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The economic state of Latinos in the US: Determined to thrive

The economic state of Latinos in the US: Determined to thrive US Latinos are a driving force of the US economy and account for the fastest-growing portion of US GDP.
A change in conversation about advertising

As the global media market evolves, businesses' views on advertising are shifting from being perceived as a cost, to a strategic benefit. Even though high inflation and increased competition are challenging the advertising industry, we uncover why brand building and maintaining media investments is crucial in times of economic downturn.
Hyundai Joins Disney 100 Years of Wonder Celebration as First Official Sponsor

Hyundai Motor America celebrates Disney 100 Years of Wonder as the exclusive automotive partner for Disney100. The celebration, which honors the rich legacy of storytelling and immersive experiences that have been a hallmark of the company since its founding in 1923, is anticipated to be the largest cross-company global celebration in the 100-year history of The Walt Disney Company.
Dafnne Wejebe joins MundoNow as Director of Audio Content

MundoNow announced the appointment of Dafnne Wejebe to Director of Audio Content. Ms. Wejebe will anchor the line-up for the recently launched Óyenos Audio podcast network with her new show, Codice Criptico.
2022 NAHP Annual Convention in Denver

The National Association of Hispanic Publications (“NAHP”) will kick off their 40th Anniversary celebration in the “Mile High City” during this year’s Annual Convention and Business Expo.
Multicultural Americans Believe the American Dream is Still Reachable [REPORT]

Findings from a new study reveal that multicultural Americans have strong faith in the “American Dream.” In fact, 78% of Black, Asian, and Hispanic American consumers say they have achieved or believe they can achieve the American Dream, as compared to 69% of White consumers.
A marketer’s trifecta: Women, the World Cup and holiday shopping

For the first time ever, the World Cup will overlap with the holiday season, creating a unique opportunity for brands to turn football fans into festive shoppers. And, as women are often key holiday season spenders, marketers can maximize the impact of both World Cup and holiday campaigns by focusing on reaching and connecting with female fan bases.
Republica Havas wins Seven Awards at El Ojo de Iberoamérica, Including Two Gold Ojos

Republica Havas took home seven awards across four categories, including two Gold Ojos, at international awards festival El Ojo de Iberoamérica. Additionally, the agency’s Chief Creative Officer (CCO), Tony Waissmann, was named Best Creative of the Year for Argentina. Waissmann joined Republica Havas as CCO in April 2022, relocating to Miami from Buenos Aires.
Dr. Aliza Lifshitz, renowned physician, communicator, and founder of Vida y Salud, passes away

Dr. Aliza Lifshitz passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022, in Los Angeles, California.
The Marketer’s Toolkit 2023 – Global Trends [REPORT]

Marketing in a cost of living crisis, a shift in Big Tech strategies, and audience fragmentation are some of the big challenges for brands in 2023, as revealed by WARC’s Marketer’s Toolkit 2023: Global Trends Report.
DIVERSITY AT ALL-TIME HIGH AMONG ANA MEMBERS [REPORT]

The study, “A Diversity Report for the Advertising/Marketing Industry,” was conducted by the ANA and it’s Alliance for Inclusive and Multicultural Marketing (AIMM). It also revealed that the marketing industry continues to skew largely female, including top marketing industry executives.
Disability Inclusion: Are Your Online Surveys Accessible?

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Timothy Cornelius, founder of P3 Technology, discusses the importance of accessibility in online research and ways researchers can promote disability inclusion in online panels.
Continued Hesitancy for Clinical Trial Participation Among Minorities

Sensis completed its first survey on diversity in medical research and found minorities grossly underrepresented in clinical trials. Even though the FDA will require 15% diversity in federal drug trials for approval, African Americans and Hispanics are the least likely to take part according to research conducted by Sensis.
How can brands navigate today’s challenging times?

The pandemic is subsiding, but as people worldwide face renewed challenges how should brands respond to their evolving needs and behaviors? Discover six key implications for brands.
Fall 2022 Fortune/Deloitte CEO Survey [REPORT]

Once again CEOs offer a contrarian view by remaining moderately optimistic about their company outlook
Havas Media Group North America launches Multicultural Media Practice

Havas Media Group (HMG) North America has announced the full U.S. rollout of its specialized multicultural media practice to help brands meaningfully engage Hispanic, African American, Asian American and LGBTQIA+ audiences and consumers. The agency has appointed Anabela Bonuccelli, EVP Portfolio Lead to oversee the practice in the U.S.
Asians Not Impressed with Brand Marketing/Advertising Outreach

Horowitz Research findings from FOCUS Asian: State of Consumer Engagement 2022 study reveals that only 34% of Asian consumers feel that they are seeing more brands going out of their way to market and advertise to their community. They are much less likely than their Black (45%) and Latinx (44%) counterparts to feel this way.
ANA ANNOUNCES 2022 MULTICULTURAL EXCELLENCE AWARD WINNERS

The Human Rights Foundation and its agency TAXI (a VMLY&R company) won the Best in Show award in the 2022 ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards competition for the campaign “Uncomfortable Truth.”
Why bad strategy is a ‘social contagion’

Business leaders often misunderstand the actual meaning of strategy, Richard Rumelt argues in his new book, The Crux: How Leaders Become Strategists (Public Affairs, May 2022). In this episode of the Inside the Strategy Room podcast, the long-time professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management and former president of the Strategic Management Society talks with McKinsey senior partner Yuval Atsmon about the parallels between mountain climbing and strategy, the difficulty in committing to choices, and strategy sessions as “success theater.” This is an edited transcript of the discussion. For more conversations on the strategy issues that matter, follow the series on your preferred podcast platform.
Macro-economic outlook for brands in the era of uncertainty

The world is currently a volatile, uncertain place, with war in Ukraine, the tail-end of COVID, and galloping interest and inflation rates causing high levels of media and consumer anxiety. But the overwhelming factor affecting the global economy is rising U.S. interest rates, which the Federal Reserve has increased by 0.75% – an unprecedented three times in a row – in recent months, to stave off inflation. Higher U.S. rates cause ripple-out hikes in interest rates in countries around the world. In 2022, this has led the dollar to strengthen and major currencies to weaken, including the Euro, the Yen, and the pound.