The Hispanic population showed strong growth in southeast Minnesota in 2008, particularly in several rural counties. The number of Hispanics in Dodge, Goodhue and Wabasha counties all grew by more than 10 percent between July 1, 2007 and July 1, 2008, according to U.S. Census Bureau numbers released in May. Nonetheless, Hispanics still make up […]
Spanish-language media company and social networking site team up for exclusive video agreement. Hi5 has joined Televisa Interactive Media, the Spanish-speaking media company, and announced an exclusive online ad deal this week.Televisa said Wednesday that it would become Hi5’s exclusive online advertising inventory representative in Hispanic Latin America. The two companies said that they will launch […]
The Hispanic community has its own set of health challenges, including high rates of diabetes, plus kidney and cardiovascular disease. Children aren’t immune — according to the National Health and Nutrition Examination Surveys, from 2005 through 2006 Mexican American children age 2 through 19 were the heaviest among all ethnic and racial groups in the […]
Dr Pepper Snapple Group this week is launching “Vida23,” a multifaceted effort to attract young Hispanic consumers to its Dr Pepper beverage. “Just like the unique 23 flavors in Dr Pepper, Vida23 is designed to give consumers more out of every day,” said Monica Morales, Dr Pepper brand manager for the Hispanic market, in a […]
TUCSON, Ariz. – Two major retail chains looking to cash in on Spanish speakers are opening stores in Tucson – demonstrating the growing buying power of Hispanics, even during tough economic times. El Super, a Los Angeles-based grocer, and La Curacao, an electronics and appliance retailer that styles its stores to resemble Mayan and Aztec […]