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Telemundo to produce adaptation of “VELVET”, set to debut in 2025
Telemundo announced it has acquired the adaptation rights to “Velvet,” the acclaimed Atresmedia’s Spanish drama that captivated audiences worldwide and became a global phenomenon. This modern adaptation is set to premiere in 2025 and will be the next major production to take place at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami.
Edison Research’s Q3 2024 “Share Of Ear” Reveals AM/FM Radio is The Dominant Ad-Supported Audio Platform Across All Demographics; Plus Podcasts Hit Major Milestone Among Hispanics
For the last ten years, Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study has been the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Edison surveys 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent with all forms of audio. By Pierre Bouvard
Latino Media Network names Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as EVP of Audio Sales and Client Solutions
Latino Media Network (LMN) announced the appointment of Raysa Rodriguez-Leon as Executive Vice President (EVP) of Audio Sales and Client Solutions. Rodriguez-Leon joins owners and co-founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto and interim Chief Executive Officer Marc Manahan in LMN's mission to reach and inspire the Hispanic community through dynamic and culturally relevant content.
Canela.TV announces the next installment of the ‘Secretos’ Franchise
Canela Media announced the next installment in its popular Secretos reality series franchise ‘Secretos de Parejas,’ scheduled to premiere in Spring 2025. This series promises to bring double the excitement and drama, featuring Latino celebrity couples vacationing in the beautiful island of Bali and showing an intimate look at their relationships.
Canela.TV expands presence with New FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. and Mexico
Canela Media announced its continued expansion on Samsung TV Plus, recently launching multiple FAST channels in both the U.S. and Mexico, offering top-tier Spanish-language and international content to a broader audience. In addition to the previously available Canela.TV channel, viewers can now enjoy the finest selection of Spanish-language content including Canela Originals on Samsung TV Plus’ linear FAST Channels.
HRN Hispanic Radio Network responds to Advertisers creates “The Influencer Radio Network”
Hispanic Radio Network (HRN), has created The Influencer Network to help advertisers connect with Hispanic communities across the US. The Influencer Network leverages the growing impact of HRN’s syndicated personalities on their radio listeners and social media followers.
Kei Out, Santaella Upped As Rodriguez Becomes Interim MediaCo CEO
The publicly traded company that controls Estrella Media‘s radio and TV properties and is the owner of WQHT “Hot 97” and WBLS in New York has a new Chief Operating Officer as Albert Rodriguez has assumed interim Chief Executive Officer duties, a SEC filing reveals.
Wynns VP of Digital and Multimedia Sales at Nueva Network
Nueva Network has named Jennifer Wynns as Vice President of Digital and Multimedia Sales, a newly created position for the company.
Monica Albuquerque named SVP of Content & Development at Telemundo Enterprizes
Telemundo Enterprises announced the appointment of Monica Albuquerque as Senior Vice President, Content and Development for Telemundo Studios. In this newly created role, Albuquerque will be responsible for overseeing the development of content for all linear and streaming platforms reporting directly to Javier Pons, Executive Vice President at Telemundo Studios.
Streaming and Live Sports, a Marriage Made in Advertiser Heaven
An overhead camera captures athletes competing in heat 2 of the Men's 110m Hurdles Semi-Final at the Olympic Games at Stade de France on August 7, 2024 in Paris, France. NBCUniversal streamed 23.5 billion minutes of Olympics coverage, which attracted 30.6 million viewers across its platforms — an 82 percent increase from the Tokyo Games, according to Emarketer. Streaming coverage of live sports is becoming a major opportunity for advertisers.
NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO AHORA expands on Fast Channels
Noticias Telemundo, the news division of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, announced the launch of Noticias Telemundo AHORA on Samsung TV Plus, expanding its distribution on leading FAST platforms which include Xumo Play, Google TV, Fire TV, TCL, Roku, Local Now and Freevee.
Entravision Names Juan Navarro Chief Revenue Officer
Juan Navarro has been named Chief Revenue Officer of Entravision Communications, stepping up from his previous role as Executive Vice President of Local Sales.
FOX Deportes & Telemundo partner to present Super Bowl LIX
FOX Deportes and Telemundo announced an agreement to air the upcoming Super Bowl LIX live on Feb. 9, 2025 from The Caesars Superdome in New Orleans in Spanish on both networks. The relationship will provide the broadest Spanish-language distribution in the United States for any Super Bowl in history.
FOX News Media to launch FOX Noticias on FOX Deportes
FOX News Media will launch a new daily one-hour Spanish-language program entitled FOX Noticias that spotlights issues impacting the Hispanic community beginning October 15th
Canela.TV to premiere hird Season of ‘Secretos de Villanas’ on October 10th
Canela Media announced the highly anticipated return of its hit reality series, ‘Secretos de Villanas,’ with Hyundai back as a presenting sponsor for the third consecutive year. The anticipated third season will be available on the free streaming service Canela.TV beginning on October 10 with ten glorious episodes followed each week by the companion ‘Secretos: El Aftershow’ hosted by the series’ Executive Producer, Enrique Sapene.
Jorge Ramos to Depart Univision at the End of the Year
Noticias Univision announced that Univision News and Jorge Ramos have mutually agreed not to renew their soon-to-expire contract agreement. Ramos will step down from his role as co-anchor of Noticiero Univision at the end of 2024.
Telemundo’s Spanish-language coverage of Paris 2024 wings GOLD – up 51% vs Tokyo
Telemundo presented the most Spanish-language coverage of an Olympics to date, including the first-ever broadcasts of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies on Telemundo. The network deployed its largest Olympic commentary team, with 40+ hosts, commentators, and in-country reporters, representing the different disciplines and countries relevant to Hispanic audiences.
Need to Know: What is co-viewing, and why should you care?
TV has changed dramatically in recent years. New devices, distributors, streaming platforms, subscription models, and formats are transforming the industry and empowering viewers. But there’s one thing that hasn’t changed: People love to watch TV together.
Annual Hispanic Television Awards Class of 2024 recognizing Sean Cunningham, Isabel Rafferty Zavala, and Michael Roca for Leadership in Hispanic Television and Chiqui Cartagena and Javier Saralegui as Pioneers of Hispanic TV
Five recipients of the prestigious 2024 Annual Hispanic Television Award have been announced in the Leadership and Pioneer categories. The awards will be presented by Future’s “Multichannel News” and “B+C” magazines, during a midday ceremony at the 22nd Annual Hispanic Television Summit on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at etc. Venues, 360 Madison Avenue, in New York City. The Hispanic Television Awards recipients were selected by a panel of executives in Hispanic media, editors from B+C and Multichannel News and the Summit’s producer, Joe Schramm of Schramm Marketing Group. Schramm said, “I am thrilled to introduce our class for 2024. They each reflect a personal commitment to the sustained growth of this important segment of the television business.”
Canela.TV announces the integration María Alejandra Requena to Canela News
Canela.TV extends Canela News programming to 60 minutes with prominent presenter María Alejandra Requena.
