U.S. Hispanics are becoming the main driving force in the U.S. economy. Not only that, but companies are aware of this, and you can see it in how they are changing the ways they do business. That’s because there’s a lot to gain from successfully reaching this community, which represents 18% of the U.S. population with a buying power of $1.7 trillion. Being aware of these numbers, brands […]
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What do $1.3T dollars and over ¼ of the future U.S. population have in common? They’re both tied to the Latino demographic. If you research business articles from the last decade, you’ll see an overwhelming abundance of information discussing the importance of connecting with Latinos…yet it’s 2021, and a lot of companies are still playing catchup.
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From this innate desire, I’ve developed a mentality that allows me to visualize everything with an open mind. While lending yourself to new things usually sparks feelings of insecurity and fear, these moments are essential for learning and growing. Having the initiative to get out of your comfort zone helps you discover the world around you. As you can imagine, this process isn’t easy, but it has provided […]
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Yet, it feels that way because we can exchange information across the globe in a snap. For me, I find it fascinating to see the diversity and rapid evolution of Latin America’s popular culture as new trends enter and older ones depart. There are many common features that unite and define pop-culture, including music, food, fashion, and of course the topic that inspired me to write this: Latin […]
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Don’t blink! You might miss advertising’s next best thing. For decades, advertisers targeting U.S. Hispanics have utilized traditional outlets like TV, radio, relevant magazines, and local newspapers to effectively communicate campaigns. While these conventional media vehicles supported our client’s marketing efforts for a lengthy era, the time has now come for them to take the backseat. As you know, a myriad of new opportunities emerge every year making […]
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Sometimes we don’t even notice, because it’s revealed through our eye movements or facial expressions, but nevertheless, we are negotiating. An article from BBC based on a study published in the magazine, Evolution and Human Behaviour, says that frowning is not to scare people away, but an intrinsic technique of negotiation to get what we want. The harder it looks like we are going to make it for […]
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It’s about time we address the elephant in the room. And that elephant is the HUGE opportunity many businesses and marketers are overlooking. As for the room? Well, that’s the U.S. Hispanic market. Check it out.
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It’s 10:30 am on a Thursday, and amidst the sporadic chatter filling the room, I hear someone yell, “Gregorio!” Two years ago, that name wouldn’t have received a reaction from me, but this is my new reality. I am Gregorio. Inspired by a series of Victoria beer commercials where a gringo makes daft attempts to fit in with his Mexican “friends,” I was aptly dubbed that name within […]
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I have always found myself to be connected to the Hispanic culture even though I grew up in Atlanta, Georgia. I can attribute my multicultural upbringing to my family’s diverse background. With a mother from Panama, father from Spain, and my grandparents hailing from Guatemala and Cuba, I guess you could say I’m very multicultural. My parents raised me to only speak Spanish at home, and I attended […]
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Milwaukee is a unique place with lots of summer activities, beer, brats, and of course, baseball! Home of the Brewers, the city has been united around the sport as early as the 1880s. Despite their market being one of the smallest in the league in terms of population, the Brewers are one of the highest attended teams in the MLB. In 2016, the Brewers had 38% of the […]
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