January 6, 2008

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hispanicmpr.com is a great source and I really appreciate your work.

Comment by Fabio Rodriguez — January 9, 2008 @ 10:42 am
Elena,

My name is David Burgos. I currently head Millward Brown’s Multicultural Practice.

I wanted to share with you some information that I believe will be of high interest to the members of Hispanic Marketing and Public Relations. It is a Lifestyles Segmentation of the US Hispanic market - a project that goes beyond traditional language/acculturation variables to segment Hispanics.

I have presented the results of this quantitative project (representative of ALL US Hispanics) to many of our clients. The feedback has been very positive. I am now interested in sharing this information with an extended audience and thought that your organization would be a great option.

I’d like to send you more information about this project, but can’t do it via this message. If you are interested, please contact me at david.burgos@us.millwardbrown.com

I look forward to hearing from you.

Thanks,

David
630.955.8933

Comment by David Burgos — January 14, 2008 @ 12:35 pm
Ms. Del Valle,

I was interested in finding out whether the Healthcare conference is going to be held again this year. And if you have a mailing list, please add me to it.

Thank you!
Valerie Berman
Market Segment Research

Comment by Valerie S. Berman — January 14, 2008 @ 1:21 pm
Hello Valerie Berman and thanks for your comment,
If you tell me which healthcare conference you are referring to I’ll check. I’ve signed you up for a complimentary subscription.

Comment by Elena del Valle — January 15, 2008 @ 7:49 am
¡Enhorabuena Elena! Tu nuevo juguetito tiene chispa. Audio da vida, despierta otro sentido, por lo tanto señal de alerta…estoy vivo (esto en sonido de robot Starwar) presta atención a los mensajes de toda la página.

Creo que has tenido gran acierto en añadir este tipo de anuncio de video. Da deseos de…”venga más/dame más”…de seguir adentrándose en el anuncio. Me pasa que al seguir “cliickeando” en algunas páginas me encuentro cada tesoro que tardo en volver a la página original. Me sucede con la tuya cuando me voy “scavenging” de información en tantos temas que tienes. Como no oigo bien, se me da mejor lo escrito; no obstante tu público está más alerta y en la onda que lo entienden todo fácil.

La verdad Elenita que lo audiovisual llama y llena…el mundo ya se ha saturado de ruidos a imágenes refulgentes y cambiantes en fracción de segundos por lo que el lector ya se aburre con sólo lo escrito, a menos que ande en plan investigativo o sea un lector educado y dedicado. Tienes visión. Te deseo mucho éxito.

Luisa M. Fournier-Padró

Comment by Luisa M. Fournier-Padró — January 18, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
Hi

Looking for scholarships for college in the music field??
Please forward any information I am a Cuban/American hoping
to attend Berklee for film scoring.

Thanks
Anthony Espina
Composer

Comment by Anthony Espina — January 19, 2008 @ 6:20 pm
hi there,
how do i get more information about the Latin Eyes television program? who is the producer, where does it air, etc?
thank you,
felix contreras
reporter/producer
national public radio
washington dc

Comment by felix contreras — January 23, 2008 @ 3:07 pm
Elena:

My name is Mike Walters. our publication,Radio Ink is about to launch a Hispanic weekly newsletter for the Hispanic broadcasters.

I would like the opportunity to talk with you about sponsorship as well as inform you on our up coming Hispanic Radio Conference.

Michael Walters
Radio Ink
http://www.radioink.com
Ph: (847)359-6117
Fx: (847)359-6167
Cel:(224) 558-9632
michael@radioink.com
MWalters1170@msn.com

Comment by Mike Walters — January 23, 2008 @ 5:32 pm
Hello Felix,

I’m glad you enjoyed the article. I believe the producer’s name and other information is in the article. Your best bet is to contact Luminacion.

Comment by Elena del Valle — January 23, 2008 @ 6:36 pm
Elena,

I am looking for articles and/or case studies on the impact that Hispanic managers have on a business (organization).

Do you know where I could find such information?

Comment by Vicente Armendariz — January 24, 2008 @ 3:30 pm
Hello,

I hope all is well. Just touching base with you. Please let me know where you stand as far as advertising with our station MIA 92.1fm of Clear Channel Radio, WPB.
I would love to have a chance to meet with you and discuss details further.

