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Bad Bunny’s Latest Album Is Already a Cultural Phenomenon—Brands, Are You Paying Attention?
Let’s be real, 2024 tested us. Politically, culturally, emotionally. And just when we needed it most, Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio, better known as Bad Bunny, delivered Debí Tirar Más Fotos (I Should’ve Taken More Photos), a 17-track masterpiece that feels like a collective celebration of identity, resilience, and joy. For Latinos, Puerto Ricans, and fans around the globe, this album is more than music; it’s a movement. And for brands? It’s a blueprint to cultural relevance. MARIA TERESA HERNANDEZ - SVP, Brand Partnerships & Head of Diverse Supplier Marketplace at Mirriad
2024 Hispanic Market Thought Leaders – Available for DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key industry trends and honors the Top Marketing Executives with US Hispanic & Multicultural area. This report offers an depth analysis of the executives and their companies setting the standard of excellence for the US Hispanic Marketing industry. This year our honorees are: National Football League, NBC Universal Telemundo Enterprises, Johnson & Johnson, Kaiser Permanente, General Motors and The Walt Disney Company.
2024 Hispanic Content Report – Available for download for FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content, Data & Social usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer.
Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announces Scholarships at Berklee College of Music
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced the first Emerging Artist Scholarship, in partnership with Berklee College of Music, toward a bachelor’s degree at the college for the 2025 fall semester. Through a series of scholarships, the institution furthers its commitment to advance the Foundation’s mission to provide educational opportunities that advance Latin music and its heritage, pledging $825,000 over the next three years for future music creators.
The Latin Grammy Cultural Foundation announces the 2025 Warner music Latin Scholarship
The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation announced that Warner Music Latina will sponsor its Prodigy Scholarship toward a bachelor’s degree at Berklee College of Music. The scholarship will cover tuition and room and board for the 2025 fall semester, as well as wrap around services provided by the Foundation. Warner Music Latina—a powerhouse in Latin music with a legacy of discovering and developing groundbreaking artists across genres— brings its industry-leading expertise and deep commitment to nurturing emerging talent to this partnership. It is the first time in the scholarship’s decade long history that it will be sponsored by a record label.
THE HISPANIC STAR GALA shined in NYC
The Hispanic Star commemorated its fourth Annual Gala—an evening dedicated to mobilizing support for the Hispanic community, accentuating Hispanics' critical positive contributions to the United States at Cipriani Wallstreet. Leaders, celebrities, philanthropists, companies, and activists gathered to honor and recognize the accomplishments of Hispanic Stars, who inspire the community and elevate the true narrative of Latinos as positive contributors to the U.S.
Diageo, MADD, the NFL and Uber Team Up to Launch “Take a Minute. Make a Plan.” Campaign to Tackle Impaired Driving
Unveiled during National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, the new campaign encourages football fans to make responsible choices and plan to never drive impaired
ANA EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION encourages Giving Back to Marketing Industry’s Next Generation
Kicking off on GivingTuesday and through the end of the year, the ANA Educational Foundation (AEF) is doubling down on donations for its University Membership Program. The ANA Educational Foundation’s Give the Gift of ANA University Membership program allows organizations to donate an ANA membership to a school of their choice. These memberships enable both professors and students to tap into the vast network of industry programs, speakers, and curricula that the ANA and the AEF offers academia and future talent.
TelevisaUnivision’s Broadcast of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Dominates 2024 and Reaches a Massive Audience with 283 Million Engagements Across Platforms
TelevisaUnivision’s telecast of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® on November 14 takes the crown with 283 million engagements on TV, social, digital and ViX. This year’s edition hosted by Roselyn Sánchez, is the most-watched entertainment -program on Spanish-language television in 2024 thus far, delivering 2.3 million total viewers. With performances by Anitta, Becky G, Bon Jovi, Carin León, Carlos Vives, DJ Khaled, Ela Taubert, Joe Jonas, Juan Luis Guerra, La India, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, the event, reached a total of 4.2 million total viewers across Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión.
“Embracing Purpose Beyond Politics: A New Opportunity for Brands in a Divided America.”
