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Tuesday, March 17
 

9:00am EDT

Dunkin Donuts: A Total Market Approach Case Study
Through this presentation, you will learn how Dunkin' Brands established a Total Market Practice through the entire strategic and execution processes, aligned agency partners to collaborate and engage diverse consumers through broadcast, digital, social, and mobile platforms to deliver a consistent brand voice.

Speakers
avatar for Xavier Turpin

Xavier Turpin

Director of Multicultural Marketing, Dunkin Donuts
Xavier Turpin is currently Director of Multicultural Marketing at Dunkin’ Brands Inc. In less than six months, he has noticeably impacted the company’s multicultural efforts by increasing the company’s commitment to and focus on targeting the various multicultural groups... Read More →


Tuesday March 17, 2015 9:00am - 9:50am EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

10:00am EDT

Essential Extras for Your WordPress
WordPress isn't just any old blogging software: it's a powerful, feature-rich content platform used by everyone from your friendly neighborhood blogger to global media organizations like the New York Times. Learn about the critical tools your WordPress site needs to maximize its visibility in an increasingly crowded marketplace and get your message to the widest audience possible. 

Speakers
avatar for Marjorie Asturias

Marjorie Asturias

Happiness Engineer , Automattic (WordPress.com)
Marjorie R. Asturias is a Happiness Engineer on the Store Team at WordPress.com. In short, she’s devoted to helping business users build and grow their online presence and find their audiences. Prior to joining Automattic, she served as chief creative officer of Blue Volcano Media... Read More →


Tuesday March 17, 2015 10:00am - 10:50am EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

1:30pm EDT

(Español) Facebook Para Periodistas Workshop
Speakers
avatar for Sonia Diaz

Sonia Diaz

Account Manager and Lead Digital Strategist, Balsera Communications
As the Communications Manager and Lead Digital Strategist at Balsera Communications, Sonia leads U.S. Hispanic, public affairs and advocacy communications strategies and campaigns for Fortune 500 companies and grassroots organizations. During her time at Balsera, she has helped the... Read More →


Tuesday March 17, 2015 1:30pm - 2:40pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial
 
Wednesday, March 18
 

9:55am EDT

(En Español) Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age 

 


Speakers
avatar for Homan Machuca

Homan Machuca

Telemundo


Wednesday March 18, 2015 9:55am - 11:05am EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

11:10am EDT

Primeros pasos con WordPress
Wednesday March 18, 2015 11:10am - 12:00pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

1:30pm EDT

Social Data Mining: An Interactive Workshop
In this interactive workshop, Genevieve Jenkins (Vice President of Digital at Alma) and Jackie Zima (Planner/Analyst, Strategic Insights at Alma) will walk us through the digital research process to gather data, formulate insights and build recommendations. Using various tools including Alma’s Social Media Lab, we will learn how to gather better insights using the best tools available.

Speakers
avatar for Genevieve Jenkins

Genevieve Jenkins

Vice President, Digital, Alma
At Alma, Genevieve Jenkins leads an agency-wide emphasis on digital that is transforming client solutions. Her interest in everything new, from pop culture to technology to comic books, to music and fashion has always led her creative explorations. It’s key to her ability to make... Read More →


Wednesday March 18, 2015 1:30pm - 2:20pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

2:30pm EDT

Working with Travel Brands: A Digital Influencer's Guide
rom Tumblr to Twitter, the travel industry has long been a leader in social media marketing. As such, the race to become a darling of the online travel jet set is more competitive than ever. In an increasingly demanding field, what makes a travel blogger stand out from the rest of the pack? What elements are crucial to the success of any would be online travel expert and what tools are most appealing to the brands?

In this session, you will learn what qualities are most sought after by industry marketing leaders when it comes to their brand’s online presence and how to find creative and unique stories on your trips that will make your readers pack their bags and go! 

