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February 16, 2012

2/16 LATISM Twitter Party: Celebrating Nuestra Música with Univision and Premio Lo Nuestro! :: Permalink :: from blog.latism.org

Goldman Sachs to sell stake in Argentina’s Grupo Clarin :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Dr. Pepper bets on Hispanic Market :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Latin Interactive World: Cuponzote – Interview with G. Giacomán :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Latina Magazine (latina.com) is Now on Pinterest and Tumblr! :: Permalink :: from www.latina.com

Hispanics and Snowboarding :: Permalink :: from www.hispanicmarketinfo.com

Central Iowa advocate for unbanked Latinos dies at age 34 – Warren Morrow :: Permalink :: from blogs.desmoinesregister.com

Mexican official calls US travel warning ‘ridiculous’ and out of proportion :: Permalink :: from www.washingtonpost.com

PR: “Marketing to Latinos Conference Series,” The Industry Leading Conference Series, Kicks Off its Third Year with its 2nd Annual Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Conference

PR: Hispanic National Bar Association Applauds U.S. Senate for Confirmation of the Honorable Adalberto Jordan to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit

American Prosperity Runs Through The U.S. Latino Community :: Permalink :: from www.newstaco.com

PR: New Stores, Hispanic Campaigns to Drive Pizza Patron in 2012

PR: Cal Poly Establishes Endowment for Late Journalism Professor George Ramos

Chilean salmon industry profits hit US$2.9 billion in 2011 :: Permalink :: from www.santiagotimes.cl

Gorton’s Seafood Spanish-language Website Misses Accent and Now in the Breast Business :: Permalink :: from doslives.com

No Mames, @gortonsseafood: Gorton’s en Español Site #Fails :: Permalink :: from latinorebels.com

Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony’s international talent competition “Q’Viva! The Chosen” has been picked up by Fox – will premiere on March 3 at 8 p.m :: Permalink :: from www.reuters.com

February 15, 2012

Sports Marketing: How MLB expands into the Latin world :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

PR: Renowned Biophysicist Dr. Carlos Bustamante Wins Top Prize for Immigrants in Science

Hispanic Newspapers expand in Utah and New Jersey :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Segmenting the Hispanic Market – A look at Latinos by country of origin :: Permalink :: from www.adweek.com

Hispanics spend over $2B/yr on fresh flowers & indoor plants :: Permalink :: from www.hispanicmarketinfo.com

TV Azteca Loses 4 Million Cable Viewers in Price Dispute in Mexico :: Permalink :: from www.businessweek.com

nuvoTV ANNOUNCES 2012-2013 UPFRONT PLANS :: Permalink :: from nglc.biz

Young Hispanics represent promising business market :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Business Essentials

February 16, 2012

NBCU launches bilingual ‘Mujer de Hoy’: Telemundo, iVillage partner for on-air, online show :: Permalink :: from www.chicagotribune.com

Google Preps Hispanic YouTube Channels. Hosts Second Hispanic Marketing Forum – NuevOn, a bilingual, Hispanic-targeted pop culture and celebrity-oriented channel on the video platform expected to launch in April :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

PR: Univision’s Hispanic Patient Journey Study Identifies Gaps – From Awareness and Information to Diagnosis and Adherence

Latinos Speak English…And Networks Are Beginning To Listen – Rick Najera :: Permalink :: from www.latinheat.com

Five Social Media Lessons for @Messina2012 About His Chimichanga Tweet :: Permalink :: from latinorebels.com

Janelle Rodriguez has been promoted to Vice President of Programming for CNN/U.S. :: Permalink :: from www.mediamoves.com

Mexican Billionaire Ricardo Salinas’ Grupo Elektra SAB to Buy U.S. Payday Lender Advance America :: Permalink :: from www.businessweek.com

Language mistakes: Gorton’s Launches Spanish-language Site to Pitch Seafood but uses Mamás without an accent representing something else completely as in No Mamas :: Permalink :: from lauramartinez.wordpress.com

February 15, 2012

Analysis: Are Spanish dominant Hispanics really less digitally engaged? :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

PR: Award-winning Hispanic PR Case Studies and the Nation’s Most Renowned Multicultural PR Leaders Prepare to Present at Hispanicize 2012

‘The Numbers’ (Listen like the NBA: ¡Con Emoción! Part 2) :: Permalink :: from socialmediaspanish.com

Manuel Martínez has been named President and General Manager of WTVJ – NBC’s O&O in Miami :: Permalink :: from www.mediamoves.com

Latin American Migrants Flee Crisis in Spain :: Permalink :: from ipsnews.net

Why Latinos Aren’t Saving for Retirement :: Permalink :: from www.forbes.com

PR: Hispanic National Bar Association Celebrates 40th Anniversary

February 14, 2012

Alabama’s Immigration Law Could Cost Billions Annually – Since a harsh immigration law took effect in September, thousands of immigrants have fled, triggering a potential economic decline that could erase at least 70,000 jobs :: Permalink :: from www.businessweek.com

