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HMC TO ADVERTISING & MARKETING EXECUTIVES: STOP LATINO COATING
In today’s competitive marketplace, CMOs face immense pressure to achieve growth. Proper investment and authentic engagement with U.S. Latinos, who are influencing mainstream culture and fueling demographic shifts is the clear answer. The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) unveiled a new campaign at its 2024 Annual Summit calling on the advertising and marketing industries to “Stop Latino Coating.” The resounding message? Give Hispanic marketing the weight it deserves, connect authentically or kiss your careers goodbye—#STOPLATINOCOATING.
THE HISPANIC MARKETING COUNCIL ANNOUNCED THE WINNERS OF THE 2024 HMC STRATEGIC EXCELLENCE AWARDS
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) announced the winners of the 2024 HMC Strategic Excellence Awards Powered at its annual summit in New York City. After a record-breaking year—both in quality and quantity of entries—a total of nine Gold, five Silver and 13 Bronze awards were given to 16 US-based agencies representing 27 campaigns in nine categories.
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest Opens Submissions for 2024 Edition
¡Tú Cuentas! Cine Youth Fest is now accepting entries for its fourth annual event, spotlighting the talent, innovative narratives, and artistic vision of up-and-coming Latino/a filmmakers.
NTERTAIN acquires Latino Film Festival
NTERTAIN and The Latino Film Festival announce their merger with the launch of The NVISION Film & Music Festival.
Launch of El Barrio Sessions: A New Online Content Series
Belongó, formerly known as the Afro Latin Jazz Alliance, announces the launch of El Barrio Sessions, an exciting new online content series featuring captivating performances and insightful interviews from established and emerging musicians.
The Power of Business en Español by Jose Cancela
Think about it: at no time in the history of America has an immigrant group had the media ecosystem keeping its native language alive the way the Hispanic community does today. Spanish-language media is ubiquitous. TV, radio, digital, outdoor, film, streaming, music, fashion, influencers – you name the medium, platform, genre or industry, and there is a powerful Spanish-language version. By Jose Cancela
Is Animation Marketing an Easier Sell for Brands?
The marketing team at FedEx wanted to deliver something extra special for its next ad campaign. The goal was to stand out from the crowd and grab the attention of younger viewers while highlighting, of course, that FedEx can help customers' businesses. The result was "Tall Tales of True Deliveries," an animated marketing campaign featuring the true stories of FedEx employees who went above and beyond the job to make sure their customers got what they ordered.
Latinos in Sports launches
Seasoned executives from the worlds of sports, media, and marketing announceda joint venture focused on the power of Latinos in the global sports industry. The multitiered platform will focus on content, careers, and convenings, and officially launch during Miami's Formula 1 weekend.
d expósito & Partners signs well-known ad executive “Tony” Ruiz
In a statement released to HispanicAd.com this morning, Daisy Expósito-Ulla, leader of d expósito & Partners, announced the hiring of “Tony” Ruiz, an accomplished ad and marketing executive with years in the industry. ¡BIENVENIDO, TONY!
Nation’s Foreign-Born Population [REPORT]
From 2010 to 2022, the nation’s foreign-born population increased by 15.6%. According to a new report The Foreign-Born Population in the United States: 2022 released by the U.S. Census Bureau today, the foreign-born population was 46.2 million (13.9% of the total population) in 2022 compared to 40.0 million (12.9% of the total population) in 2010.
