ImpreMedia is proud to bring you En Breve, your intelligence brief on the US Hispanic market and media. ImpreMedia is the parent company of La Opinión, El Diario La Prensa, and La Raza, the leading Spanish-language newspapers.
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U.S. Financial Institutions Banking on the Untapped Hispanic Market
Since Hispanics are the largest minority group in the U.S., many financial institutions are increasing their advertising and marketing budgets. According to Mintel's Comperemedia, a media monitoring resource, companies such as Bank of America and Bank One increased efforts in Hispanic marketing last year with major campaigns.
Source: “U.S. Financial Institutions Banking on the Untapped Hispanic Market”, Market Wire, May 2005

Zubi Advertising announces $10,000 scholarship for the FSU School of Communicationcs
The Florida State University Center for the Study of Hispanic Marketing Communication received recognition by Zubi Advertising, a leading independently owned Hispanic ad agency, in the form of a $10,000 scholarship fund called the Pablo J. Lopez Memorial Scholarship. The award came as part of the announcement that FSU would be adding a new department within the FSU School of Communication that would enable students to study Hispanic marketing.
Source: “Zubi Advertising announces $10,000 scholarship for the FSU School of Communication”, Florida State University News, April 2005

6th Annual Hispanic Boom, June 12-14, Los Angeles
The scope of targeting this surging market segment continues to evolve. Expanding media opportunities, cutting-edge customer relationship tools, and emerging cultural identities boost and baffle marketers. Find out how major brands are vying with one another to put their best foot forward in the race for the “Latino share-of-wallet, share-of-heart, and share-of-market”. www.srinstitute.com/CM450

Keeping Up With the Garcias
Booming Hispanic homeownership is a boon for builders and brokers alike—but the biggest payoff goes to those who cater to cultural differences.
Source: "Keeping Up With the Garcias", HispanicTrends, April 2005

Grilling Is On the Rise Among Hispanics
Hispanics are firing-up their outdoor grills more than ever. While 47 percent of Hispanics grill at least once per week during the grilling season (similar to last year), approximately 23 percent say they are grilling more than last year.
Source: "Grilling Is On the Rise Among Hispanics", Hispanic PR Wire, March 2005

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