Reviews From Our Fans

“Jerry is great resource on the Latino Market and relationship building. He has the ability to "translate" Latino cultural social/business lifestyles into best practice strategies for organizations wishing to develop effective marketing and communication strategies. Jerry is the "Go to Person" if you are looking to develop effective marketing and communication strategies.”

Roberto Sepulveda (roberto@hace-usa.org), Account Manager, HACE (Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement).

“Jerry is a visionary who really knows his niche. Traditionally the thought amongst marketers was that the Hispanic population was predominantly urban and Jerry proofed them wrong by running a very successful suburban Hispanic newspaper. Now if advertisers plan a buy in the Chicagoland area, they’d better include Reflejos or end up leaving out a large portion of the audience. I also know Jerry from his leadership role at the National Association of Hispanic Publications, where his involvement and guidance has really improved the industry as a whole. From his years as publisher of one of the top Latino publications nation-wide, Jerry got to know the market extremely well and hiring him to help connect your brands with the market is one of the smartest things you can do! Jerry’s linear and analytical approach to problem solving combined with practical experience is unmatched in the industry.”

John Trainor, CEO, Papel Media

“As the Daily Herald liaison to Reflejos Bilingual Journal and its accompanying agency, RDM (Reflejos Direct Media) I had the opportunity to work closely with Jerry Campagna selling sponsorships and developing marketing and public relations programs. His knowledge of the Latino market is highly integrated with mainstream marketing methods. But it is his ingenuity combined with a very literate mind that makes him exceptionally able to deliver the "story" for his clients and consumers.”

Christopher Cudworth, Former Marketing Manager, Daily Herald

“As President of RDM, Jerry’s work in developing and executing “Fiesta in the Park” for Arlington Park was nothing short of fantastic. Our effort was designed to introduce the expanding Hispanic community to our venue and develop positive relationships within the business and community leadership while delivering customers to our venue. Jerry’s knowledge of this audience, his marketing experience and the ability to translate our business objectives into actionable programs was the #1 reason for our success.”
Top qualities: Expert, High Integrity, Creative

Keith Darby, Arlington Park Racetrack

“Jerry defines passion...a passion for life, a passion for culture, and a passion of combining these with fun, work, and business. From his early days with his newspaper Reflejos through is working with larger publishers, to his current endevours, Jerry has always been a guy with ideas, as well as providing input on a national scale in the world of Spanish-influence culture and publishing. As a Chicago-born Caucasian, I have learned more from Jerry in the past years in the areas of cultural respect, integrity, and awareness than I did in a lifetime. Muchas gracias por la oportunidad de recomendarte, amigo!”

Jim Holesha, Vice-President, Branch Operations & Media Relations, Shaker Recruitment Advertising & Communications

“I have always been impressed with Jerry's drive and creativity. If he says something will happen - it will happen! I am pleased to provide this recommendation and wish him well in any indeavor he undertakes - it will be another success story.” May 28, 2008
Top qualities: Personable, On Time, Creative

Robert Enriquez (robert.enriquez@comcast.net)

“Jerry is an expert on the growing Latino market in this country and was very helpful in crafting an approach to this market for me and the bank overall while I was President of Harris Bank's North Region. His insights helped us increase our market penetration significantly at a very reasonable cost using easy to understand tatics which were easy to implement!”
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, Creative

Jeffrey Butterfield Cornerstone National Bank

As "El Presidente" of Reflejos, Jerry Campagna kept the paper true to the community. Jerry took the chance and GAVE free space in a struggling monthly newpaper to a new, untried community organization. With only a handshake, a partnership began that was mutually supportive and beneficial, even after competition began to threaten both our organizations and the relationship. Even as "El Presidente," Jerry was not unwilling to roll up his sleeves and get the job done, even if that meant HE loaded newspaper in his car and delivered them himself. Jerry was (is) always honest and forthright in conversation. In negotiations, he even stated options that would benefit the community, even if they may not necessarily benefit his newspaper. When couldn't promise something, he admitted it. "El Presidente" was (is) a great business leader, but is also a great Latino community leader.”

Carlos Acosta, Child Welfare Specialist, Ill. Dept. of Children & Family Services

“Jerry is a true professional with exceptional leadership qualities. He is a passionate individual that strives for excellence.”

Mike Cano, General Manager - Al Dia, The Dallas Morning News

“Jerry has been a champion for the needs of the Hispanic community for many years while providing leadership through his role as Publisher of Reflejos. He is a visionary who had helped many corporations to properly embrace the opportunities provided by the burgeoning Hispanic market. I truly believe he is one of few in the country who is all around well versed about the culture. He definitely understands the complexity of the Hispanic community in the US and knows what works and what needs to be adjusted when it comes to Sales, Marketing and PR.”

Carlos Mauricio Olea, Corporate Manager & Associate Publisher, Impremedia & La Raza Newspaper