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The notion of cross-screen media is well-heeled by now. There are different names for it. “People-based” is good, since that would make it “consumer-centric.”  A “single view of the consumer” works, too. 

A strong ad that builds emotional and behavioral connections with consumers will not only help drive sales for the brand, but can also drive long-term brand loyalty and equity down the road.

Why? As Creative Guerrilla Marketing says, “In the end, the goal of experiential marketing is to form a memorable and emotional connection between the consumer and the brand so that it may generate customer loyalty and influence purchase decision.”

With two weeks until the kickoff of UEFA European Football Championship, ESPN is debuting “More Than Football,” an integrated marketing campaign celebrating the world’s most competitive international soccer tournament. Starting June 10, the month-long event will feature 51 matches in 10 cities throughout France.

Grupo Gallegos announced that it has been named the digital and social agency of record (AOR) for Hass Avocado Board (HAB), the agriculture promotion group dedicated to endorsing consumption of Hass Avocados in the U.S.

Lopez Negrete Communications has become the total market agency of record for Lone Star College.

In the recently released Hispanic Market Overview 2016, presented by Lopez Negrete Communications, I skewered Saatchi & Saatchi New York for their recently released “Born Bold” total market campaign for Baja California-based beer brand Tecate.  By Adam R Jacobson

Remember what you thought of podcasting when it first launched on iTunes? Have you considered it as a medium for either extending your content or aligning your brand?

Being able to see product pictures via a smartphone or tablet device is the most important mcommerce-related capability, according to US shoppers.

With convenience and preference driving behaviors and the paths consumers take to the register—whether virtual or traditional—it’s vital for brands and retailers to understand what’s actually influencing their choices.

Sports Broadcaster, Fernando Fiore, takes soccer fans on a trip with the show, “DE VISITANTE,” Friday, May 27th at 9pm ET / 6pm PT on FOX Deportes.

After 27 rewarding years as the producer of FIESTA BROADWAY, Los Angeles’ famous “Cinco de Mayo” street and music festival that entertained generations of L.A. Latinos through the streets of downtown Los Angeles, Peter Bellas has announced he has sold his company, All Access Entertainment, to a media executive from Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG). 

Edelman announced that Milton Lebron has joined the firm’s Miami office to develop the U.S. Hispanic creative and digital portfolio.

When it comes to life choices, nearly every generation has drawn at least a little ire from their longer-lived predecessors—be it their style of clothing, political views or taste in media. From music to movies, younger, often early adopters, have a penchant for blazing their own, new paths.

Call it a one-two punch to advertisers and content providers. With Americans’ attention increasingly divided among an ever-expanding array of internet-connected devices, the number of people multitasking while watching television continues to rise, while cord-cutting also accelerates.

Dunkin’ Donuts, in partnership with Coca-Cola, is offering people who join DD Perks this week the opportunity to win tickets to one of the most exciting U.S. sporting events of the summer, the COPA America Centenario.

Honey Bunches of Oats announced the launch of its new campaign, Voces con Dedicación (Voices with Dedication) in collaboration with Mexican recording sensation, Sofia Reyes.

Pinta recently appointed Krysten de Quesada to Account Director of its Miami office.

LAPIZ appointed Luciana Cani as its new senior vice president, executive creative director overseeing the agency’s creative team.

Univision News has announced the promotion of María Martínez-Guzmán and Gabriela Tristán.