Media
RICA FAMOSA LATINA back at Estrella Media
The drama is back! Rica Famosa Latina – the fan-favorite, gossip-driving reality series – returns to EstrellaTV for a sixth season.
The Role of Alternative Social Media in the News and Information Environment [REPORT]
Free speech ideals, heated political themes prevail on these sites, which draw praise from their users and skepticism from other Americans
Social currency: How much is a World Cup influencer worth?
The 2022 FIFA World Cup—a month-long football marathon featuring 64 matches—will attract an estimated 5 billion viewers worldwide1. And the reach of the World Cup extends far beyond the field, with team and player updates, predictions and other content taking over screens and, increasingly, social feeds in the months surrounding the event.
Broadcasters Foundation of America Delivers Emergency Aid to Radio & TV Colleagues in Puerto Rico, Florida, and the Carolinas
The Broadcasters Foundation of America is providing emergency aid to qualifying colleagues in the radio and TV industry who have been personally hit hard by Hurricanes Fiona and Ian. So far, requests have come in from individuals who work at Spanish Broadcasting System, America CV Station Group, Telemundo, and Univision, with the first of those checks going out to qualifying individuals this week!
Spanish Broadcasting System to migrate onto AdsWizz’s technology stack
Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) Inc. announces AdsWizz Inc. as the exclusive programmatic sales representative of SBS’s Hispanic audio inventory.
Viewers Looking Forward to World Cup Despite Controversy [REPORT]
These controversies, however, do not appear to have diminished fans' interest in the quadrennial event, especially here in the U.S., with athletes returning to the tournament after failing to qualify in 2018. This, along with an overall increase in interest in soccer in the U.S., will likely result in strong viewership.
The 2022 LDC Latino in Media Report [REPORT]
Economically, U.S. Latinos are a powerful driving force in the success of the American economy, second only to the Anglo cohort.
Hardships and Wealth Disparities Across Hispanic Groups
Half of Hispanics of Dominican and Salvadoran origin in the United States experienced material hardship in 2020, according to recently released U.S. Census Bureau data
Luis Jimenez returns to New York Radio
“El Show de Luis Jimenez” returns October 1st from 11 AM to 3 PM EST
Canela Media to premiere “Mi Vida”
Canela Media announced its original project, “Mi Vida,” a new docu-series featuring celebrities’ firsthand accounts of their lives, to premiere on November 10th. The exclusive Canela Original series will feature ten, self-contained episodes profiling Latino celebrities who have become household names, known across multiple generations.
VME TV added to Charter Communications carriage
Vme TV announced that it is broadening its distribution after reaching an agreement with Charter Communications for carriage on its Spectrum Mi Plan Latino and Latino View video packages.
Univision 34 in LA celebrates 60th Anniversary
Univision Los Angeles announced its plans for commemorating their coming 60th anniversary of broadcasting and serving the Los Angeles community.
Hispanics feel Invisible & Stereotyped in TV & Movies
This National Hispanic Heritage Month AIMM shines the spotlight on the importance of authentic cultural representation in the entertainment industry
Social Media and News Fact Sheet
Digital news has become an important part of Americans’ news media diets, with social media playing a crucial role in news consumption. Today, half of U.S. adults get news at least sometimes from social media.
Why Smart TVs will re-define changing viewing behaviors and advertising opportunities over the next decade [REPORT]
Tipping point in Smart TV usage opens up transformative advertising opportunities, and cements shared viewing as an enduring consumer preference
Bauermeister named General Manage of Spanish broadcasting System markets: Orlando & Tampa
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. named Fernando Bauermeister as General Manager of "El Nuevo Zol 95.3FM" - WPYO-FM Orlando and "El Nuevo Zol 97.1FM" -WSUN-FM Tampa.
Perez named SVP of News Production at Notices Telemundo
Noticas Telemundo announced the appointment of John B. Perez as senior vice president of news production. Perez joins in a newly created role to oversee all production and technological operations at the award-winning news organization.
Estrella Media launches NORTEADOS CON DON CHETO
Norteados con Don Cheto, Estrella Media's new one-hour scripted comedy series, will have the first dual platform launch for the EstrellaTV network.
TelevisaUnivision appoints Ignacio “Nacho” Meyer as President of U.S. Networks
TelevisaUnivision appointed Ignacio "Nacho" Meyer as President of U.S. Networks. Based in Miami, he will report directly to Wade Davis, Chief Executive Officer. Meyer will lead the expansion and continued transformation of TU’s U.S. Television Networks.
Enrique Guillen named Chief Content Officer at Estrella Media
Estrella Media announced that Enrique Guillen has joined the company as its Chief Content Officer. Guillen joins Estrella Media from NBCUniversal, where he served as Executive Vice President, Commercial Strategy and International Development for the Universal Studio Group.
