Marketing
The Quiet Retreat: Why Brands Are Still Investing in Multicultural Consumers, Just Not Publicly
Over the last year, I’ve noticed something interesting. Several brands have publicly scaled back, rebranded, or quietly dismantled their multicultural marketing efforts. Some announced it. Others simply removed the language from their websites, shifted titles internally, or reallocated visible budgets. And yet. Behind closed doors, those same brands are still investing in multicultural research. By Mario Xavier Carrasco - Multicultural Insights Leader @ ThinkNow
When Bad Bunny’s Half Time Show Doesn’t Feel Like “For You” But Having Arnold As Your “Neighbaaa” Does, And What It Means for Advertising
When Bad Bunny lit up the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show, the performance was vibrant, proud, and deeply rooted in Latin Caribbean culture. It reminded me of moments I’d experienced in San Juan (the music, the energy, the homes, the colors), but I still didn’t feel fully connected. It felt like watching someone else’s cultural celebration, impressive, but not mine. That moment reminded me how advertising works. By Edwige Winans - Multicultural Insights
The AI Culture War: Battleground for Cultural Competence
Artificial intelligence has reshaped how marketing works. It analyzes massive datasets in seconds, streamlines workflows, surfaces patterns humans might miss, and generates ideas at unprecedented speed. But beneath the excitement lies an uncomfortable truth. Artificial Intelligence is becoming the most influential storyteller in marketing without understanding the people it represents. And that should concern all of us. This is not a theoretical disconnect, but one that is happening now. At scale! Largely unnoticed, it has real consequences for how cultures are seen, heard, and engaged. By Donnie Broxson - CEO & Cultural Intelligence Leader
AHA Report [REPORT]
The AHA Report explores how cultural identity influences the purchasing behaviors of Affluent Hispanic Americans (AHA)—the most underexplored opportunity for U.S. luxury growth.
The Ten Principles of Roberto Madan -Lessons on leadership, resilience, and legacy from a century of life
In the world of Hispanic marketing, Roberto Madan was widely respected as one of the early figures who helped shape how a major American company engaged with the U.S. Hispanic market. At McDonald’s, he was more than a successful owner-operator. He was part of a small group of pioneering Hispanic leaders who helped the company understand that reaching Hispanic consumers required more than translating advertisements. It required cultural understanding, trust, and long-term commitment to a community that was rapidly becoming one of the most important forces in the American marketplace. The immmigrant Archive Project
Unlocking Latino Fandom for Brand Growth. [WEBINAR]
Latino audiences already sit at the center of U.S. soccer fandom, bringing higher avidity, deeper emotional investment, and stronger cultural connection to the game. As Hispanic influence and purchasing power continue to grow, understanding how this audience experiences the World Cup — and sports more broadly — is becoming a real brand advantage.
Pablo Rosas named Head of Strategy at MEL
Miami based MEL has announced that Pablo Rosas has joined MEL as Head of Strategy. As a great human who brings outstanding strategic chops to the agency, we have no doubt Pablo will be a big part of continuing to elevate the work we do for clients.
Hispanic Sentiment Study 2025 – The Latina Edition. [REPORT]
This report represents a specific intersectional analysis derived from the 2025 Hispanic Sentiment Study. While the broader study examines the multifaceted experience of the Hispanic/Latino community in the United States, this "Latina Edition" provides a deeper dive into the specific lived experiences and sentiments of Hispanic women.
We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby: The Future of Leadership Is Female—and Latina
When I was a teenager, I challenged my junior high school so girls could wear pants. I burned bras in protest for women’s rights. And when I entered corporate America, the few women in the room weren’t executives—they were secretaries. A pinch in the ass, harassment and unnecessary setbacks were considered “the norm. ”That wasn’t ancient history. It was my lifetime." By Liz Castells-Heard, Founder, CEO and Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells
Inclusion & Representation as a Growth Engine for the Next Era of Agencies. [REPORT]
Agency leaders are operating in a market defined by demographic transformation, cultural acceleration and rising consumer expectations. Yet at the moment of greatest visibility into consumer data and identity-driven shifts, many agencies are retreating from sustained investment in inclusion and representation.
