Univision Puerto Rico has launched UnivisionPR.com, a new online and mobile site. Debuting in conjunction with the station’s 10th Anniversary celebration, the new site is a turning point for Univision’s local TV site strategy and features a new interactive user experience focused on video.
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UHealth taps MGSCOMM.
UHealth, the University of Miami Health System, has selected MGSCOMM to develop and implement multimedia and multilingual campaigns to build brand awareness of South Florida’s only academic-based health system, and its growing line of comprehensive services.
ANA Board of Directors supports Ad-ID for Commercial Ad Coding.
Heralding the importance and need for a singular, consistent and seamless commercial asset identification process, the ANA (Association of National Advertisers) Board of Directors announced its unanimous endorsement of Ad-ID as the standard for digital advertising coding. The ANA board wants the marketing ecosystem to embrace Ad-ID as the industry standard no later than January 1, 2014.
The Rise of Residential Segregation by Income.
Residential segregation by income has increased during the past three decades across the United States and in 27 of the nation’s 30 largest major metropolitan areas1 , according to a new analysis of census tract2 and household income data by the Pew Research Center.
McCann Worldgroup unveils ‘Truth About Street’ Discoveries.
In an era when street food is big business around the world, the “Truth About Street” study, released by McCann Worldgroup Latin America, reveals that most marketers are missing out on a legendarily vibrant and increasingly sophisticated street food scene. This unprecedented study reports that Latin America’s economically active middle class population – approximately 170 million people – annually consumes some $127 billion of street food [figures in USD]. Yet revenue is not accruing to branded food products, currently almost invisible on the streets.
Young Hispanics and Weddings. [INSIGHT]
The new season of the hit bicultural docu-reality Quiero Mi Boda will continue to spotlight the trials and tribulations of bicultural couples as they prepare to tie the knot. By Insight Tr3s
Telemundo Media announces digotal coverage of London 2012.
Telemundo Media presented its digital plans for London 2012. with over 200 hours of online video featuring stories, expert analysis, profiles of Hispanic athletes and more than 130 hours of live-streaming.
Pinwin launches for Hispanic Shoppers.
Pinwin launched specifically designed to cater to the needs and preferences of the U.S. Hispanic customer with popular products that they want and in the language they are comfortable with.
Hispanic Affluence by State – Implications for Marketing. [INSIGHT]
The American Community Survey (ACS) of the US Census Bureau provides important insights into the lives of Americans. Friends of mine frequently ask me about the level of affluence among US Hispanics. Those households with incomes of $75,000 or higher are generally considered to be affluent. What states have higher percentages of affluent Latinos? How do Latinos compare with the overall population in terms of affluence across States? By Felipe Korzenny, Ph.D.
Understanding the Consumer-centric Path: The Future of Digital Commerce
Kelly Downey, VP, Strategic Growth Channels, Unilever, John Saguto, VP, Pet Specialty Group, Nestle Purina, and Erin Nelson, CMO, Bazaarvoice, shared their insights around the future of e-commerce during a panel discussion at Nielsen’s Consumer 360 conference. The panel, moderated by Fortune’s Adam Lashinsky, covered a range of topics including the power of discussion and social sharing, the importance of being “consumer-centric,” and the power digital has on e-commerce conversion rates. Available at HispanicCMO.com
Online Buying on the Rise in Latin America.
Consumers in Latin America are some of the most active internet users when it comes to entertainment sites and social networks. Online sales, however, are a different story, and retailers are struggling to bring buyers in Latin America online.
What Retailers want from In-Store Technology.
Today’s brick-and-mortar retailers are faced with a number of challenges when it comes to acquiring and retaining shoppers. Some are making in-store technological changes in hopes of improving the customer experience and keeping up with the stiff online competition. In the May report, “What’s Driving Tomorrow’s Retail Experience?” published by Motorola Solutions, US retailers expressed their primary reasons for investing in technology in physical stores.


























