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The 2026 World Cup will be a turning point for brands in the United States. [REPORT]
Our new report International Soccer: United States Expectations for 2026 reveals how U.S. audiences are preparing for the tournament and which cultural, digital, and consumption drivers will define the brands that win.
FOR THE CULTURE: How Multicultural Gen Z Creators Are Shaping Brand Narratives. [REPORT]
We are excited to share the launch of our new five-part cultural intelligence report, The Omnicultural Series. This series explores the rise of the Omnicultural segment: who they are, how they behave, and, most importantly, what this evolution means for brands and business opportunities, along with other key insights shaping today’s cultural landscape.
Where is your agency in the agency supermarket?
Many agencies forget about a critical element of brand positioning when it comes to their own brand. Just what kind of agency are they positioning? This important gap results in agencies missing out on business opportunities daily.
The Problem is not Bad Bunny: The problem is thinking Culture is measured by personal taste
As a Hispanic American, part of me wished he had walked out holding an American flag; with full respect for my Puerto Rican friends. I moved past that quickly once I understood the deeper symbolism built into the performance. By Ivonne Kinser - CMO | Founder | Author | Speaker
Bigger than Valentine’s Day: How Hispanics lead with Emotional Intentionality
14% of Hispanics say Valentine’s Day is the holiday they spend the most money on - nearly 2x the total population. The question is ... why? By Mike Black - Chief Growth Officer at Collage Group.
The Faces we choose to See.
Every now and then, something happens that jolts us — a cruel image, a careless remark — and suddenly we’re reminded that the work of empathy is never finished. It’s in those moments that we see how fragile our progress can be, how quickly the thin layer of civility can crack. By Luis Miguel Messianu
Featured News
- The 2026 World Cup will be a turning point for brands in the United States. [REPORT]
- FOR THE CULTURE: How Multicultural Gen Z Creators Are Shaping Brand Narratives. [REPORT]
- Where is your agency in the agency supermarket?
- The Problem is not Bad Bunny: The problem is thinking Culture is measured by personal taste
- Bigger than Valentine’s Day: How Hispanics lead with Emotional Intentionality
- The Faces we choose to See.
- Advertising us Showmanship: Rediscovering the Power of Entertaining Ads
- Telemundo Delivers Most-Watched Super Bowl in Spanish-Language Broadcast History
- The Super Bowl as a Latino Cultural Moment
- Beyond the Game: What the Super Bowl Shows About Hispanic Culture
- Santa Cruz Communications Marks 25 Years of Amplifying Latino Voices Through Strategic, Results-Driven Communications
- Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023. [REPORT]
- 135.4 million people watched Bad Bunny lead the Super Bowl halftime show. The largest audience in halftime history.
- What the Immigrant Archive Project Has Taught Me
- Pedro Torres: The passing of a Mexican legend.
- America’s Diversity Is Its Global Power — The NFL Proved It
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Super Bowl LX (2026): A Multicultural Lens on Representation, Relevance, and Retreat
The Super Bowl as America’s Cultural Barometer: The Super Bowl is the most expensive—and most revealing—mirror of American culture. Beyond a showcase for products or creative ambition, it signals who brands believe America is, who they choose to see, who they quietly leave out, and which audiences truly matter. It remains the single most powerful stage for inclusive storytelling, now rivaled only by the year-long cultural force of the World Cup. By Liz Castells-Heard, CEO & Chief Strategy Officer, INFUSION by Castells
The Super Bowl used to bring the country into the same room. One Screen. One Stage. One performance we all saw together …..
In 2026, there are two halftime shows. One on the field, headlined by Bad Bunny. And one built as an alternative, an “All-American” counter broadcast organized by Turning Point USA and led by Kid Rock for viewers who would rather watch something else. The divide is visible before the game even begins. By David Morse - Market Researcher and Author.
Telemundo and Peacock Debut Super Bowl Spot Featuring Owen Wilson and Sofia Vergara, Showcasing the Emotion and Cultural Power of Experiencing the World Cup in Spanish
Telemundo and Peacock marked Super Bowl Sunday with a new talent-led spot featuring Owen Wilson and Sofía Vergara, airing right after Bad Bunny’s halftime performance, using one of the most culturally resonant moments of the year to position Telemundo as the destination for experiencing the FIFA World Cup 26™ in Spanish. The spot signals the start of the networks’ road to the World Cup, inviting audiences to experience the tournament through the emotion, culture, and expertise that define Spanish-language soccer coverage.
Explaining WHY the NFL decided to have Bad Bunny headline the Super Bowl Halftime Show [FABULOSO !!!!]
Just received these examples of people on Instagram explaining WHY the NFL decided to have Bad Bunny lead this years Super Bowl Halftime show. I hope there are many more, just the facts.
