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FTC finds large Social Media and Video Streaming Companies have engaged Surveillance of Users with Lax Privacy Controls and Inadequate Safeguards for Kids and Teens [REPORT]
A new Federal Trade Commission staff report that examines the data collection and use practices of major social media and video streaming services shows they engaged in vast surveillance of consumers in order to monetize their personal information while failing to adequately protect users online, especially children and teens.
ANA Defends Ad Industry Against Claims in FTC Social Media Report
The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) today released the following statement from ANA CEO Bob Liodice responding to a range of inflammatory allegations about digital advertising in a new report from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on social media and streaming video services
Women in the Workplace 2024
In the tenth year of our Women in the Workplace research, in partnership with LeanIn.Org, we reflect on the notable gains women have made—and how their experiences at work are, in many ways, the same or worse than ten years ago. Sustainable progress toward parity requires that companies recommit to change.
How U.S. Public Opinion Has Changed in 20 Years of Our Surveys
Public opinion itself has also changed in major ways over the last 20 years, just as the country and world have. In this data essay, we’ll take a closer look at how Americans’ views and experiences have evolved on topics ranging from technology and politics to religion and social issues.
UnivisionTelevisa CEO removed.
According to articles by Reuters and The New York Times and a company release late last night, Wade Davis was removed from the Chief Executive Officer position due to lack of attaining performance goals for UnivisionTelevisa. His replacements is Daniel Alegre, a Mexican Executive with media, entertainment and technology experience.
Show me the “Money/Dinero” – – The Hispanic Sports Fan – Young, Engaged, Invested and Female
We all know that sports is a big business, and the leadership at L’Attitude has embraced the growth that comes with sports as a business imperative- so satisfy that need this year’s conference launched its inaugural AVANCE Sports track (Association For The Advancement Of Latino Sports) with athletes, owners and marketers to share the importance of “not just welcoming the community but celebrating and uplifting them”. Every Sport was well represented by athletes or owners of MBL, NFL, NHL, NBA, ESPN with mainstage reserved for Diana Flores, NFL Flag Football Ambassador and Karl-Anthony Towns, NBA All Star Minnesota Timberwolves. By Ana Ceppi
Hyundai Empowers Hispanic Drivers to Right-Size Their Ride in New Tucson Marketing Campaign
Hyundai and its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, launched a new creative campaign for the enhanced 2025 Tucson SUV. The campaign is designed to empower Latino consumers across all age and demographic segments to right-size their ride without sacrificing or settling in a sea of underwhelming safe-bet alternatives. Titled “Rightsizing,” the campaign is brought to life in both Spanish and English and highlights the Tucson’s bold design, innovative technology, connectivity and safety features, that perfectly fit Hispanic lifestyles.
Eighty percent of brands have concerns about agency use of GenAI
Nearly two-thirds of brand owners (63%) are already using generative AI in their marketing strategies, according to new research from the World Federation of Advertisers (WFA) but many have serious concerns about the technology.
What Can Cannes Teach Us About the Value of Transactional Data?
We're nearly two months removed from the annual industry gathering at Cannes. While the industry news has not stopped coming, it's important to take a step back and look at what took place on the French Riviera.
Rituals unlock access to consumers’ deep emotional behaviors to support meaningful brand-building
This breakthrough research examines the role of rituals in consumers’ lives, how people participate in them and why, and explores the potential opportunities that brands can unlock: 72% of consumers surveyed incorporate brands into their rituals at least some of the time, 70% are very, or somewhat, open to adopting new rituals, and 39% feel more positively toward brands that become a part of rituals, the report finds.
Hispanic Heritage Month: A Catalyst for Unity, Cultural Pride, and a Stronger America
Now that Labor Day has passed, we are quickly approaching that very unique time of year that is Hispanic Heritage Month. Why is it unique? Let's start with the reality that, while it spans a four-week timeframe, it doesn't coincide within a month. More importantly, in recent years it has been a subject of considerable debate. By Louis Maldonado
STOP “CELEBRATING” HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH — WE SEE RIGHT THROUGH IT!
