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Gabriel Reyes honored by PRSA-LA AT ITS 5TH ANNUAL SUNRISE HONORS

The Public Relations Society of America Los Angeles Chapter (PRSA-LA), celebrated excellence in diversity, equity and inclusion by honoring longtime Hispanic marketing executive Gabriel Reyes at its 5th Annual Sunrise Honors on August 4 at LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes in Downtown Los Angeles.
Need to know: What is panel data, and why does it matter?

Panels—and the data they generate—have been the gold standard of the research industry for nearly a century now, and they remain the most accurate tool to measure media audiences.
How to Use Adaptative Marketing Strategies to Engage Communities and Build Brands [PODCAST]

In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence, founder of Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence Coaching, LLC, explores the intersection between brands, communities and marketing strategies.
The Share of Ear “Audio Dial”

“Share of Ear,” the unique study of the full audio space from Edison Research, shows us what portion of all audio time is spent with different platforms
The Brands Successfully Marketing to Gen Z

Members of gen Z have been the focus of many brand campaigns in recent years, as companies hope to win over younger people and create loyalty, awareness, and favorability. As a generation that is entering the workforce, that comprises 30 percent of the global population, and that is growing, changing, and at the heart of trends, gen Z offers brands a unique audience with whom to engage.
At 50 years old, Hip Hop is more than a music genre; it’s an influential force in modern culture

Music is and will always be an essential element of culture, but seldom is a music genre so pervasive it changes the cultures around it.
AI-Based Automation: People, Not Computers, Connect Business Needs to Ad Strategy

As the adoption and experimentation of ChatGPT and other AI-enhanced tools continue to gain momentum, you can count on other players beyond OpenAI — the developer of ChatGPT — to continue to bring products in this space to market.
Navigating Controversy

Despite Pride Month backlash, many brands continue aligning their messages with the LGBTQ+ community
Celebrating the life and legacy of Norma Orci, co-founder and chairwoman of Orci and trailblazer of multicultural advertising

It is with profound sadness that multisegment agency Orci announces the passing of co-founder and chairwoman Norma Orci, who passed away on August 3. She leaves behind two children, two grandchildren and an indelible mark upon the advertising industry, having played a crucial role in launching effective, thoughtful and impactful multicultural marketing targeting U.S. Hispanics and setting a standard for messaging emphasizing appreciation and respect for this growing community.
Hispanic Ad Agency Pioneer Norma Orci Passes.

Norma Orcí, the co-founder and chairwoman of longtime U.S. Hispanic market advertising agency Orci, has died. Along with her husband Hector Orci, the Orci agency rose in prominence to become a legacy shop.
ANA Programmatic Media Supply Chain Transparency Study — First Look [REPORT]

The study focused on open web programmatic advertising, a $88 billion global market.
What Type of Strategist are you?

Strategists come in different breeds. Some know it all or are full of ideas, while others prefer to involve their people or focus on maintaining the status quo. Which type are you? By
The state of AI in 2023: Generative AI’s breakout year

The latest annual McKinsey Global Survey on the current state of AI confirms the explosive growth of generative AI (gen AI) tools. Less than a year after many of these tools debuted, one-third of our survey respondents say their organizations are using gen AI regularly in at least one business function.
Unleashing the Travel Bug: Gen Z and Young Millennial Quest for Authentic Experiences

As travel restrictions have eased and the world has reopened, there is a notable surge in wanderlust among Gen Z and Young Millennial travelers. These younger demographics are prioritizing immersive travel experiences and dream vacations over material possessions. By Sylvia Vidal - Senior Vice President, Insights | Qualitative & Quantitative | U.S. Multicultural & LGBTQIA+ Research | Latin America & Caribbean Research |
National Hispanic Network of Volunteers HLX+ Launches

As Hispanic Heritage Month approaches, a new national volunteer network, HLX+ launches, unleashing a powerful movement across the nation. HLX+ is a national network of thought leaders dedicated to advocating and celebrating the achievements, heritage and the rich culture of the U.S. Hispanic/ Latino/ Latina/ Latine/ Afro-Latino/ Asian-Latino/ Chicano/ Tejano and more.
Attention In Advertising

The studies found that audio advertising (including podcasts, radio and music streaming) drove significant attention compared to other ad platforms:
Hispanic and Black News Media Fact Sheet

News media made by and for the two largest racial and ethnic minority groups in the United States – Black Americans and Hispanic Americans – have been a consistent part of the American news landscape. Largely, newspapers and television aimed at both of these groups have recently had audience declines. Explore the trends in Hispanic- and Black-oriented news outlets
State of American Men 2023 – From Crisis and Confusion to Hope [REPORT]

The conversation about men and gender equality in the US has become highly politicized, even weaponized, and is often cast as zero-sum. In this contested space, care and resources dedicated to the lives of boys and men can seem like a distraction from the unfinished work related to girls and women. But as Equimundo’s efforts to engage boys and men in support of gender equality have progressed, it has remained clear that men are needed as allies for gender equality just as women and girls are affected by and part of men and boys’ lives and well-bein.
Same-Sex Male Spouses Less Similar than Female-Female Spouses

Same-sex married couples are less likely than opposite-sex married couples to have spouses who are the same age and the same race and Hispanic origin, according to the 2021 1-year American Community Survey.
US Consumer Confidence

Confidence Stands at Highest Level since July 2021 after Second Straight Month of Gains