Advertising Week LatAm and PRODU Present the Second Edition of Latino US Day at Cannes 2025
An Exclusive Celebration of U.S. Latino Power in Marketing and Creativity
Cannes, France – June 12, 2025 — On Thursday, June 19, the second edition of Latino US Day will take place during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, celebrating the growing influence and innovation of the U.S. Hispanic advertising and marketing community. The event is hosted by Advertising Week LATAM, powered by PRODU, and will run from 2:00 PM to 9:00 PM at Le Rooftop, The Penthouse (9th floor), 67 Boulevard de la Croisette.
This year’s edition features a robust, multi-block agenda, including curated networking, editorial coverage, and expert-led sessions that focus on business growth, culture, representation, and community.
Latino US Day is made possible thanks to the generous support of Adsmovil (main sponsor), along with Procter & Gamble (P&G), HPRA, Heineken, and Nueva Network. Strategic partners include AIMM (ANA), Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC), and Círculo Creativo USA, with additional allies to be announced.
Official Agenda: Latino US Day 2025
BLOCK 1 – Brand Moves: Strategy & Innovation
🕑 2:00 – 2:10 PM
Opening Remarks – Welcome Back & Afternoon Kick-Off
Mara Fernández, Chief Transformation Officer, PRODU
🕑 2:10 – 2:55 PM
Adsmovil Session: Understanding and Engaging the U.S. Latino Audience
Panelists: Carla Dodds (Aarons), Michael Rocca (Omnicom Media Group), Alberto Pardo (Adsmovil), Esteban Velasco (Tecate)
Moderator: Mara Fernández (PRODU)
🕒 2:55 – 3:40 PM
P&G + HMC Session: The Only Purpose is Growth
Panelists: Lela Coffey (P&G), Carla Dodds (Aarons), Liz Blacker (Sabio), Sindy Chapa (FSU)
Moderator: Luis Miguel Messianu (MEL)
🕒 3:40 – 4:25 PM
Círculo Creativo USA Session: The Relevance of Creativity for Growth
Panelists: Julia Estacio (alma), Abe García (Dieste), Flor Leisbachoff (BeautifulBeast), Checha Agost-Carreño (FOUNDERS), Marco Vega (Creyentes)
Moderator: Luis Miguel Messianu (MEL)
☕ 4:25 – 4:35 PM – Coffee Break
BLOCK 2 – Latino Voices: Representation & Power
🕓 4:40 – 5:25 PM
Nueva Network Session: Audioverse Unleashed
Panelists: Chesley Maddox-Dorsey (AURN), Jose Villafane (Nueva Network), Gonzalo del Fa (GroupM Multicultural), Mike Roca (OMG)
Moderator: Rene Alegria (Nueva Network)
🕔 5:25 – 6:10 PM
HPRA Session: Latino AF – The Culture Shift You Can’t Ignore
Panelists: Stacie de Armas (Nielsen), Jennifer Becerra (H+M Communications), Gigi Garcia Russo (HUNTER), Mike Valdés-Fauli (Chemistry Cultura), Carmella Glover (Diversity Action Alliance)
Moderator: Sonia V. Diaz (HPRA)
☕ 6:10 – 6:20 PM – Coffee Break
BLOCK 3 – Belonging, Celebration & Community
🕕 6:20 – 6:55 PM
AIMM Session: Consumer Expectations—Why Culture and Authenticity Can’t Be an Afterthought
Panelists: Angelica Nwandu (The Shade Room), Robert Velez (VEVO), Christine Issaq (TelevisaUnivision)
Moderator: Lisette Arsuaga (AIMM)
🍴 6:55 – 7:55 PM
P&G Presents: AIMM Belonging Lounge (Cocktail & Networking Hour)
🍻 7:55 – 8:55 PM
P&G Presents: AIMM Belonging Lounge (Evening Celebration)
REGISTER HERE
Event Details
- Date: Thursday, June 19, 2025
- Time: 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
- Location: The Penthouse (Le Rooftop, 9th floor), 67 Boulevard de la Croisette, Cannes, France
- Host: Advertising Week LATAM powered by PRODU
To attend Latino US DAY register here
Media Contact:
Liz Unamo
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