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Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
Fresh off of Bad Bunny’s appearance as the Super Bowl LX Halftime Show performer, his Grammy-honored song “Debí Tirar Más Fotos” can be heard on such radio stations as WVAQ-FM in Morgantown, W. Va. — not exactly a Hispanic population hub. Yet, thanks to the University of West Virginia and migration patterns seen across the last three decades, U.S. Hispanics are far and wide. And their offspring represents what iHeartMedia is championing as a “cultural and economic force” worthy of advertiser consideration. That said, the timing of the study comes just days after the company moved a high-profile audio brand targeting bilingual, bicultural Latinos off a 100kw signal in Tampa-St. Petersburg to a pair of FM translators despite ranking No. 1 in the latest ratings. By Adam Jacobson
Omar Quiñones named Chief Strategy Officer at Lerma
Omar Quiñones stepping in as the agency’s first Chief Strategy Officer completes a newly formalized C-suite, alongside Paco Conde (recently named its first Chief Creative Officer) and Josh Archer (Chief Data & Information Officer).
Mortgage industry failing Spanish-speaking buyers as Hispanic homeownership surges, says broker – Why the language barrier is holding back Hispanic buyers
While some mortgage companies offer documents in Spanish, there are many others that do not. One mortgage broker is shining the spotlight on this issue in hopes that there will be more industry-wide adoption of document translation. By Matt Sexton
US Economic Forecast 2026-2030
Investment in artificial intelligence is supporting the economy, but questions remain about how long the momentum can last
40% of CMOs Who Push for Larger Brand Budgets Will Lose Influence With the C‑Suite
Brand “Doom Loop” Persists As 84% of Companies Struggle to Measure Brand Value
The Bad Bunny Effect: Why This Is Good Marketing
When the news broke in 2025 that Bad Bunny would be part of the Super Bowl conversation, the reaction was immediate and loud. Not just from music fans, but from brands, marketers, and audiences who don’t always see themselves reflected in America’s biggest sporting moment. By Carla Urdaneta - fluent360
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- Bicultural Latinos: A Cultural and Economic Force, Under iHeart’s Spotlight
- Omar Quiñones named Chief Strategy Officer at Lerma
- Mortgage industry failing Spanish-speaking buyers as Hispanic homeownership surges, says broker – Why the language barrier is holding back Hispanic buyers
- US Economic Forecast 2026-2030
- 40% of CMOs Who Push for Larger Brand Budgets Will Lose Influence With the C‑Suite
- The Bad Bunny Effect: Why This Is Good Marketing
- Latinos Are Not a Bucket Anymore — It’s Time Institutions Catch Up
- Authenticity Trumps Optimization
- Storytelling That Elevates
- How Brands Can Win Big in 2026. [REPORT]
- 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.
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Advertising us Showmanship: Rediscovering the Power of Entertaining Ads
Somewhere along the way, marketing started measuring the wrong thing. By Diego Usai - Marketing Analytics
Telemundo Delivers Most-Watched Super Bowl in Spanish-Language Broadcast History
Telemundo delivered the most-watched Super Bowl in Spanish-language broadcast history, delivering 3.3 million total viewers, marking a milestone moment for Spanish-language television while solidifying the network’s leadership in live sports. The game topped the prior Spanish-language Super Bowl record by +47%, ranking as the highest-rated non-soccer sporting event in Spanish-language television history, according to Nielsen.
The Super Bowl as a Latino Cultural Moment
The Super Bowl wasn’t just about football this year. It became a rare collective cultural moment, one where messaging across ads and the halftime show converged around something deeper: pride, self-belief, and shared humanity. By Marissa Romero-Martin - Chief Insights Officer / Culturati
Beyond the Game: What the Super Bowl Shows About Hispanic Culture
To understand how Hispanics experienced this year’s Super Bowl, Ingenium Research conducted a comprehensive qualitative study using the 1Q platform, engaging U.S. Hispanic participants in real time. The study focused on individuals with moderate to high cultural affinity; people for whom culture is not merely background identity but an active lens that shapes their sense of belonging, community, and interpretation of mainstream media. By Maria Lucia Parra - I am a bilingual Hispanic marketing/UX researcher with extensive experience in identifying the right approaches to meet clients’ objectives, as “one size does not fit all”.
Santa Cruz Communications Marks 25 Years of Amplifying Latino Voices Through Strategic, Results-Driven Communications
Santa Cruz Communications (SCC), an award-winning boutique public relations agency specializing in the U.S. Hispanic market, today announced its 25th anniversary, celebrating 25 years of amplifying voices across a wide variety of sectors, including entertainment, health, education, nonprofit, finance and sports, through strategic storytelling and trusted media relationships.
Immigrants’ Recent Effects on Government Budgets: 1994–2023. [REPORT]
Recent increases in immigration have rekindled concerns about their effects on government budgets. This paper updates a model of these effects first developed by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) to shed light on how immigrants, both legal and illegal, and their children affect government budgets. This analysis is the first to estimate the cumulative fiscal effect of immigrants on federal, state, and local budgets over 30 years.
135.4 million people watched Bad Bunny lead the Super Bowl halftime show. The largest audience in halftime history.
The “Benito Bowl” wasn’t just a cultural moment; it was an economic declaration. On the world’s biggest stage, Benito embodied Seguimos aquí (“We’re still here/We aren’t going anywhere”), showing that Latino culture unites millions across the Americas—together, we are América—and drives markets. By Gaby Alcantara Diaz - Semilla Agency
What the Immigrant Archive Project Has Taught Me
When I launched the Immigrant Archive Project, I thought I was building an archive. What I didn’t fully understand was that I was also building a mirror. By Tony Hernández - Documentary Filmmaker & Oral Historian Preserving family, founder, and cultural legacy
Pedro Torres: The passing of a Mexican legend.
Pedro Torres, the well-known producer-director who had helped pioneer production of TV spots for Hispanic Market ad agencies and would later on shine at the helm of global programming from top-level positions at TELEVISA, passed in Mexico City at the age of 73. Torres had been ill during the last four years. His passing was confirmed on January 30, 2026 with the announcement sparking an outpour of condolences from industry leaders and celebrities.
America’s Diversity Is Its Global Power — The NFL Proved It
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime performance was exactly what America — and the world — needed right now. It affirmed a truth that feels increasingly contested in public discourse but remains undeniable in reality: America’s strength and future lie in its diversity. Multiculturalism is not a social obligation to be managed quietly; it is a competitive advantage that fuels cultural relevance, economic growth, and global connection. By Louis Maldonado
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
