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National Healthcare Marketing’s “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award” goes to  d expósito & Partners

In a win reflecting strong reception and successful results among the broader audience in today’s America, and competing with specialized global, national and regional ad agencies, d expósito & Partners walked away with a coveted and unexpected English-language honor, the “Purpose-led Campaign of the Year/Gold Award,” at this year’s Healthcare Marketing/Impact Awards, co-sponsored by Ad Age.

“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.

Hyundai Motor Company Appoints José Muñoz as Chief Executive Officer

Hyundai Motor Company (HMC) announced the appointment of José Muñoz as the company’s President and CEO, effective Jan. 1, 2025. Muñoz will lead Hyundai Motor Company’s global business, succeeding current President and CEO Jaehoon Chang, who has been promoted to the Vice Chair of Hyundai Motor Group – Automotive Division.

Carlos Santiago named to OUT’S 30TH ANNUAL OUT100 LIST

Carlos Santiago has been selected as one of this year’s honorees on the prestigious 30th annual Out100 list. Out, the world's leading fashion and lifestyle brand for the LGBTQ+ community, celebrates the most influential and pioneering LGBTQ+ individuals across entertainment, politics, activism, sports, and more.

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

• Broadly speaking, a “growth hack” is an unorthodox marketing tactic geared at acquiring customers or users via shrewd digital skills &/or lateral thinking.
• Not to be confused with guerrilla marketing which, in most cases, entails experiential &/or grassroots promotional efforts.

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.

Two-thirds (65%) of marketers expect business conditions to improve next year

Improving economic conditions, the tension between social media and brand safety, the growing cohort of consumers leading more solo lifestyles, expanding brand building to encompass the entire customer experience, and managing the impact of AI technology on the environment, are five key trends that will shape global marketing strategies in 2025, as revealed in WARC’s Marketer's Toolkit 2025.

‘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.

Veterans Organizations Are Embracing an Integrated Marketing Strategy

Nonprofits serving vets need to use more media channels to enhance their visibility

“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

A look at the state of affordable housing in the U.S.

Housing affordability has emerged as a key issue in this year’s U.S. presidential election. Both Democrat Kamala Harris and Republican Donald Trump have talked about what they would do to increase the supply of affordable homes and people’s ability to buy them, though their plans have little in common.

Team Global vs Team Local

• A few days back I elaborated on a service we provide in the ad biz called “transcreation”.
• When simply translating an ad campaign is not enough or not advisable.
• Sometimes the need presents itself to culturally localize a campaign because it was created with strategic insights &/or creative premises &/or executional decisions that might sound foreign or be misconstrued by a certain target audience.  By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Directo

How Much Longer Can The Agency/Client Model Survive?

“The agency model is broken.” This refrain is so worn out it’s a cliché. Yet, despite its obvious flaws, the model has survived for decades. Here’s how it works: agencies base their fees on the number of “Full-Time Equivalents” (FTEs) assigned to a client—essentially, headcount. In theory, more complex projects require more FTEs, allowing agencies to scale revenue with staff allocation. More FTEs mean higher fees; simple math, straightforward billing.  By Shelly Palmer

The Coca-Cola Company relaunches Barrilitos in California & Texas

The Coca-Cola Company announced the regional relaunch of Barrilitos, a Mexican soft drink brand with a rich legacy dating back to 1938. A new addition to Coca-Cola's imports portfolio, Barrilitos hails from Monterrey, México, and is poised to make waves in California. With its nostalgic appeal, vibrant flavors, and premium quality, this authentic soft drink is bottled and produced in México, ready to delight consumers across the California region.

Back To The Office Study: Marketers, Agencies And Average Americans Now Have Similar Commuting Habits

Marketers and media agencies are increasing their commutes and spending more days at the office, according to a brand new Advertiser Perceptions study of 305 media agencies and brands commissioned by the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group®. Interviews took place October 1-4, 2024 and the results were compared to previous conducted in April 2022, October 2022, April 2023, October 2023, and April 2024.

The cost of Housing in America

But the cost of living is putting serious pressure on their dreams of buying a home, or even staying where they are. And it’s not just renters who feel this. Homeowners often share with me how fortunate they were with their timing, knowing the current prices and rates make it hard for new buyers.

Tapping the Trillion-Dollar Latino Market: A Roadmap to Build Trust for Corporate America

Latinos often take center stage during U.S. presidential election years, recognized as a critical voting bloc with the power to shape the nation's future. With over 36 million projected eligible voters, the race to win the Hispanic vote is more urgent than ever. But this community has proven to be incredibly influential beyond politics, driving progress across all institutions, particularly business. Leaders of all institutions and organizations looking for sustained growth and influence must prioritize building and strengthening their relationships with Latinos. The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Business and Racial Justice highlights how crucial it is for communities to feel seen and elevated. The data shows that people are 24 points more likely to trust businesses that serve the needs of their racial community well. However, only 45% of Hispanic/Latino respondents in the U.S. feel that businesses truly understand their experiences and are committed to their growth.  By Carolina Rincón Sato, SVP, Multicultural Brand.

Kei Out, Santaella Upped As Rodriguez Becomes Interim MediaCo CEO

The publicly traded company that controls Estrella Media‘s radio and TV properties and is the owner of WQHT “Hot 97” and WBLS in New York has a new Chief Operating Officer as Albert Rodriguez has assumed interim Chief Executive Officer duties, a SEC filing reveals.