This report explores a group composed of trendsetters, education enthusiasts, media influencers, social activists and content creators—all anchored by a strong cultural influence.
News
Increasingly Affluent, Educated and Diverse: African-American Consumers [REPORT]
Telemundo premieres “Señora Acero” simultaneously on multiple platforms
For the first time in its history, the network will air the premiere simultaneously on television, Video On Demand, Telemundo.com, Twitter, Periscope and YouTube.
República unveiled “Stand Stronger” Citizenship Awareness Campaign
República unveiled “Stand Stronger,” Citizenship Awareness Campaign, a comprehensive campaign designed to encourage the 8.8 million eligible lawful permanent residents to apply for and obtain U.S. citizenship.
U.S. Ad Expenditures Declined 3.9% in Q2 2015 to $38 Billion
Total U.S. advertising expenditures declined 3.9 percent in the second quarter of 2015 to $38.0 billion, according to data released today by Kantar Media, the leading provider of strategic advertising and marketing information. During the first six months of 2015 ad spending fell by an identical 3.9 percent.
Mobile Internet Has Widest Reach in North America
The fifth annual edition of eMarketer’s Global Media Intelligence Report, produced in conjunction with Starcom Mediavest Group, analyzes recent developments in North America, one of the world’s most mature markets for digital media.
U.S. Department of Transportation and the Ad Council Kick Off Child Passenger Safety Week
The new campaign materials were created pro bono by Casanova and Misterface and include English and Spanish radio, print, outdoor and web banner ads.
NBCUniversal Hispanic Group’s Fluency Productions teams up with Samsung and Toyota for release of REVERSION
NBCUniversal Hispanic Group’s Fluency Productions announced Samsung and Toyota will support the release of its next feature film, the highly anticipated English-language sci-fi thriller REVERSION.
Merle named Senior Director Corporate Marketing Services at Univision
Merle will oversee UCI’s marketing asset management process, branding, brand extension marketing, and the marketing of UCI’s research.
Morales named VP Local Marketing Strategy at Univision
Morales will be responsible for ensuring consistency of brand, strategic messaging, as well as promotional and marketing strategy across UCI’s local media stations.
Hispanic Gen Y and Gen Z Food Culture of Heritage collide with Generational Macro Food Trends [INSIGHT]
Organic, locally sourced, natural, sustainable, Non-GMO, fresh, and socially responsible are all macro food trends that resonate loudly with consumers under 35, and Hispanics are no exception. By Terry Soto is President and CEO of About Marketing Solutions, Inc.
The Impact of Slowing Immigration: Foreign-Born Share Falls Among 14 Largest U.S. Hispanic Origin Groups [REPORT]
The nation’s Hispanic population has long been characterized by its immigrant roots. But as immigration from Latin America slows, the immigrant share among each of the nation’s Hispanic origin groups is in decline, according to a new Pew Research Center analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data. By Gustavo López and Eileen Patten
Total Media Ad Spending Growth Slows Worldwide
In 2015, total worldwide ad spending will reach $569.65 billion. This figure has been adjusted downward from $577.79 forecast in March, due to lower-than-expected ad spending in Latin America, North America, and Western Europe.
ChinChin, the wrestling cholita, is the main character in El Ojo 2015’s new ad campaign
It has already become a classic and as every classic, it is attended with anxiety. The agency Santa Clara and the production company O2 have just released the new advertising campaign for the edition 2015 of El Ojo de Iberoamérica that has an action story as main character, or better said a completely original wrestler.
U.S. Hispanics Are Super Mobile, Super Consumers [INSIGHT]
When we look across the swath of digital consumers in the U.S., Hispanics are now the most avid smartphone users around. In fact, according to the most recent Total Audience Report, they’re on their phones for more than 14 hours a month for app, audio, video and web purposes. And when it comes to the other things we do with our phones—including talking—the same trend seems to hold true.
Daisy Expósito-Ulla selected by PEOPLE En Español as one of The 25 Most Powerful Women of 2015
Daisy Expósito-Ulla, Chairman/CEO of d expósito & Partners, LLC, has been selected by PEOPLE En Español as one of The 25 Most Powerful Women of 2015 and is featured in the current (October) issue.
Multicultural Firms Are Fueling New Boom of U.S. Businesses [INFOGRAPHIC]
3 in 10 US firms are now led by Multicultural owners. In fact, M/C businesses generated the entire increase in US firms since 2007. Hispanic & African American firms expanded the most especially in sectors like Health Care/Social Assistance. Hispanic firms lead in Administrative & Support and Transportation, AA firms lead in Health care & social assistance, and Asian firms lead in Accommodation & Food Services.
‘Transformer in chief’: The new chief digital officer [INSIGHT]
In the alphabet soup that is today’s crowded C-suite, few roles attract as much attention as that of the chief digital officer, or CDO. While the position isn’t exactly new, what’s required of the average CDO is. By Tuck Rickards, Kate Smaje, and Vik Sohoni
Cross-Channel Engagement: The Next Big Thing In CPG
As consumers have transitioned from television and newspaper to connected devices, so also have the big consumer products goods brands that will spend an estimated $5 billion on digital advertising this year.
I confess: grudges, jealousy & salesmanship in adland. Part 2
By Gonzalo López Martí LMMIAMI.COM
- Whether we like it or not, traditional Madison Avenue animals still have a ways to gain the client’s ear.
- Mad Ave still manages to connive clients and co-opt talent, luring them into the swanky yet sinking traditional advertising ship.
- It happens to folks like me all the time, who’s career in the business has transitioned from traditional to digital.
- The more I try to get away from Madison Avenue and delve into new, more thrilling & promising marketing fields, the more it pulls me back in.
- They have that certain je ne sais quoi.

























