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

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

SEO Is Dying

Subtitle:  Content Is King I don’t concentrate too much on website optimization, because over the years of blogging I’ve noticed that content is more effective than SEO in the long run. Today I was glad to read who I consider an authority to weigh in on content vs SEO: The writing is on the wall. Small business marketing is moving away from focusing on SEO. Why do... Read More

I Answer Your Latino Social Media Questions

Subtitle: Ask And You Shall Receive I’ve noticed a lot of interesting searches keyed in by visitors on this blog.  Sometimes they lead me to good posts on topics, and sometimes they are just very unique in of themselves. If you happen to be one of those visitors that don’t find what you are looking for, just ask me by filling out the below contact form and I’ll... Read More

Voces Verdaderos

I’ve read the below blogs for years and find them to be voces verdaderos. They do a better job than I have over the years of blogging, and I am thankful they have shared. They are vibrant, and capture the true reflection of life itself as seen through the author.  Sometimes, it is as if one is reading the thoughts of the writer exactly how they have transcribed them for... 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

Social Media Broad Strokes

Subtitle:  What social media has to offer? With new media one discovers a personal pulpit.  For those engaged in new media, theirs is a public launch platform. New media offers many benefits that are fairly easy to discern.  Such are: communication/conversation sharing/connecting (community) increased transparency of business/organizations democratization of media. From... 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

LATISM Twitter Party #LDC

Subtitle: Twitter tips for newbie businesses Looking forward to be participating in the LATISM DC Live Twitter party via Tweetchat (you can follow this link to observe some of the tweets and comments happening right now at the DC conference). The goal is to provide tips for professionals and organizations on how to use social media. You can observe or participate. Here are the... Read More

The LATISM-DC Conference

Friday is all about LATISM-DC.  Latinos In Social Media, DC is the latest addition to the LATISM family of state chapters. This has resulted in the 3rd social media conference presented by LATISM, a national group promoting social media and the Latinos behind it.  From their own state website: LatISM DC, part of the LatISM Heritage Tour, is a conference that brings together a... Read More

Latino Leadership Interviews #3

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. Kety Esquivel is a dynamic and passionate individual.  She is one of the few leaders who approaches civic engagement with her whole... Read More