 


Moderators
avatar for Todd Sommer

Todd Sommer

Director of Brand Marketing, Best Western International
Todd Sommers is the director of brand marketing and content strategy for Best Western International, the World’s Largest Hotel Chain. In this role, he oversees the brand’s in-house creative, social and content marketing efforts. He also assists members of the board of directors... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Kathy Catron

Kathy Catron

Director of Communication, St Augustine Ponte Vedra Visitors and Convention Bureau
Kathy Catron is the director of communication for the St Augustine Ponte Vedra Visitors and Convention Bureau. In her role, Kathy oversees media relations, publicity, social media, online communications and special events. Kathy has more than 20 years’ experience in public relations... Read More →
avatar for Jenea Robinson

Jenea Robinson

Media Relations Manage, Visit Philadelphia
Jenea Robinson manages multicultural communications for VISIT PHILADELPHIA, promoting Philadelphia as top travel destination for African American and Hispanic visitors. In 2014, Jenea moderated The National Association of Black Journalists’ first travel panel during their annual... Read More →
avatar for Albert Ruiz
avatar for Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Carolyn Scott-Hamilton

Founder, HealthyVoyager
The Healthy Voyager, aka Carolyn Scott-Hamilton, is the creator and host of The Healthy Voyager web series, site, and overall brand. An award winning healthy, special diet and green living and travel expert, holistic nutritionist, plant based vegan chef, best-selling cookbook author... Read More →


Wednesday March 18, 2015 2:30pm - 3:20pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

3:30pm EDT

Investigative Journalism in the Digital Age 

There’s resurgence in investigative reporting across platforms as news organizations develop strategies to differentiate themselves in the market place.

(This session focuses on how the internet can assist journalists in conceptualizing, developing and producing original stories.)


Speakers
avatar for Brant Houston

Brant Houston

Knight Chair in Investigative Reporting, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Brant Houston is the Knight Chair in Investigative Reporting at the University of Illinois. He is the author of four editions of the “Computer-Assisted Reporting: A Practical Guide” and co-author of two editions of “The Investigative Reporter’s Handbook.” He was executive... Read More →


Wednesday March 18, 2015 3:30pm - 4:30pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial
 
Thursday, March 19
 

10:05am EDT

What the Brands and Agencies Really Want and Need from Digital Influencers

Seasoned digital influencers who regularly work with brands understand that the success of a brand often lies in its ability to tell a vibrant story that resonates with its target audience.  

 

Enter brand managers and agency teams – the chosen few who set out to build the narrative that will build a life lasting impression with the consumer. 

 

In this session, you will learn:

 

-       How to work with brands and their agencies to tell creative and compelling stories that foster engagement with readers/viewers      

-       The social media trends and tools content marketers are paying most attention to, including a quick survey of blogs, vlogs, Snapchat, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Vine

-       Why studying the way brands think and approach the marketing of their products and services will help you get more projects

·       How to make your work stand out from the rest of the pack

-       Using your audience to identify new angles or opportunities for brands

·       How to tell authentic stories that resonate with readers and offer insight into a brand’s values and mission.  

-       How to create professional recap reports 


 


Moderators
avatar for Maria Amor

Maria Amor

Vice President, Havas FORMULATIN
Mexico City-native Maria Amor enjoys adding stamps to her passport, reading novels from Latin American authors, spending quality time with family, and working out to balance her love of new restaurants, wine and, most significantly, desserts. Maria joined Formula’s San Diego office... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Norelie Garcia

Norelie Garcia

Head of PR & Communications, Cricket Wireless
As the head of PR and Communications, Norelie leads the brand’s initiatives to produce and deliver insightful news on Cricket’s industry leading work in the no annual contract space. An experienced communications and marketing professional, Norelie has held various positions in... Read More →
avatar for Lissette Rodriguez

Lissette Rodriguez

Vice President, Devries Global
With more than a decade of experience in the U.S. Hispanic market, Lissette oversees the development and delivery of tailored Hispanic public relations strategies and tactics for Procter & Gamble brands/programs such as Pantene, Olay and Try It & Love It. Her focus is aimed at creating... Read More →
AS

Angela Sustaita-Ruiz

Latina Mom Bloggers, Co-CEO


Thursday March 19, 2015 10:05am - 11:15am EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

12:50pm EDT

Unveiling of 2015 Latina Digital Influencers Survey (presented by BodenPR)

Are U.S. Latina bloggers optimistic about the opportunities that exist in the digital marketing industry? How is the industry evolving and what does it mean for professional Latina bloggers? Which brands are successfully integrating culturally relevant campaigns that resonate with this niche group?

These are just some of the questions that a new anonymous national survey of Latina professional bloggers will uncover in this session. The 2015 Latina Blogging Industry Survey conducted by the Latina Mom Bloggers digital influencer network and iBlog magazine in partnership with BodenPR builds on a  first survey that was released last year.  

The national online survey will uncover the continuing evolution of Latina bloggers’ beliefs about their careers and their use of social media and technology. The survey will also address what best in class processes brands should follow when engaging with and building relationships with Latina bloggers.


