Promotions & Events
Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas teams up with Francia Raisa and Juixxe to Honor the Street Vendor Community
Following a successful Las Vegas test launch, where Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas was the #1 new Flavored Malt Beverage multipack and single serve*, Modelo is celebrating the expansion of Modelo Spiked Aguas Frescas to strong Modelo markets across the country by once again honoring the street vendor community that made traditional aguas frescas a beloved cultural staple. Partnering with actress Francia Raisa and Juixxe, a changemaker famous for uplifting the street vendor community, Modelo surprised the owner of Oxnard, CA-based Las Aguas 805, Salvador Gutierrez, with a new, custom-built street cart and a $5,000 cash gift to help him fuel the fiesta in his community with delicious aguas frescas for years to come.
‘Puerto Rico’s Day at the Ballpark’ Continues Series in 2024
PRCDA (Puerto Rico Convention District Authority) has officially signed on as the presenting sponsor of the Puerto Rico day at the Ballpark to be celebrated at Yankee Stadium on April 25th when Yankee starting pitcher Marcus Stroman will be honored before the game.
The Latin Recording Academy announces the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards Return to Miami
The Latin Recording Academy announced that the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® will be held in Miami at Kaseya Center on Thursday, Nov. 14, 2024, in partnership with Miami-Dade County and the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB).
Engaging the Community: A Fresh Approach to Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration 2024
We are six months away from 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month but if you want to do it correctly - the strategizing, planning, and coordinating of the month's activities begin now. By Zuhaly Ramon, MA - Marketing Director | Brand Strategy Expert focused on developing millennial and Gen-Z Latino voices | Share Multicultural Marketing Insights
“Talking Sabor”: Pepsi Partners With Celebrity Chef Aarón Sánchez
Pepsi announced the premiere date for its first-ever streaming series, "Talking Sabor," a food-focused collaboration with restaurateur and award-winning celebrity chef, Aarón Sánchez and COCINA, which he co-founded. During the eight-episode, limited edition program, Chef Aarón and Pepsi invite food enthusiasts and flavor aficionados to talk sabor (flavor) like never before at some of the most diverse Latin food eateries across the country
NBCUNIVERSAL TELEMUNDO ENTERPRISES extends “NUESTRAS FINANZAS” national campaign
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises is once again spearheading the initiative to raise awareness during Financial Literacy Month with its nationwide campaign, Nuestras Finanzas (Our Finances). This initiative aims to empower the U.S. Hispanic community by providing essential information and Spanish-language resources on various facets of financial literacy.
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.
NTERTAIN acquires Latino Film Festival
NTERTAIN and The Latino Film Festival announce their merger with the launch of The NVISION Film & Music Festival.
Frito-Lay and Rockstar Energy Drink announce Sponsorship of Leagues Cup Tournament
Lay's, Sabritas, Gamesa, and Rockstar® Energy Drink announced a multi-year sponsorship of Leagues Cup, the official, World Cup-style tournament that features all 47 clubs from Major League Soccer (MLS) and LIGA MX.
Telemundo Station Group ‘OUR PLANET’
Telemundo Station Group, part of NBCUniversal Local, is launching a monthlong climate change campaign, Our Planet, tomorrow, Thursday, March 28. The multiplatform content initiative culminates on Earth Day, April 22, with the premiere of investigative documentary Our Planet: Voices of Climate Change on Telemundo-owned stations and NBCUniversal Local’s streaming news channels.
Miami Dolphins to Expand Marketing Efforts in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico
The NFL announced that the Miami Dolphins have been granted marketing rights through the Global Markets Program to three new countries in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico. The Dolphins are now one of only two teams to hold six global market agreements, including Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom. Currently, the Dolphins’ global territories also span four Spanish-speaking countries – more than any other NFL team – and Brazil, where Portuguese is the primary language.
The 2024 LATIN AMERICA MUSIC AWARDS on Univision, UNIMÁS and Galavision
Under the theme “We Speak Música”, the annual awards show will broadcast live for the second consecutive year on Univision, UNIMÁS y Galavisión and will also be available on ViX for the first time.
Nékter Juice Bar and Tajín collaborate on a Fusion of Freshness and Flavor
Nékter Juice Bar has collaborated with Tajín, the top-selling chili lime seasoning in the U.S. and Mexico, on three new limited time menu offerings that fuse freshness with flavor, bringing together Nékter’s real, wholesome ingredients with Tajín’s bold and unique blend of mild chili peppers, lime and sea salt for a refreshing and zingy taste sensation like no other.
SBS Entertainment, LA Musica and Mega 97.9 announce live Regional Mexican Music concert: MEGABASH MX
SBS Entertainment (SBSE), La Musica and Mega 97.9 FM La Mega unveiled today its Mexican live music concert brand, Mega Bash MX, featuring the biggest names in Regional Mexican music. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 21st at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York featuring Banda MS, Luis R. Conriquez, Grupo Marca Registrada, Majo Aguilar and Tony Aguirre.
TelevisaUnivision 2024 Upfront
The company will be taking a new, unique approach to its Upfront presentation, creating an experiential day-long activation that brings to life the vibrance and passion of Latino culture that is dominating U.S. mainstream and drawing more marketers to embrace this powerful force as a priority investment for 2024.
Why Fast-Moving Consumer Goods brands need dedicated promotional effectiveness analytics
In this first edition of the Wheelhouse blog for 2024 from Ebiquity’s Marketing Effectiveness team, Principal Consultant Steffen Kapffenstein makes the case for consumer goods investing in dedicated analytics to optimise the effectiveness of their promotional spend. In today’s tough economic climate, knowing what works best in terms of promotions – and why – have never mattered more. Yet almost half of all trade investment is loss making. How can you make sure you’re in the right half?
Nissan thrills sports fans with first in-culture, in-language Latino ‘big game’ experience
Nissan and TelevisaUnivision are teaming up for an exclusive in-culture, in-language broadcast experience for Latino viewers as part of Univision’s coverage of the big game.
NBCUniversal set for Annual One24 & Upfront Events
NBCUniversal announced the dates and locations of the company’s two marquee events, One24 and Upfront. Together, these industry events will demonstrate the technological advancements that power NBCUniversal’s premium content as well as the celebrated IP and iconic talent that bring inspiring stories to life every day from across the company’s vast portfolio.
FIFA World Cup 2026 Miami Host Committee announces co-chairs to support FIFA World Cup 26
Before any referee blows the whistle to officially start a FIFA World Cup 26 match inside Hard Rock Stadium just over two years from now, the responsibility of galvanizing business and community support for the world’s largest sporting event in Miami-Dade County begins with bringing together strong community leaders to guide the effort.
Brands missing social opportunities of sponsorship
But almost half (42%) of brands surveyed are not yet using their sponsorships to advance and demonstrate their sustainability and/or social equity agendas. A further 9% don’t know what if any use is being made of sponsorship to drive values. Just 49% say they are using sponsorship to promote sustainability or social equity.