Regards,

Tommaso

Comment by Tommaso — January 30, 2008 @ 9:58 am
Greeting Elena!
I am marielle gonzales , a public realtions officer from the Special Edition Press, Inc. - a multipmedia corporation that operates staged events for the Filipino tradeshows and cultural events here in the East COast, we are settled in New York for more than 10 years.
This year, to improve our event to the next level, we decided to embrace the latino comunity also to honor the Philippines’ Spanish heritage, by providing a Hispanic Pavilion during the Music fest and set up a two-day event of brother hood and cultural exchange.
Now, in behalf of our company, we would like to have as more as Latino/Hispanic support from all the east coast so I guess concerning the popularity that this website of yours could vaunt, i am no longer not convinced that we could possibly receive some help from you, our gratitude will be shown in the better way than your expectations.
Hope to hear from you a prompt reply, may you have a pleasant day always. :-)

Sincere regards!

Marielle

Comment by marielle gonzales — January 30, 2008 @ 11:02 am
Hello Marielle and thanks for your comment and interest in HispanicMPR.com. Please tell me how you think I can help. If you are looking to promote your event you are welcome to send me a press release at editor @ hispanicmpr.com. For media partnerships email sales @ hispanicmpr.com

Comment by Elena del Valle — January 31, 2008 @ 7:19 am
Elena del Valle,
Para que tenga la dirección del e-mail.
Por favor, contactenos.
Gracias,
Eduaro Borges

Comment by Eduardo Borges — February 3, 2008 @ 2:31 pm
Hola Elena, Mi nombre es Sebastian Saldarriaga S. Co-Fundador de Abunza la primera oportunidad de ventas directas por internet en ingles y español. Me gustaria mucho hablar contigo.

Un gran saludo!

Sebastian

Comment by Sebastian Saldarriaga Saffon — February 26, 2008 @ 9:10 pm
¡Hola Sebastian y gracias por tu interés en HispanicMPR.com!

Puedes enviarme un email a editor @ hispanicmpr.com y con gusto establecemos contacto.

Comment by Elena del Valle — February 27, 2008 @ 7:39 pm
Hello Elena,
My name is Jackie Lee and I am writing to you, because I am
associated with a 27 year old company that closed 2006 with over 100% growth in sales and for the first time is expanding into the US Domestic Hispanic Market and eventually into Latin Amaerica…

I am building my Hispanic Executive/Leadership Team and I thougt of writing to you because I am seeking professional/quality people who I can trust and build my hispanic business.

I would love to tell you more about this oppurtunity, and to see how I can go about finding people who would be interested in helping me take our company to the top of the Hispanic Market..

Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon,

Best Regards,
Jackie Lee

Arbonne International

Comment by Jacqueline Lee — February 29, 2008 @ 2:48 pm
Hello Elena:

I am writing to you from CA becuase we are starting a medical practice and we are looking to find quality hispanic marketing companies who are cost effective and can get us off the ground pretty fast….we are in Southern CA…

Comment by ivy — March 7, 2008 @ 11:50 pm
Hi Ivy and thanks for your comment,
My company LNA provides marketing and public relations consulting services at the national level. You are welcome to share program details and if we can help we will and otherwise I may be able to suggest someone who can. Feel free to email me at elena at lnaworld.com

Comment by Elena del Valle — March 11, 2008 @ 1:47 pm
Hello Jacqueline and thanks for your comment (below),
You are welcome to email me directly at editor at hispanicmpr.com.

Comment by Elena del Valle — March 11, 2008 @ 2:13 pm
HI, I am looking to get in touch with a Hispanic premium/luxury marketing trends specialist for a research study I am working on. Would you be able to connect me with anyone in this field? Thank you.

Comment by Candice Brooks — March 19, 2008 @ 1:05 pm
Hi, would appreciate your help, where would we be able to get a list to telemarket our real estate development to persons who have emigrated to the states from Nicaragua and may still want to purchase property.

Thank you for your lead

Comment by Chale Espinosa — March 26, 2008 @ 3:15 pm
Hello Chale and thanks for your comment.

There are companies that sell that kind of information. Off the top of my head I don’t know and would likely need more information and time to help you. You can do the research online yourself by looking for list farming companies. If you need my help I will have to charge you for my time. Let me know if that’s what you would like.

