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Research Report for the NFL: Reaching Gen Z Latinas

A team research report on why Gen Z Latinas feel disconnected from the NFL, with three campaign recommendations.

Context
STCO Research · Dr. Jung · Fall 2025
My role
Researcher, team of 4
Format
Research report · 28 pages
Skills
Qualitative research, coding, insight writing

Our team of four studied the gap between the NFL's communication and the interests of Gen Z Latina women. We started with a situation analysis covering the client, competitors, consumers, and industry trends, which produced two problem statements: weak social media engagement and messaging that fails to reach new audiences.

We then conducted in-depth interviews and coded them using open, axial, and selective coding. Three findings came out of the data: accessibility, storytelling, and cultural engagement.

The report ends with three campaign recommendations: “Nuestra NFL,” an influencer-led digital community; “Watch Us,” a campaign that pushes back on gatekeeping; and “First and Diez,” a bilingual channel that explains football simply.

The team

  • Charlotte StephanowHouse of Comm
  • Henry Smith (me)House of Comm
  • Samantha SteenslandHouse of Comm
  • Mia ThompsonHouse of Comm
Research Report for the NFL: Reaching Gen Z Latinas: Cover
Cover
Research Report for the NFL: Reaching Gen Z Latinas: Executive summary
Executive summary
Research Report for the NFL: Reaching Gen Z Latinas: Cognitive map
Cognitive map
Research Report for the NFL: Reaching Gen Z Latinas: Recommendation: First and Diez
Recommendation: First and Diez