Moderators
avatar for Natalie Boden

Natalie Boden

CEO, BodenPR
Natalie Boden is Managing Director and Founder of BodenPR. Named one of PRWeek’s 2014 “Top 40 under 40″ Heavy Hitters in PR, Ms. Boden has succeeded in building BodenPR into one of the country’s fastest growing U.S Hispanic PR & Social Media agencies, scaling the business... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Matt Cherry

Matt Cherry

Founder, iBlog magazine
Matt Cherry, is the Founder and CEO of iBlog magazine, The magazine for professional women bloggers and influencers. Matt's mission is to elevate the women's blogging industry by providing bloggers with access to the resources and people that shape the industry and create the... Read More →
avatar for Piera Jolly

Piera Jolly

Co-CEO, Latina Mom Blogs
Piera Jolly is the founder and editor-in-chief of JollyMom.com, an award-winning parenting blog that provides moms with fun child-friendly activities, craft ideas, recipes, and the latest trends for moms, kids, and families. JollyMom.com is proud to have been named a Top Fifty Mom... Read More →
avatar for Staci Salazar

Staci Salazar

Vlogger, Blogger and Brand Ambassador, 7 On a Shoestring
Staci Salazar is a Vlogger, Blogger and Brand Ambassador who produces family lifestyle content focusing on travel and cars. Together with her husband, Colby, also a fulltime blogger, they raise their 5 children in Dallas, Texas and share their life as a family on YouTube at Growing... Read More →


Thursday March 19, 2015 12:50pm - 1:50pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

2:00pm EDT

Latina Innovators Embracing STEM: Meet the Stereotype-smashing Game-changers Leading the Movement
This session will combine short lightning talks with an interactive panel format. Attendees will interact with three Latina outliers who have embraced various STEM disciplines in creative ways throughout their professional careers. Learn how and what they are creating, see where they are innovating and see what they’re each doing to help rapidly scale the number of young Latinos/Latinas who will follow in their fearless footsteps. Join them to become part of the solution we all know is needed. 

Moderators
avatar for Melanie Mendez-Gonzales

Melanie Mendez-Gonzales

Founder, Qué Means What
Melanie Mendez-Gonzales is an online media entrepreneur and the creator of ¿Qué Means What? – a leading Latina lifestyle blog featuring cultura in entertainment – featuring Latinos in TV, movies and music; education – providing resources and highlighting Latinos in STEM; and... Read More →

Speakers
avatar for Marilu Duque

Marilu Duque

Founder, StemLatina
Marilu Duque is 17 year old high school senior, and she is devoted to STEM. She has been the recipient of numerous grants and awards including the National Runner-Up NCWIT Aspriations in computing award, 2014-2015 Outstanding Volunteer of the Year for the state of Florida, and she... Read More →
avatar for Francesca Escoto

Francesca Escoto

Self-taught web developer, engineer by trade, professionally trained as a life and business coach - Francesca works diligently with techmanitarians that use business to fight poverty and disease through Startups For Social Impact.  She also advocates for Latina empowerment by coaching... Read More →
avatar for America Lopez

America Lopez

Co-Founder/Hacker, CyberCode Twins
America is a first-generation Latina student developer who is born and raised in East Los Angeles. America has won several hackathons with her twin sister Penelope including the Women in Tech Challenge at AT&T developer summit. They both recently graduated from prestigious acce... Read More →
avatar for Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

Graciela Tiscareño-Sato

CEO, Publisher, Speaker & Bilingual STEM Consultant, Gracefully Global Group LLC
Graciela Tiscareño-Sato, White House Champion of Change honoree, is a decorated U.S. Air Force veteran and former aviator, motivational speaker and CEO of Gracefully Global Group LLC, a multicultural publishing and marketing firm. Graciela leads this SBA-certified woman-owned small... Read More →


Thursday March 19, 2015 2:00pm - 2:50pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial
 
Friday, March 20
 

9:00am EDT

(En español) Do You Have What it Takes to be a Media Entrepreneur? The Tough Questions Every Journalist Must Ask Themselves
Speakers
avatar for Soraya Alcalá

Soraya Alcalá

Founder, Columna Estilos - Estilos Blog
avatar for Bill Gato

Bill Gato

CEO, Hispanicize Wire
Bill Gato is an experienced Hispanic digital marketing and public relations expert, an online publishing entrepreneur and a former Miami Herald journalist. He is a passionate believer in the underutilized potential of public relations as a branding medium. Prior to joining Hispanicize... Read More →


