Media
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.
SVOD and AVOD: the future will end in tiers [REPORT]

The TV and video market is entering a new period of hybrid models as they expand upon a central chapter from The Future Viewing Experience
Ad Spending Per User On Mobile Social Media To Grow By 19% In 2022 [REPORT]

Social media has become the preferred method for marketers to reach customers during the past decade. The trend is not likely to change in the coming years. According to the numbers presented by SafebettingSites.com, companies will spend 19% more money per internet user on mobile social media in 2022. On average, companies will pay $36.37 per internet user to advertise on mobile social media in 2022.
Ramos named EVP of Multicultural Partnerships at Katz Media Group

Katz Media Group announced that Rick Ramos has been promoted to Executive Vice President of Katz Multicultural Partnerships, effective immediately. Ramos will continue to report to Tucker Flood, President of Eastman Radio at Katz Radio Group.
Advertising in the Age of Misinformation: How consumer perception of misleading content impacts brand favorability [REPORT]

Misinformation is an industry-wide issue. Advertisers from across the digital landscape have experienced the effects of misinformation, and nearly half of media experts are concerned that misleading content could negatively impact their company’s reputation in the event of an adjacency.
The State of Soccer [REPORT]

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises released a timely report titled The Future Is Fútbol to define and characterize the fundamental shift in the importance of soccer in mainstream American sports and the role Latinos are playing in this economic, cultural and media phenomenon. The Future Is Fútbol report draws on primary and secondary research and data collection, including quantitative surveys and an innovative neuroscience study among bilingual Hispanics.