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NBC UNIVERSO revealed the names of the 16 cheftestants who battle it out on “Top Chef Mexico” premiering Thursday February 18 at 9pm/8c.

Revolver in Spanish means to mix it up, which is exactly what former Univision executive and podcast market pioneer, Jack Hobbs, is doing with the launch of Revolver Podcasts. The multicultural-targeted, bi-lingual audio on-demand network offers listeners the ability to enjoy a variety of on-demand programs.

Throughout human history, people have sought assistance from others in meeting romantic partners – and Americans today are increasingly looking for love online by enlisting the services of online dating sites and a new generation of mobile dating apps.

The National Basketball Association (NBA) and Binbit announced a new multiyear partnership that will provide the league’s growing fanbase across Latin America, Europe and Asia with access to extensive NBA content. 

Entercom Communications announced that Ruth Gaviria has been appointed to the position of Chief Marketing Officer.

By Gonzalo López Martí    Creative director, etc    LMMIAMI.COM

• Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the position of this publication or its staff.
• From a marketing & branding POV, Donald Trump’s candidacy has finally executed an old adage that’s gaining more & more traction in our racket: think less, execute more.
• If you held reservations about this logic, well, put them to rest.
• It’s here to stay.

Univision Digital is bringing its multicultural and millennial audience a new breed of political satire in the form of a comedic animated web series created specifically for the 2016 presidential election season and designed for easy viewing on mobile devices and sharing via social platforms.

More than half of the senior marketing leaders surveyed (53 percent) stated that they spend more time on operational details – for example, requirements documentation, securing legal and leadership approval, and content tagging definition – than on core marketing and branding activities.

The theme for the campaign is “Enchanted to meet you” playing off of the name of the brand and also bringing an introductory tone to the newest addition to the very hip and and artistic Bishop Arts District in Dallas.

Today, Mexico increasingly serves as a land bridge for Central American immigrants traveling to the U.S.

The National Retail Federation released its 2016 economic forecast, projecting retail industry sales (which exclude automobiles, gas stations and restaurants) will grow 3.1 percent, higher than the 10-year average of 2.7 percent.

A strong majority of tech-savvy consumers use mobile devices to shop, purchase and track packages, a recent UPS Pulse of the High-Tech Online Shopper survey shows, and these customers demand a rich mobile experience from retailers.

While the rise in time-shifted viewing largely altered viewership trends for most program genres, live viewing remains the standard for sports.

The National Society of Hispanic MBAs (NSHMBA) announced it has changed its name to Prospanica, pronounced Pro-span-i-ca, effective immediately.

Grupo Gallegos announced that advertising industry veteran Luis Camaño has joined the company to lead its newly formed Brand Activation Group.

The Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA) Miami chapter announced its Board of Directors for 2016.

Univision Digital announced the launch of “Papás y Mamás,” a new bilingual parenting channel created in partnership with Ricky Martin’s popular parenting site, Piccolo Universe.

Most time-strapped executives know they should plan ahead and prioritize, focus on the important as much as the urgent, invest in their health (including getting enough sleep), make time for family and relationships, and limit (even if they don’t entirely avoid) mindless escapism. But doing this is easier said than done, as we all know—and as I, too, have learned during years of trying unsuccessfully to boost my effectiveness.

Many a job seeker has mistakenly assumed that their potential new employer won’t be able to find out something in their background that might cost them that new job.  While a new employer is sometimes legally required to ask your consent in searching your background data, if you respond that they cannot do so it will likely eliminate you from further employment consideration. 

Donald J. Trump, the former owner of the Miss Universe Organization, and Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) announced that they have settled their litigation arising from Univision’s decision not to broadcast the Miss Universe and Miss USA pageants.