As the dust settles on one of the most divisive elections in recent memory, brands have a rare opportunity to refocus on their purpose. Beyond the bitter politics and polarized discourse, there’s a deep desire among consumers for connection and unity. This presents a pivotal moment for brands: they can now help bridge divides, uplift communities, and inspire optimism. But this requires brands to step boldly into their purpose-driven messaging—while avoiding the political pitfalls that can alienate their audience. By Luis Miguel Messianu. Founder, President-Chief Creative Officer- MEL
Decoding the Hispanic Voter: Affluence, Status, and Ideology in the 2024 Election
In the wake of the recent election, the strong Latino wave supporting Trump caught many by surprise. As I noted in my last piece on decoding the Hispanic voter, an emerging trend is clear: working-class and middle-class Latinos are joining the ranks of an increasingly affluent, conservative Latino voter base, where ideological leanings are often anti-socialist and pro-business. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President of SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
How to evaluate agency proposals
Very few marketers are taught how to evaluate an agency proposal, whether it is a formal written response to an RFP, a presentation or some other format.
Record Latino Voter Engagement and Shifting Political Sentiments Highlighted in Final Week of the Nation’s Only Weekly Latino Voter Poll [REPORT]
Entravision, AltaMed, and BSP Research have unveiled Week 8 findings from the 2024 National Latino Voter Tracking Poll, showcasing record engagement and significant insights into Latino voters' perspectives as Election Day approaches. With 84% of registered Latino voters already casting their ballots or expressing near certainty to vote, the poll highlights unprecedented enthusiasm, as early voting among Latinos has doubled in just the past week. Despite this strong participation, the data also reflect growing anxieties, with many Latino voters concerned about potential election disputes and their community's place in America. Additionally, the findings show intensified Democratic outreach efforts, outpacing Republican engagement, and a clear preference for Kamala Harris among Latino voters, indicating key shifts in support and political sentiment within the community.
Decoding the Complex Latino Vote in the 2024 Election [INSIGHT]
It’s clear that the Hispanic vote is far from a monolithic force. Instead, it reflects a complex landscape where affluence, social status, and ideology converge, shaping distinct partisan trends across multi-ethnic and socioeconomically diverse Latino communities. Today’s Latino voter is increasingly informed by unique experiences and values, highlighting the nuances of a voting demographic that demands to be understood beyond stereotypes. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President of SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
The importance of reaching out to Hispanics to get out to vote.
Kathy Whitlock, VP Strategy & Insights interviewed Teri Arvesu, SVP of Social Impact and Sustainability at TelevisaUnivision to talk about the importance of reaching out to Hispanics to get out to vote.
Why Joining the Pro-Voting Movement is Good for Your Business
Voter turnout in the 2018 midterm elections was the highest of any midterm election in the last century. One of the contributing factors? Vast numbers of companies encouraged both their employees and consumers to show up and vote. Fast-forward to the strange times we are living in, and a much larger election: how is your company or agency approaching the topic of voting when it comes to your employees and/or consumers?
Latino Voter Enthusiasm Peaks as Independent Support Shifts and Gender Divide Widens in 2024 Presidential Race
Entravision, AltaMed, and BSP Research have released the Week 6 results of the 2024 National Latino Voter Tracking Poll, showing significant shifts in Latino voter engagement, campaign outreach efforts, and critical issues leading up to Election Day. Latino voter enthusiasm has reached its highest level since the poll began, and new insights reveal a growing gender divide in candidate preferences.
Latino Independent Voters Lean Toward Trump While Overall Voter Preferences Hold Steady
Entravision, AltaMed, and BSP Research have unveiled the Week 5 results of the 2024 National Latino Voter Tracking Poll, offering valuable insights into the preferences of Latino voters. While Kamala Harris leads with 60% support, Independent voters are breaking for Donald Trump, and key differences emerge between Latino voters in California and Texas. The economy remains the top concern for voters across both states.
“Brands and Politics”
You can say that in today’s environment brands are running naked in the marketing forest! Every day ushers in a new 'culture war' as societal progress meets resistance. Brands are being cancelled and called out by minority yet vocal communities, divided in their values from both the alt-right and liberal left. With societal issues now purposefully being made political, what does this widening ideological gulf mean for the future of brands? Is the marketing industry totally out of touch with consumers and the realities of the day? Or are we at an inflection point where the industry can help bridge the gap across the dissenting voices? By Luis Miguel Messianu - President-Chief Creative Officer - MEL (Messianu/Edelman/Lerma)
Shakira Joins Forces with Code.org and Amazon to Expand Computer Science Education for Hispanic Youth
Code.org announced a new partnership with Amazon and Grammy award-winning recording artist and global humanitarian Shakira, through her foundation, Fundación Pies Descalzos, to expand access to computer science education for Spanish-speaking students around the globe.
