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The State of the American Middle Class [REPORT]
The share of Americans who are in the middle class is smaller than it used to be. In 1971, 61% of Americans lived in middle-class households. By 2023, the share had fallen to 51%, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of government data.
Pathways to Transparent Media: The Growing Complexity of Today’s Media Buying
The role of a media buyer has shifted dramatically since the dawn of digital marketing. Gone are the days of phone negotiations for spots in local or national print. Today's buyers need to navigate a complex ecosystem, from the ad platforms such as DV360 and Meta to the burgeoning retail media networks of Amazon, Walmart, and the like.
Amid Compound Volatility, Americans Optimistic About Their Own Personal Finances, But Less Optimistic About U.S. Economy’s Growth Prospects [REPORT]
Americans are more optimistic about their personal financial situations than the growth prospects of the U.S. economy over the next year, while exhibiting various degrees of enthusiasm, comfort and skepticism in the forces shaping the consumer experience, according to a new study released by KPMG LLP (KPMG), the U.S. audit, tax and advisory firm.
2024 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2024 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
THE LOOP OF LEGACY 25 AÑOS CREANDO NUESTRA HISTORIA WEBINAR: LOS ORIGINALES [Webinar]
What a great webinar if your are a student of the US Hispanic advertising, creative, marketing, Media and public relations industry. Key players giving highlights of the history of the Creative Discipline. This is one of a series of webinars to be produced by The Círculo Creativo. BRAVO !!!!!!!!
Is College Worth It?
At a time when many Americans are questioning the value of a four-year college degree, economic outcomes for young adults without a degree are improving.
Republica’s Jorge A. Plasencia elevated to Global Chief Client Officer Role at HAVAS
Havas announced the appointment of Jorge A. Plasencia as Global Chief Client Officer of the Havas Creative Network.
Financial Services Industry Strives to Navigate U.S. Latino ‘Bothism’
Marketers often fall into the trap of binary thinking, hindering creativity and clashing with consumers seeking fluidity. While the industry has struggled to embrace bothism – the concept of merging seemingly opposing approaches for better results – multicultural consumers in the U.S., particularly bi-cultural Latinos, have fully adopted it. Many see themselves as American and Latino, not half and half, but 200%, wholly embracing their American and Latino identities.
When Online Content Disappears [REPORT]
The internet is an unimaginably vast repository of modern life, with hundreds of billions of indexed webpages. But even as users across the world rely on the web to access books, images, news articles and other resources, this content sometimes disappears from view.
HumanKind Study–Exposing Reality of Today’s Consumer Climate
Leo Burnett Chicago released the findings of the U.S. HumanKind Study, which draws on extensive primary market research to dive deep into the main issues shaping the nation. Developed in partnership with research company Maru/Blue, the study offers a panoramic view of the challenges facing Americans today and outlines opportunities for brands to address issues spanning mental health, finance, social media and other divisive topics.
PACO Collective 18th Year Anniversary
Chicago used PACO Collective, celebrates their 18th year anniversary.
Carlos Vives named 2024 Latin Recording Academy ‘Person of the Year’
The Latin Recording Academy® announced that Latin GRAMMY and GRAMMY winner, Carlos Vives, will be the 2024 Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year.
Need to Know: The basic of TV media buying
Where do TV ads come from? Contrary to popular belief, media buying isn’t something that ad execs do over martini lunches on Madison Ave. Let’s bust that Mad Men myth and take a closer look at the modern world of media buying.
The Pitfalls to Avoid When Planning Your Data Story
A generic context lacking in relevant details will not resonate with the audience, leading to decreased engagement with the data story from the outset. By failing to connect with the wider context, the data story will not result in the emotional response required to motivate action. A data story that relies on generic context, without consideration of the nuances for the particular brand, product, service, customer or business challenge, will lack depth. This can leave the audience questioning the relevance to their unique situation. To create impactful data stories, marketers and communication professionals should focus on crafting narratives that are relevant, authentic and tailored to the specific needs and interests of their audience.
Hyundai Invites Hispanic Consumers to See the World in a New Light through the All-new Santa Fe Marketing Campaign Created by Lopez Negrete Communications
Hyundai and its U.S. Hispanic marketing agency, Lopez Negrete Communications, launched a new creative campaign for the all-new 2024 Santa Fe SUV. The campaign titled “Under a Different Light” – “Un nuevo punto de vista” – encourages Hispanic consumers to embrace a unique perspective on both the journey and life itself through the lens of the all-new Santa Fe. The campaign, available in both Spanish and English for bilingual audiences, includes 15- and 30- second TV commercials, radio spots, streaming audio, digital and social media.
New Estimates Show Population Recovered for Large Cities and Grew in Small Places on Outskirts of Urban Areas in 2023
While the nation’s fastest-growing cities continue to be in Sun Belt states, new population estimates show that some of the top gainers are now on the outskirts of metropolitan areas or in rural areas.
Falling Population of Foreign-Born in Puerto Rico Mirrors Island’s Drop in Total Population
Puerto Rico’s foreign-born population slipped below 100,000 in 2018-2022 from a decade earlier, according to the most recent American Community Survey (ACS) five-year estimates. The island’s foreign-born population declined by roughly 15,000, from 104,497 in 2008-2012 to 89,461 a decade later.
EL PAÍS US is born
EL PAÍS US is born, the edition of the information leader in Spanish from the United States for the United States.
BMO Financial Group partners with PACO Collective for Multicultural Strategy & Media Buying
PACO Collective will partner with BMO to strengthen its multicultural media strategy, planning, and buying in priority markets. This partnership underscores BMO’s commitment to engaging diverse audiences and expanding its reach across multicultural audiences.
