Media
TELEMUNDO’S 2025-26 UPFRONT
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises introduced its Upfronts programming slate for the 2025-26 season, showcasing its vision for shaping the future of Spanish-language media with multiplatform content created by Latinos, for Latinos.
How CTV Creative Goes from Barrier to Entry to Lever for Optimization
For more than 70 years, TV commercials have been budgeted and produced like short feature films, and this strategy has been working. Millions of people discover and remain loyal to brands because of awesome commercials. It takes a lot of money to make a great TV commercial. Superbowl ads can cost as much as $30 million to produce, and another $8 million to air. Even if it's not for the Superbowl, premium brands consider their TV commercial creative to be the crown jewel of their advertising assets.
Nueva Network Launches Nueva.News
Nueva Network announced the launch of Nueva.News. This innovative news platform aims to bridge critical information gaps highlighted by recent national events, ensuring U.S. Hispanics have timely access to news that matters most to their lives.
Impact of Video On-the-Go in Driving Consumer Action [REPORT]
MAGNA, the media intelligence unit within IPG Mediabrands, and GSTV, a leading, national on-the-go video network, have released “The Power of Video Everywhere”—a new research study that highlights how reaching consumers off the couch and outside the home can significantly influence purchase behavior. By connecting with people at moments of active decision-making, advertisers can drive real action, particularly for brands in verticals like dining and retail seeking to attract customers to their physical locations.
SBS CEO Raúl Alarcón Joins HRC 2025 Lineup For Exclusive Talk
His story is a true saga of the American Dream. Now, Spanish Broadcasting System President/CEO and Radio Ink Executive of the Year Raúl Alarcón will join Hispanic Radio Conference for an exclusive one-on-one conversation on his legacy and lessons learned.
Breaking the Silence: Why Audio Must Catch Up in Programmatic
According to recent data from eMarketer, three in every 10 dollars spent on digital audio is transacted programmatically, compared to nine in 10 for display. So, what's holding marketers back from pushing audio to catch up? Except for legacy radio advertisers, most marketers have a blind spot when it comes to audio; from the initial strategy and concepting through planning, a lack of understanding and prioritization has held investment in audio back. There are three major changes that marketers should adopt to realize the impact of audio: including audio creative, adopting a marketplace approach to buying audio, and leveraging modern audience and measurement tools.
TelevisaUnivision launches “LATITUDE”: A COMPREHENSIVE HISPANIC MUSIC LIBRARY TO ELEVATE LATIN SOUNDS WORLDWIDE
TelevisaUnivision announced the launch "Latitude," a carefully curated music library crafted by Hispanic composers and music experts. This new catalog delivers a fusion of traditional Latin rhythms with contemporary sounds, providing an unparalleled resource for filmmakers, content creators, and music supervisors seeking authentic Hispanic musical expressions for their video and media projects.
Teens, Social Media and Mental Health [REPORT]
Most teens credit social media with feeling more connected to friends. Still, roughly 1 in 5 say social media sites hurt their mental health, and growing shares think they harm people their age
Canela Media launches Club Canela In-App Rewards Program
Canela Media announced the launch of Club Canela, the first fully integrated in-app streaming rewards program of its kind, designed to create a deeper connection with Canela.TV users and bring forth new and innovative opportunities for brands to engage with these audiences.
TV or Digital: What’s winning global audiences?
The rise of digital platforms and streaming services like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok has revolutionized content consumption by offering on-demand entertainment that fits our mobile lifestyles. While this digital surge has significantly impacted viewing habits, traditional media has proven resilient—especially broadcast television, which continues to draw substantial audiences for live sports, popular series, and local news.
