Univision and Fusion announces ‘RiseUp AS ONE’

Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) and the Fusion Media Group (FMG) announced ‘RiseUp AS ONE’ (#RiseUpAsOne) – a two-day event where a heavyweight lineup of artists, musicians, influencers and thought leaders will come together to celebrate music, diversity and unity through performances, talks and cultural expositions.

RiseUp AS ONE will feature a day of thought leadership on issues related to unity and inclusion on Friday, October 14, followed by a free ticketed concert headlined by internationally acclaimed artists and musicians on Saturday, October 15. The concert will broadcast live coast-to-coast in Spanish on Univision Network and in English on FUSION from 7:00-10:00pm, ET (4:00-7:00pm, PT). UCI will cover and promote the event across its suite of platforms including its two broadcast networks, 11 cable channels, 126 local TV and radio stations and portfolio of digital assets.

“RiseUp AS ONE is an event to celebrate who we are and the way we live. Univision and our Fusion Media Group are pleased to offer an event that will engage our influential and growing audience by celebrating the global dimension of friendships between neighbors and the diversity that is – and has always been – at the heart of the American experience,” said Isaac Lee Chief News, Entertainment and Digital Officer, Univision Communications Inc.

“Through RiseUp AS ONE we continue our focus on serving a new majority whose influence is rapidly growing. This rising generation wants meaningful content and experiences that reflect their values and passions,” said Camila Jimenez Villa, Co-President and Chief Content Officer, Fusion Media Group. “With RiseUp AS ONE, we answer that call through an event that will serve as an awakening to the power of inclusivity in a changing America.”