Hispanics are becoming internet users at a rapidly increasing rate. Just as surprising is their usage level and the time they spend doing different activities on the web. Online Hispanics top the charts in using new online initiatives and technology vis-à-vis non-Hispanics who are also internet users. They spend more time using new online tools and concepts like blogs and social networks. There are significant differences in how online Hispanics consume online media in contrast to non-Hispanics even when different demographics, online attitudes and behaviors are considered. Hispanic internet users continue to look for content that is increasingly relevant and connects with their cultural aspirations. Marketing successfully to online Hispanics requires marketers to understand the different segments of Hispanic consumers as it pertains to language, income, education, and levels of acculturation that are unique to this segment of the online population.

Readers of this report will learn:

Key online media consumption differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanics

Important characteristics on how Hispanics get online such as; place, technology platform, and frequency

Attitudes and behavior of online Hispanics and how usage varies by level of acculturation, income, and age

Hispanics’ attitudes and behavior towards online advertising, types of media used and online consumption of advertising by levels of acculturation

Online purchasing differences between Hispanics and non-Hispanics, including types of products purchased, dollars spent, payment methods, and e-commerce activities by Hispanics’ levels of acculturation

Websites frequented by Hispanics by type of site and language