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Profero announced a strategic investment in New York-based, Latino-focused advertising and content agency the vox collective. As part of this investment the vox collective becomes Vox Profero, an independent digital-centric agency part of the Profero network. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Online ad spending by the US media and entertainment industries will rise from $2.77 billion in 2012 to $4.34 billion by 2016, according to a new eMarketer report, “The US Media & Entertainment Industries: Digital Ad Spending Forecasts and Key Trends.” “As more consumers turn to the internet for news and entertainment, advertisers are using digital campaigns to raise awareness, generate buzz and encourage online sales.”

Latinum Network just wrapped up two Total Market executive roundtables co-hosted by Discovery Communications and AARP.

Philanthropic organizations, non-profits and public media – organizations that depend on charitable giving and donations by corporations, individuals, and other foundations are facing significant challenges. While most people are aware of the short-term struggles facing these organizations as a result of the economic downturn and cuts in government spending, most don’t realize they face a bigger, long-term, and structural challenge. This challenge relates to the significant demographic changes taking place in the U.S. – population changes that threaten to undermine the viability of many of these organizations. by Jose Villa / Sensis

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An associate in our company sent out this article about Gen We, the next generation of consumers that are just coming in to buying power. I thought the article was very interesting and educational, however, it pointed something out to me that worries me a bit about this new group. The way they have grown and still are growing up is causing two things to happen that can be a detriment to them as a generation. By Joe Zubizarreta – CEO of Zubi Advertising

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At Nielsen’s Consumer 360 Conference, speakers and attendees discussed the attributes, inclinations, and behaviors various consumer groups in the U.S. In a session titled “Marketing that Matters,” three unique consumer groups were identified and analyzed to provide a fresh perspective on the opportunities these segments represent for marketers.

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 on HispanicCMO.com

Which shopper segment spends nearly 8 percent more on consumer packaged goods (CPG) than any other population and has particularly strong spending in the mass merchandise and club channels?

Creative Civilization announced that Toni Ellard has joined the San Antonio-based agency as Director of Touchpoint Integration. In this role, Ellard will oversee the agency’s media buying and planning department and will lend her expertise in digital, traditional and non-traditional media touchpoint strategy for client campaigns.

Yakult Light can be found on store shelves as early as mid-July, in the areas where regular Yakult is found. This includes most chain grocery stores in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Texas and Utah, and Asian and Hispanic independent markets in these and several other states.

The Fourth of July ignites the start of the summer travel season. Whether it’s a few days at the beach, a trip to visit relatives in another state, or a couple of weeks in another country, summer trips are all about breaking routines and getting away from it all. So what does travel look like for Hispanic Millennials?

Advertisers have many means of targeting at their disposal, from contextual to audience-based to behavioral and beyond. While some of those targeting types—notably behavioral—can lead to a negative reaction among internet users when they believe they have been used, web users do agree that relevant ads make them better-disposed toward brands, as well as toward the publishers who run the ads.

This past weekend, Latin2Latin Marketing + Communications (L2L) celebrated five successful years of business at the Las Olas River House with featured live performances from Ricky B and Brazilian Carnival.