Media
Padrón is GAIM for a New Chapter in His Leadership Career
Otto Padrón, who led Los Angeles-based Meruelo Media for nearly a decade before stepping down earlier this year, has named his next move – Co-President, Co-Owner, and Chief Operating Officer of a national broadcast group operating five television networks.
Televisa/Univision Brings “Cristina” Back — At Least for One Night, TONIGHT!
Almost without announcement, except for some exciting chatting on this morning's Despierta America, Televisa/Univision is bringing back the iconic television personality, Cristina Saralegui. The event happens tonight at 7 pm (6pm Central) when she will interview Karol G.
2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
For Alex López Negrete, It All Started With Radio
For more than four decades, Alex López Negrete, Co-Founder and CEO of López Negrete Communications, has been a driving force in multicultural marketing. He is also a passionate advocate for the power of radio.
¡Buenos Días, USA! AIRE Radio Networks Announces the Syndication of El Show de Raúl Brindis
El Show de Raúl Brindis has set the standard for a hit Spanish-language morning radio—and now, with national syndication through AIRE, Brindis’ voice is ready to connect and inspire U.S. Hispanics from across the nation.
Radio Fills the Engagement Gap Across Demos
Current advertisers not using radio are willingly leaving consumers on the table - but they don't have to. Radio offers brands new opportunities for connecting with under-engaged media consumers, those that have little to no meaningful interaction with internet and TV and are therefore likely missed by ad campaigns. Katz's new analysis of national Nielsen Scarborough data explores radio engagement among these overlooked consumers in the bottom two usage quintiles for internet and TV.
Hispanic Radio’s Best Celebrated With 2025 Medallas de Cortez
Radio Ink celebrated the best in Hispanic radio Wednesday evening as the 2025 Medallas de Cortez award winners were officially announced from a tough, competitive field during a special ceremony at the Hispanic Radio Conference in Houston.
TELEMUNDO to premiere BAHAR: ESENCIA DE MUJER ON JULY 14 AT 10PM/9C
Telemundo announced the premiere of the hit Turkish drama Bahar: Esencia de Mujer for Monday, July 14 at 10pm/9c. Featuring a stellar cast led by Demet Evgar (Fuego del Destino) as Bahar, Bugra Gülsoy (Todo Por Mi Hija) as Evren, and Mehmet Yilmaz AK (Secretos de Sangre) as Timur, this compelling series delivers an inspiring tale of resilience, reinvention, and rediscovery.
Telemundo Station Group Joins Telemundo on “One Year To Go” Celebrations for the FIFA World Cup 26 With Premiere of ‘Tras La Huella Del Fútbol’ Special on June 11
NBCUniversal Local’s Telemundo Station Group will join Telemundo in celebrating the “One Year to Go” milestone to the start of the FIFA World Cup 26™ on June 11 with the premiere of the original documentary Tras La Huella del Fútbol, which will be presented on the 31 Telemundo-owned stations and Telemundo free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) regional news channels at 11:30 a.m. ET / 10:30 a.m. CT.
SBS annouces groundbreaking partnership with Roku Channel for livestreaming of La Musica TV
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), the largest Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States, today announced that LaMusica, its top-ranked audiovisual entertainment app, will begin livestreaming as LaMusica TV on The Roku Channel.
Spanish Broadcasting System Sells Puerto Rico TV to Christian Media Group
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) has entered into an Asset Purchase Agreement for the sale of WVEO(DT), WTCV(DT), and WVOZ-TV Puerto Rico to Word of God Fellowship, Inc., a Christian faith-based broadcast owner-operator known as Daystar Television Network.
Bustos Media acquires Radio Caliente 97.9 FM in Milwaukee
Bustos Media of Wisconsin, LLC announced the purchase of Radio Caliente 97.9 FM, formerly WJTI and now W250BN (97.9), from El Sol Broadcasting, pending FCC approval.
