Media

The U.S. Census Bureau released data today from the 2012 Economic Census showing that receipts for the nation’s motion picture and video industry  – covering the entire process from production to projection − increased $1.2 billion (1.5 percent), from $79.8 billion in 2007 to $81.0 billion in 2012. These receipt totals include ticket and concession revenue.

Among the key findings, the study shows that millennial moms’ ownership of smartphones in the U.S. outpaces ownership of laptop and desktop computers for the first time, and that they are spending 35 percent more time online via their smartphones than online via laptop or desktop computers.

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The United States is a fusion of communities and cultures, but there is one in particular that isn’t well known: In the new series MI GRAN BODA GITANA, Discovery Familia examines the world of gypsies in this country and their customs, culture and celebrations.

Tierra Indomable premieres Monday, February 16 at 10:00 pm / 9:00 pm Central on Azteca America.

Pasiones has signed a deal with Televisa to acquire Latin American rights to a package of hit telenovelas, among them “Corazon Salvaje” (Wild Heart), “Sortilegio” (Spell) and “Triunfo del Amor” (Love’s Triumph”).

Entertainment branding agency loyalkaspar has partnered with NBC UNIVERSO in developing its rebrand campaign.

Cinelatino is celebrating this Valentine’s Day with the U.S. television premiere of blockbuster film Me Late Chocolate (I’m Craving Chocolate), as well as a marathon of the best romantic comedies from recent years.

Telemundo announced the production kick-off of the third season of its award-winning hit super series “El Señor de los Cielos,” starring Rafael Amaya. 

This year’s Year in Sports Media report highlights consumers’ global love of sports, which continues to grow. 2014 was a big year for sports, beginning with the Sochi Winter Olympics and then featuring one of the most exciting World Cups ever held.

GLR Networks announced the launch of their new afternoon program, El Perrón de la Tarde, hosted by Chucho Rodriguez “El Perrón”.

Telemundo Phoenix announced that Rebeka Diaz and Daniel Aguirre have been named co-anchors for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona on weekdays at 4:30 PM, 5 PM and 10 PM, which also airs live on Telemundo Tucson / KHRR. Award-winning journalist Ruben Pereida will serve as the new anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Arizona on weekends at 4:30 PM and 10 PM.

ESPN launches One Nación , a bilingual online destination that integrates ESPN content relevant to the U.S. Hispanic sports fan, serving as a hub for English and Spanish-language content available across ESPN and ESPN Deportes.

The great differences between the Millennial, Gen X and Boomer generations are a subject of many studies and debate. These groups, born into different economic, political, and technical environments, are typically discussed based on their unique, differentiating attributes, as marketers try to develop strategies that uniquely target each population.

NBCUniversal’s Hispanic cable network mun2 transitions to become NBC UNIVERSO – the company’s modern general entertainment cable channel for Latinos – on Sun., Feb. 1, the day it airs the exclusive Spanish-language telecast of Super Bowl XLIX.

“Big Data” and “Social Good” may be the yin and yang of tomorrow’s most successful brands. Both are recognized as important components of contemporary marketing strategy, yet they are not typically thought of as bedmates. That is changing.

Award-winning journalist Roberto Ruiz has been named anchor of Azteca America’s two flagship nightly newscasts, Hechos Nacional Tarde, airing at 6:30 P.M. EST, and Hechos Nacional Noche, airing at 11:00 p.m. EST. Both newscasts will be aired exclusively in the United States and will focus on the national and international news and events that affect U.S. Hispanics.

DISH Network L.L.C. announced that El Rey Network is now available to DISH customers.

In this role, Lopez will work with leadership across the company to direct a fully integrated social media strategy that helps audiences engage and interact with Univision’s content across multiple media platforms.

MundoFox announced the premiere of “Quien Mato a Patricia Soler?” (Who Killed Patricia Soler?), an original production starring Mexican actress Itati Cantoral and Spanish actor Miguel de Miguel. “Quien Mato a Patricia Soler?” marks the long-awaited return of Cantoral to television. The series premieres on February 9 and will air exclusively on MundoFox Monday through Friday at 9PM/8C.