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Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity – Bringing Hispanic Consumers to the Forefront
The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity — that brings together the world’s most important brands, agencies and their work, media, tech and production companies — has become a critical part of how we keep the importance of Latinos a front-and-center issue in the business sector and make tangible inroads in driving our inclusion and progress. Everyone we need to reach and persuade in marketing is there. This year we are more united and organized as a community there. We feel the strength of our mission and agenda. We have a full program and great partners. By Claudia Romo Edelman
Consumers Battle Fatigue Over Food Inflation
When it comes to their stamina for paying historically high food prices, U.S. consumers are gassed. Having borne the brunt of a protracted post-pandemic inflation runup with extraordinary resilience, Americans have finally hit the wall.
2024 CMO’s Guide: A Compendium of Cases from Brands Driving Business Growth and Innovation with Generative AI [REPORT]
Adding to the Growth Council's Position on Generative AI, CMOs and other thought leaders have graciously shared examples of how leading brands across many industries are successfully implementing Generative AI into their marketing strategy. By making these insights and examples available in this compendium, we hope to inspire you to explore and embrace the possibilities of Generative AI in your marketing.
FREEDOM by: Jackie Bird
Editor’s Note: The passing of Jackie Bird last week had an enormous impact in our industry. As a tribute to the well-known advertising personality, HispanicAd.com invites you to read a piece she wrote in April 11, 2019. I found among her posts from RedBean Society at the time. It captures and conveys Jackie’s spirit, her ability to create, to re-invent herself, her love for advertising and marketing, and her contagious zest for life. In no small part, it also shows her daringness to take risks. I don’t think there is a better way to remember our dear Jackie Bird! —Gene Bryan, Publisher
Resource List of Certified Diverse Suppliers for Marketing/Advertising
Curated Certified Diverse Suppliers list, initially published in July 2020, is being updated regularly. The June 2024 edition has 9 additional suppliers for a total of 525 companies. The list is also available in a spreadsheet which allows users to sort as needed.
PACO Collective Shines: Celebrating 10 Telly Awards!
PACO Collective was honored with 10 Telly Awards, including 1 Gold, 4 Silver, and 5 Bronze.
Consumers Remain ‘Willing to Spend’ Even as Growth Slows
Shoppers are still willing to buy even as smaller job and wage gains and high interest rates are slowing the growth of consumer spending.
THE LOOP OF LEGACY 25 AÑOS CREANDO NUESTRA HISTORIA WEBINAR: LOS ORIGINALES [Webinar]
What a great webinar if your are a student of the US Hispanic advertising, creative, marketing, Media and public relations industry. Key players giving highlights of the history of the Creative Discipline. This is one of a series of webinars to be produced by The Círculo Creativo. BRAVO !!!!!!!!
Republica’s Jorge A. Plasencia elevated to Global Chief Client Officer Role at HAVAS
Havas announced the appointment of Jorge A. Plasencia as Global Chief Client Officer of the Havas Creative Network.
Understanding the Cost of Exclusion: Why Having Women in Creative Leadership at Agencies Matters
Women control the vast majority of purchasing decisions but feel misrepresented by the very advertising intended to sway their choices. Here’s how 3% launched a revolution for women in the advertising world.
So Many ‘Dicks’ So Few of Everyone Else: e.l.f. Beauty Encourages More Diversity Across U.S. Corporate Boards
e.l.f. Beauty is highlighting its ambition to see more diversity in U.S. corporate boardrooms with an eye-catching, disruptive media campaign on digital screens surrounding Wall Street called “So Many Dicks.” Revealed today at some of the busiest New York business hubs, this work is the next phase of the company’s “Change the Board Game” initiative.
2023 State of Latino Entrepreneurship [REPORT]
This report sheds light on the intricacies of Latino/a-owned businesses by examining three prominent subgroups: women, immigrants and tech-centric firms. In doing so, our research acknowledges and addresses the multifaceted experiences of Latino/a entrepreneurs. This perspective helps unveil systemic challenges and provides a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the Latino/a entrepreneurial ecosystem.
30th Anniversary of Multicultural Marketing Resources
It was 30 years ago this month, a Friday, May 20, 1994, that Lisa Skriloff said goodbye to her colleagues at The New York Times, where she was a Director of Marketing, gathered her briefcase and shoes from under her desk, and walked out that door in Times Square with a bounce to her step to begin a new chapter – opening her own company named Multicultural Marketing Resources, Inc. (MMR). Lisa had a crystal-clear idea, mission and business plan that her natural optimism, dedication and focus would propel into a lifelong passion and success story.
PetMed Express, Inc. names Sandra Campos as new Chief Executive Officer and President
PetMed Express, Inc. announced that the Board of Directors has appointed veteran retail executive and current PetMeds board member Sandra Campos as President and CEO, effective immediately.
Unveiling Insights: Marketing Industry Learnings from the Possible Miami Event
From April 15th to 17th during Miami Tech Week, the city transformed to an epicenter of innovation and collaboration at key events throughout and at the highly anticipated Possible Miami event. By: Cristy Clavijo-Kish, Founder, Talento Unlimited via invitation from HispanicAD.com
Stark Underrepresentation of Latino/a Professionals in Venture Capital
Latino/a individuals make up less than 2 percent of investors in venture firms with over $100 million in assets under management, according to new research released by SomosVC. Issued as part of the annual "State of Latino/a VCs" report, the findings highlight the significant gaps in representation for Latino/a professionals in the field, given that they comprise nearly one-fifth of the total U.S. population.
2024 Media Predictions: A year of transformation [REPORT]
The year 2024 is poised to be a year of transformation. With rapid technological advancements, shifting global dynamics, and a changing consumer landscape, businesses and organizations need to be prepared for the unexpected.
Health-Conscious Audiences struggle with Connecting Pharma Messaging Across Channels [REPORT]
MAGNA Media Trials and PatientPoint released a research study, “Pharma Messaging Effectiveness: Cross-Channel Analysis,” today. The report explored the impact of prescription drug advertising across media channels and resources (e.g., online health portals, health and wellness blogs, social media, TV, radio, pharma websites, etc.). Pharma ads served in a healthcare provider’s (HCP) office outperformed all other channels as the most trusted source of health information, regardless of respondents’ age. The study found ads showed in an HCP office earned up to +16% higher level of trust compared to ads on websites and online health portals, which was the second most trusted communication channel.
Beverage Marketer Oscar Martinez Joins The Ant Society
Oscar Martinez, a veteran beverage marketer, including stints at Diageo and Heineken USA, has joined The Ant Society agency as Principal Marketing & Innovation Consultant.
The creator economy in 3D [REPORT]
The creator economy is changing how consumers interact with brands, media, and purchasing channels. In the latest iteration of the CMO Program’s Creator economy in 3D report, we found that three out of five consumers surveyed are likely to positively engage with a brand with the right creator’s recommendation. Read on to discover how brands can harness the evolving trends of the creator economy to take creator marketing to another level.
