Media
Out of Home Advertising up 20.7%, Exceeding Revenue Record Set Pre-COVID in 2019

Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 20.7 percent in 2022 compared to the previous year, accounting for $8.6 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). This marks a critical milestone for OOH, with 2022 outpacing the previous record set in 2019. The news aligns with recent research from Magna, which shows that OOH produced greater growth than any other core ad medium in the past year.
Telemundo’s ‘HOY DIA’ launches new fourth hour

Continuing its commitment to bring viewers more entertainment and fun, Telemundo’s morning show Hoy Día announced today the addition of a new dynamic fourth hour of programming. The Spanish-language program will continue to connect viewers with their favorite stars, cover the latest entertainment news, offer cooking segments to enjoy the diversity of Latin cuisine and much more.
The Future of Consumer Ownership

When it comes to technology and data, and how it's used, companies have historically controlled the levers. However, with all the recent and upcoming industry changes, there are cultural shifts afoot. Many industry leaders believe consumers will be in more powerful positions than in the past, having more control over their data and their purchases.
ESTRELLA MEDIA’S virtual Upfront set for Tuesday May 9 – ‘Bold & Bright, Stronger Together’

Estrella Media announced its 2023/2024 virtual Upfront presentation will be available for streaming on Tuesday, May 9. The media company's content, digital, and sales leaders will present the company’s plans to serve their marketers’ and advertisers’ needs.
The Cowboy Channel Deportes Launches first Spanish Language Feed for PRCA Top 10 Rodeos

The Cowboy Channel announced the creation of a separate feed for Spanish-language viewers providing full coverage of all performances of the PRCA’s Top 10 rodeos.
The Hollywood Diversity Report 2023, Part 1: Film [REPORT]

The 2023 Hollywood Diversity Report: Part 1 Film — the tenth in a series of annual reports — examines relationships between diversity and the bottom line in an industry in flux during uncertain times. It considers the English-language films among the top 200 theatrical film releases, ranked by global box office, and the top 100 English-language streaming films, ranked by total U.S. household ratings, to document the degree to which people from underrepresented groups were present in front of and behind the camera in 2022. It discusses any patterns between these findings and box office receipts and household and 18-49 viewer ratings by key audience demographics.
Canela Media Wins 2023 Gracie Award for Animated Series SúperEllas

Canela Media announced its original animated series celebrating Latina trailblazers for Canela Kids SúperEllas was selected as a 2023 Gracie Award winner from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) in the Non-English - Family Programming category.
Even outside car, twice the amount of listening time in the U.S. is spent with AM/FM radio compared to streaming audio

Part three of our series on the strengths of AM/FM deals with a listening environment often linked to radio: the car. Or truck, or SUV, or van - but you get the idea.
Telemundo Stations bring local news to Samsung TV Plus

Samsung TV Plus users can access premium local Spanish-language breaking news coverage and original content from Telemundo stations 24/7 by streaming the stations’ regional free ad-supported TV (FAST) channels. The first two channels to launch today include “Noticias Telemundo California” and “Noticias Telemundo Florida,” with two more channels – “Noticias Telemundo Noreste” and “Noticias Telemundo Texas” – expected to launch in April.
U.S. Soccer Foundation renews partnership with Telemundo

The U.S. Soccer Foundation is extending its partnership with NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises as the official Spanish-language media partner for the second year. The announcement will be shared today at the “Unstoppable Women in Sports: Changing the Game Together” event at Telemundo Center as part of the network’s ongoing celebrations of Women’s History Month under this year’s campaign: “Change the Game” (Cambia el Juego). The renewed partnership spotlights the organizations’ long-standing commitment to encourage Latino girls and boys to live healthy and happy lives through soccer, especially in under-resourced communities.
Warner Bros., Discovery U.S. Hispanic, GroupM & Cocina Media cook up EL TOQUE DE AARÓN

Warner Bros. Discovery U.S. Hispanic announced its latest content partnership with GroupM and COCINA Media, a multicultural owned-and-operated content and digital media company, to bring high-quality, culturally-relevant programming created for Hispanic audiences in the United States.
EstrellaTV’s ‘TENGO TALENTO, MUCHO TALENTO’ returns on MONDAY, APRIL 17 AT 9 P.M./8 P.M. CT

Season 27 to air Monday-Thursday; Record Number of Contestants Audition to be part of Season 27; Over 20 cities hosted In-Person Auditions, in addition to Virtual Auditions
What Is TV? [REPORT]

Today, in 2023, what is TV? And, from that answer, what are the implications for marketers? The Video Advertising Bureau (VAB)'s newly released report, What Is TV? A Modern Look At How Consumers Define TV, gets to the heart of those two questions, offering a comprehensive look at the TV ecosystem, as well as the impact—and opportunities—for marketers.
Surprise: AM/FM Radio Ratings Overtake TV Among Persons 18-49 For The First Time In Media History

In 2018, AM/FM radio’s 18-49 average audience was 63% the size of live and time-shifted TV. Things have changed quickly. According to Nielsen’s Q3 2022 Total Audience Report, AM/FM radio’s persons 18-49 average audience is now +3% greater than television. By Pierre Bouvard - Chief Insights Officer of the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group.
Telemundo Deportes announces exclusive coverage of EL CLÁSICO DE MÉXICO INCLUDING CLÁSICO WEEK FESTIVITIES AND THE CHIVAS VS. AMÉRICA MATCH

Telemundo Deportes, the U.S. broadcast home of Chivas de Guadalajara, will present week-long exclusive coverage of El Clásico De México from Mexico City and Guadalajara across all platforms. Coverage kicks off today, March 14, featuring Clásico Week celebrations leading up to the match between the biggest rivals in Mexican soccer, Chivas and América.
Connectivity is driving how Americans are engaging with TV

With so much excitement in the streaming industry, it’s easy to lose sight of what’s underpinning the way audiences now engage with television. In fact, there likely wouldn’t be this much excitement about streaming if it weren’t for the widespread adoption of digital connectivity that took place as audiences dove into new content options in mid-2020 to stay occupied as the COVID-19 pandemic set in.
Out of Home Ads Drive Real-World Action

In the marketing world, social media, podcasts, search engine ads, and AI-created ad copy generate a good deal of buzz. Yet, when it comes to courting consumers, a more traditional medium reigns supreme: out of home (OOH) advertising. According to new survey results from the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) and Morning Consult, nine in ten adults (88%) notice OOH ads and nearly 80% of those viewers are inspired to take action.
Polito Vega, ‘El Rey de la Radio’ passes

Polito Vega was a radio icon in New York City, for decades he was the most recognizable voice on the Spanish language airwaves ... Andando !!!!!!!
The Podcast Consumer: An Infinite Dial [REPORT]

The report contains new findings on U.S. podcast listeners and is a deep cut of survey data from The Infinite Dial 2023.
Moroian namedo President And General Manager Of Univision Los Angeles

Univision announced the promotion of Veronika Moroian to President and General Manager of Univision Los Angeles. In this role, Moroian will be responsible for overseeing, in the Los Angeles region, the sales, news, community affairs, operations technology, marketing and promotions departments.