Discovery U.S. Hispanic Networks 2014-2015 Upfront
Discovery U.S. Hispanic unveiled its networks’ 2014-2015 Upfront slate. Based on results from its audience research study, Discovery en Español is enhancing its key thematic programming nights, including automotive and human adventure, focusing on ordinary people living extraordinary lives. The network is also introducing magic as part of its Enigma lineup and highlighting its recently developed docureality Texas trocas to showcase content that inspires Hispanics to realize their own potential. Discovery Familia will offer new shows addressing the things that matter most to Latinas, from parenting to health, cooking and beauty.
Univision Communications Inc. (UCI) hosted its annual Upfront presentation in New York to unveil its 2014-15 programming line-up and showed marketers that UCI can provide them a powerful engine for growth fueled by influence: UCI’s influence on Hispanics, Hispanics’ influence on other Hispanics, and Hispanics’ influence on America. 
Young adults coming of age today grew up in boom times, always believing that bright futures awaited them. But as they embark on their adult lives in the wake of the 2008 economic crash, they’ve experienced many challenges. How have they revised their expectations in this “Next Normal”? And when they have time for fun, what do they do?
mun2 unveiled its expanded programming lineup for 2014-2015 tonight at its upfront sales presentations. Illustrating the programs aimed at capturing the Hispanic audience and the multi-platform Hispanic millennial, Joe Uva, Chairman, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal, and Rubén Mendiola, President, mun2, announced the network’s upcoming original programming grid and series in development.
Telemundo annual Upfront presentation, held at New York’s Frederick P. Rose Hall, network executives unveiled the company’s 2014-2015 programming line-up, including more than 800 original new hours across all platforms featuring five new primetime novelas and a new Sunday night primetime musical competition series. Joe Uva, Chairman, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal, announced Luis Silberwasser as the new President of Telemundo Network, to start in August. He also introduced the new brand positioning and programming line-up for mun2, accompanied by its newly appointed president, Rubén Mendiola. The presentation concluded with a high-energy performance by Prince Royce, the award-winning and current coach of Telemundo’s highly-rated singing competition “La Voz Kids.”
NBCUniversal’s Hispanic Enterprises and Content announced that television veteran, Luis Silberwasser, has been named President of Telemundo Network, starting in August. He will report to Joe Uva, Chairman, Hispanic Enterprises and Content, NBCUniversal and will be based in Miami.
Azteca America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A.B. de C.V., unveiled its 2014-2015 programming lineup at its annual Upfront presentation in New York. The network announced a strengthened soccer lineup, groundbreaking programs, revamped returning hits with more superstars that the U.S. audience knows and loves, strategic partnerships with digital content leaders, and an evolution of the Azteca brand.
beIN SPORTS unveiled its 2014-2015 programming schedule today during its first-ever Upfront event. The network presented its solid line-up of premium sports content to advertisers and marketers during the presentation held at Rockefeller Center’s, 620 Loft & Garden in New York.
EstrellaTV has unveiled an ambitious slate of new original programming at its annual Upfront event, held Monday, May 12, before a capacity audience at Manhattan’s Hudson Hotel Rooftop Terrace. 
NUVOtv is accelerating the momentum it began last year when Jennifer Lopez joined the network as its Chief Creative Officer by announcing new series and specials and the renewal of several shows embraced by NUVOtv viewers. The 2014-15 programming slate was unveiled May 12 at the Edison Ballroom in mid-town New York and hosted by Ms. Lopez, NUVOtv CEO Michael Schwimmer, EVP Programming Bill Hilary and SVP Advertising Sales Craig Geller.
Publicis Groupe S.A. and Omnicom Group Inc. jointly announced that they have terminated their proposed merger of equals by mutual agreement, in view of difficulties in completing the transaction within a reasonable timeframe. The parties have released each other from all obligations with respect to the proposed transaction, and no termination fees will be payable by either party.
As demand for cars rapidly spreads in developing countries, it remains strong in established markets as well. In the U.S., where cars are an integral part of many consumers’ daily lives, obtaining a driver’s license is the initial step toward independence, and a first-car-purchase is often synonymous with pride and freedom. So who are the car buyers of tomorrow, where do they live, and what drives them through the path to purchase?
U.S. consumers are pushing their shopping carts past many of America’s national brands and feel little regret in doing so, according to Deloitte’s American Pantry Study of more than 375 brands across 30 product categories.
By Lee Vann / Captura Group
As consumers switch between multiple devices daily, advertisers are looking to cross-device advertising to track and target users across channels. According to data released in February 2014 by Conversant, 59% of US senior-level marketers and agency decision-makers cited cross-device advertising as a digital channel they planned to use this year. This trailed second-place video by just 2 percentage points.
NBCUniversal recently announced that it will create original digital video across all of its entities. Scott Schiller, executive vice president of digital advertising sales at NBCUniversal, spoke with eMarketer’s Rimma Kats about how the recent initiatives will help advertisers reach consumers.
Ever since salsa overtook ketchup as the top condiment, it’s been obvious how multicultural cuisine has influenced Americans everywhere. Today if you’re a marketer, you’ve heard of the coveted demographic called ‘U.S. Hispanics.’ Hispanic influences are everywhere, from Latin cuisine affecting how all Americans eat to Cinco de Mayo celebrations far and wide, which goes back to celebrating with food!
Set to premiere Tuesday, July 15th at 9 pm ET/PT, irreverent and action-packed, Matador chronicles the unlikely rise of Tony “Matador” Bravo (Gabriel Luna), a popular soccer star who comes to be known as much for his playboy antics off the field as his dynamic moves on it. But what his fans and family don’t realize is that it’s all a cover—in truth, he is a skilled covert operative executing missions for a little-known branch of the CIA. “Matador” has the kind of fame and notoriety that affords him access to powerful circles of corruption and villainy. But, in balancing the dueling roles in which he’s been cast, he will be forced to confront the question of his true identity… and it is this mission which will prove to be his most dangerous
EPMG announced they have partnered with impreMedia, the leading Hispanic news and information company, to launch the most comprehensive print, digital and experiential 2014 World Cup program to date.
