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Edelman names Valdes U.S. Head of Edelman Data and Intelligence

Edelman has named Anita Valdes U.S. head of Edelman Data and Intelligence (Edelman DXI). Reporting to Yannis Kotziagkiaouridis, global chief data and AI officer, Valdes will lead the cross-disciplinary Edelman DXI U.S. team and oversee data strategies for the firm’s largest and fastest-growing U.S. clients.
Authentically connecting your brand with Gen Z and Millennials [REPORT]

As the Gen Z audience grows more powerful, how can brands successfully optimize their connection with them... whilst remaining loyal to Millennials?
7 survey design mistakes that hurt the quality of your data

Blunder. Miscalculation. Goof. Whatever verbiage you prefer, a mistake in survey design spells trouble, degrading the accuracy of your data and the subsequent extrapolations that can be made using that information.
National Puerto Rican Day launches 2022 Scholarship Program

For the sixth consecutive year, the NPRDP will award 100 scholarships valued at $2,000 each, for a total $200,000, to exceptional students of Puerto Rican descent that are making a difference in their communities. Applicants must be high school seniors or full-time college/university students in their freshman through junior years in college.
Hispanic Audiences Value Local Broadcast TV [REPORTS]

Among Hispanic adults 18+, television (broadcast & cable) had the highest reach of ad supported platforms, with 70.1% reached in one day. Advertisers can reach the majority of this audience with just broadcast TV, a 69.7% reach. Cable came in at 57.7% and was closely followed by social media (56.0%) and streaming programs on TV with advertising (55.0%).
How marketers can successfully leverage social media influencers in their campaigns

Influencer endorsements validate a brand’s offerings in the eyes of trusting consumers—but strategic influencer selection and campaign execution can’t be overlooked in the push to jump on this trend.
2021 Hispanic Market Guide – Available for Download for FREE

Hispanics are the driving force behind shifts in the American demographic landscape and in popular culture. As consumers demand equality and proper representation coupled with culturally literate, responsible practices from marketers, brands must lead with culture-driven insights and centralize Hispanic marketing as a core practice for achieving sustainable market relevance and growth. To arm them with the cultural insights needed, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its 2021 Hispanic Market Guide, the most comprehensive resource on the U.S. Hispanic market. The new publication is now available to view online or download for free.
Latino DEI Collective launches

The National Hispanic Corporate Council launched The Latino DEI Collective as a new initiative to amplify, develop, and elevate Hispanic leaders in diversity, equity, and inclusion roles.
Estrella de Jalisco’s “VIVE TU ESTRELLA”

Estrella Jalisco is introducing a "Vive Tu Estrella" grant to empower one person to quit an unfulfilling job and pursue their true life's passion. The grant is part of Estrella Jalisco's new "Vive Tu Estrella" advertising campaign, which challenges its community to dare to live their lives authentically.
Innovators Advancing Black Talent in Tech and Digital Careers [REPORT]

Despite the explosive growth of new tech jobs, Black professionals continue to be underrepresented in the industry, comprising 12.4 percent of the U.S. population, but just 7.4 percent of the tech workforce.
84% of Employees Report Lack of Progress on Building a More Equitable Workplace for People of Color

Hue released its second “A State of Inequity: Unsafe. Unheard. Unvalued.” report, revealing a rise in workplace discrimination among BIPOC employees in 2021.
Three principles from four decades of media practice

Global media expert Ben Jankowski, former SVP Global Media at Mastercard, shares his key learnings from his forty-year career in media as he ends his impressive 11-year tenure at the company and eight years as a global chair of WFA’s Media Forum to start a new consulting venture.
Closing the Digital Divide for Latinx Consumers [PODCAST]

Lili Gangas, Chief Technology Community Officer, Kapor Center and co-founder of LTX Connect discusses ways tech companies and government can close the digital divide in minority communities and create access to equitable education.
How Black audiences are engaging with audio more than ever

For African Americans, content is the common language.
MAGNA Hosts 2nd Annual Equity Upfront Focused on Deep Engagement and Collaboration with Diverse-Owned Media Companies in 2022 and Beyond

MAGNA, the investment and intelligence company of IPG Mediabrands, announced its second annual Equity Upfront™, taking place on April 5 – 7th, 2022. The theme for this year’s event is “Invest for Impact” and will be a hybrid experience, both virtual and in-person, focusing on highlighting the impact of diverse audiences on media consumption and their impact on brand loyal
C-SUITE LEADERS FROM CASANOVA//MCCANN, SENSIS AND SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM JOIN HMC BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced President/CEO of Casanova//McCann Ingrid Otero-Smart has rejoined its Board of Directors, as well as newcomers Albert Rodriguez, president & COO of Spanish Broadcasting System, and José Villa, founder, president and chief strategy officer for Sensis. These members will work closely with the HMC’s governing bodies, executive committee and the executive director to support the organization’s strategic plan, which champions the U.S. Hispanic market, advocates for increased investment in Hispanic marketing and elevates the critical role of the culture marketing specialist.
Ruiz named Director of Research at Lopez Negrete Communications

Lopez Negrete Communications announced that Juan Ruiz has joined the agency as Director of Research. Ruiz will bring experience analyzing the Hispanic consumer in the U.S. and help brands understand the growing Hispanic opportunity in the context of their categories.
Three questions to help set realistic marketing growth targets

In his recent article on Mumbrella, "The forgotten 'P' of marketing," Ryan France references the 'spiral of doom.' As he notes, the spiral will be hauntingly familiar to many marketers. But if the spiral of doom ultimately leads to bankruptcy, what might lead to the spiral of success? By Nigel Hollis
New Advertiser And Consumer Studies On Media Attentiveness And Ad Skipping

Attention measurement is a new trend sweeping through media circles. The Advertising Research Foundation defines advertising attentiveness as “the degree to which those exposed to the advertising are focused on it.”
For Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, BeautifulBeast lends a hand

In recognition of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Colon Cancer Coalition and cross-cultural agency BeautifulBeast invite the world to join the #MissionToUranus campaign.