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Latino soup for the General Market soul
Not long ago, the Hispanic market was considered marginal by many businesses, being perceived as a largely immigrant group with income, language, and educational limitations. Today, with the commoditization of the concept of acculturation and the emergence of bicultural TV networks, no one argues that Hispanics are an appealing market segment that goes beyond the classic preconceptions to encompass more affluent, hip, bilingual and bicultural consumers. While this shift from low value to high value is important, there is an emerging shift that promises to elevate the role of Hispanics even to a higher level: Hispanics are moving from being a market in itself to being a strategic tool for competitive advantage in the general market. Those who chose to leverage the influencing power of “The Latino” in the crowded general market will profit from the next in strategic marketing.
Hispanic Beer drinkers value ‘Cold’ more than any other consumer group.
Research with Hispanic consumers has shown that “cold refreshment” is one of the most important characteristics of beer – more so with the Hispanic consumer than with any other consumer group. Using this cold insight, Coors Brewing Company’s new cold activated label helps ensure that every Coors Light bottle provides the cold refreshment that Hispanic consumers crave.
Sears selects MPG as Media Planning and Buying Agency.
Sears Holdings Corporation announced that it has chosen MPG, the US based media company of global agency Havas, as the company’s new media planning and buying media services agency of record effective May 23, 2007.
Mexican Retail market tied to U.S. Economy.
As the Mexican and American economies have become tightly linked, will a U.S. economic slowdown foreshadow hard times for American retailers doing business south of the border?
Casa y Hogar’s – Top 10 Cities for Hispanics.
Quality of life, close contact with our family, our job, and even our friends… All has a lot to do with the place we live. It’s true: our geography determines many of our choices. That’s why, the place our home is located is so important.
Casa y Hogar has researched which are the best cities for Latino families today, cities were you can find what matters; from a good job, to being close to your family and friends, without forgetting about our culture, and, why not? a pleasant weather.
Miller Lite launches Web Site to kick-off Gold Cup program.
Miller Lite launched its first ever Hispanic web site as part of its overall sponsorship of the 2007 CONCACAF Gold Cup tournament. MillerLiteLatino.com will be the brand’s online hub and will house all future Miller Lite Hispanic promotions, interactive content, product information and advertising.
89.6 Million U.S. Singles define new Nuclear Family.
“Father Knows Best” make way for the rest: America’s 89.6 million singles head over half of America’s households – 50.3%, according to the 2006 U.S. Census. Young in age and outlook, singles share a love of media and socializing that can reward marketers who realistically depict the unmarried lifestyle. Activities from shopping to blogging are influenced by singles’ parental status, age, and other factors, according to Singles in the U.S.: the New Nuclear Family, the most recent report from market research publisher Packaged Facts.
Women lag behind men on Life Insurance coverage despite more awareness.
When it comes to safeguarding a family’s financial future, women have less life insurance coverage than men despite more awareness, according to a new survey by COUNTRY Insurance & Financial Services. The survey finds more women (76 percent) rate life insurance as very or somewhat important than men (69 percent), however only 14 percent report having coverage for three years of their current income.
Sears & K-mart media buying @ MPG.
According to Adweek, Sears/K-mart has shifted their estimated $740 million plus media buying responsibilities to MPG. Incumbent Mind Share and MEC Interaction defended the account. Carat and Horizon Media also pitched.
New McDonald’s marketing mampaign features Southwest Region VP Ofelia Melendrez.
McDonald’s introduced a new national advertising campaign featuring Ofelia Melendrez, Vice President of the Greater Southwest Region who began her McDonald’s career as an intern, which spotlights real life employees and celebrates career opportunities at McDonald’s.
Word of mouth is the #1 influence on business purchase decisions.
Word of mouth is the #1 influence on business purchase decisions and is best leveraged through face-to-face marketing efforts, according to a new study of US and UK executives conducted by market research firm the Keller Fay Group and sponsored by experiential marketing agency Jack Morton Worldwide.
Word of mouth-one person sharing marketing-relevant information with another person-is far more influential for business executives than other communication channels. Fifty percent of business executives report they are highly likely to buy a product or service based on word of mouth; 49% pass on what they’ve heard to others. Executives report that word of mouth has more than twice the influence of advertising, direct mail or press coverage on purchase decisions.
Teens & young adults spread the Word.
Want to promote something? Enlist a Millennial.
Call them Gen Y or Millennials or just “people ages 13-24.” Whatever the name, this group spreads the word quickly on things it likes and enjoys user-generated content, according to the “State of the Media Democracy” report commissioned by Deloitte & Touche and conducted by Harrison Group.