Comment by Elena del Valle — March 26, 2008 @ 7:15 pm
Elena,

Is if possible to get a list of all Hispanic Book Conferences to be held during the year.

Thank you.

Dorothy

Comment by Dorothy Tarallo — March 27, 2008 @ 9:23 am
Hi Dorothy and thanks for your comment.

I’m not sure what you mean by Hispanic Book Conferences. We partner with some event organizers and sometimes are able to offer subscribers discounted rates. Is that what you mean? If so, just click on the Events Page at the top.

Comment by Elena del Valle — March 27, 2008 @ 2:24 pm
Dear Elena,

My name is Elias Fleurant. I am a professoir at the City University of New York and a film producer. Presently,I am producing a film combining the three Black Divas songtresses Billie Holiday and Stephanie Baker along with the Great Afro-Mexican songtress Toña La Negra in their contribution to the Civil Rights Movement in The Americas. I am looking for a good Hispanic female producer with civil rights mind and interest. Can you please refer me to someone in this capacity.

Sincerely,

Prof. Elias Fleurant,Executive Producer
Stand and Be Free,
Black Divas Sing For Freedom

Comment by Prof. Elias Fleurant — March 28, 2008 @ 6:14 pm
Hello and thanks for your comment,
Seems like an interesting project. I emailed a couple of producers and invited them to respond to your comment… let me know how it goes.

Comment by Elena del Valle — March 31, 2008 @ 11:48 am
Would like to talk with you about basketball in Brazil.
55 11 9970-6050
55 11 9198-7706

Comment by Don Hunter — April 14, 2008 @ 10:05 am
Hello Don and thanks for your comment,

You’re welcome to email me at editor at hispanicmpr.com

Comment by Elena del Valle — April 14, 2008 @ 8:55 pm
Thanks for your article about hispanito, and congratulations to the new owner, Jean.

I just want to clarify that he is not the founder, he bough hispanito with good traffic and users.

Comment by Carlos — April 24, 2008 @ 8:49 pm
Dear Elena,
I heard Guy Gabaldon’s story on WNYC this morning and was very inspired by Mr. Gabaldon’s heroism. I brought the story to the attention of our managing editor thinking we could do something in our magazine, Guideposts.

We are an inspirational magazine reaching 8 million readers across the country.

Would you know how I can reach the producer, Steve Rubin? I’d like him to send us some press material? Maybe we could do a story from the point of view of one of the actors? Or perhaps Steve himself?

Best regards,

Sharon Azar

Assistant to the Editorial Staff

Guideposts Magazine
212 251 8109

Comment by Sharon Azar — April 25, 2008 @ 11:52 am
Hola Elena,

Each year at our school we have a schoolwide assembly to honor our local veterans. I heard on NPR the story about Guy Gabaldon. Any chance the documentary director could come to our school and be a guest speaker on May 23rd? If he can not speak do you have any other person in mind? How do I get a copy of the documentary East LA Marine? Our school is 90% latino and could use a shot of inspiration during these difficult ecomomic times. Those beautiful strawberries, oranges, and lemons everyone enjoys are picked by the parents of my students. I am glad I found you on the web and would like to try to to work with you on another assembly I call Enjoy Cultural Diversity for next year where speakers from different countries tell their stories of immigration and then we enjoy music and or dance from their homeland.

Hasta la vista,
Laurie Merrill

Comment by Laurie Merrill — April 25, 2008 @ 6:19 pm
Hello Laurie and Sharon.

Thanks for your message.

I have invited their representative to share his contact information here so you can contact him. You are welcome to share yours so he can call or email you.

Comment by Elena del Valle — April 27, 2008 @ 6:06 am
Hello Carlos and thanks for your comment,

I’m glad you liked the article and appreciate your feedback. You are welcome to submit an article of your own.

Comment by Elena del Valle — April 27, 2008 @ 6:09 am
Hi, I am Jean , the founder of the Social Network Hispanito.com

Thank you very much Elena for publishing my article in HisapnicMPR .

I send this note to clarify the comment above.

The Hispanito.com domain was registered in 2002. From 2003 to 2006 the domain hosted a great directory of links for the hispanic world.

