Lawyer TV Advertising in Spanish

Why you need a Spnish lawyer TV advertising strtegy

To think of TV advertising as the traditional 30-second schedule on linearTV is an outdated and lame way of regarding the power that television as an advertising channel carries.

TV has now expanded its reach through OTT, connected TV, which allows you not only to expand your reach but to be in front of your most desired audience. Think of all the benefits of digital advertising but with the benefits and experience that only TV advertising can offer. It's the best of both worlds.

While we understand that the internet has become a powerful channel to market to Latinos, we can’t doubt the unmatched power that TV advertising has had and continues to have on la Comunidad Latina. There’s no better way to target Latinos with tv commercials for lawyers than when they’re happily tuning in to their novela or streaming their favorite show.  

Ltinos, We Love TV

Of all TV content consumption sources and methods, Latinos prefer streaming by streaming, as 43.6% of their TV time is spent on this type of content. However, that is not to say that they do not consume traditional or cable tv, as they spend 23% and 20% of their time, respectively, on these two other platforms, according to a recent study from Nielsen.

With Connected TV, or CTV for short, 17% of device users are U.S. Hispanics and were the second-highest cohort in Q3 2020 of CTV watchers (52%), according to Nielsen’s Total Audience Report. This is an opportunity for your law firm to leverage its TV advertising strategy and meet Hispanic audiences where they’re at.

Have you heard about Univision and Telemundo? U.S. Hispanics indeed have, as they’re still the most reliable go-to networks to stay informed. Here’s the thing: While social media has become an excellent resource for Hispanics to stay connected and engaged, no one is doing it like these two TV networks in connecting brands with Hispanic audiences. If TV advertising is not as effective anymore, then why do Univision and Telemundo remain the pillars of Hispanic marketing and advertising? Food for thought.

Spanish TV Untapped Opprtunities

On average, the legal industry spends $225 million monthly in law advertising on TV. However, only $16 million are invested in Spanish TV Network; in other words, only 6.2% of the law industry TV ad spend.

Spanish TV advertising dollars yield more and perform better than budgets spent on TV for the general market; furthermore, advertising in Spanish TV networks is less expensive, less saturated, and less competitive in many markets. Yes, it is that great.

Too few marketers cater to Spanish-speaking Latinos which is, quite honestly, sad. Going back to Telemundo and Univision, these networks have been effective at marketing to this particular demographic for years, and if they have found success, why can’t you? In fact, a Kantar 2021 U.S. Monitor report shows that 88% of U.S. Hispanics appreciate a business that speaks to them in Spanish, and 87% feel companies that sincerely try to be part of or invest in their communities deserve their loyalty.

If you recognize the U.S. Hispanic market as a cultural and economic force in the nation, you can translate this very well into your marketing strategy. If not, your practice might just not be relevant to the fastest-growing demographic in the U.S. The Hispanic market is a very profitable business opportunity, but only if you know how to do lawyer tv ads right.

Hit the Mark With the Right Messge

While TV advertising in all its shapes and forms remains a highly effective way to reach and position your business or law firm in the Hispanic market, the success of your campaign will only be as successful as the messaging and quality of your creative.

It’s not a surprise that lawyers’ TV commercials are a billion-dollar industry. But no money in the world can buy you Hispanic clients if your messaging is not hitting the mark. Especially for a demographic that constantly looks for representation on screen, it’s essential that you put thought into the kind of Spanish lawyer TV advertising you’ll put out for your local Comunidad Latina to see.

Are you thinking of repurposing your English TV spots by adding a voiceover from one of your Spanish-speaking employees and hoping that does the trick? Spoiler alert: It won’t, not in this new market where law firms that strive to deliver the best and most authentic experience to their Latino markets are emerging nationwide. The competition just keeps increasing.

Keep these lousy marketing habits, and you will soon lose your unhappy employees who are sick and tired of having to double as your law firm's Spanish voice talent and your Hispanic market share.

Representation matters, and Hispanics like to see themselves on the screen, hear a message that speaks to their needs and culture, and address their pain points. But it means it also has to be easy to follow and creative enough for it to capture the attention and prevent them from shifting their attention to a different screen nearby.

For instance, Spanish personal injury lawyer TV commercials that don’t address the specific needs of an injured Hispanic client, and don’t portray their experiences accurately, will not succeed at resonating with their target audience simply because they don’t speak to them.