Media

Teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they have in the past, but they are also taking a variety of technical and non-technical steps to manage the privacy of that information. Despite taking these privacy-protective actions, teen social media users do not express a high level of concern about third-parties (such as businesses or advertisers) accessing their data; just 9% say they are “very” concerned.

There is no question that mobile is becoming an essential shopping tool for many US moms. According to a March 2013 survey from retail solutions company Alliance Data, more than half of surveyed mom internet users reported using their smartphone or tablet at least weekly for some aspect of shopping, whether it be research or buying. And 35% of respondents said they used their device daily for shopping purposes.

Mobile commerce is grabbing an ever-growing slice of the overall ecommerce pie. eMarketer estimates that 15% of all US online retail sales in 2013 will be made on a mobile device, an increase from 11% in 2012.

Spending on mobile marketing keeps rising, as brands learn the power of reaching consumers on these devices, and consumers become increasingly mobile-first.

Kenshoo Social published a commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting, “The Key to Successful Social Advertising,” that evaluates how marketers are using social advertising, with the goal of educating marketers on how to develop social media strategy and activate the most effective tactics.

Fox Hispanic Media (FHM) unveiled several exciting announcements during an Upfront event held at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall from its portfolio of four high-quality Spanish-language networks and their digital complements, including: FOX Deportes, Nat Geo Mundo, MundoFox and the newly re-branded FOX Life. Formerly Utilisima, FOX Life is a new lifestyle cable network with extensive content.

MundoFox, the U.S. Spanish-language broadcast network that launched last summer, unveiled its 2013-2014 programming schedule today. The network presented its new line-up to advertisers and marketers during the Fox Hispanic Media (FHM) Upfront presentation in Manhattan’s Alice Tully Hall.

At Telemundo Media’s annual Upfront presentation held at New York’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz At Lincoln Center, network executives will announce a vibrant lineup of new and returning programming for 2013-2014.

On the heels of announcing over 1000 hours of new content and the launch of FLUENCY, a groundbreaking multi-platform production studio, Telemundo Media unveiled TelemundoMás, the network’s first ever full-length player for the web and mobile devices providing passionate and authenticated fans with a user-friendly destination where they can access full episodes of over 300 Telemundo programs in HD.

Telemundo Media announced the addition of the MISS LATINA USA™ competition to the slate of new programming to be unveiled at its annual Upfront presentation held at New York’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, home of Jazz At Lincoln Center. MISS LATINA USA™ is an exclusive new reality series where one talented, beautiful woman will compete to win the title of MISS LATINA USA™ and the once-in-a-lifetime chance to compete in the MISS UNIVERSE® pageant.

Discovery U.S. Hispanic unveiled its 2013-2014 Upfront slate where Discovery en Español highlights new and returning series that set the brand apart within the adrenaline and wild discovery genres, brings in new favorite real life drama shows and focuses on viewers’ key passion points: soccer and cars. Female oriented network Discovery en Familia will focus on health and parenting content as well as building thematic nights to support the network’s key genres.

Tr3s previewed its new original content portfolio targeting Hispanic adult millennials at its annual Upfront presentation held in New York City. The network’s more contemporary entertainment offering delivers over 300 hours of fresh content driven by new realities, novelas, docu-series, comedy and music. The circus-themed extravaganza introduced the new faces of the network alongside quirky sketches, acrobatics, and a high-energy performance by brand ambassador Daddy Yankee.

Univision announces Lineup of In-Culture Programming Across Broadcast, Cable and Digital Properties, Including More than 30 Shows such as Dramatic Series “La Selección” and “Metastasis,” Breakthrough Telenovelas “La Tempestad” and “Mentir para Vivir,” and More Sports Than Ever Before