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A recap of major news on the marketing and media front from around the web compiled by Portada Digital Media Correspondent Susan Kuchinskas.

Heritage of conscious consumption

NielsenNielsen celebrates “conscious consumers” during Hispanic Heritage month, with vignettes of real consumers appearing every Monday on its Multicultural YouTube channel from September 15 through October 15. The series features responsible shoppers, that is, ones who research companies prior to making a purchase and who are social change agents for their communities. The videos include interviews with featured consumers, scenes from their daily life and stats from Nielsen. The public is encouraged to take part in the conversation by using the hashtag #ConsciousConsumer.

Hispanics like digital

Another item in the not-so-late-breaking news department: The YuMe and SMG Multicultural survey finds US Hispanics are an emerging force in digital video interaction. Okay, we knew that, but stats to back it up are always welcome. According to the survey of 12,100 consumers, Hispanic households spend 68 percent more time watching digital videos compared to non-Hispanics. For a meatier take, read Carolina Re’s interview with the YuMe research team. You can download the whole research report here.

Targeted videos increase engagement 4.5X

Here’s an eye-opening stat: According to Nicholas Segura, owner of Somos marketing agency, when he produces and publishes videos for clients, their nonpaid, organic engagement goes up 450 percent per video. Segura talked to the Kansas City Star about why the total market approach won’t work.

XoomXoom Campaign Highlights Customer Stories

Digital money transfer service Xoom launched a new campaign with two TV spots. The Spanish-language campaign highlights the reliability and convenience of its service for sending money abroad.

YaVeo aims at mobile Millennials

DirecTV is lining up content for a new, over-the-top service aimed at Hispanics – and it’s just inked a deal with Univision, according to Reuters. The online video service, to be called YaVeo, will be aimed at digital-video hungry Millennials.

Content connection

Camille Padilla Dalmau gives the five best tips for content marketing to Hispanics. While they’re not surprising, they can’t be reiterated enough, can they?

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