TELEMUNDO RANKS AS #1 NETWORK IN PRIMETIME, REGARDLESS OF LANGUAGE, AMONG ADULTS 18-49, DRIVEN BY THE THREE-HOUR LIVE COAST-TO-COAST FINALE OF LA CASA DE LOS FAMOSOS ALL-STARS
Fueled by the highly anticipated finale of La Casa de los Famosos All-Stars, Telemundo ranked as the most-watched network in primetime last night among Adults 18-49 (559,000), outperforming all English language networks, according to Nielsen. These results come on the heels of the network’s 14 consecutive week winning streak as the #1 Spanish-language broadcast network in weekday primetime among total viewers, and three consecutive weeks among Adults 18–49.
MediaCo Breaks from the Competition and Reports Robust April-May Television and Radio Audience Growth in 2Q25
MediaCo announced significant audience growth across its television and radio platforms second quarter-to-date, underscoring its commitment to delivering culturally resonant entertainment, music and news content to Hispanic and Black audiences.
TelevisaUnivision Announces Leadership Transition in U.S. Advertising Sales
TelevisaUnivision announced that Donna Speciale will step down from her role as President of U.S. Advertising Sales and Marketing. Tim Natividad has been appointed as her successor and will assume the role effective June 9. Speciale will remain with the company during a transition period to ensure continuity.
SBS set to takeoff in Tampa with WSUN-FM Legendary #1 Morning Show launching on WSUN-FM “EL NUEVO ZOL 97.1”
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), the largest Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States, announced the launch of the NEW NANDY & CRISTY morning show on WSUN-FM, El Nuevo Zol 97.1 FM in Tampa, Florida. Debuting on Monday, June 2nd, Tampa’s dynamic duo will be anchoring the 6 to 10am drive-slot, with global access also available via live video streaming on SBS’s La Musica app.
SBS DEBUTS “LA LEY 92.1” ON RECENTLY ACQUIRED KROI-FM IN HOUSTON AND SOARS TO TOP 4 GENERAL MARKET RANKING – – – KROI Also Ranked #1 Mornings and Afternoons Among Hispanic Listeners in Less than 90 Days
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS), the largest Hispanic-controlled media and entertainment company in the United States, today announced that KROI-FM, (La Ley 92.1) in Houston has rapidly ascended to the #4 position in the ratings of the nation’s sixth-largest radio market. In addition, the station is now ranked #1 among 25-54, 18-49 and 18+ Hispanics in morning drive, and #1 among 25-54 and 18+ Hispanics in the afternoon drive, according to the Nielsen March survey. This marks another major milestone in SBS’s history of developing, launching and establishing winning Hispanic radio formats that consistently attract market-leading audiences in the nation’s top media markets.
CHIQUIS, JK MEDIA GROUP & BUSY BEE PRODUCTIONS win Telly Award for ‘CHIQUIS SIN FILTRO’
Chiquis Sin Filtro, docu-series created by Chiquis, Sebastian Jimenez, and Richard Bull, has won a 2025 Bronze Telly Award in the “Non-Scripted Series” Category. The series will return for a second season on ViX, now greenlit, and heading into production this June. Produced by JK Media Group and Busy Bee Productions, the intimate and unfiltered series became one of the most-watched series on ViX in 2024.
MediaCo elevates Key Executives to Propel Multicultural Growth Strategy Across Audio and Video Platforms
MediaCo announced key senior leadership appointments aimed at accelerating strategic growth and innovation. Brian Fisher has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Video Sales, Danny Lowry has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Audio Sales, and Luis Fernández-Rocha has been appointed Senior Vice President of Local Video Sales. These executive appointments underscore MediaCo’s commitment to expanding its market presence and delivering enhanced value to its partners and audiences.
LATINATION MEDIA wins Bronze Telly for ‘STOP THE DIS(INFORMATION)’ SOCIAL AWARENESS SERIES
LatiNation Media, the bilingual, culture-first Latino-owned multiplatform media company, CALÓ News, and comedian/actor Al Madrigal have won a Bronze Telly Award in “Public Interest & Awareness” for the 2024 social awareness video campaign, Stop the Dis(Information). The nine-episode short-form video campaign was created to combat the widespread dissemination of disinformation, hoaxes, and “fake news” that cycled through the Latino community during the 2024 elections. Madrigal starred in and led the campaign that aired on LatiNation’s linear channel LATV, its LatiNation app, and on the digital news platform, CALONews.com.
