Multicultural
A Latino Heisman Isn’t Just a Football Story — It’s an American One
This year’s Heisman conversation is about more than highlight reels, quarterback efficiency ratings, or who can win one more game under the brightest lights. The rise of Vanderbilt’s Diego Pavia and Indiana’s Fernando Mendoza — two Latino quarterbacks leading the sport’s most prestigious award race — reflects something deeper: the evolution of America itself. By Gabriela Alcantara-Diaz - Founder, President / SEMILLA Multicultural, Inc.
The ‘attention equation’: Winning the right battles for consumer attention. [REPORT]
Anyone who has spent too much of an evening trying to choose between entertainment options or ping-ponging back and forth between their TV screen and their phone while attempting to watch a new show or movie knows how many different forms of media are fighting for their attention.
No surprise that 2026 is shaping up to be another ‘more with less’ year.
No surprise that 2026 is shaping up to be another 'more with less' year. But the eye-opening stat from the WARC team's latest Voice of the Marketer report is that Marketing budgets are lagging business sentiment. By David Tiltman - Chief Content Officer, WARC; SVP Content, LIONS Intelligence
Brand is not a Cost Center. Brand is the engine.
Marketing is the toughest role in any organization. My opinion, but I live it. Here’s why. By Jennifer Cooper - Chief Marketing Officer | Strategic Partner to CEO’s and COO’s
Latinos are Rethinking Holiday Traditions and Travel Plans Amid Rising Costs
New data from the BMO Real Financial Progress Index finds Latinos in the U.S. will spend an average of almost $650 more this holiday season than in 2024. On average, U.S. Latinos expect to spend nearly $2,700, a 30% increase from last year, despite many reporting cutting back in key categories such as travel, decorating and entertaining due to rising cost of living concerns.
Omnicom cuts 4,000 jobs, shut several agencies after IPG takeover including OMD Multicultural Division
According to industry sources, the merger Omnicom and Interpublic Group is complete. Mayor layoffs have occurred and the OMD Multicultural Division led by Mike Roca has been casualty.
Against Authenticity: The Marketing Trope Has Run Its Course
Authenticity has become such a hollow marketing virtue that whenever I see another brand trot out an “authentic Latino story,” I roll my eyes hard enough to hit a 7-10 split. By Carlos Aguilar
Co-Branding in Sponsorships: Why Gen Z Doesn’t Trust Your Logo—They Trust Your Values
I've been thinking a lot about why some brand partnerships resonate with younger audiences while others fall flat. By Leopoldo Garcia
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.
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”
Blending Heritage: How U.S. Hispanics Make Thanksgiving Their Own
Thanksgiving… that American symbol of gratitude, togetherness, and stuffed turkey. But step into a Hispanic home on this holiday, and you instantly feel how the tradition has been transformed—filled with flavor, music, faith, and legacy. It’s not just a meal. It’s an experience, a ritual, and, for many, proof of how beautifully two cultures can come together. By Maria Lucia Parra - I am a bilingual Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives, as “one size does not fit all”.
When Every Voice Counts Every Brand Wins [New #SeeALL Video]
Today’s consumers are multidimensional, layered with stories, culture, and lived experience. When brands see people fully, not as fragments but as whole human beings, something powerful happens.
Clarity in Chaos: How Culturally Inclusive Marketing Restores Growth Certainty
Marketers today have more tools and data than ever, but less certainty about how to utilize them effectively. The issue isn’t information—it’s insights and growth-focused actions. By Carlos Santiago, CEO, Santiago Solutions Group, Co-Founder, Cultural Inclusion Accelerator, and AIMM
Healthcare Access, Wealth, and the Future of Hispanic Prosperity
Access to quality healthcare is more than a public-policy concern—it is a defining factor in the ability of Hispanic professionals, entrepreneurs, and small-business owners to build, sustain, and pass down wealth. Health is both a personal investment and an economic strategy. Protecting it safeguards the capacity to create, lead, and grow wealth for the next generation. At Semilla Multicultural™, we view healthcare access as part of a broader ecosystem of opportunity—one that connects personal well-being, financial empowerment, and the long-term vitality of the Hispanic community. By Gabriela Alcántara-Diaz | Semilla Multicultural
The Power of Collaboration: Reinventing Brand Storytelling in a Changing Market
Strategic partnerships aren’t a passing trend—they’re redefining how brands connect, create, and stay relevant.
Culture Decoded – How Hispanic GenZ Redefines Authentic Brand Engagement. [REPORT]
Hispanic Gen Z consumers are reshaping the way brands connect with culture and audiences.
Guess how many brand cue references were needed in a 30-second ad for 100% of people to remember who it’s from?
To explain… Andrew Tindall analyzed System1 and Effie Awards data and found that if your 30-second ad includes seven recognizable brand cues, recall rises to 100%. By Elena Jasper - CMO @ Marketing Architects | Marketing Effectiveness Student & TV Advertising Enthusiast
IMMIGRATION RAIDS IMPACT [REPORT]
Immigration Enforcement Is Reshaping Consumer Behavior, Public Trust, and National Sentiment Our survey findings reveal the consequences of immigration enforcement, particularly ICE raids, on Hispanic communities and broader American society, influencing spending habits, public engagement, brand trust, and national identity.
Why Higher Ed CMOs Burn Out Fast
The chief marketing officer has become higher education’s newest indispensable hire. Presidents and boards increasingly expect their CMOs to fix declining enrollment, rebuild reputation, and even stabilize shaky fundraising pipelines while budgets shrink. As The Conversation recently reported, institutions are hiring more CMOs than ever because marketing is no longer viewed as optional. It is mission critical. By Jamie Ceman, Ed.D. - Two-time AMA Higher Ed Marketer of the Year | Ed.D in Change Management and Leadership