In 2006 I bought the domain and in 2007 I launched the social platform.

Thanks to the great position of the previous link-directory in the Google search engine, we reached 8,000 page views on our 1st day of operation in February 27th 2007.

On April 25 2008 Hispanito had 325,000 page views.

Thanks to all of you for your interest and your feedbacks on the article.

Jean

Comment by Jean Derely — April 27, 2008 @ 7:22 am
Dear Elena,
Thank you for your efforts to raise the level of awareness of Latinos who go above and beyond the limits of the typical American experience in war as well as in peace.
I read about Guy Gabaldon last year. I wished I could have met this unusual every day man.
I retired from the Army as a chaplain in 2006 after serving in the Navy, Naval Reserve and Army Reserve. During my years of service I became aware of our little known contributions to the humanity of the world through our military and peace service. I met a man from New Mexico who told me of his experiences in war in the Pacific when he rescued a Japanese General and his staff who surrendered and taking them prisoners rather than the usual shootings. He was never recognized for that but then that was typical of the time due to the intrenched racism of our American society at the time. I will share his name you when you answer my message. I would also be interested in helping you document the rich lives of our Latinos in peace and in war for posterity.
Thank you for your efforts.

Comment by alberto cordova — April 28, 2008 @ 1:31 am
I work with a developer in the Houston area, we currently have a subdivision that we would like to market to the Hispanic homebuyer. I would appreciate any input you would have as to how to break into that market.

Thank you,

Cindy Eppolito

Comment by Cindy — May 7, 2008 @ 11:39 am
hola:Elena del Valle

espero que te encuentres bien

quiero felicitarla por ser una mujer emprenderdora.

la verdad me gustaria conocer agencia de mercadeos y publicidad en el mercado hispano…para que se anuncie con nosotros…. tenemos varios estaciones de radio en espanol en areas (South Carolina y North Carolina) la poblacion hispana ha crecido tremendamente..para mas informacion preguntas o dudas.

gracias mi nombre es isaias villar

Comment by isaias villar — May 14, 2008 @ 5:09 pm
Hello. I would like to talk to Elena del Valle
Thank you
(909) 725-5063
Oscar

Comment by Oscar Vega Romero — May 18, 2008 @ 11:35 am
We are equipping and running dental clinics for the poor in rural villages in Guatemala. I hope to find a video to show in waiting area on how to clean and maintain your teeth. Do you have any suggestions / resources?
Thanks
Pam

Comment by Pam Novak — May 18, 2008 @ 5:45 pm
If interested, I would welcome the opportunity to quote on the printing of your magazine. Thank you.

Comment by Vern Von Werder — May 19, 2008 @ 2:22 pm
Hola Elena,
Queriamos felicitarte por este website tan interesante. Nosotros somos una banda de rock/funk/pop latina con base en Los Angeles y desde nuestra posición de músicos independientes encontramos también que el mercado hispanico tiene sus caracteristicas especiales.

Te dejamos nuestro contacto y si puedes ayudarnos, pues bienvenido el consejo.

Saludos cordiales,
Claudio Mileo
ZUR Zona Urbana Rock

Comment by Claudio — May 23, 2008 @ 7:42 pm
Hello Maria and thanks for your comment,

There are many possible sources of funding for a program for Latino youth. I suggest you consider organizations targeting Latino youth like beverage, mobile, clothing and computer companies as they are the most likely to be interested in that demographic and may have funding dollars available. If your program is local you may want to start with local companies. If it’s national you can expand your search. I hope that helps.

Comment by Elena del Valle — May 30, 2008 @ 5:47 am
Hi Elena: I was looking at your website and I was wondering if you can help me. I am as a creative for mayor ad agenciees in the US. I open a photography production house and we represent photographers from latin america in the US. Is there a list of emails i can get from hispanic agencies so I can promote my website. What will be the best way to comunicate this website.
Hope you can help me.
Eddy Aguilar Saba

Comment by Eddy Aguilar — May 30, 2008 @ 12:12 pm
Hi Eddy,

There are a number of list sellers you can contact. Usually you can purchase a list for one time use for a mailing if that’s what you want to do. Elena

Comment by Elena del Valle — May 30, 2008 @ 1:24 pm
Dear Helena,

In one of your newsletters I saw something about the food network doing segments of food and restaurants. I wonder if you have their e-mail or any other means I can get in touch with them.

