This week’ s spotlight goes to Cami Fernandez, who was recently named the 2026 Humanitarian of the Year for the FSU College of Business. After being nominated by her professor and faculty advisor, Dr Trammell, Cami was recognized for her incredible dedication to service and involvement across campus From leading volunteer initiatives and supporting research to helping students with networking and professional development, she’ s constantly finding ways to give back and uplift the FSU community
Her message to fellow students is simple: step outside your comfort zone, get involved, and make an impact Congrats, Cami!
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STAFF MEMBER OF THE WEEK
Alessandra Noli
Roots: Panama
Major: PhD Communication Theory and Research F
Betty Ann Korzenny
Company: Center for Hispanic Marketing Communication at Florida State University
Role: Co-Founder and Senior Advisor
Cultural Trends
THE RISE OF AN OFFLINE ERA
In a world where everything is digital, many people are starting to crave a break from constant notifications and endless scrolling A new wave of analog living is bringing back simple, offline experiences like reading physical magazines, using film cameras, listening to vinyl, and learning hobbies that don’t involve a screen The trend reflects a growing desire to slow down and reconnect with the real world after years of digital overload Unplugging is more than nostalgia, it’s becoming a bigger trend because it’s a small act of self care in our hyper-connected world
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Industry This Week
HOW INFLUENCER MARKETING IS CHANGING IN 2026
Vogue reports that the old influencer playbook is losing impact because one-off, pay-to-post activations are no longer cutting
through the noise and audiences are increasingly tired of being sold
to Instead of relying on splashy mailers or standalone PR packages
to spark quick unboxings, the article says brands are shifting
toward deeper, collaborative creator partnerships where creators
function more like strategic partners and consultants, shaping messaging and even product decisions The takeaway is clear: the
future is less “send a box and hope it goes viral” and more “build
together, ” with community-driven activations online and in person
that feel earned, not forced
READ MORE HERE
POP CULTURE
APPLE INTRODUCES THE NEW MACBOOK NEO: A MORE AFFORDABLE MAC EXPERIENCE
Apple has announced the new MacBook Neo, its most affordable laptop yet, designed to make the Mac experience more accessible to students and everyday users. Starting at $599, the MacBook Neo features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and 8GB of memory, powered by the A18 Pro chip, delivering strong performance for everyday tasks while remaining energyefficient The laptop is also expected to offer up to 16 hours of battery life and comes in several new colors, including silver, indigo, blush, and citrus With this release, Apple aims to compete more directly with Chromebooks and other entry-level laptops, expanding its reach to a broader audience
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KEEPING UP WITH DR. CHAPA
his week, Dr Chapa had the best time stepping into a new role as a Pie Your structor volunteer, an
forts, supporting one of her PhD studen
research itiatives.
She generously joined the event and shared a really fun moment with students, including a photo you will see here with one of her
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LATINAMERICAN CERAMICS
Talavera poblana is a tin‑enameled earthenware that emerged in Puebla, Mexico, after Spanish artisans brought the potter’ s wheel and majólica glazing techniques from Talavera de la Reina, blending European technologies with Indigenous materials and labor into a distinctly local style
Regulated by a potters’ guild from 1653, workshops produced both utilitarian “ yellow ware” and refined blue‑and‑white pieces inspired by the global popularity of Chinese porcelain, turning talavera into a marker of status and taste. Beyond plates and jars, talavera tiles transformed Puebla’ s churches, kitchens, fountains, and civic buildings into ceramic canvases, their floral and geometric motifs defining the city’s visual identity
Today, talavera poblana embodies centuries of cultural exchange and remains a powerful symbol of regional heritage, where every tile still carries the memory of transatlantic movement, regulation, and artistic innovatio
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AUTHORS
ANDREA SACASA VIVAS
Andrea is an undergraduate student in the last year of her Advertising Program, with a minor in Business and the Multicultural Marketing Communication Certificate. Contributes to the Center as Director for Internal Communications.
SOFIA OTTO
Sofia is a graduate student pursuing a Master’ s in Communication and Media Studies in her first semester of graduate school. She is also completing the Multicultural Marketing Graduate Certificate and contributes to the Center as a volunteer on multiple assignments. Specifically, she is the talent behind “Keeping up with Dr. Chapa” this semester!
DANIELA PAULINO
Daniela is an undergraduate student majoring in Marketing and Management with a minor in Psychology. She is also preparing for law school and pursuing the Multicultural Marketing Certificate to strengthen her expertise. She contributes to the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communications as a member of the social media team and the communications team She is in charge of showcasing all our amazing members’ work every week!
BIANCA BARBIERI
Bianca is an undergraduate student pursuing the Public Relations Program with a minor in international affairs. She contributes to the Center for Hispanic Marketing Communications by helping with different assignments!
