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The Gender Gap in Teen Experiences [REPORT]

American teens face a host of challenges these days – both inside and outside the classroom. A new Pew Research Center survey of U.S. teens ages 13 to 17 finds that, while there is some common ground, many of the problems and pressure points teens are dealing with differ significantly for boys and girls. In addition, many teens see imbalances in how boys and girls are experiencing school and how they’re performing academically.

Growth in Metro Areas Outpaced Nation

Population growth in U.S. metro areas as a whole was faster between 2023 and 2024 than in the previous year and outpaced that of the nation. Additionally, some metro areas that experienced population declines during the COVID-19 pandemic are now observing population gains, according to Vintage 2024 estimates of population totals and components of change released today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY® ANNOUNCES NEW TRUSTEES

The Latin Recording Academy® announced new serving Board members for the next three years. The new Trustees include Gabriel Abaroa, Jr., Pedro Blanco, multi-Latin GRAMMY® winner Gustavo Borner, Rafael Fernández, Jr., Dr. Chelsey Green, Jorge Hernández-Toraño, and Latin GRAMMY winner Berta Rojas, who will assume the great responsibility of helping chart the course of the organization and ensure its continued success.

The Evolution of Soccer into Fútbol [REPORT]

With the MLS season having kicked off this past weekend, the U.S. soccer landscape is hotter than ever. Driven by a younger and more diverse fanbase, U.S. Hispanic fans are playing a pivotal role in the explosion of fútbol fandom that’s permeating throughout the U.S.. With the 30% Latino fanbase of MLS, the 60 million fans of the National Mexican team here in the U.S. and the growing Hispanic cohort gearing up to root for their home countries during the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, the rise of the Hispanic population has been instrumental in driving soccer’s mass appeal.

Women Held 1 in 5 Radio GM Roles in 2024, MIW Study Finds

Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio‘s annual Gender Analysis Study reveals mixed results for female leadership in radio management. While there was marked growth in sales roles, Program Director positions remain a hurdle.

Nielsen Portable People Meter AM/FM Radio Audiences: Significant Growth in Drive Times, Weekends, and Younger Demographics; Format Shares Are Stable

Nielsen has released all January 2025 Nielsen Portable People Meter markets (except for West Palm Beach). There are significant increases in listening across demographics and time periods. This audience growth is due to Nielsen’s three-minute qualifier modernization which provides a significantly more comprehensive and realistic definition of AM/FM radio’s audience and their listening behavior.

Beyond the Legacy Agency Model: How to Chart the Right Course

Plenty has been said about the current client-agency dynamics. I know, you don't care that much, but those of us who have paid attention for so long know we are sick.

Nueva Network debuts Que Onnda Latino Audio-Digital Platform—And Announces Search for the Next Latin Music Superstar

Nueva Network, the nation's largest independently owned Spanish-language audio network, today announces the launch of Que Onnda, the first fully integrated Latino audio-digital platform merging radio, streaming, podcasts, social media, and AI. Designed to redefine how brands and content creators engage with U.S. Latino audiences, Que Onnda is set to disrupt the $3.2 trillion Hispanic market with a groundbreaking approach to media and advertising.

Don’t stop believing.

By Gonzalo López Martí - Creative Director

• How are we going to tell fake from real in a future dominated by artificial intelligence and immersive alternate realities?
• The short answer is: we won’t.

The Drum’s World Creative Rankings 2025

Republica Havas, a leading Miami-based creative, media, and communications agency, has earned a coveted spot in The Drum’s World Creative Rankings 2025, rising to No. 15 in the U.S., No. 1 in Florida, No. 30 in the Americas, and No. 64 among the world’s most awarded agencies, a testament to its exceptional creative work and industry impact.