Media

“La Banda”, developed by Univision Communications Inc. (UCI), Simon Cowell’s Syco Entertainment and Saban Brands and co-produced with FremantleMedia Latin America, aims to create the world’s ultimate Latino boyband through the largest Latino talent search in U.S. TV history.

WAPA America has acquired the exclusive rights from Puerto Rico TV, the Island’s public television network, to three beloved local programs, “Puertorriqueñisimo,” “Así Canta Puerto Rico”, and “El Show de Chucho.” All three weekly shows are scheduled to premiere the weekend of November 22-23.

Following its recent sale of KHJ 930AM, Liberman Broadcasting Inc. has moved its top-rated La Ranchera format to the FM band. The new home for the format is KWIZ-FM 96.7.

Viacom International Media Networks (VIMN) announced the appointment of Pierluigi Gazzolo as President of its Americas division, giving him responsibility for its operations across Latin America, Canada and the US Hispanic market (Tr3s).

At Hyundai Motor America, driver connectivity comes in several guises. Michael Deitz, the automaker’s senior group manager of connected car and owner marketing, spoke to eMarketer’s Danielle Drolet about Hyundai’s connected car integrations.

Heineken continued to mark their investment in the future of American soccer by announcing partnership agreements with seven Major League Soccer (MLS) clubs. Starting January 1, 2015, the premium beer brand will bring the Heineken experience to a variety of teams in cities across the country, including the Chicago Fire, Columbus Crew, D.C. United, Houston Dynamo, New York Red Bulls, New York City FC and Orlando City SC.

This time of year is particularly exciting for me as I get to work on my true passion: developing Hispanic digital strategies for our clients. As we wrap up 2015 planning, five key themes have emerged that I expect to come to life in the Hispanic online market next year.  by Lee Vann / Captura Group

A “like” can go a long way, according to the newly released 2014 Cone Communications Digital Activism Study. Nearly two-thirds (64%) of Americans say they are more inclined to support social and environmental issues in a variety of ways, including volunteering, donating and sharing information, after first “liking” or “following” an organization online. Moreover, Americans see their online activities as a positive way to make an impact on the issues they care about, as six-in-10 believe tweeting or posting information online is an effective form of advocacy or support.

A.T. Kearney released the results of the study “Connected Consumers Are Not Created Equal: A Global Perspective,” that is focused on better understanding today’s connected consumers – Who are they? What motivates them? How do they move from connectivity to consumption and what are the implications for global brands and retailers? Based on the findings the study provides recommendations for retailers and brands.

With more and more consumers expected to search on social media for gifts and promotions this holiday season, many retailers hoping to reach shoppers online will put paid social media at the center of their marketing efforts this season. The result, no doubt, will be a very crowded social space.

ESPN Deportes will be the Spanish-language home of the XXII Central American and Caribbean Games, Veracruz 2014, starting November 14 with the Opening Ceremony at 8 p.m. ET live from Veracruz, Mexico.

Univision Communications Inc. announced a nationwide search for every day heroes who harness the power of sports to serve and improve their communities and the lives of the people that live in them. 

Telemundo announces the return of internationally-acclaimed actress Kate Del Castillo in the network’s upcoming super series “Dueños del Paraiso” (Owners of Paradise), slated to premiere in early 2015. 

Discovery Familia  and MiTú announced that it has signed a cross-platform programming deal to bring Latino talent to Discovery Familia’s TV and digital audiences.

The amount of pressure mothers tend to put on themselves can lead to high levels of stress, especially when images of other mothers who seem to be doing everything right are so readily available on social media and advertising. Christine Wilson, founder of MtoM Consulting, spoke with eMarketer’s Stephanie Wharton about how millennial mothers are better equipped to filter out the unauthentic noise.

Traditional marketing methods continue to have a strong influence over deal-seeking supermarket shoppers.

With mobile device dependency central to today’s digital lifestyles, enlightened brands are creating new mobile relationship marketing strategies that go well beyond simple app and mobile advertising delivery.

The debate rages on. As marketers think about how to execute Total Market digitally, they often ask themselves what language is best to reach online Hispanics. Some have argued that “English is the official language of the Web, even for Spanish-dominant Hispanics.”  By Captura Group

Nielsen  unveiled the results of a new TV measurement test in Chicago that captured out-of-home viewing data using the Portable People Meter (PPM) panel over a three-month period beginning in April of this year. The test revealed, over the total day 5 a.m. to 5 a.m., that out-of-home viewing added a 7% to 9% ratings lift for audiences aged 25 to 54.

Hispanic parents are more likely to agree that “TV helps me be a better parent” than Caucasian parents, and they are much more likely to be watching TV with their children than families in the general population. These are among the key findings from a recent study conducted by Penn Schoen Berland (PSB) on behalf of the ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) Alliance for Family Entertainment (AFE).