality healthcare is more than a public-policy concern—it is a defining factor in the ability of Hispanic professionals, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners to build, sustain, and pass down wealth. Health is both a personal investment and an economic strategy. Protecting it safeguards the capacity to create, lead, and grow wealth for the next generation. At Semilla Multicultural™, we view healthcare access as part of a broader ecosystem of opportunity—one that connects personal well-being, financial empowerment, and the long-term vitality of the Hispanic community. By Gabriela Alcántara-Diaz | Semilla Multicultural
Many presenters lose their audience within the first 30 seconds. [INSIGHTS]
Many presenters lose their audience within the first 30 seconds. By Nancy Duarte - CEO at Duarte, Inc.
Stop Trying to Impress Your Clients. Get Curious About Them Instead.
After years of agencies, I thought I understood my clients...until I became one. For most of my career, I was on the agency side. Fast-paced. Deadline-driven. Client calls, brainstorms, pitches, repeat. By Madison Lazas - PR & Comms Strategist for Brands, Execs & High-Stakes Moments
Guess how many brand cue references were needed in a 30-second ad for 100% of people to remember who it’s from?
To explain… Andrew Tindall analyzed System1 and Effie Awards data and found that if your 30-second ad includes seven recognizable brand cues, recall rises to 100%. By Elena Jasper - CMO @ Marketing Architects | Marketing Effectiveness Student & TV Advertising Enthusiast
IMMIGRATION RAIDS IMPACT [REPORT]
Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Consumer Behavior, Public Trust, and National Sentiment Our survey findings reveal the consequences of immigration enforcement, particularly ICE raids, on Hispanic communities and broader American society, influencing spending habits, public engagement, brand trust, and national identity.