The soundtrack of summer is bilingual: Why music is your shortcut to the Hispanic heart
It’s not a stretch to say that the sound of summer in the U.S. has a distinct beat, and more often than not, it’s bilingual. From Bad Bunny and Karol G dominating the charts to backyard parties thumping with cumbias and reggaetón, music isn’t just background noise for U.S. Hispanics—it’s the cultural glue of summer. By Aldo Quevedo - CEO, BeautifulBeast
VME Kids Premieres StoryZoo’s New Series “StoryZoo Aventuras – Los Instrumentos”
Vme Kids, the 24-hour Spanish-language children's network dedicated to providing educational and entertaining content for preschool and early elementary audiences, is excited to announce the premiere of StoryZoo Aventuras – Los Instrumentos, a delightful new animated series from the internationally recognized children’s brand, StoryZoo. Produced in collaboration with the renowned London Symphony Orchestra, StoryZoo Aventuras – Los Instrumentos introduces young viewers to the fascinating world of music and musical instruments.
Telemundo dominates Spanish-Language TV Weekday afternoons in Q1 2025
Telemundo’s afternoon entertainment shows, En Casa con Telemundo, La Mesa Caliente, and Al Rojo Vivo drove the network to the #1 spot in Spanish-language television on weekday afternoons.
Latino Media Network launches KYWW Puro Tejano 1530 AM — The Heartbeat of Tejano Music Returns to the Rio Grande Valley
Latino Media Network (LMN) proudly announces the launch of KYWW Puro Tejano 1530 AM, a new Tejano music radio station serving the Rio Grande Valley, from South Padre Island to Starr County. This new addition to LMN’s growing network marks a significant step in delivering culturally resonant, locally-focused content to the region’s vibrant Latino community.
Gen Z Fashion Fans Outgrow TikTok: The Generation that Demands Authenticity and Credibility
A generation that is often viewed as impulsive, immature, and naïve, Raptive has proven with its new study, "DECODING GEN Z: The New Rules of Digital Trust and Influence," that gen Z has outgrown these stereotypes. Gone are the days of trendy, TikTok-influenced purchases, especially when it comes to fashion. Instead, gen Z are making informed purchases using the open web and turning toward authentic content creators with honest reviews and recommendations. For a generation that grew up in the digital age, it is more important than ever to gen Z consumers that the content they consume be trustworthy and credible.
Radio Creative Wear-Out Study Validates Mark Ritson’s Conclusion That Consumers Don’t Get Tired Of Ads, Only Marketers Do
One of the most frequently asked questions the Radio Advertising Bureau receives on audio creative involves wear-out. Wear-out is defined as the point where creative testing declines from its peak due to message frequency fatigue. By Pierre Bouvard
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises elevates Javier Pons to Chief Content Officer & Head of Telemundo Studios
In his new role, Pons, who joined Telemundo as EVP, Telemundo Studios last year, will expand his responsibilities to include oversight of the network’s entertainment division. In addition to leading development and production of scripted content at Telemundo Studios, Pons will now lead the company’s entertainment division with a focus on the development and production of the network’s unscripted content, daily shows and live specials.
Nueva Network Launches Que-Onnda Radio in Washington DC & Boston
Nueva Network has officially launched QueOnnda.com platform with strategic local rebranding of two top-rated Hispanic radio stations: WDCN 87.7FM in Washington DC and WCCM 103.7FM in Boston.
Positive Perceptions emerges as key attribute for Driving Brand Performance on Social Platforms [REPORT]
MAGNA and Pinterest release illuminating new research that explores the links between ad environment attributes and brand outcomes on social platforms. This study centers users’ emotions as core data to inform media planning and drive brand alignment. The robust research project measures brand impact, unconscious neuro-metric response, and sales impact through marketing mix modeling (MMM) to provide comprehensive insights for advertisers, who are relentlessly focused on KPIs and adapting to the changing media landscape.
TELEMUNDO celebrates 25 years of Andres Cantor’s Unforgettable Calls & Coverage
Telemundo celebrated the 25th anniversary of the legendary soccer commentator Andrés Cantor with a special on-air tribute during its live coverage of the FIFA World Cup qualifier between Argentina and Brazil yesterday March 25. This April 1 officially marks Cantor’s 25th year with Telemundo, a milestone that recognizes his unparalleled contributions to sports broadcasting.
