If your business is marketing to the Hispanic population, you may want to check out Direct Marketing Association’s recently released report “The DMA 2005 Hispanic Market Report.” The report captures key data about the Hispanic-American population regarding its attitudes towards distance shopping, and it identifies current buying trends. It includes a profile of the characteristics and demographics of the Hispanic-American population as well as ways to increase Hispanic consumers’ direct response shopping.

The report is quite stiff as it sells for $295 for DMA members and $495 for non-members. (but hey, you can deduct this as a business expense!). Some of the findings of the report include:

  • 4 in 10 Hispanic consumers said they glance or skim the direct mail they receive. About 25% review every page they receive, while 4% discard the direct mail piece without even looking at it.
  • 50% find email not useful, while only 18% find email to be very/somewhat useful
  • When asked for their language preference for advertising mail, 62% opted for Spanish, of which 36% speak mostly (or only) Spanish, and 26% were bilingual

Download the report’s Executive Summary (Powerpoint format)

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Isabel Isidro
Isabel Isidro is the Co-founder of PowerHomeBiz.com, one of the longest-running online resources dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs start and grow home-based and small businesses. She is also the Co-Founder and CEO of Ysari Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in SEO, content strategy, and performance marketing for small and mid-sized businesses. With over two decades of experience in online business development, Isabel has launched and managed multiple successful websites, including Women Home Business, Starting Up Tips and Learning from Big Boys.Passionate about empowering others to succeed in business, Isabel combines real-world experience with a deep understanding of digital marketing, monetization strategies, and lean startup principles. A mom of three boys, avid vintage postcard collector, and frustrated scrapbooker, she brings creativity and entrepreneurial hustle to everything she does. Connect with her on Twitter Twitter or explore her work at PowerHomeBiz.com.

4 thoughts on “Marketing to the Hispanics”

  1. Hi Liz,
    Your article was so well written and I hope you can offer some quidence.
    I am an indenpendent distributor in a home based business. My website can be translated into Spanish or English I certainly am seeking to appeal to the hispanic women. Any ideas?
    Thank you,
    Diane Morris

  2. Hi Liz,
    Your article was so well written and I hope you can offer some quidence.
    I am an indenpendent distributor in a home based business. My website can be translated into Spanish or English I certainly am seeking to appeal to the hispanic women. Any ideas?
    Thank you,
    Diane Morris

  3. Thanks Liz for the information on the hispanic market. I am involved with YTB Travel and we do appeal to the spanish market with spanish information, conference calls and sizzle calls. Here is a YTB Spanish 3 minute sizzle call which explains the YTB Travel Business Opportunity in Spanish. 405-244-4085.

    For more information visit:
    http://www.ytb.com/ytbonlinetravel
    Sign Up for YTB Travel Business Newsletter
    Book Travel With YTB
    YTB News and Updates
    YTB Video Presentation
    YTB Join Now (Spanish)(English)

  4. Thanks Liz for the information on the hispanic market. I am involved with YTB Travel and we do appeal to the spanish market with spanish information, conference calls and sizzle calls. Here is a YTB Spanish 3 minute sizzle call which explains the YTB Travel Business Opportunity in Spanish. 405-244-4085.

    For more information visit:
    http://www.ytb.com/ytbonlinetravel
    Sign Up for YTB Travel Business Newsletter
    Book Travel With YTB
    YTB News and Updates
    YTB Video Presentation
    YTB Join Now (Spanish)(English)

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