Mexico

The 5 Most Pressing Questions About Influencer Marketing Answered by Band of Insiders, Best Buy, Bimbo, and Pepsico

During the seventh edition of the #PortadaMX summit, experts in Influencer Marketing took the stage to discuss best practices surrounding this elusive but undeniably effective tool to reach consumers. Vivian Baron, CEO and Creative Chairwoman at Band of Insiders, presented the panelists: Best Buy Mexico’s E-commerce Subdirector José Camargo, Grupo Bimbo’s Global Consumer Engagement Lead Giustina Trevisi, Band of Insiders’ Influencer Marketing Manager Leonardo Vargas, and Pepsico/Drinkfinity’s Director of Business Innovation & Marketing Yamile Elias.

E-Commerce Grew 50% During This Year’s Buen Fin in Mexico

E-commerce grew 50% in Mexico during this year’s weekend of specials and discounts, known as “the Buen Fin”. However, marketers still need to find out how to promote the use of e-payment methods as Mexicans still prefer cash and credit cards.

New Ride-Hailing App to Compete in the Mexico City Mobility Market

Beat, a ride-hailing app backed by Daimler Mobility Group, has announced it will open offices in Mexico City. Beat will be competing against Uber and Didi Chuxing. In 2019, the three companies will try to get as much out of the mobility market as possible, which really needs a good solution in Mexico City.

Walmart Bets on Convenience and Technology to Grow in Latin America

We spoke to Jenifer Bice, Senior Director, International Communications and Pedro Mucciolo, Director, International Corporate Affairs at Walmart, in order to find out more about Walmart’s initiatives to compete in the E-commerce space at a global level, but more specifically in Latin America.

Baseball’s Expansive Business Plan Grows In Mexico

MLB announced a slate of games as it returns to Mexico next year with regular-season and spring-training contests. Spreading the participation across multiple markets and multiple months will give MLB it’s most consistent on the ground presence in Mexico ever.

Mexico, Wells Fargo Look To Continue Scoring For Business During World Cup

Wells Fargo’s campaign featuring Landon Donovan supporting Team Mexico in the World Cup has gained some attention amid some “controversy” regarding the spots. Marketers can use the window of Mexico’s success and popularity with an American figure who can transcend cultures and casual fans to draw needed awareness here.

‘Fernandomania’ Rises Again In MLB Mexico Series This Weekend

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will play three games in the “MLB Mexico Series” this weekend in Monterrey. Much like the Puerto Rico Series in April, the Mexico games represent an embracing of the Latino influence on baseball and a signal to marketers that the sport is thriving across Latin America.