Marketing That Travels Well

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Across Cultures

Business growth doesn’t stop at cultural borders—and neither should your marketing. Across Cultures empowers brands to reach, resonate, and build trust with diverse audiences through strategies that are culturally fluent, not just translated.

“We don’t just speak the language. We speak the culture, and the data.”

Whether you’re engaging U.S. Hispanic consumers, bilingual markets, or cross-border opportunities, we make sure your message connects with cultural depth and business precision.

Why It Matters

“Multicultural communities now make up roughly 40% of the U.S. population, with a multicultural majority projected as soon as 2042–2044.”

“Hispanic consumers command roughly $3 trillion annually, yet many brands dedicate less than 4% of their ad spend to Latino outreach, often relying on "Latino coating"—a shallow, surface-level approach that misses cultural depth.”

- Axios

“Combined spending power of Hispanic, Black, and Asian American consumers is projected to reach approximately $7 trillion by 2025.

¿Por qué El Elemento McKnight?

  • Fully bilingual in Spanish and English

  • Led inclusive, high-impact campaigns for global brands like Penguin Random House and The Miami Herald, including Spanish and Bilingual Dr. Seuss launches

  • Expertise in cultural adaptation, not just language conversion

  • Proven ability to identify and optimize for high-value multicultural segments

Services in Across Cultures

  • Craft strategies that go beyond translation to authentically engage Hispanic and Latino audiences—your fastest-growing market segment.

    What’s included:

    • Hispanic & Latino market entry strategies

    • Audience segmentation and targeting

    • Inclusive brand messaging frameworks

    • Channel and media mix recommendations

    • KPI alignment for multicultural growth

    Best for:

    • Teams looking to diversify their reach and avoid one-size-fits-all campaigns.

    • Business owners wanting to authentically connect with Hispanic and Latino customers.

    • Organizations aiming to expand market share in multicultural segments.

  • Make data-backed decisions with cultural intelligence. We blend research from SparkToro, Pew Research, Statista, and U.S. Census Bureau data to uncover how diverse audiences see, share, and respond to your brand.

    What’s included:

    • Deep-dive audience analysis (demographics, behaviors, affinities)

    • Cultural audits of existing messaging and campaigns

    • Competitor benchmarking within multicultural markets

    • Identification of blind spots and opportunities

    • Actionable reporting for strategy refinement

    Best for:

    • Teams that need data-driven insights to guide inclusive marketing.

    • Business owners wanting clarity on who their customers really are.

    • Organizations ready to align campaigns with cultural intelligence.

  • Shape campaigns that resonate equally in English and Spanish without losing nuance, voice, or authenticity. We provide the creative and strategic blueprint, so your team can confidently execute with cultural accuracy.

    What’s included:

    • Bilingual messaging and creative direction

    • Copy adaptation (beyond word-for-word translation)

    • Campaign concepts, themes, and positioning

    • Recommendations for visuals, storytelling, and channel mix

    • Playbook for your team to activate and optimize

    Best for:

    • Teams preparing to launch campaigns that need bilingual reach and resonance.

    • Business owners seeking culturally attuned direction before investing in execution.

    • Organizations wanting campaign ideas rooted in inclusivity and authenticity.

How We Work

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Discover: Reveal what’s beneath the surface.

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Adapt: Shape your message to fit the market.

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Activate: Set your strategy in motion.

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Measure: Turn results into actionable insight.

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Cultura Growth: Growth rooted in cultural intelligence and connection.

Proof in Action

Real impact happens when strategy meets cultural intelligence. Here are examples of how the Across Cultures element has helped brands connect authentically and grow with diverse audiences.

Not sure what fits?

Growth across cultures isn’t one-size-fits-all. Tell me about your business, and I’ll help you pinpoint if the Across Cultures element is the missing piece in your strategy.