Kids + Media = Lots of Hours
Subtitle: Media devours youth. Sometimes studies confirm what we all already know. As you can tell, I wasn’t surprised by much of the information below, but I know it’s newsworthy for some. A new study from the Kaiser Family Foundation shows a “dramatic” rise in the amount of time children and teens spend using entertainment media, “especially... Read More
De la Isla: Latinos looking forward
By JOSE de la ISLA, Hispanic Link News Service Fifty-seven years ago, the election of Dwight Eisenhower marked the first mainstream recognition of Hispanics as a constituency in presidential elections. The 1960 election of John F. Kennedy, when Mexican Americans played a major role in turning Texas, demonstrated the pivotal role some Latino groups could play in presidential contests. In... Read More
Census To Use Grassroots & Social Media 2010
Is anyone surprised? Are you still one to think social media won’t work? Well then, read up: Social media and a national road tour are part of the plan to drum up interest. The campaign will stress the importance and secrecy of the count. This shows the further use and maturity of social media. (Not that I thought they would succeed, but this further strengthens my belief... Read More
Social Media Solves Project Personnel
Subtitle: Filling in the ranks w/ the power of social media. People often ask me how I select people or pick teams. Honestly, with social media so big that when I need help either via volunteers or partners I look to various social media portals by making an announcement of intent and asking if there’s any interest. So, I haven’t hand picked any teams, but do pick... Read More
Social Media and Food
Since, I’m an experimenter in the cocina, I recently started using the hashtag #ethnicfood on Twitter to keep track on some of my food-capades . In the above pic, I enjoyed a Corona, pastel from PR, including homemade hot sacue. Here are a few more links to share w/ you: An online coquito recipe from a good pal of mine. Here’s a good one for Puerto Rican hot sauce,... Read More
Latino Leaders Magazine Spot
Subtitle: Latino Leader Interviews I’m extremely honored to be listed as a “Rising Star” among other great Latino innovators. For the first time in its 10-year history, Latino Leaders Magazine has published a digital version of its magazine. Although new, the digital version provides all of the same content, interviews and images readers have come to expect from... Read More
My Predictions for Latino Social Media In 2010
As impressive as the numbers are of the increasing involvement of Latinos on the web are (22% of the internet population), I think the one common denominator is population growth (45.5 million people). All of the below, are summaries of what I’ve discussed via my social media portals throughout the year. Spanish Language Content With more Latinos now on the web, it only... Read More
3 Kings Day Charity Event
Subtitle: Giving Back In an error of Change, where people are once again thinking globally, here’s your chance to give back, now and always – once you start to care, you will never stop caring. I truly believe that the world will change with the power of non-profit organizations, and humanitarianism. So, If you’re a blogger, Latino/a (Hispanic/Xicano/Cuban/Boriqua/Taino…human... Read More
A Tribute To Social Media Latinos
I’ve been saying that v-v-video is the new communication platform. Especially for us men, since we are visually inclined creatures. My pal Julito outdone himself this time: AKPC_IDS += "1020,";Popularity: 4% [?] Read More
All About LATISM And Being Latino Toy Drive & Fund
Another huge project I am working on: Latinos in Social Media and Being Latino presents: Our 1ST ANNUAL THREE-KINGS DAY ONLINE TOY DRIVE & FUNDRAISER to benefit The Children’s Aid Society’s Latino Outreach Initiative [http://www.childrensaidsociety.org] and the United Nations Children’s Fund [UNICEF] [UNICEF: http://www.unicef.org/] January 6th, the traditional... Read More
Latino Leaders Interviews #4
With this new series, Latinos who are at the forefront of influence will be asked a series of questions to get to the core of their drive and passion. It is from their direction I believe, that we will find a source of inspiration and encouragement. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting Jose Marquez, and his team of leaders from LISTA. Just this month in NYC, they had a great... Read More
Latino Book Tours
Subtitle: Promoting Latino Authors with Social Media Social media has many great potentials. I’m constantly amazed by the innovation that individuals display. Again and again, I see come across very unique ways individuals are using social media to engage the market. A while back, we saw how one individual came up with how to learn a different language, with social media. ... Read More
Why Latinos Should Take Up Social Media
Subtitle: Represent Why social media? Why Latinos? Latinos especially should be taking advantage of new media capabilities. The leverage created by new media tools are profound, they are the “great equalizers” of the internet age. This realization is important, because as Latinos we are doing more than just adding individual commentary and opinions on daily events,... Read More
Who’s Watching The Lab-Latinos?
Subtitle: “I always feel like, somebody’s watching me…” -MJackson At this time, if you are a Latino in social media, it may not be such a straight forward deal. Unknowingly you may have been recruited to be the representative voice for your locale or culture as a whole. In the form of page visits and clicks there’s an audience watching and learning. ... Read More
The LISTA Social Media Panel Goes On Video
My good pal Julito (@julito77) took a video of the panelists that participated at LISTA event last week. Take note of the #vivaviernes and #latism tags. AKPC_IDS += "893,";Popularity: 4% [?] Read More