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.
What Is The New Majority? Who They Are and Why They Matter
The New Majority is made up of the 192 million Americans under 45: Millennials, Gen Z, and Gen Alpha. They now represent 56% of the U.S. population and are the most diverse, digitally native, and soon-to-be, economically influential consumer bloc in the country. They are the "new general market." By Jacqueline Hernández and Jack Rico
Super Bowl LX (2026): A Multicultural Lens on Representation, Relevance, and Retreat
The Super Bowl as America’s Cultural Barometer: The Super Bowl is the most expensive—and most revealing—mirror of American culture. Beyond a showcase for products or creative ambition, it signals who brands believe America is, who they choose to see, who they quietly leave out, and which audiences truly matter. It remains the single most powerful stage for inclusive storytelling, now rivaled only by the year-long cultural force of the World Cup. By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells
Prescribing Cultural Relevance: A Comprehensive Guide to Hispanic Marketing in the Pharmaceutical Industry
The pharmaceutical industry shoulders a tremendous responsibility in safeguarding and enhancing the health and well-being of our diverse population. However, effectively reaching and engaging multicultural patient populations demands a deep-seated understanding of their unique cultural sensitivities, communication preferences, and healthcare experiences.
Memory Protects Freedom – What Exiles Teach Us About America
After conducting thousands of hours of immigrant oral histories through the Immigrant Archive Project, I have noticed a quiet pattern in the stories of political refugees. Whether they came from Cuba, Vietnam, Nicaragua, Iran, or the former Soviet Union, many arrived in the United States carrying something that people born inside stable democracies rarely have to develop. A deep awareness of how fragile freedom can be. By Tony Hernandez - The Immigrant Archive
Understanding Generation Alpha
I have a front row seat to Generation Alpha. They’re my daughters. Ruby was born in 2010 and Sophia in 2012, placing them at the beginning of the first generation born entirely in the 21st century. The name “Generation Alpha” was coined by Australian social researcher Mark McCrindle. After Gen Z, we ran out of letters in the Latin alphabet, so he moved to the Greek alphabet. Alpha. A beginning. It fits. By David Morse
Black History Month Isn’t Gone. It’s Just Quiet.
This Black History Month feels unusually quiet. By Pepper Miller - Cultural Insights Strategist & Trust Steward
Telemundo Releases “Somos Más” – The Official Anthem of its FIFA World Cup 2026™ Coverage. [VIDEO]
Telemundo officially releases “Somos Más,” the anthem for the network’s coverage of the FIFA World Cup 2026™, bringing together global music stars Carlos Vives, Emilia, Wisin and Xavi for the first time. The song, now available on all major music streaming platforms, captures the spirit of unity and celebration that defines the World Cup.
Telemundo Unveils Most Extensive Spanish-language FIFA World Cup™ Presentation in Broadcast Television History as It Marks 100-day Countdown to FIFA World Cup 2026™
With 100 days to go until the kickoff of FIFA World Cup 2026™ on June 11, 2026, Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament in the U.S., unveiled its most expansive coverage plan ever—featuring 700 hours of programming highlighting a fully live on-site presence at all 104 matches, coupled with dedicateddailyshows and an unprecedented streaming and digital footprint. The network celebrated the key milestone with the release of its official World Cup song “Somos Más” and the launch of a new phase of its marketing campaign on the road to the World Cup.
America’s Fastest-Growing Consumer: Radio at the Center of Growth
In a previous Sound Answers release, we explored how radio earns the trust of Hispanic consumers. It's a connection built on culture, community, language, and daily habit. That relationship remains strong. But the larger market reality tells a more urgent story.