Thank you
Bob Nicolaides

Comment by Bob Nicolaides — June 3, 2008 @ 8:36 pm
Hi Elena:

I never miss your daily emails! They are essential for keeping up with current information on the Hispanic market.

Thank you! Keep up the good work.

Liz Lantigua
Lantigua Designs
Office: 954-252-0718
Mobile: 954-649-6088

Comment by Liz Lantigua — June 6, 2008 @ 8:42 am
May I list political events like Miami Obama meetups

Comment by Steven Brier — June 9, 2008 @ 6:44 am
Hello Elena,
My name is Jennifer Henry, I live in Sierra Vista, AZ and am a Puerto Rican residing in the above address for the last 10 years; while visiting home last week I found out about L’Bel cosmetics and although I have researched and tried to get in contact with the company I haven’t got any luck. I even talked to the main lady in PR but she told me I need to get in touch with someone in the States. Can you please send me some info? I would love to market the products! Thank you…
Respectfully,
Jennifer Henry

Comment by Jennifer Henry — June 9, 2008 @ 12:34 pm
Hello Jennifer and thanks for your comment. I have asked the L’Bel contact I have to reply to your question…

Comment by Elena del Valle — June 10, 2008 @ 6:50 pm
Hello Ms. Del Valle,

My name is Sara Rojas and I am a recent graduate from American University in Washington, DC. I have a degree in Public Relations and Spanish with a minor in Marketing. I just wanted to say thank you so much for this website, it has been a God send for me. I am an eagerly searching for a job. I have a dream of moving to NY city and pursuing a career in marketing or public relations with an emphasis on the U.S Hispanic community. I am proud of being the first college graduate in my family, but I have been out of school for almost two months now and I am struggling to find a job. I was wondering if you had any advice or if you know of any companies looking for a very hard working, driven, organized and cheerful college graduate, such as myself? I greatly appreciate all of your help and I thank you for being a role model for young hispanic women.

Sincerely,

Sara Rojas

Comment by Sara Rojas — June 15, 2008 @ 12:45 am
I am Vice President of Internet Business at Legacy Publishing Company and am researching the prospects for translating and marketing our flagship product to the spanish language market in the United States. The product, The Total Transformation Program, is a CD/DVD program for those struggling to raise kids with behavior issues. It sells for approximately $300.

The Total Transformation Program is a proven success. We have sold 125,000 copies by advertising nationally on TV and radio. We are looking for a company with an equally established track record.

Could you recommend a company that can help us reach this market? spanishlegacy @ gmail.com

Comment by Eric Winter — June 16, 2008 @ 8:27 am
Hello Sara Rojas and thanks for your kind words.

In terms of your search for a job, I suggest you identify the companies you would like to work with and approach them. It’s important to describe what you have to offer them rather than what you want only. You might also want to take a look at our Job Ads page where job opportunities are announced at http://www.hispanicmpr.com/category/job-ads/

I hope this helps. Best of luck in your search! Feel free to stay in touch and leave comments in the future.

Comment by Elena del Valle — June 16, 2008 @ 12:22 pm
Dear Elena:

I’d ask that you consider learning more about what we are doing at The Giddy Gander Company to support bilingual (Spanish-English) fluency in the United States beginning with children and children’s television, namely a series and brand called The Wumblers. Having recently emerged from both Toyfair and Licensing Show, highly successful with the bilingual branded product we showed to the existing licensing and retail marketplaces, we arrived back to our office to unexpected discussions to air The Wumblers on one of the top two Spanish Language broadcasters in the US beginning July 1, 2008, which will correlate nicely with our emergence into Walmart through a joint promotion, between The Wumblers, The National Watermelon Association, and Walmart, which will kick off this July in one of their Texas stores. The most prominent reason for all of the excitement surrounding The Wumblers is explained below, quoted recently from an article written about The Giddy Gander Company:

“…and The Wumblers rapid success includes the bilingual (Spanish-English) marketplace in a prominent way through Spanish media and product companies as well as leading news organizations supporting the series through a variety of business opportunities that will help Spanish speaking children in the United States achieve English fluency in a new and innovative way while remaining consistent with the values that remain key to the strong family ties and cultural origins of this flourishing community that offers so much to our US society.”

