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Advertising Growth Forecast +10%

The US ad market will grow by +10.7% this year to $374 billion. Traditional Media Owners ad sales will grow by +4.4% to $111 billion while DPP ad revenues will expand by +13.5% to $263 billion.
The State of Latinas in Corporate America 2024

The last five years of Lean In’s research on the state of women at work reveal a disturbing trend: Latinas face the steepest climb up the corporate ladder and end up the most underrepresented of all groups of employees in the C-suite. Despite these barriers, Latinas remain highly ambitious and increasingly committed to advancing.
United Soccer League and TelevisaUnivision announce landmark multiyear media partnership

TUDN will showcase the excitement of the USL Championship throughout the 2024 season Up to 20 matches and USL Championship Final selected to air across the company’s Spanish-language networks for the 2024 season
Futbol de Primera Announces On-Air Talent for Copa America Radio Broadcast

Futbol de Primera announced its lineup of on-air talent for the highly anticipated Copa America 2024 coverage. As fans across the Americas prepare for this premier soccer event, Futbol de Primera is committed to delivering comprehensive, insightful, and exciting commentary to enhance the listener experience.
25TH EDITION OF HMC HISPANIC MARKET GUIDE: A comprehensive Playbook to help Marketers STOP Latino Coating & Reach Hispanic Market with Authenticity [DOWNLOAD GUIDE For Free]

On the heels of launching its #STOPLATINOCOATING campaign, the Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has released its highly anticipated 2024 Hispanic Market Guide as a roadmap to help marketers effectively and authentically connect with U.S. Latinos, currently positioned as the fifth largest global economy. This year marks the 25th edition of the market guide, which has served as a valuable resource for the industry and a vehicle for helping brands tap into the Hispanic opportunity.
The Power of La Radio! [REPORT]

Nielsen’s Tony Hereau and Cumulus Media’s Pierre Bouvard reveal never-before-seen sales stories on the power of Spanish radio.
FCC’s Gomez Talks Regulation, AM, and EAS In Keynote Address

“I learned the perspectives of the regulated firsthand. I understand that the right level of regulation reflects the circumstances before us and specific facts matter a lot.” Those words from FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, in an address to Hispanic broadcasters on Wednesday.
Become Fluent in Silence

By Jim "Wegs" Wegerbauer What speaks most loudly to people? Silence. The art of listening to them. Really listening to them. And not just waiting to talk. After all, we already know what we know. How else will we learn anything new?
Circulo Creativo: “Ads From The Past”

In celebration of our 25th anniversary, we're featuring a selection of the most memorable ads from our past along with their captivating stories.
Advertising Cultivates Brand Trust Leading to Purchase Intent [REPORT]

When brand trust increases by just one point, the average consumer purchase intent increases by 33%, with Reliability, Respect, Ethical Business Practices, Authenticity, and Relatability top drivers of brand trust.
Attention: Why It’s More Than Just Viewability 2.0

In a world full of advertisements, the burning question remains: How can we keep consumers truly engaged? As our industry evolves daily, advertisers are taking a deeper look, moving beyond conventional metrics like viewability, and embracing innovative measurement tools to gauge attention. However, as new measurement tools arise, so does the need for standardization as we navigate uncharted territory.
Cleaning the CTV Ecosystem

It's an understatement to say that advertisers are not thrilled with the current state of the digital ecosystem.
Cultural Issues and the 2024 Election [REPORT]

The 2024 presidential campaign is taking place amid intense debates over such topics as immigration, growing racial and ethnic diversity in the United States, the changing American family, crime and reproductive issues.
Most Black Americans Believe Racial Conspiracy Theories About U.S. Institutions [REPORT]

While many Black Americans view themselves as at least somewhat successful and are optimistic about their financial future, they are also critical of U.S. institutions. Most say several systems in the United States need significant changes to ensure Black people are treated fairly.
Fostering Digital Communities: The Role of Community Management in Modern Marketing

With the ever-evolving landscape of digital marketing, one thing remains constant – the power of community. As a Social Media Community Manager, you hold the key to unlocking this potential, bridging the gap between brands and their audiences with every post, comment and interaction. Join us as we explore the art and science of community management and discover how agencies like ours, CCOM, harness its power to drive meaningful engagement and foster brand loyalty. By Stephanie Zambrana
Fixing the Ad Agency Model

Rachel Barek, CEO and co-founder of creative agency Said Differently, says advertising agencies have failed to evolve. "Companies have innovated in terms of the types of work that they do," she says. "But no agency was purpose-built from the ground up for all the needs of a modern CMO."
Cut Through The Fragmented TV Streaming Landscape [REPORT]

MAGNA Media Trials and Roku released new research that explored how brands and viewers can find their way in the increasingly fragmented TV viewing landscape. The report called “From ‘Power On’ to ‘Power Off’ Understanding the Streaming TV Experience” shed light on viewers’ mood, motivations, pain points, and journey to content, as well as what this new landscape means for advertisers.
Canela.TV to feature Classic Films from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema

Canela Media announced that more than 100 films from the Golden Age of Mexican Cinema will find their home exclusively on Canela.TV. Throughout the year, these iconic films will be released in Spanish and available to stream for free, starting on June 13. The ‘Cine de Oro’ collection is the latest in Canela Media’s ongoing efforts to preserve Latino culture--in which classic Mexican films and their iconic stars play an integral role--providing authentic and relevant content for generations of viewers.
ESPN Deportes launches Entre Copas

ESPN Deportes announced the launch of Entre Copas, a daily studio show that will provide in-depth news and information coverage of the 2024 CONMEBOL Copa América USA and UEFA EURO 2024.
FREEDOM by: Jackie Bird

Editor’s Note: The passing of Jackie Bird last week had an enormous impact in our industry. As a tribute to the well-known advertising personality, HispanicAd.com invites you to read a piece she wrote in April 11, 2019. I found among her posts from RedBean Society at the time. It captures and conveys Jackie’s spirit, her ability to create, to re-invent herself, her love for advertising and marketing, and her contagious zest for life. In no small part, it also shows her daringness to take risks. I don’t think there is a better way to remember our dear Jackie Bird! —Gene Bryan, Publisher