Public Relations

Carla Santiago has been appointed General Manager of Edelman Miami effective September 1st.

PRSA recently hosted a webinar in its Diverse Dialogues series to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month. Featuring some of the country’s leading LGBTQ communications professionals, the event covered how PR practitioners can engage with and support the LGBTQ community.  by Kimberly Aldunate

Learn from 2020 PRWeek Hall of Femme recipient Natalie Boden, founder and president of BODEN, about the power of PR and how brands can build trust, reputation and drive market growth in 2020.

It’s Asian American Pacific Heritage Month, and despite the current crisis, Asian Americans have much to celebrate. For years, this fast-growing, highly diverse multicultural group has been largely ignored by marketers, for reasons varying from “too many diverse subcultures” to “too many different languages” to “the general market advertising will reach them.” We’re seeing that now, more than ever before, Asian Americans are a galvanized group (the fastest-growing multicultural group in the U.S. with a buying power of $1.2 trillion), presenting more opportunities for brands to build trust and an emotional connection with them.

It was nearly eight weeks ago when Golin announced we would begin working from home and it’s hard to believe how far my reality has shifted since then. It was a gradual process. At first, I continued visiting client offices, I set up a home office that best worked around my sons’ schedules and I pulled my oldest from school. Then it hit stronger; I stopped seeing friends and engaging in social activities. I could no longer see family and neighbors had to stay a wave away. Inevitably, my life inside the walls of my home became my entire world – my sanctuary, school, gym, office and so much more.  By Cristina Verdeja Zaldívar – GOLIN / Director

She dreamed of becoming a librarian.  As a child, Natalie Boden would spend hours organizing books on her shelves. She even developed her own card catalog filing system.  The Honduran native today is the founder and President of BODEN, a public relations and social media agency which counts McDonald’s, Target and UnitedHealthcare among its clients.  By Court Stroud

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) announced today an impactful change to its national board of directors

Miami based Boden, launched the COVID-19 Hispanic Public Relations Resource, an online guide that helps brands connect with and support the Hispanic community.

Many industry sectors may decrease marketing and advertising spending this year as a result of slower sales and profits. MAGNA expects the impact on revenues to be severe for the Travel and Restaurant industries, moderate for Retail and Automotive, mild for Consumer PackagedGoods (CPG/FMCG) and potentially positive for Ecommerce and Home Entertainment (SVOD).

While solutions exist, myriad problems continue to erode the trust between clients and their agencies

Combate Americas has begun scaling its digital audience and monetizing its various platforms.  To help lead the effort, the sports league has engaged full-service, cross-cultural agency Pinta.

Rogers & Cowan PMK announced that Stephen F. Macias has been named to the newly created position of Executive Vice President Entertainment and Multicultural Practice Lead.

Why a focus on what’s been accomplished is a more effective way to measure PR’s performance?

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Miami chapter is proud to announce its Board of Directors for 2020. Now in its sixth year, the HPRA Miami chapter counts with a board of 12 communications professionals dedicated to bringing value and networking opportunities to the Hispanic PR community.

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) announced the launch of its newest chapter, HPRA Orange County (CA). HPRA OC joins four others regional chapters part of national trade organization which launched in 2012. HPRA was first established in Los Angeles in 1984 to serve the burgeoning local population of Hispanic market practitioners.

TurboTax announced the launch of its Latino integrated marketing campaign for tax year 2019. Seeking to empower and educate Latinos nationwide through outreach efforts

The Hispanic Public Relations Association-Los Angeles Chapter (HPRA-LA) announced its 2020 Board of Directors and executive leadership team with PR veteran Stephen Chavez remaining at the helm as president for a third consecutive year.

Dermablend Professional has selected BODEN as its public relations agency of record (AOR). BODEN will be responsible for media relations, executive positioning and thought leadership for the brand.

Espada PR announced that their new office in New York City to be directed by veteran publicist and marketing expert Wilson Guzman.

Krysten Casabielle has been promoted to Managing Director at Miamim based Pinta agency. She previously held the position of Senior Account Director managing multiple teams and serving as the strategic lead for clients including Microsoft, Heineken, the National Football League (NFL), and Carnival Cruise Line.