Bad Bunny and the Sound of a Changing America!
Bad Bunny Didn’t Just Win the Grammys — He Rewrote What America Sounds Like. By Luis Miguel Messianu
When Culture Is the Campaign: Why Duolingo’s Bad Bunny Moment Works
The strongest brand moments rarely start in a boardroom. They start by listening.
THIS ISN’T A HALFTIME SHOW. IT’S A GROWTH STRATEGY
The National Football League (NFL) putting a global Latino superstar on the biggest stage in America isn’t about vibes. It’s about growth, relevance, market share and good business. By David Chitel
Bad Bunny, When a Halftime Show Is More Than a Halftime Show. [REPORT]
Bad Bunny’s selection as the Super Bowl halftime performer raises practical questions for brands. Does his presence drive awareness and help sales? Does featuring an outspoken Latino performer during the nation’s largest sporting event, at a time when Latinos are at the center of immigration raids, inject politics into brand marketing? Can a joyful, dance-driven reggaeton performance help change the narrative and connect with the broader market? By Roy Eduardo Kokoyachuk
Telemundo and Peacock Tease Super Bowl Spot Featuring Owen Wilson on the Road to the FIFA World Cup 26
Telemundo and Peacock released a teaser for its upcoming Super Bowl spot, marking the next step in their road to the FIFA World Cup 26™ taking place this coming summer in the United States, Mexico and Canada.
Critical Thinking and Communications
One of the problems we face in the communications business is a lack of time. The unfortunate byproducts are poorly worded, misguided and often reactionary messages. Making matters worse, communications often reach large and easily impressionable audiences. By Michael Barry, MBA, CNP
The Hiring Problem in 2026 Isn’t Talent. It’s Decisions.
If hiring felt harder last year, it wasn’t your imagination. By Adrian von Dewall = Managing Partner | Executive Search | Boyden
Cynthia Hudson acquires rights to “Wish Me a Good Journey” for Film and Documentary
Multi–Emmy Award–winning media executive Cynthia Hudson, CEO and Founder of Hi Media Partners, has officially acquired, from Grupo Planeta, the screen rights to adapt the memoir Wish Me a Good Journey (Deséenme un buen viaje) into a feature film and a companion documentary, bringing to the screen the remarkable life and final chapter of renowned Cuban intellectual, author, and journalist Carlos Alberto Montaner.
What is PR?
This morning I was sitting quietly with my coffee, just thinking about how misunderstood PR really is. By Mansi Agrawal - Founder at Prime Factor
Marketers: Rebrand vs Refresh: What’s the Difference?
At some point in every marketer’s career, this conversation shows up: “Do we need a rebrand… or just a refresh?” By Natalia Velandia - Bilingual Marketing & Brand Leader |
The Truth About Principal Media
Principal media, the practice of reselling media inventory at an undisclosed margin, is controversial. Critics claim that conflicts of interest nullify the agency/advertiser partnership and raise concerns about the quality and strategic alignment of media impressions. On the other hand, evangelists tout cost reductions that business leaders can’t ignore. The truth about principal media is that it’s a business necessity for agencies, advertisers, and publishers grappling with revenue and budget uncertainty.
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision partner to launch WAPA Orlando
Hemisphere Media Group and Entravision announced a strategic partnership to launch WAPA Orlando, a new full power broadcast television station with programming to serve the Orlando–Daytona Beach–Melbourne DMA. WAPA Orlando started broadcasting on Entravision’s WOTF (Channel 26).
In 2026, Trust is the new currency in Hispanic Marketing
In today’s political climate, marked by immigration uncertainty, economic pressure, and cultural fatigue, Hispanic consumers are paying close attention to who shows up consistently and which brands appear only when it suits them. By Aldo Quevedo - CEO, Creative Chairman @ BeautifulBeast
The Edelman Trust Barometer [REPORT]
The 2026 Edelman Trust Barometer landed this week, and the shift it highlights feels important for anyone working in communications.
2026 Outlook Study Forecasts 9.5% Growth in U.S.Ad Spend
Amid the industry's rapid transition from AI experimentation to scaled execution, the Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) released its annual 2026 Outlook Study, "A Snapshot into U.S. Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth." Based on insights from more than 200 brands and agency buyers, IAB's study forecasts 9.5% year-over-year growth in U.S. ad spend, accelerated by major cyclical events and a clear shift toward performance-led strategies and the increasing use of agentic AI in shaping how marketing decisions are planned, activated, and optimized.
One thing I keep seeing across organizations right now ……
Growth decisions are getting more conservative but not more effective. By Lisa Torres - Founder & Principal, The LIT Group Co.
