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TelevisaUnivision’s first Super Bowl Broadcast sets a Spanish-language Audience Record with 2.3 Million Viewers
TelevisaUnivision’s production of Super Bowl LVIII delivered the most-watched Super Bowl ever in Spanish-language.
Celebrity Diversity Dominates 2024 Super Bowl Ad Lineup
While you could count the number of explicitly multicultural spots with one hand (Doritos Dinamita, Jesus gets Us, Google’s Guided Frame, NFL Programs, Microsoft Copilot—did I miss anything?), the most diverse element of this year’s ads is the countless number of self-deprecating celebrity cameos on display. By Javier San Miguel, Group Creative Director, Sensis
A Tick Toward Inclusion but Many Opportunities Are Missed
Unfortunately, like every other year, 2024’s Big Game ads made us ask the same question, "where's the diverse talent?" behind and on screen – and more importantly, does it feel authentic? This year felt the same and while some creatives combined culture, impact, and inclusion and sparked interest, most fell flat as just the same ol’. By Darren Martin, Jr., Founder and CEO, Bold Culture
Super Bowl 2024 Creative Effectiveness [REPORT]
Super Bowl LVIII was one for the books. From the ultimate football sweetheart moment to some truly funny ads, 2024’s Big Game brought us lots of laughs and reconnected us with some core memories – and clarity on the turn selfward.
Republica Havas expands Health & Wellness Division
Republica Havas is expanding Republica Havas Health with an executive appointment poised to empower the division’s rapid growth.
Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference Develops First-of-Its-Kind Hispanic Radio Alliance
At last year's year’s Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, which took place June 14-15 in Miami, a common theme was the fact that Hispanic radio can deliver incredible value for advertisers and partners yet remains largely undervalued. For example, according to Nielsen “94% of all Latinos ages 18 and over listen to AM/FM radio on a monthly basis, compared to 59% of all streaming music services.” This led to calls for the establishment of a new grassroots local coalition aimed at bringing awareness of the importance of Hispanic radio among advertisers and agencies up and down Main Street and beyond. This new entity, which is represented by key stakeholders across several parts of the industry, will be called the Hispanic Radio Alliance.
Who Are You? The Art and Science of Measuring Identity [REPORT]
As a shop that studies human behavior through surveys and other social scientific techniques, we have a good line of sight into the contradictory nature of human preferences. Today, we’re calling out one of those that affects us as pollsters: categorizing our survey participants in ways that enhance our understanding of how people think and behave.
Telemundo announces coverage of FIFA BEACH SOCCER WORLD CUP
Telemundo, the exclusive Spanish-language home of FIFA through 2026, announced coverage plans and full match schedule for the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup UAE 2024 Dubai™ kicking off Thursday, February 15 at 6 a.m. ET with a dedicated pregame show and matches airing LIVE on Telemundo, Universo and the Telemundo app.
José Alberto Suárez named President & GM of Telemundo O&O stations in Orlando, Tampa & Fort Myers
José Cancela, President of Telemundo Station Group, named José Alberto Suárez President & General Manager of WTMO / Telemundo 31 Orlando, WRMD / Telemundo 49 Tampa and WWDT / Telemundo Fort Myers-Naples. Suárez joins the three Florida stations after serving as President & General Manager of Telemundo-owned stations in Sacramento, Calif., Las Vegas, and Fresno, Calif.
2020s: The Decade of US Soccer
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is fast approaching and it will be the second time hosting for the USA after first hosting in 1994. And to this day it is still the most successful iteration of the World Cup, with record attendance (3.6M) and World Cup Final viewership (1.5B) – despite having only 52 games. By Arthur Forcione, Amrak Solutions Strategic Planner
2024 retail industry outlook [REPORT]
As retailers look to woo price-sensitive consumers in 2024, loyalty will have to be earned. To make that happen, trust will need to be the cornerstone of their profitability playbook.
The Future 100 Report: Key Takeaways
VML's The Future 100: 2024 Report was just released — and with it, insight for the present and predictions galore for the future. These predictions range from typical marketing fare (such as how retail will evolve to current gen Z buying trends) to the unusual and fantastical (AI children and virtual families becoming common, as the report stated that virtual children "could be commonplace by 2070."). Luxury experiences, whether travel or fashion, appear often — alongside wellness and health trends (such as "analog travel" and prioritizing rest, renewal, and relaxation), illustrating an emphasis on the desire for experience (which comes as no surprise, post-COVID-19).
The year ahead for procurement
Marketing procurement has clear priorities for 2024. Laura Forcetti, Director of Global Marketing Sourcing Services, identifies seven areas where the magnifying glass is likely to focus.
Corona Tools chooses Refuel Agency to Drive Brand Awareness
Starting in 1928 with the invention of the orange shears that revolutionized the citrus industry, Corona Tools has been a staple for landscaping and construction professionals. Today Corona Tools is driving their direct-to-consumer marketing into the future as they focus efforts on Hispanic industry professionals, and has selected Refuel Agency to lead their strategic marketing and brand awareness.
Total By Verizon on Univision Broadcast of the Big Game
Total by Verizon, a fast-growing prepaid no-contract wireless carrier from Verizon is bringing back 90’s Latin dance music and laughter to the Big Game with a new take on the hit merengue song “Suavemente.” The :30 spot is directed by comedian, producer, and musician Fred Armisen.
From Businesses and Banks to Colleges and Churches: Americans’ Views of U.S. Institutions [REPORT]
Americans overwhelmingly see small businesses as having a positive effect on the way things are going in the country.
Black Americans’ Views on Success in the U.S. [REPORT]
Most Black Americans consider themselves at least somewhat successful (66%). When asked to define what success means to them personally, 82% of Black adults point to the ability to provide for their family.
Creating connections with Black Americans across media
For Black Americans, content provides a common ground and sense of cultural credibility. Defined through media and exported globally in fashion, TV, music and more, this culture is fundamental in its ability to bridge meaningful connections with an increasingly diverse audience. And while representing Black America is already complex, 16% of the Black population is expected to be foreign-born by 20601. That means that content will need to continue evolving to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience.
Mecenas taps Polsky as EVP Revenue & Brand Strategy for COCINA
COCINA’s parent company MECENAS, announced the appointment of Andrew Polsky as Executive Vice President of Revenue and Brand Strategy. Polsky, a seasoned executive with extensive experience in multicultural digital media, joins MECENAS at a pivotal time to help position the company and all of its units into its next phase of sustained growth
Multicultural Pet Ownership
Elevating Pet Care: Navigating Multicultural Pet Ownership Dynamics & Spending In the US pet industry, Multicultural pet owners continue to play an increasingly pivotal role in the category of overall pet ownership and spending.
