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PR isn’t broken. It’s just not the only answer anymore. [REPORT]

Let’s be honest—press releases, media lists, and impressions used to be enough. By Karla Jo Helms - Chief Evangelist & Anti-PR Strategist

2026 Is The Year for Strategic PR Agency Search: A Guide for CMOs and Communications Leaders

The right PR partner can be the difference between cutting through the noise and getting lost in it. According to communications industry analysts, 2026 presents an unprecedented opportunity for organizations conducting agency searches, driven by market restructuring and technological transformation.  By Robert Udowitz - Agency Search Firm - Agency M&A - Independent Consultant

Things that reshaped corporate communications in 2025 (and that will continue in 2026):

Things that reshaped corporate communications in 2025 (and that will continue in 2026). By Joshua Altman 

Esperanza Teasdale joins The Proper Group

The Proper Group named Esperanza Teasdale as an Executive & Fractional Chief Marketing Officer.

Designing Ads Catered to Hispanic Audiences Effectively

Reaching diverse audiences requires more than just translation. It demands a deep understanding of cultural nuances, values, and preferences. When it comes to Hispanic audiences, effective advertising hinges on tailoring messages that resonate authentically. I have found that brands and organizations can significantly enhance their impact by designing ads that speak directly to the Hispanic community’s unique experiences and aspirations.

We Didn’t Lose 2025. We Proved Marketing Is Still Broken.

There’s no shortage of end-of-year marketing perspectives right now. Predictions. Trend lists. AI optimism delivered with certainty. Everyone racing to be early about 2026. Most of it isn’t wrong. Almost all of it is beside the point.   By Vinny Rinaldi - Vice President, Consumer Connections

The best wishes to all of you in the Holidays and the New Year!

The best wishes to all of you in the Holidays and the New Year!

2025 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.  

2025 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.

2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE

HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy

The HMC 2025 Hispanic Market Guide challenges marketers to follow the growth and prioritize cultural COMPETENCY for brand success [DOWNLOAD for FREE]

The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2025 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with the top U.S. growth market: Latinos. The guide features business-building cultural insights, economic and sector data plus reports on media consumption, purchase behavior and Hispanic creativity.

2025 Hispanic Market Overview Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE

HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic Market Overview – titled “VOZ of The American Influencer”

The War on Christmas?

I never thought I'd miss Americans arguing over how to be nice to each other during the holidays.  By Ozzie Godinez - CEO at PACO Collective

What is the cost of cutting brand investment?

It's likely much higher than you think.  By Kevin GoodwinKevin Goodwin - SVP of Strategy & Growth @ New Engen

Why Cultural Fluency Is the Industry’s Most Undervalued Growth Lever

As we enter 2026, marketing sits at a decisive inflection point. Economic pressure, unevenly governed AI adoption, political polarization, fragmented media, declining attention, eroded trust, and cultural whiplash are converging—reshaping not just how brands market, but why consumers choose to engage at all. Budgets are tighter. Performance is demanded across the full funnel. Speed and efficiency are prized. In some boardrooms, this pressure has triggered a retreat toward “safe,” generalized approaches. That instinct may feel comforting—but it is dangerously misguided.  By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO, INFUSION by Castells

Striking findings from 2025

As we do every year, we’ve gathered data around some of the most pivotal news stories of 2025, including President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, the changing U.S. immigration landscape and the rapid rise of artificial intelligence worldwide.

WHEN THINGS ARE TOUGH, SOME CHOOSE KINDNESS

What is the mood of the market and what is the forecast for Multicultural Communications and the U.S. Hispanic Market in 2026?  For the Multicultural ad shops out there, what awaits on the horizon?

It’s the end of the year as we know it, and I feel fine…

Ok so I changed up the lyrics to the popular (and decades old) REM song, because its the end of a year that shaped up to be quite different than we had thought just 365 days ago. We saw many changes in the advertising world that many of us never thought could happen. Brands like JWT, Y&R, Wunderman going away was the start of what was to come. And now we see DDB, FCB and Mullen Lowe also gone. By Xavier Mantilla - Managing Director @ Cheil Worldwide | Group Account Director

A Record 159 Million Consumers Expected to Shop on Super Saturday

An estimated 158.9 million consumers plan to shop on the last Saturday before Christmas, according to the annual survey released today by the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. The figure is up from 157.2 million shoppers last year and surpasses the previous record of 158.5 million in 2022.

A house built on culture: 30 years of Dieste.

Last week, we celebrated at Diesterday XXX. And it wasn’t just a celebration of longevity; it was a reminder of impact.  But let me give you some context before we proceed. Diesterday is an event created by former members of the agency, primarily as an excuse to reconnect. To reminisce, tell stories, and honor key moments in Dieste’s history. But it’s more than just a reunion; this informal event is a testament to bonds built through shared work, ambition, and belief. Bonds that, over time, have only become stronger.  By Aldo Quevedo - CEO, BeautifulBeast / Dieste, 1996–2012

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