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ANA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION encourages Giving Back to Marketing Industry’s Next Generation

Kicking off on GivingTuesday and through the end of the year, the ANA Educational Foundation (AEF) is doubling down on donations for its University Membership Program. The ANA Educational Foundation’s Give the Gift of ANA University Membership program allows organizations to donate an ANA membership to a school of their choice. These memberships enable both professors and students to tap into the vast network of industry programs, speakers, and curricula that the ANA and the AEF offers academia and future talent.

The future of media agencies: Is long-overdue innovation on its way?

Media agencies are under immense pressure. With new models emerging and more evidence of what advertisers want in the new world, change is afoot.

‘Get me on Rogan!’: PR scrambles to navigate new media

Corporate executives and other public figures emerged from this month’s election with a new task for their handlers: urgently figure out how to make them more like the loose, podcast-friendly Donald Trump, and less like the scripted and corporate Kamala Harris.

Latino Wealth Journey [REPORT]

The biggest opportunity within the wealth accumulation journey for Hispanics/Latinos lies with Emerging Affluents, according to a new report The Latino Wealth Journey: Understanding How to Expand Multigenerational Wealth Accumulation from Morgan Stanley’s Institute for Inclusion (NYSE: MS) and Hispanic Executive.

The Long Tail of the Advertising Business

To remain relevant — and profitable — agencies must regularly reevaluate their offerings to ensure they are optimizing the dynamics of the long tail of the advertising business.

Rolling Back DEI Initiatives

I considered writing a think piece on what Walmart rolling back its DEI initiatives means, but as I started, it hit me: they were never really about DEI.  By Mario Xavier Carrasco / ThinkNow

Marketing is dead. Advertising is deader. Long live growth hacking? Part 3

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• Many growth hacks are glorified, carefully orchestrated bait & switch maneuvers.
• Throw in a little word of mouth* and BINGO.

25TH EDITION OF HMC HISPANIC MARKET GUIDE: A comprehensive Playbook to help Marketers STOP Latino Coating & Reach Hispanic Market with Authenticity [DOWNLOAD GUIDE For Free]

On the heels of launching its #STOPLATINOCOATING campaign, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2024 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with U.S. Latinos, currently positioned as the fifth largest global economy. This year marks the 25th edition of the market guide, which has served as a valuable resource for the industry and a vehicle for helping brands tap into the Hispanic opportunity.

4 in 5 Gen Z Employees Say They’re Victims of Generational Stereotypes, Costing Them Jobs and Promotions

Generation Z (Gen Z) knows they’re considered hard to work with, and they’re frustrated about it.

Stopping Burnout

Exhausted teams risk losing talent and producing substandard work — to keep them fresh, marketing leaders must prioritize their teams' mental and physical well-being

Meet the New Tech Trailblazers: Hispanic Communities Redefining Innovation

Imagine a vibrant community that's not just keeping up with technology but actively shaping its future. Hispanic consumers in the U.S. are doing exactly that—emerging as influential leaders in the tech world, blending rich cultural heritage with cutting-edge innovation.  By Sylvia Vidal - Senior VP of Insights | Expert in Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and U.S. Hispanic Research | Advocate for Inclusive Insights |Specialist in Latin American & Caribbean Markets | Qualitative & Quantitative Specialist

CMO: Facing extinction or adapting?

In many ways, the modern CMO is a bridge-builder and collaborator—a far cry from the rockstar CMOs of yesteryear.

d expósito & Partners Wins HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Award for Nielsen: Advancing Inclusivity and Representation in Media

d expósito & Partners and its public relations practice, Resonant, proudly announce their recognition at the 2024 HPRA National ¡BRAVO! Awards, winning in the B2B category for exceptional work with Nielsen in promoting inclusivity and representation in media. The agency’s strategic efforts amplified Nielsen’s inclusive representation reports, known as their Diverse Intelligence Series (DIS), which emphasize the critical importance of media diversity and actionable strategies for brands to better connect with diverse audiences.

Entre Mujeres LIVE! Wins its First Marketing & Communications Recognition at the 2024 Bravo Awards

Entre Mujeres LIVE! The Wellness Edition won the 2024 Healthcare & Nutrition Campaign of the Year honor during the Bravo Awards presented by the Hispanic Public Relations Association on November 21st in Miami.

Michelle Cobas joins MEL as Managing Director, Chief Growth Officer

MEL, a culture-forward creative collective, announced that Michelle Cobas has joined in the role of Managing Director, Chief Growth Officer.

The Challenges and Opportunities of Inclusive Marketing in a Polarized Context

How inclusive brands can mitigate risk and thrive by embracing their role, representation, and resonance

Marketing is dead. Advertising is deader. Long live growth hacking? Part 2

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• As we discussed last week, many growth hacking schemes are based on some sort of referral incentive: reward existing users for reeling in friends and family.

 Workplace Friendships Play a Critical Role in Employee Mental Health, Job Satisfaction

Fostering workplace friendship is critical to employees’ mental well-being and job satisfaction in today’s digitally driven work environment, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.

ANA unveils winner son 2024 Multicultural Excellence Awards

The Association of National Advertisers (ANA) announced the recipients of its esteemed ANA Multicultural Excellence Awards, which featured 17 award categories, including the Best in Show honor.

Overwhelming Consumer Support for Inclusive & Diversity Initiatives

More than 8 in 10 consumers are comfortable or neutral on inclusive marketing practices, according to a new study. In fact, more than half of consumers (56%) would support or strongly support a brand that creates ads representing all groups. In comparison, only 10% (all others were neutral) would not support a brand that creates inclusive advertising, according to a new report where more than 12,000 consumers were surveyed.