News Review:

Immigration bill clears Senate hurdle

Senate endorses citizenship plan, calls for border fence
Wal-Mart's Multicultural Ad Work in Review
15 of Top 25 Hispanic Agencies Hit Double-Digit Growth
John Kerry Calls for Study of Minority Ad-Contract Opportunities
CW Takes Best of WB, UPN for Stronger Lineup
How to seize new growth from a $579 billion purchasing power
News review from Asian American &Advertising Federation
First Chinese website for women depression be launched this month

Admerasia wins five Summit Awards for creative excellence


      It's 2006. What's New in Gay and       Lesbian Marketing? By Stephanie       K.Blackwood and Arthur R.Korant
 

Asian Americans
Of all groups, Asian Americans possess the highest income figures and comprises an
extremely diverse and desirable consumer opportunity. Along with Hispanics. Asian
Americans have experienced enormous growth in the past decade.
Purchasing power in 2005:
Population 2005:
Percent of U.S. population:
Growth between 1990 - 2000:
Project growth in by 2020:
$397billion
12.7 million
4.3%
46.3%
17.0 million
U.S.Hispanics
As the nation's largest ethnic group, U.S. Hispanics comprise one of the fastest growing
consumer segments in the country. Hispanic population growth in the previous decade
has exceeded most projections and will continue to expand at astounding levels.
Purchasing power in 2005:
Population 2005:
Percent of U.S. population:
Growth between 1990 - 2000:
Projected growth in by 2020:
736 billion
42.7 million
14.4%
57.9%
59.7 million
 
African Americans
Collectively, African Americans possess the highest levels of purchasing power among
ethnic groups and are maturing into a significant consumer force in the mainstream
economy.
Purchasing power in 2005:
Population 2005:
Percent of U.S. population:
Growth between 1990 - 2000:
Projected growth in by 2020:
761 billion
36.3 million
12.8%
15.6%
45.3 million


 



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