Faces and Markets of PRGN is a new series of blog posts in 2024 that puts PRGN member agencies and their markets in the spotlight.
Each week, expect to read about a market from an economic, business and communications point of view, brought to you by the very people living and working on the ground in that country, state or region.
The blog pieces illustrate the vast amount of in-depth knowledge of business, media, communications and marketing PRGN brings together having presence in more than 40 countries and 70 cities on six continents through its member agencies globally.
In this week’s blog post, Dominique Biquard, Partner of Identia PR in Buenos Aires, describes the business and communications environment in Argentina and offers advice to businesses navigating her home market.
Business environment in Argentina
Argentina is the third largest economy in Latin America and very busy in technology and startups. Beyond the richness of the land, enhanced by a strong agro-food sector (meat, wheat, soybean rice, etc.), mining, oil & gas, we must highlight the value of educated human talent in the country. The development of services, management and professionals with innovation capacity is remarkable. New energy resources (hydrogen and lithium) are on the rise and are attracting growing investments.
The new government is firmly determined for a pro-market policy change: everyone in world politics is looking for the cultural vision and free capital agenda and follow a pro-business and modern lifestyle.
We encourage all to visit Argentina, with plenty of must-see places, natural treasures, food and fun. This is a high time to come and engage with the most European city of Latin America
Communications, media, and PR market in Argentina
Argentina has a strong tradition in communications, cultural highlights, and journalism. It has some of the best schools in the region in business, management and PR services. Many universities in the country attract young talent and offer social media and digital studies.
Argentina is often recognized for the quality and creativity of its advertisement industry, marketing tools, campaigns, and publicity.
More than 150 PR firms are active in Buenos Aires. Members of global networks, big or small, independent agencies or freelance consultants, PR professionals across the board are experiencing growth not only because of the new, pro-business and pro-market environment in Argentina but also because of a global need for services and professional human capabilities. Promotions, ads, marketing communications, as well as public affairs and media relations programs are in demand.
As the country is on the course of deep changes in regulations, there is also a strong need for lobbying and crisis communications work. New strategies, messaging, and storytelling are also in demand. Expertise and experience in these fields are highly appreciated. This is an environment that offers companies a more positive approach to capitalism, less protection barriers, but also uncertain times.
Key expertise of Identia PR
Identia PR is a full-service public relations, communication, digital and public affairs agency. Founded in Buenos Aires in 2003, Identia advises clients from the private, public, and NGO sectors. Beyond its membership in PRGN, Idenita PR is also a member of Navigate Response, the strongest global crisis communications network for the international shipping and offshore industry. Identia PR provides crisis communications support to leading companies ranging from energy exporters to airlines that operate in Argentina and in the LATAM region.
Identia PR offers clients full partnership, active listening and critical thinking to help them achieve their goals. With a wide network of national and international contacts, we reach markets and areas in LATAM and beyond.
Top 3 advice for foreign companies to navigate the media and communications environment in Argentina
1. Agenda and service: Argentina’s current hot political and economic environment – with all the huge reforms going on right now – impacts the public agenda and especially influences the communications service areas. Capability to offer a variety of communications solutions, understanding a difficult scenario and advice in setting new agendas are added value companies expect in the new environment.
2. Relationship and sponsorship: Argentina has a rich media scene and the key media outlets are five newspapers, four radio stations and four TV channels. Building long-lasting relationships with them using information, views and, in some cases, sponsorship, gives a brand a position in issues and brand positioning.
3. Social media integration: Media impact requires support and amplifying the message, which can be achieved through the opportunities offered by digital tools. We always think and plan every strategy with a social media scope involved from the start.
Most influential media for consumer communications in Argentina
Infobae: Digital media outlet with 16,607,838 visitors.
La Nación: Print and Digital media outlet with 15,038,944 visitors.
TN: Broadcast and Digital media outlet with 14,525,229 visitors.
ClarÃn: Print and Digital media outlet with 15,038,944 visitors.
El Cronista: Print and Digital media outlet with 13,497,882 visitors.
Most influential media for corporate communications in Argentina
Infobae: Digital media outlet with 16,607,838 visitors.
La Nación: Print and Digital media outlet with 15,038,944 visitors.
TN: Broadcast and Digital media outlet with 14,525,229 visitors.
ClarÃn: Print and Digital media outlet with 15,038,944 visitors.
El Cronista: Print and Digital media outlet with 13,497,882 visitors.
Most popular social media channels in Argentina
Instagram: 34 million users (2023)
Facebook: 32.1 million users (2023)
YouTube: 31.3 million users (2024)
TikTok: 22.6 million users (2023)
X: 18.6 million users (2023)
LinkedIn: 12.2 million users (2023)
Most important international events in Argentina in 2024
San Juan Exposition 2024 (21/05 – 23/05): This expo showcases the latest mining technologies and equipment. It also provides a platform for discussing responsible mining practices, an increasingly important topic in Argentina.
Buenos Aires International Book Fair (25/04 – 13/05): Year after year, the City of Buenos Aires hosts the Buenos Aires International Book Fair, that attracts over 1 million visitors with quality offerings for diverse audiences and alternatives that are refreshed by the hand of publishers, distributors, and bookstores from Argentina and abroad.
ArteBA 2024 (30/08 – 1/9): Most important art fair in Latin America. The fair is organized by arteBA Fundación, a non-profit organization that has been active since 1991 with the aim of supporting artistic production in Argentina and Latin America.
Argentina by the Numbers*
Population
46 million
Languages spoken (official)
Spanish
Religions (% of population)
Catholics (62.9%), non-religious (18.9%), Evangelists (15.3%), other religions (2.9%)
GDP per capita
$13,606 (2022)
(Real) GDP growth rate
5% (2023)
Inflation rate
211% (2023)
Unemployment rate
6.53% (2023)
Key sectors and industries (% of GDP)
Agriculture (6.7%), industry (24.86%), services (52%) – (2021)
Dominique is a founding partner at Identia PR in Argentina which specializes in corporate communications, strategic advisory, reputation management, crisis, and issue management. For 20 years, Identia PR has advised national and international clients in different fields, business and non-profit, industrial and the service sectors, including the most prominent law firms in Argentina. Dominique is a member, and has served as president, of Asociación Marianne, the Argentine-French network of leading women in diverse fields that promotes bonds between both countries, under the institutional patronage of the French Embassy in Argentina.