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Governor Newsom Signs Major Legislation to Bolster Ethnic and Community Media Through the State’s Advertising Power
In a decisive move to strengthen ethnic and community media, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1511 - authored by Assemblymember Miguel Santiago (D-Los Angeles) - into law, mandating that state agencies develop plans to increase their advertising spending in media outlets serving California's diverse populations. The law requires agencies to annually report on their progress to ensure transparency and accountability. Sponsored by the Latino Media Collaborative, AB 1511 represents a key effort to direct the state's advertising dollars towards ethnic and community media, creating a sustainable foundation for these outlets to thrive.
Future-Proofing Brands: The Power of Inclusive Marketing in Music and Media [PODCAST]
In this episode of The New Mainstream podcast, Robert Vélez, Vice President of Inclusive Network & LATAM Sales at Vevo, discusses how brands must proactively pursue inclusion to cultivate opportunities to connect with diverse audiences.
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises names Joaquin Duro EVP of Sports
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced Joaquin Duro was named Executive Vice President of Sports, reporting directly to Luis Fernandez, Chairman, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises. Duro succeeds Eli Velazquez, who is leaving the company at the end of the month.
Hispanics are evolving and changing…my thoughts
Having read Maria Lucia Parra's article on HispanicAd it strikes me that more people in our industry are trying to "tapar el sol con el dedo". This to my non Spanish speaking friends is simple - you can't block the sun with your finger. I for a long time have been an advocate of looking at Hispanics through a prism and not a lens. By Xavier Mantilla - Ex Ogilvy/WPP, Starcom/Publicis, UM/IPG, OMG Building growth for brands using creativity and technology in the US, Latin American and Hispanic market place. Connecting people and ideas!!
In Tight U.S. Presidential Race, Latino Voters’ Preferences Mirror 2020 [REPORT]
As the final leg of the presidential campaign begins following an eventful summer, a majority of Latino registered voters (57%) say they would vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and 39% would vote for former President Donald Trump, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted Aug. 26-Sept. 2, 2024.1
Entravision release Week 2 Results from the 2024 National Latino Tracking Poll [REPORT]
Entravision, in collaboration with AltaMed Health Services and BSP Research, has released the second set of results from the 2024 National Latino Tracking Poll, continuing to offer real-time insights into the evolving priorities of Latino voters as the November election approaches.
Albert Rodríguez Inks MediaCo C-Suite Deal
A filing with the SEC now reveals the new executive position for former Spanish Broadcasting System executive Albert Rodriguez: Chief Revenue Officer of MediaCo.
Beyond Hispanic Heritage Month: How Brands Can Support Year-Round Cultural Celebrations
As we enter the second full week of Hispanic Heritage Month, it’s encouraging to see so many in our industry publishing thoughtful opinion pieces on the occasion. The discourse has been rich and diverse, but one message stands out: Brands must engage with Hispanic consumers year-round, not just during Hispanic Heritage Month. By Louis Maldonado
Drip Across America
The Drip is in the Details, NFL Shop is looking to highlight “main character energy” - the energy we all get when we wear clothes that makes us feel like we’re bringing our best. The campaign does this by diving further into the details of not only the style, but the fans sporting the merch!
About 3 Million People in Same-Sex Couple Households
Despite coupled households making up a decreasing share of U.S. households in recent decades, they still made up the majority: approximately 215 million people were living in coupled households in 2020, roughly 67% of the household population of 323 million.