Houston Chronicle’s La Voz to Increase Circulation to 150,000 :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Hispanics will account for 75% of the growth in the nation’s labor force from 2010 to 2020 :: Permalink :: from www.pewsocialtrends.org

R.I.P. Carlos DeJesus, the Original Host of New York Hot Tracks and a NYC Radio Icon :: Permalink :: from latinorebels.com

Fear of a Brown Planet? According to a new study released by the Art of Politics Impact Project, Hispanics represent only 2-4% of news commentators and guests on major news programs – Does the mainstream media think Hispanics are less-than-capable news analysts or are educated and interesting Hispanics really that hard to find? :: Permalink :: from politic365.com

PR: Marc A. Rodriguez Named Chairman-Elect of United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

4 simple Marketing Lesson from Bachata King Romeo Santos. – By Lili Gil :: Permalink :: from hispaniccmo.com

Google Increases Focus On Hispanic Market :: Permalink :: from www.mediapost.com

February 13, 2012

For the Latino entrepreneur, embracing technology and social media is invaluable :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

New Tools Assist Hispanic Credit Union Members – NCUA has launched an enhanced Spanish-language website :: Permalink :: from www.creditunionsonline.com

What Latinos should know about the foreclosure settlement :: Permalink :: from nbclatino.tumblr.com

This past weekend, Yale expanded its efforts to increase the University’s presence abroad into a new region: Mexico, the first Latin American country with which the University has partnered – inaugural CIDE-Yale Mexico Leadership Program :: Permalink :: from www.yaledailynews.com

One of the benefits of wealthy Mexican nationals moving to Texas is the deposits they place in Texas banks, making more money available for business loans that generate jobs. – But should a likely new rule go into effect, Texas banks could be hurt or crippled as Mexicans pull out their money over fears for their personal safety. :: Permalink :: from www.chron.com

February 11, 2012

Latino English speakers have a strong new voice – Voxxi says of itself :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

The Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce expects its organization to keep operating despite a leaked internal memo in which the chamber’s interim chief executive officer characterizes its financial situation as “dire.” :: Permalink :: from www.bizjournals.com

Who owns the word “agave”? – A select group of tequila and mezcal producers would if a controversial piece of legislation in Mexico wins approval. :: Permalink :: from dinersjournal.blogs.nytimes.com

Super Bowl XLVI Ads: Hispanics Are Talking :: Permalink :: from socialmediaspanish.com

Why English-language content for Latinos is the future – interview with Giovanni Rodriguez :: Permalink :: from multiamerican.scpr.org

February 10, 2012

Latina Journalists Navigate Sexuality And Professionalism :: Permalink :: from www.huffingtonpost.com

A growing number of young, well-educated Spaniards, dismayed at the long-running unemployment crisis in their homeland, are opting to relocate to Chile in search of better career prospects and greater economic stability. :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Hispanic Markets Hungry: Will FCC Say, “Let Them Eat Cake”? :: Permalink :: from politic365.com

Mexico’s Secretary of Tourism Rises to the Challenge – Gloria Guevara :: Permalink :: from www.forbes.com

Media & Change. – By Xavier Mantilla | Director of Sales – RedMas :: Permalink :: from www.hispanicad.com

Sounding Off: Tony D’Andrea “Online Shopping Trends among Latinos” – Director of Planning and Research at The San Jose Group :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

PR: Univision News Attracts Younger Viewers than English-Language Competition in January, Growing Audience Year-Over-Year

The $25 billion settlement between stateside mortgage lenders and states over foreclosure abuses has no impact on mortgages originated by Wells Fargo subsidiary Reliable Mortgage in Puerto Rico. :: Permalink :: from www.caribbeanbusinesspr.com

February 9, 2012

PR: Latina Moms and Moms-To-Be Insights Revealed

Cosmetics Executive Women Agree: Hispanic Consumers Must Be a Priority :: Permalink :: from corporate.univision.com

Research: Upscale Hispanic Consumers…and influencing Eating Habits :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Do Telenovelas and News Mix? Ask WOAI-TV in San Antonio – video – funny promo for their news :: Permalink :: from latinocommunicators.wordpress.com

Afo Verde Appointed Chairman/CEO for Sony’s Latin Region, Spain and Portugal :: Permalink :: from www.billboard.biz

Carlos Slim slips into D.C. to huddle with top government officials :: Permalink :: from univisionnews.tumblr.com

The Winter 2012 issue of the Cato Journal is devoted to answering a single question: “Is Immigration Good for America?” In 13 articles, 16 scholars answer with a resounding “Yes!” :: Permalink :: from immigrationimpact.com