Additionally, our business model is just as innovative as the series, itself. We’ve bridged unexpected partners and continue to air upon and expand into mass, inspirational, educational, and (now) Spanish Language broadcast platforms both nationally and internationally. If you’d like to learn more about The Wumblers series and brand, do not hesitate to contact me or my associate Heidi Schwartz at extension 230. .

Thank you for your time.

Best,

Laura J. Wellington
CEO
The Giddy Gander Company
154 Main Street, Floor 2
Fort Lee, NJ 07024
(201) 944-9004 x260
(201) 478-0190
wumblers.com

Comment by Laura Wellington — June 16, 2008 @ 12:42 pm
Hello Ms. Del Valle,

Thank You for your help. I will take a look at the link you provided and I will continue my search. Thanks again.

Sincerely,

Sara Rojas

Comment by Sara Rojas — June 16, 2008 @ 2:53 pm
Hi Elena I work for kuafrica.com in South Africa as an entertainment editor and I read Your article on the New company to target latinos with million dollar TV game shows and I think its fine. Here in Africa there is high percentage of individuals who enjoy and participate in game shows on TV. So I will like this project not only to be confined amongst latinos but also Africans. So I will like to tender a proposal to SCA Latam to bring this project to Africa through kuafrica.com if its possible because here in kuafrica.com, we help to brand Africa and the world. But now I need a contact for SCA Latam.

Thanks for your time.

Jude. I
Entertainment Editor
kuafrica.com,
Cape Town
South Africa.
+27714180025

Comment by Jude .I — June 17, 2008 @ 4:04 am
Hi Jude,

I’m glad to know my articles are proving interesting to businesses and people like you as far away as South Africa. For privacy reasons I cannot disclose someone else’s contact information. I suggest you leave a comment next to the article and hopefully they will respond with their contact information.

Comment by Elena del Valle — June 19, 2008 @ 5:42 am
Hello Laura and thanks for your comment,

Congrats on your characters and success! It does look like an interesting topic and one that may interest our audience.

Is The Wumblers a cartoon series or a video program? Please share jpg photos of you, a couple of the main characters (Raimundo and Berum) and a short video for inclusion with the article.

Comment by Elena del Valle — June 19, 2008 @ 6:14 am
Dear Ms. del Valle–

I am interested in any training that your organization offers or can suggest dealing with Hispanic social marketing plus I would like to know how I can become a member of Hispanic PMR.

I am responsible for marketing news and consumer health information to Hispanic press and the Hispanic public for the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, an agency of the Public Health Service within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Comment by isquith — June 24, 2008 @ 1:57 pm
Hi Elena,

My name is Mary Thompson and I am an International Advertising Consultant for Seccion Amarilla, USA. We have been the only Yellow Page Directory in Mexico over 114 years and we now have a new 100% Spanish Yellow Page Directories and Internet Listsings available for local Advertisers who are interested in reaching this powerful local Hispanic Demographic. I empower businesses everyday on how to immediately tap into the buying power of the local Hispanic consumer. If you can give me a reference point on what large local or regional clients you think may benefit the most from this exciting new opportunity in the San Gabriel Valley, Long Beach/So Bay or Los Angeles Metro, California areas. I would greatly appreciate and value your insight. My email address is mgthompson1@verizon.net. Thank you for your time and best wishes for a most profitable year. Mary

Comment by Mary Thompson — June 24, 2008 @ 3:21 pm
I’m looking for a web-site that I can Purchase Rums of Puerto Rico T-Shits. I had a few of them years ago, can I still buy them?

Comment by Edgar Melendez — June 26, 2008 @ 2:00 pm
Hi Elena-

I found your article to be incredibly informative. Are you familiar with Hispanic community-based, health-related, or lifestyle organizations that are considered leaders in terms of community awareness and trustworthiness?

Thank you and best regards,
Caroline

Comment by Caroline Rosen — June 27, 2008 @ 1:00 pm
Hola Elena,

I want to share with you my blog, alvaradoreport.blogspot.com. Me encantaría conocer tu opinión.
Saludos,

Alejandro.

Comment by Alejandro Alvarado — July 1, 2008 @ 10:23 am