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This study from the Media Insight Project, a collaboration between the American Press Institute and the AP-NORC Center, highlights similarities and differences by race and ethnicity in the technology use and news habits of Millennials.

A new study featured in The Journal of Cultural Marketing Strategy challenges conventional wisdom that Spanish-language programming is the most effective way to reach U.S.

By Gonzalo López Martí LMMIAMI.COM

• Jared Fogle pleaded guilty to possession of child pornography and soliciting the services of underage prostitutes.
• Or something along those lines.
• He allegedly was using his foundation for such purposes.
• He had been touring schools across the country for years lecturing children (!) about healthy eating & healthy living.
• He was, in a way, the de facto leader of a child sexual abuse ring.
• With the media clout and deep pockets given him by a national fast food chain. !!!!!!!!

Univision News has entered into a partnership with Miami Dade College (MDC) to implement Fellowship and Internship programs in one of today’s fastest growing digital fields: animation and game development.

Through real-time social listening at Lopez Negrete’s proprietary Social Media Intelligence Center was able to map out social conversations, pinpoint dialogue drivers, and identify which artists and brands made the most waves in the social media sphere during the awards show that honored actors, musical artists, telenovelas and influencers.

Central American “Eco-Migrantes” Expected To Increase the Foreign-born Population Of Hispanics In the United States.  By Martin Vega, Senior Strategic Planner and Researcher / d expósito & Partners

Social media brand advocates can have a powerful influence on the purchase decisions of others, which makes it a promising tactic for companies to nurture them. Predictive analytics software can provide the necessary data to help companies locate the right influencers and craft engaging content that turns them into brand advocates.

The most elusive and valuable of all media measurement is an independent, reliable understanding of the people who consumed a piece of content – whether it be video, audio or text.

In the CPG industry, generally-recognized failure rates for new product launches range from 60 percent to 80 percent.

Business should focus on people and purpose, not just products and profits in the 21st century according to Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited’s (Deloitte Global) fourth annual Millennial Survey. This and other findings from the survey suggest businesses, particularly in developed markets, will need to make significant changes to attract and retain the future workforce.

According to a special edition of the Audio Today Report series focused on small and medium markets, 65 million Americans (12+) are using radio every week in America’s small and medium cities. That’s over a quarter of all listeners nationwide reached in those markets!

Easier said than done, right? It’s much easier for one person to commit to making behavioral changes and adopting a new technology to improve personal health. But getting an entire marketing organization to adopt a new technology or methodology and incorporate it into their day-to-day is much harder.

eMarketer estimates that this year, there will be 180.3 million social network users in the US, equating to nearly seven in 10 internet users and 56.1% of the country’s total population.

MEXICANAL celebrates its 10th anniversary this month.

Ruiz will oversee all aspects of station operations including Ad Sales, Marketing, News, Production and Promotions for Univision owned and operated television station, KUTH Univision 32, in Salt Lake City.

Global marketers see the value of making their digital interactions with customers and stakeholders richer, more personal and predictive. But most are still struggling to make their mobile, social and web channels work together to provide a more enriching and engaging experience.

iHeartMedia announced the lineup for its iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina Presented by Sprint on Saturday, November 7, 2015. Jennifer Lopez, Don Omar, Marco Antonio Solis, Prince Royce, Wisin, Camila, Becky G, Fonseca, Voz de Mando and Pitbull will perform live at AmericanAirlines Arena in Miami.

Horizon Media announced the launch of a second stand-alone media agency network, Canvas Worldwide. The new media agency network, a joint venture between Horizon Media and global creative powerhouse INNOCEAN Worldwide, will officially launch in September 2015.

NASCAR announced it has teamed up with Eugenio Derbez to collaborate on an original, full-length comedy movie.

As part of SSG’s series, we bring deep analysis & insights on economic & growth indicators pointing at Total Market opportunities where Multicultural, Millennial & Gen Z advantages increasingly impact marketers’ overall success.