PR: Time Warner Inc. Names Lisa Garcia Quiroz its First Chief Diversity Officer

PR: Decision 2012: Latinos Missing in Action on Sunday Morning Network News Shows – Review of 149 broadcasts over 9 months found only 10 Latino men

How To WIN! The Hispanic Market – Book Review by Lee Vann – M. Isabel Valdés’ 5th book, “WIN! The Hispanic Market; Strategies for Business Growth” :: Permalink :: from www.mediapost.com

February 8, 2012

PR: Hispanics have been hit the hardest by energy price increases, according to a new study

U.S. embargo against Cuba quietly turns 50 – When it started, American teenagers were doing “The Twist.” The United States had yet to put a man into orbit around the Earth. And a first-class U.S. postage stamp cost 4 cents. :: Permalink :: from www.denverpost.com

Latinos have a voice with VOXXI, site officially launches VIDEO -Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, (R-FL), and Mexican singer José José are VOXXI board members, announced Melgen at the event that brought together around 200 people many from major Latino organizations in D.C. and members of the White House and various departments of the federal government. :: Permalink :: from voxxi.com

Quebradita on Prime Time – How Wendy’s is Doing it Right! – Wendy’s La Tía Lupe Commercial – video :: Permalink :: from www.juanofwords.com

PR: Aetna Teams-Up with U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce to Offer Individual Products

PR: Univision Announces Election of David Zaslav and Jose Baston Patino to Board of Directors

Why a Univision-ABC Partnership Might Make Sense :: Permalink :: from mediadecoder.blogs.nytimes.com

February 7, 2012

PR: Univision Names Cristina Schwarz as New Vice President of Programming and Production for Univision Cable Networks

Targeting Latinos: The Right Segmentation Approach – Gustavo Razzetti :: Permalink :: from www.clickz.com

What is an upscale Latino? Read a new report – or take a look around :: Permalink :: from multiamerican.scpr.org

Sources: Univision, Disney working on deal to create a 24-hour English news channel – (this AP article by Laura Wides-Munoz is better than the WSJ’s) :: Permalink :: from www.washingtonpost.com

Disney’s ABC, Univision Mull News-Channel Launch – in talks to create a new 24-hour cable-news channel that will broadcast in English, in an effort to keep pace with changing demographics among U.S. Hispanics and reach a new audience of English speakers, :: Permalink :: from online.wsj.com

February 6, 2012

Did 2012 Superbowl Advertisers ignore the Hispanic Demo? :: Permalink :: from www.portada-online.com

Adriana Lima Is the New Super Bowl It-Girl – Following Her Blockbuster 2008 In-Game Debut, Model Stars in Ads for Kia and Telefora This Year :: Permalink :: from adage.com

A technological revolution is pushing Carlos Slim, the world’s richest man, into a battle with other powerful oligarchs in Mexico, creating a billionaires’ version of a schoolyard spat: name-calling, attack ads, canceled contracts and even a physical shoving match. :: Permalink :: from www.star-telegram.com

Joe Kutchera: How to Friend 100,000 Latinas on Facebook :: Permalink :: from latino.foxnews.com

Mexico sees 1st big remittances rebound since 2008 :: Permalink :: from www.businessweek.com

The National Football League is looking to play a regular season game in Mexico, a country that has become the league’s priority market in Latin America :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Multicultural Marketing and the Super Bowl 2012 – Dr. Felipe Korzenny take :: Permalink :: from felipekorzenny.blogspot.com

Between 2000 and 2010 the number of Upscale Latino households ($75k+) more than doubled from 1.3 million to 2.9 million, and grew three times faster than the number of non-Latino Upscale Consumer households. Upscale Latino households account for only 21% of all Latino households but now generate 51% of their aggregate income. With buying power that is expected to reach $680 billion in 2016, Upscale Latinos have an outsize impact on marketing and sales success in the Latino market. :: Permalink :: from www.hispanictips.com

Latinos, hit hard by job losses, are making strong comeback – As the economic rebound picks up a bit of steam, Latinos are scoring bigger job gains than most other demographic groups and proving to be a bright spot in the fledgling recovery. :: Permalink :: from www.latimes.com

Caliente (or Hot)! English-Language Hispanic Media Heats Up Because 30+ million = $600,000,000,000! :: Permalink :: from www.hispanictips.com

February 5, 2012

Chevron Refuses to Apologize for Ecuador Pollution – The refusal doubles the damages award to more than $18 billion in a long-running court battle pitting the company against plaintiffs representing some 30,000 Amazon peasants and Indians :: Permalink :: from www.laht.com

Booming Hispanic market creates business opportunities – The purchasing power of Hispanics in Connecticut has reached $9.9 billion :: Permalink :: from www.hartfordbusiness.com