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by Francisco J. Valle, Judy M. Mandel | Publisher: iUniverse.com (October 2003) | ISBN: 0595658369
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...very few companies have personnel with in-depth knowledge of the cultural and motivational factors that play a major role in influencing the purchasing behavior of Hispanics.

Book Contents

 

INTRODUCTION
  
CHAPTER 1 REASONS FOR LIMITED MARKETING SUCCESS
The Limited Availability of Reliable Hispanic-Related Demographic Data
The Use of Word-for-Word Translations From English to Spanish
Marketing and Advertising Campaigns That Are Not Culturally Relevant for Hispanics
Limited Knowledge of the Cultural and Motivational Factors That Influence Hispanic Purchasing Behavior
 
CHAPTER 2 “THE HISPANIC GOLD RUSH™”
Hispanics Are the Largest Ethnic Group in the U.S.
  One of Every Four U.S. Residents in 2050 Will Be Hispanic
  Hispanic Families Are Larger Than Non-Hispanic Families
Where Hispanics Live
  Three-Fourths Live in Five States
  Hispanics Are the Majority Population in Three States
  The Emergence of Hispanics in Cities and States Across the U.S.
    Twenty-One States Double Their Hispanic Population
    Hispanics Are the Largest Minority in 23 States
    The Top 10 Hispanic Markets
Hispanics Have the Youngest Population
  More Than One-Third Are Under the Age of 18
  Their Average Age is 26
Hispanics Are the Source of Financial Growth
  Fastest Growing Middle Class
Hispanic Buying Power
  They Are Energizing Consumer Market
  Buying Power Will Hit $1 Trillion by 2010
  Top Hispanic Expenditures
 
CHAPTER 3 COMMON BARRIERS TO SUCCESS
Language Preferences and Cultural Appeal
Problems With Stereotyping
   
CHAPTER 4 KEY HISPANIC TRAITS
The Role of Religion
The Importance of Children
The Family Hierarchy
Hispanic Group Orientation
Some Hispanics Do Not Follow Rules, Instructions, or Deadlines
 
CHAPTER 5 HISPANIC RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT
Hierarchical and Indirect
Oriented in the Present
Loyal to Quality, Not Price
   
CHAPTER 6 CULTURALLY ATTUNED COMPANIES
Implementation of Integrated, Year-Round Marketing Campaigns
High Customer Service in Spanish From End-to-End
Responsible Corporate Citizens
Provide Relevant Products and Services
   
CHAPTER 7 THE BOTTOM LINE
Where Do We Go From Here?
 
AUTHOR INFORMATION
 
ENDNOTES

 

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