“You Can’t Have Your Torta And Eat It Too.”
October 29, 2007
Advertising Age’s editorial section The Big Tent, which focuses on diversity in the advertising, marketing and media worlds, has come under fire from the Association of Hispanic Advertising Agencies Board of Directors. More specifically, columnist Laura Martinez has taken a hit for wondering why Hispanic TV programming isn’t as good as Hispanic advertising, prompting a flood of reactions. To read her original piece, click here.
The fab blog MultiCultClassics has uncovered the letter sent by the AHAA sent a letter to AdAge editor Scott Donaton and makes a great case for the AHAA to chill the hell out. Read their oddly intense letter here. It comes with the great line, “You can’t have your torta and eat it too.” Gawd. Love that. Martinez has also posted her own rebuttal. Read it here.
