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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.
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.
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.
Victoria partners with Mexican Singer-Songwriter Carin León for his Boca Chueca Tour
Victoria, considered Mexico’s oldest beer brand, has announced a new partnership with Mexican-born singer-songwriter Carin León as the Official Cerveza Sponsor of his highly anticipated Boca Chueca tour, which kicks off in the U.S. on August 29. In celebration of the partnership, Victoria has launched the Victoria Beer Summer 2024 Sweepstakes.
MTV and TelevisaUnivision expand partnership for 2024 “VMAs” LIVE
MTV and TelevisaUnivision will partner for a second consecutive year, together announcing a LIVE, hosted simulcast of the 2024 “VMAs” on Wednesday, September 11th at 8PM ET/PT on Univision, bringing a night dedicated to the year's biggest music videos to Spanish-speaking audiences across the country. An encore presentation of the awards show will air on UNIMÁS at 11:30PM ET/PT.
The Singer Will Be the First Afro-Latina To Appear on U.S. Currency
The Celia Cruz Estate and its executor, Omer Pardillo-Cid, announced that the coin dedicated to the immortal Cuban singer Celia Cruz, one of the most beloved and outstanding artists of the 20th century, has officially entered circulation. Cruz was chosen as one of five exceptional women to be celebrated by the United States Mint's American Women Quarters Program™ in 2025. The so-called Queen of Salsa, who passed away in 2003, appears on the coin in relief, dressed in traditional Cuban garb next to her motto ¡Azúcar!
2023 Hispanic Content, Data & Social Report – Available for download FREE
HispanicAd offers its annual report on key Content usage strategies, along with the importance of using Data strategies to engage the US Hispanic Consumer. Social Marketing strategies are reviewed for their performance value.
Nominees for 2024 Premios Juventud, the Summer’s Hottest Bash, Set to Air on July 25 Live from Puerto Rico
Univision announced the nominees for the 21st edition of Premios Juventud, with music stars Carín León, Maluma, and Peso Pluma leading with seven nominations each. Returning to heat up the summer in Puerto Rico, the season's hottest party celebrates the bold and entrepreneurial spirit of youth under the theme "Atrévete a Más."
Carlos Vives named 2024 Latin Recording Academy ‘Person of the Year’
The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner, Carlos Vives, will be the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
Entravision unveils “Poder Latino” Concert Series
Entravision Communications Corporation announced the launch of its highly-anticipated “Poder Latino” concert series. This groundbreaking initiative represents a fusion of music, entertainment and community engagement aimed at mobilizing and informing the Latino community.
Year-End 2023 U.S. Latin Music Revenue [REPORT]
Latin music in the U.S. has increased in popularity and value over the last eight years, outpacing overall recorded music each year across this period of strong growth. In 2023, the genre hit its highest mark yet at $1.4 billion, representing 16% growth over 2022. Adjusted for inflation, Latin music market revenues in 2023 are now 14% above the previous peak in 2005.
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).
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.
Music with Substance , by the numbers – Residente’s “313”
The always controversial Puerto Rican rapper from Calle 13, “Residente” has released a new album under the moniker “Las Letras Ya No Importan” (Letters No Longer Matter), but even the title ironically conveys his unique style and original approach to music. By Luis Miguel Messianu- President-CCO- MEL
ACA Marketing marks milestone: Over 150 Out-of-Home Latin Music Campaigns Across Six Continents in 2023
The Latin music industry has experienced a remarkable expansion, becoming a global cultural phenomenon, setting new milestones, and captivating audiences worldwide. As part of this extraordinary journey, out-of-home advertising (OOH) has emerged as a pivotal element in the success of Latin music marketing strategies.
Enrique Iglesias and Infuencer Media join force
Diamond-certified GRAMMY® Award-winning recording artist and songwriter Enrique Iglesias and music rights platform Influence Media Partners (Influence Media) have announced a new major partnership deal. Influence Media and Iglesias are partnering on the rights management of his pre-2021 recorded music rights including his independent masters and the Universal recorded music royalties along with Name, Image, and Likeness ("NIL") rights to expand future licensing opportunities.
Many Reggaeton artists sued for rhythm copyright infringement
According to CNN, "The foundational drum beats come from Jamaican dancehall duo Steely & Clevie, composed of Wycliffe Johnson and Cleveland Browne, who co-wrote “Fish Market” in 1989. The heavily sampled “Dem Bow” rhythm comes from a song of the same name co-authored with Shabba Ranks, which itself takes from “Fish Market.” Johnson passed away in 2009."
THE 2023 BILLBOARD LATIN MUSIC AWARDS ON TELEMUNDO
Billboard and Telemundo announced the first group of Latin music stars set to perform at the 2023 Billboard Latin Music Awards. The star-studded ceremony will feature Calibre 50, Chiquis, El Alfa, Eladio Carrión, Justin Quiles, Los Ángeles Azules, Manuel Turizo, Marshmello, Myke Towers, Peso Pluma, Tini and Yandel.
MANÁ Launches First-Ever Local Social Impact Initiative as Part of Second Leg of U.S. tour
Following decades of world-wide service and advocacy, MANÁ, Latin America's most influential band, has announced the launch of their first ever local social impact initiative as part of the second leg of their wildly successful US tour. The band will donate a portion of proceeds from their México Lindo y Querido tour to chosen local organizations providing need-based services and advocating for structural change in markets. A total of 11 local organizations were chosen, along with four national advocacy and voter registration partners: Latino Victory Foundation, PoderLatinx, Mi Familia Vota and Mamas Con Poder.
NFL expands Hispanic focused music partnership
The National Football League, together with NTERTAIN Studios and music label NEON16, led by Latino industry giants Tainy and Lex Borrero, announced an expansion of their partnership for the 2023 season.
