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Why Festa Junina is the hidden opportunity for International Brands in Brazil
Why São João matters more than ever When international audiences think about Brazilian celebrations, Carnival is often the first event that comes to mind. Yet within Brazil, another cultural tradition is increasingly capturing consumer attention, driving spending, and creating meaningful opportunities for brands: São João. What was once viewed primarily...
Betting And iGaming In Mexico: What You Can And Cannot Say
Many betting brands enter Mexico with the same assumption. The creative has already been approved elsewhere, the media has been booked, and the campaign appears ready to launch, until a question about the permit number...
How To Enter The Mexican Market With A Strong Communications Strategy
Knowing how to enter the Mexican market starts with understanding that a good product and a Spanish-language website will only take a brand so far. Mexico is one of Latin America’s largest consumer and digital...
TikTok Algorithm Update In Latin America: What Foreign Brands Should Change Now
TikTok’s July 2026 algorithm update arrived at a moment when international brands are already seeing tougher performance benchmarks show up in their LATAM dashboards. Industry analysis published this month points to a viral completion rate...
Brazil AI Act 2026: What Foreign Brands Should Say Before PL 2338 Passes
Brazil AI Act 2026 discussions are moving beyond legal teams and into marketing, communications, and public affairs since PL 2338/2023 is no longer an abstract technology debate. The bill has already passed the Senate, is...
AI Advertising In Latin America: What ChatGPT Ads Mean For Brazil And Mexico
On May 7, 2026, OpenAI confirmed that its ChatGPT ads pilot would expand from the United States into the United Kingdom, Mexico, Brazil, Japan, and South Korea, making Brazil and Mexico the first named Latin...
Instagram Plus Subscription: What It Means For Advertisers In Latin America
On May 27, 2026, Meta rolled out Instagram Plus, Facebook Plus, and WhatsApp Plus globally, with Instagram Plus and Facebook Plus priced at $3.99 per month and WhatsApp Plus at $2.99. A week later, on...