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Median Income of Non-Hispanic White Households Increased While Asian, Black and Hispanic Median Household Income Did Not Change
The report, Income in the United States: 2023, compares median household income by different characteristics, including race and Hispanic origin, and shows that not all groups had an increase in median household incomes from 2022 to 2023.
While the Share of Uninsured Remained at About 8% in 2023, Rates Varied by Age and Poverty Level
The percentage of people without health insurance coverage in 2023 was 8%, not significantly higher than the 7.9% uninsured rate in 2022, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.
In Memorian – Debra Nason (Debbie)
I just learned of the passing of my dear friend and mentor Debbie Nason. Surprisingly, this happened a while back and I’d expected more coverage from our industry, but as usual, Debbie was not a fan of the spotlight. By Gustavo Garcia
Fanáticos: playbook on Hispanic media consumption and sports engagement [REPORT]
The Hispanic community: A growing influence in U.S. sports. The Hispanic community consists of about 65 million people—almost one-fifth of the U.S. population. From food and music to business leaders and sports stars, Hispanics have tremendous influence on the U.S. economy and culture. Now, the community is rewriting the playbook on how the U.S. engages with sports and sports media.
La Pluma del Circulo – ALEJANDRA HARO GARCIA – “garabato”
El Circulo Creativo USA is curating poetry, short stories, mini short stories, scripts, aphorisms, and articles industry-related by our Industry executives.
Celebrating the Centennial of a Giant
A very special moment happened over the weekend; one that only happens every 100 years, if one should be so lucky. Members of our Hispanic marketing and advertising industry convened to celebrate the 100th birthday of Roberto Madan. Don Roberto, as he is respectfully and affectionally called, was one of the McDonald’s early Latino owner/operators who was known for his dedication to uplifting and building communities by actively supporting entrepreneurship, the pursuit of education and other important causes.
La Pluma del Circulo – Luar Zorrillo – “La Plaza de la Peste”
El Circulo Creativo USA is curating poetry, short stories, mini short stories, scripts, aphorisms, and articles industry-related by our Industry executives.
Inclusion as Personalization: The Key to Effective Marketing
In today’s diverse world, brands that succeed are the ones that understand that inclusion is not just about representation—it’s about personalization. As consumer preferences evolve, inclusion has taken on new meaning. It’s no longer enough to show diverse faces in campaigns; consumers want to feel like brands truly understand their unique needs, values, and behaviors. At the heart of this shift lies personalized marketing, a powerful tool that transforms inclusion into a highly tailored, meaningful experience for each individual. By Sylvia Vidal - Senior VP of Insights | Expert in Multicultural, LGBTQIA+ and U.S. Hispanic Research | Advocate for Inclusive Insights |Specialist in Latin American & Caribbean Markets | Qualitative & Quantitative Specialist
Three ways behavioral science can improve marketing
Most marketers claim to have at least a passing awareness of behavioral science. However, their familiarity often begins (and ends) with the concept of “nudging” - or perhaps a handful of heuristics (such as Loss Aversion or Present Bias) that they’ve employed in the past.
ADVERTISING AS IMPRESSIONISM
I would like to present an alternative theory of how advertising works, and how we should think about the creation of advertising. I believe the advertising industry has an incomplete theory of how advertising affects people. Traditionally we have described the elements of advertising impact as a blend of logic and emotion. By Bob Hoffman
