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While conducting research about the early years of colonization in the New World, archivist Isabel Aguirre discovered a document jealously guarded at Archivo General de Simancas in Spain. Aguirre enlisted the support of renowned historian Consuelo Varela to shake the dust off a story that reveals that blacks lived in La Espanola, or the New World for that matter, from the very beginning of European colonization.

In today’s digital world, parents overwhelmingly agree it is important to nurture good character in their children, including traits like honesty and compassion.

In a letter to “colleagues and friends,” MundoMax President/CFO José I. Molina referred to conversations held over the last few months with the RCN-owned Spanish-language broadcast TV network in saying, “We are in the final stage of winding down our affiliate network.”  By Adam R Jacobson – Radio + Television Business Report

When considering teaming up with a brand, social influencers say they consider a variety of factors, but mainly they just want to be sure the brand’s values line up with their own.

Forrester predicted that as social media matures, branded communities would make a comeback. Marketing leaders report they’re significantly less satisfied with Facebook and Twitter marketing.

As brands and agencies continue to shift dollars to programmatic campaigns — two-thirds of display media is now purchased programmatically, according to eMarketer — marketers are starting to take notice that they may be doing so at the expense of creating emotional connections with consumers.

Erick Mora has been promoted to Sports Director for Telemundo 39 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXTX.

Personalization drives growth. But to scale it, companies need to do four things.  By Brian Gregg, Hussein Kalaoui, Joel Maynes, and Gustavo Schuler

E-commerce retailers stand to benefit from shoppers’ continued affinity for online shopping, according to Nielsen’s 2016 holiday trend report.

Thanksgiving is just around the corner and Americans across the country are planning what to serve, who they’ll dine with, and where they’ll eat.

It is Thanksgiving this week, and it is customary to share what you’re thankful for. So here goes:

By Gonzalo López Martí – Creative director, etc / LMMiami.com

• Heard at country clubs and gun ranges across America: “Relax, if the scientists who are unanimously predicting climate change and rising sea levels are using the same scientific rigor that was used to predict Hillary Clinton’s rise to the White House, then we are in good shape.”
• Conservatives are gloating with gusto these days.
• They are coming out swinging.
• Whatever you party affiliation is, they are right about one thing: scientists have a lot of splainin’ to do.

Demographics have always seemed a little too convenient, haven’t they? It struck me on a sick day last week that television advertisers know just one thing about daytime television. Judging by the ads, viewers are only concerned by donkeys dying, children in war zones dying and dying themselves without funeral insurance. Did I forget being concerned about dying before you’ve checked whether you’re owed a PPI payment?

NBC UNIVERSO celeb-reality series “Larrymania” Season five starring Regional Mexican singer, Larry Hernández returns with new episodes on its regular time this Sunday, November 27th at 9 PM ET/8C.

Telemundo 47 / WNJU announced that Orietta De Luque is the new Co-Host of Acceso Total, the station’s popular entertainment and lifestyle program that airs Monday to Fridays at 10:00 AM ET.

VS/Brooks Advertising Co-CEOs and Co-Founders Diana Brooks and Vivian Santos announced that Anais Rodriguez has been appointed to the position of Account Supervisor.

Univision Austin announced the debut of three new radio programs on its local airwaves, including the recently launched “El Show de Renzo y Maria Esther” based out of Houston, in addition to “Karen La Coqueta” based out of Dallas and “Leslie Montoya” based out of Austin.

Slower economic growth in the United States has wrought a vicious cycle that has hobbled many American households. Targeted investment and policy action could turn it around.  By James Manyika, Gary Pinkus, Sree Ramaswamy, Scott Nyquist, Jonathan Woetzel, and Arvind Sohoni

Shoppers are more likely to buy products that have more space around them than the same products surrounded by less space (less interstitial space) according to a new study from the University of Miami School of Business Administration.

Debuting during the 2010 Super Bowl, SNICKERS’ “You’re not you when you’re hungry” campaign has been become a staple of American media, featured everywhere from TV ads to street art. Simple and universal, this campaign has been honored with 13 Cannes Lions, 12 Effies, 13 One Show Pencils, two D&AD Pencils, two Emmy nominations, one IPA Effectiveness Award, the first-ever Super Bowl Clio and, most recently, a special Clio Hall of Fame Award.  By Crystal Albanese, senior manager of conferences and committees at ANA