Hispanicize 2012 Transforms into Iconic National Showcase for Latino Trendsetters in Social Media, Marketing, Innovation and Entertainment

MIAMI, Sept. 22, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly three years after its trailblazing launch in Dallas, Hispanicize 2012 (www.HispanicizeEvent.com) (#HISPZ12) is moving to Miami as it transforms into the iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, innovation and entertainment.  

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

"In its third year Hispanicize 2012 will bring brands, media, agencies, celebrities, filmmakers, bloggers and innovators together in a creative environment about ideas and best practices that has never been seen before in a Hispanic event," said creative director and event organizer Manny Ruiz.  

"Hispanicize 2012 far transcends a conference and because it's in Miami, the Hispanic media capital of the U.S. and gateway to Latin America, this event is the perfect launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films and more targeting Latinos," said national advisory board co-chair Jorge A. Plasencia, Chairman & CEO of Republica, and Vice Chair of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR).

"In addition to maintaining its status as the premier event for Hispanic communications practitioners, Hispanicize 2012 is exciting because of the expanded breadth and innovative tracks for multiple industries," said national advisory board co-chair Mike Valdes-Fauli, President of The Jeffrey Group. 

The three-day event will feature more than 50 sessions under four general tracks: Interactive, Marketing, Innovators and Entertainment.  

Interactive (bloggers and social media): This track features more than 20 sessions exclusively devoted to best practices in social media and Latino bloggers.  The event will continue to aggressively build on its legacy of bringing Hispanic bloggers together with the brands, agencies and companies that want to work with them.  In addition to the blogger sessions, Hispanicize 2012 will also feature best practice programs about leveraging Facebook, Twitter and other emerging tools to engage Latino communities online.

Marketing/Public Relations: This track will showcase the largest collection of cutting-edge campaigns from the past year in Hispanic public relations and advertising, the first time both disciplines have been spotlighted this in-depth at one time.  Among the sessions will be award-winning case studies from the 2011 HPRA PRemio Awards.

Innovators: This exciting new track consists of a "Conversation With Innovators Series" will feature A-list Latino celebrities, entrepreneurs and other famous inspiring achievers.  

Entertainment: Hispanicize 2012 will leverage Miami's wealth of Latino entertainers and media as well as the event's ability to attract a Who's Who of Latino bloggers to help premiere select films and music talent at Hispanicize 2012. Latino artists will also perform at the event's popular after parties.

Call for Speakers

To submit stimulating panel, speaker and presentations ideas for the event's program, click on http://www.hispanicizeevent.com/about/sessions.html.  The firm submission deadline is Friday, December 9, 2011.  Hispanicize 2012 will only showcase ideas that have not been recently presented at other conferences.

National Advisory Board

The event's content will be selected exclusively by a national advisory board comprised of thought leaders from the industries of marketing and public relations, social media, entertainment, business and technology.  

Exclusive Organization Partners

In addition to HPRA and PRSA, the event has partnered with the Latinos in Information Sciences and Technology Association (LISTA) and the National Association of Hispanic Publications (NAHP).

Sponsorship and Registration Information

Sponsorship information is available by contacting sponsorship@hispanicizeevent.com or calling 203.364.4779.  Early bird registration rates are available through December 9 at www.HispanicizeEvent.com.  To reserve your hotel room go to http://www.hispanicizeevent.com/registration.html.

About Hispanicize 2012

Now in its third year, Hispanicize 2012 is the iconic annual event for Latino trendsetters and newsmakers in social media, marketing, entertainment and innovation.  

Hispanicize 2012 brings brands, media, marketers, celebrities, filmmakers, innovators and bloggers together in a unique creative environment focused on ideas and best practices.  The conference is a launch pad for creative endeavors, new products, technologies, marketing campaigns, films, books and more targeting Latinos.  

Hispanicize 2012, a partnership of the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA), Hispanicize and the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), will be held at the gorgeous JW Marriott Marquis Hotel Miami, April 11-13, 2012.

About the Hispanic Public Relations Association (HPRA)

HPRA was founded in 1984 as a non-profit organization to establish a network of Hispanics employed in the public relations profession. HPRA has more than 250 members representing public relations, marketing and advertising professionals from agencies, government, non-profit and corporate companies. HPRA is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic professionals and provides educational seminars and workshops throughout the year.

The organization has awarded more than $220,000 in scholarships to Latino students pursuing a career in communications during the last 25 years. HPRA strives to be a resource for communications professionals and for those seeking insights into the Hispanic market. For more information visit http://www.hpra-usa.org.

SOURCE Hispanic Public Relations Association