Let’s be real: Hispanic Heritage Month is not a “campaign opportunity.” By Victor Cornejo - Host, Tell Me Más Podcast & Multicultural/Inclusive Advertising Veteran
Hispanic Heritage Month: 2024
Hispanic Heritage Month celebrates the contributions of Americans tracing their roots to Spain, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Spanish-speaking nations of the Caribbean. In 1968, Congress set aside a week for this observance and two decades later expanded it to a month stretching from September 15 to October 15. The timing is historically significant as September 15 is the anniversary of independence in Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The designated period is also a nod to those from Mexico and Chile, which celebrate their independence September 16 and September 18, respectively.
Canela.TV celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with ‘ORGULLO LATINO’ Line-up
Canela Media announced the details of this year’s celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, ‘Orgullo Latino,’ featuring the best of Latino talent, athletes, and artists throughout its content verticals between September 15 and October 15. With a stellar line-up of Hispanic stars from both yesterday and today, 'Orgullo Latino' 2024 will celebrate Latinos who have shaped our culture over the years with their many profound contributions to entertainment and the arts, paving the way for present-day stars and providing inspiration for future success stories.
Telemundo’s EL PODER EN TI announces “TU TIENES EL PODER. VOTA”
Commemorating National Voter Registration Day, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of its new civic engagement Get Out The Vote (GOTV) initiative “Tu Tienes el Poder. Vota.” Under the umbrella of the company’s award-winning community impact platform El Poder en Ti, the civic engagement program is part of Decision 2024, Telemundo’s multiplatform news and civic engagement campaign launched earlier in the year across Telemundo’s network, Telemundo Stations Group, digital platforms, and national and local partner events.
Political and Olympic Advertising Boost a Strong US Ad Market Further
Based on MAGNA’s analysis of media companies’ financial reports, total US ad revenues grew by +11.0% year-over-year in the second quarter. That was in line with first quarter, and in line with – slightly stronger – than MAGNA’s projection (+10.4%).
WITH $3.7T GDP, THE LATINO BUSINESS CASE IS A CAPITALIST AGENDA
For the seventh year, the L’Attitude conference has endeavored to showcase the Latino consumer as a domestic fiscal imperative, distancing the conference from a DE&I conversation to a dollars and cents one… as Sol Trujillo, CEO, Co-Founder of L’Attitude mantra during the conference would repeat we are “helping everybody think about how they can make more money as a capitalist” and “to go where the growth is [Latino] and invest in capital growth there”. This year the agenda endeavored in adding dimension to the value of the Latino GDP Report, $3.6 Trillion. The report states Latinos are 28.3% real GDP growth (2017-2022); with a domestic income valued at $2.8T; a $3.8T Latino Purchase Power (LPP) and projected to become the Fourth Largest economy in the world by 2029. More than 30 speakers from all industries and sectors brought the consumer consumption and lifetime value to life. By Ana Ceppi
2024 National Latino Tracking Poll to Shape Election Insights
Entravision, in partnership with AltaMed Health Services and BSP Research, announces the launch of the 2024 National Latino Tracking Poll, beginning September 11, 2024. This timely initiative will provide critical insights into the political perspectives and engagement of Latino voters as the November election approaches.
Telemundo’s “Celebrating All That We Are”
Telemundo Enterprises is at the forefront of this year’s bilingual campaign, “Celebrating All That We Are” (Celebrando Todo Lo Que Somos), a bold multi platform initiative that pays tribute to the rich and multifaceted identities of U.S. Hispanics. For the fourth year running, this campaign will unite NBCUniversal’s extensive network of channels and social media platforms, showcasing the dynamic stories and contributions of over 62 million Hispanics nationwide.
State of Spanish Language Media 2024
Spanish-language audiences demonstrate remarkable diversity in their video consumption habits and are at the forefront of tech adoption. However, these audiences also maintain strong use to traditional media, such as cable and satellite TV.