Friday March 20, 2015 9:00am - 10:30am EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

10:40am EDT

1:30pm EDT

Responsive Design Websites and Blogs and Mobile Friendly Email Communications Why Brands Should Use Responsive Technology in Latino Marketing Initiatives?
Website and blog design and mobile are two of the fastest changing technologies in digital marketing, besides search engine optimization. On this panel, Sebastian Aroca from Hispanic Market Advisors® will list some of the benefits for brands of using responsive design technology in Latino marketing initiatives. Romina Tibytt, Latina Mom Blogger, owner of Mama XXI, and “Blogs en español” Expert, will provide tips for bloggers on how to make their blogs responsive and mobile friendly, including the top Wordpress plugins.

Speakers
avatar for Yadira Ambert

Yadira Ambert

Founder, El Club de las Diosas
Yadira Ambert is an influential blogger in the Latina blogging community. She started blogging in 2010 but has over 10 years of experience in Marketing Strategy, Public Relations and Communications. Her spanish blog, Clubdelasdiosas.com, has inspired Latinas in the US and around... Read More →
avatar for Sebastian Aroca

Sebastian Aroca

Owner & Founder, Hispanic Market Advisors
Mr. Aroca co-founded Hispanic Market Advisors® with over 12 years of experience in Hispanic marketing began in 2007 with English to Spanish translations and Latino SEO services in Miami. With a simple desire to grow a niche market by helping brands and small- and medium-sized companies... Read More →
avatar for Romina Tibytt

Romina Tibytt

Founder and editor , MamaXXI.com
Romina Tibytt is the founder and editor of the blog MamaXXI.com, that began in 2009 when she felt the need to share in her language, Spanish, and to other moms of the Hispanic community the benefits of the digital life and the power of share. She is also expert writer at Blogs en... Read More →


Friday March 20, 2015 1:30pm - 2:55pm EDT
Alhambra/Escorial

3:00pm EDT

Want to get the ear of the Latino Audience? Start Podcasting

There was an explosion in podcasting in 2014. About 39 million Americans (15% of the over-12 US population) listened to a podcast in December’14 up from 12% in 2013*. It has proven to be the perfect medium for storytelling, educating, building new businesses and growing brands for countless content creators, entrepreneurs and brands. In 2015 podcasting will finally arrive in the mainstream as millions of new listeners tune in through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems which will be integrated into the dashboards of new car models. Despite its tremendous growth and potential, podcasting is still wide open for Latino/a content creators and marketers who want to get the ear of the Latino audience. 

In this session you will hear from two of the nation’s top Latino podcasters as they shed light on the podcasting opportunity for Latino/a content creators & brands and on how to create and grow your podcast.

In this session you will learn:

  • Podcasting 101: What is podcasting? How are podcasts consumed?
  • Why podcasting is such a huge & untapped opportunity for Latino content creators and brands.
  • The power of podcasts to develop close relationships with Latino audiences through storytelling, education and entertainment.
  • How to create a great podcast.
  • How to grow your podcast.
  • Which are the top Latino podcasts and podcasters.
  • What “the Serial Effect” will mean to podcasting long-term?
  • How general market brands are capitalizing on podcasting and why Latino market sponsors will soon follow.

Speakers
avatar for Rafael “Ray” Collazo

Rafael “Ray” Collazo

Founder, Rays Podcast Network
Rafael “Ray” Collazo is the founder of the Rays Podcast Network: the nation’s first online talk radio on-demand network dedicated to the Latino market. Network includes Rays Latino Talk, Latino Sports Talk and Latinos Talk Politics Podcasts. As host of Rays Latino Talk Podcast... Read More →
avatar for Arturo Nava

Arturo Nava

Founder, Logra Tu Dream
Arturo Nava is the Founder of Logra tu Dream a top podcast in a mission to help Latinos/as achieve their American Dream and Marketing Director of Nuestro Queso. Arturo has 13 years of experience marketing top brands in the Latino and General Market at Fortune-500 companies like P&G... Read More →
avatar for Laura Elegueta Sánchez

Laura Elegueta Sánchez

Founder, Latiniza Digital
A Latina entrepreneur, blogger and podcaster, Laura is trying to help Hispanics “Latinize” the digital world. She focuses on Latino entrepreneurs and small business owners, their journeys and how they’ve used social media to further their businesses. Laura was a speaker at Podcast... Read More →


Friday March 20, 2015 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
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