MEGA TV’s ‘Venezuela Decide’ receives highest ratings in Miami.
November 12, 2006
WSBS Mega TV Channel 22 announced that its special “Venezuela Decide” program, covering the Venezuelan elections, received the highest audience ratings in Miami on December 3rd, for the 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. time period.
Cynthia Hudson-Fernández, Chief Creative Officer and Vice President for SBS Broadcasting System, commented, “Within nine months Mega TV has developed into a top rated Spanish-language television alternative for Miami’s Hispanic community. We are extremely proud of the progress we have made thus far, as well as of the growing support and recognition we have received throughout South Florida. While our programming is primarily entertainment-based, but we are deeply committed to serving the community with quality coverage of the news and events that matter most.”
The leading ratings for “Venezuela Decide” demonstrates the strength of Mega TV’s market position in South Florida. Overall, WSBS-Mega TV was ranked #1 in the 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. time period, outperforming every Hispanic station in the Miami market.
“Venezuela Decide”, was hosted by journalists, Maria Elvira Salazar, Patricia Poleo, and a panel of political experts including Vilma Petrash, International Political Analyst, Edgar Quijano, former PDVSA Consultant, Lieutenant José Antonio Colina, retired Officer from the Venezuelan National Guard, Carlos Fernández, former President for SEDECAMARAS (Venezuelan entity that gathers businessmen), and panelist Uberto Mario, Cuban Journalist that fled to Venezuela.