Media
After GOP Gains, Democrats Reinvesting in Spanish Radio
Following a historic Republican showing among Latino voters in the 2024 presidential election, Democrats appear to be turning to one of the most trusted media sources in the Hispanic community to regain lost ground: Spanish-language radio.
Pitaya Entertainment Partners with Canela Media to Bring Top Shows to Canela.TV
Pitaya Entertainment has partnered with Canela Media to bring many of Pitaya’s most important podcast series to Canela.TV, the free streaming platform offering culturally relevant, on-demand and live content across verticals including Canela Music, Canela Kids, Canela Deportes, Canela News, as well as a rich library of novelas and classic Mexican films.
Brian Fisher Elevated to Chief Revenue Officer at MediaCo
MediaCo Holding Inc.announced the promotion of Brian Fisher to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Fisher will lead revenue-generating functions across the portfolio, including national and local sales for linear, audio, events, and digital.
Canela Media’s Data Science Team Takes Home Digiday Technology Award
Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation multicultural media company, announced that its Data Science Team has been recognized in the category of Best Data Team in the 2025 Digiday Technology Awards. The Digiday Technology Awards reflect the rapid evolution of digital marketing, where AI-powered personalization, omnichannel programmatic strategies and privacy-first approaches are driving innovation.
TELEMUNDO 52 EXPANDS SPORTS PROGRAMMING WITH NEW WEEKLY SHOW ‘PASIÓN FÚTBOL’
Telemundo 52 / KVEA is expanding its local sports lineup with the launch of Pasión Fútbol, a dynamic new 30-minute weekly soccer program debuting new editions on Sundays immediately following Premier League soccer matches.
Automotive “Share Of Ear”: Across Auto Brands, AM/FM Radio Represents 56% Of All In-Car Tuning And A Whopping 85% Share Of In-Car Ad-Supported Audio
Edison Research’s quarterly “Share of Ear” study is the authoritative examination of time spent with audio in America. Over the last eleven years, Edison Research has surveyed 4,000 Americans annually to measure daily reach and time spent for all forms of audio.
Content Creators vs Influencers – Similarities and Differences
Although it seems like anybody with a smartphone can be an influencer or a content creator, it takes a lot of time and talent to promote brands online. And, by the way, content creators and influencers are actually two different things.
Crowd React Media Releases Second Annual State of Spanish-Language Media 2025 [REPORT]
Now in its second year, the State of Spanish-Language Media report reveals how U.S. Hispanic audiences are engaging with media in 2025 and how they’re leading the way. Drawing from a nationally representative sample of Spanish-dominant and bilingual Hispanic adults, the study highlights how cultural identity, platform loyalty, and content preferences are shaping the media landscape across radio, TV, podcasts, streaming, and digital.
Canela Media Appoints José Molina as Chief Financial Officer
Canela Media a leading technology, innovation and data driven multicultural media company, today of José Molina to the role of Chief Financial Officer. He will be based in Miami and report to the Canela Media’s Co-Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.
TelevisaUnivision Appoints John Farrell as Head of Partnerships
TelevisaUnivision announced the appointment of John Farrell as Head of Partnerships, a newly created role that unifies the company’s global content distribution, platform relationships, corporate development, and international growth initiatives. Reporting to TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre, Farrell will lead the company’s end-to-end distribution strategy across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms to deepen strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and expand the company’s global footprint.
Radio’s Not Dying. It’s Just Forgotten How to Brag.
Radio didn’t die. It just got embarrassed. Embarrassed that it wasn’t TikTok. Embarrassed that it didn’t come with dashboards, lookalike audiences, or shiny programmatic buzzwords. Embarrassed that it was… well, radio. So it started apologizing. Apologizing for not being digital. Apologizing for not being social. Apologizing for still being, inconveniently, human-powered and effective. That stops now. By James Roman - Chief Growth Officer & Founder | Full-Funnel Strategy, Bold Media, and Growth That Sticks
Primo TV Launches Action-Packed Animated Series “Chaotic”
Primo TV announced the premiere of the hit animated series Chaotic, a fan-favorite packed with magic, suspense, and non-stop adventure.
MEGA 97.9FM NEW YORK AMONG THE TOP 10 MOST LISTENED-TO RADIO STATIONS IN THE U.S.
Mega 97.9FM (WSKQ-FM), the flagship Spanish-language station of Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) in New York, has been recognized in the latest Inside Radio report as one of the Top 10 radio stations with the highest cumulative audience (cume) across the United States, according to Nielsen data for Fall 2024 and Winter 2024-25.
Twin ‘KidVid’ Violations Resolved As TelevisaUnivision Inks Consent Decree
First, it was Sinclair Inc. Now, the world's largest creator and distributor of audio and video content en español has entered into a Consent Decree with the Acting Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau that puts to a close the Commission's investigation into "KidVid" rule violations on the company's U.S. broadcast stations.
The Secret of Meaningful Brands
Brands exist only in the minds of consumers. They are the intangible web of mental connections between the brand and a host of possible associations: what we know or have learnt about it, what we have experienced, and what we feel. The job of marketing is to create and feed these connections, and to make sure that the connections have meaning to consumers.
Fernando Fiore Returns with “República Fútbol”
The iconic sports broadcaster and charismatic voice of global football, Fernando Fiore, also known as 'El Presidente', is thrilled to unveil his latest venture: República Fútbol, a dynamic new podcast created for fans who live and breathe the beautiful game.
Podcast Listening Grows as Video Redefines the Podcast Landscape [REPORT]
Edison Research’s The Podcast Consumer 2025 charts the continued rise of podcast listening in the U.S and underscores the significant appeal of video podcasts.
Canela Media Sets New Benchmark in Hispanic FAST Streaming with 88% Year-Over-Year Growth in Monthly Viewing Hours
Canela Media announced record-breaking growth across its portfolio of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels, reinforcing its leadership position in the Hispanic FAST streaming landscape.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV Announces the Return of the Iconic Musical Reality Series and Competition Objetivo Fama for 2025
EstrellaTV, the multiplatform Spanish-language network owned by MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the return of Objetivo Fama, the groundbreaking musical reality competition that captivated audiences across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The new season will premiere exclusively on EstrellaTV on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the United States, with weekly primetime episodes airing for 14 consecutive weeks on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Carocol Mix Joins Canela.TV
Caracol Mix joins the CANELA.TV AVOD platform and expands its presence in the United States and Latin America. Caracol Televisión’s FAST channel expands its coverage and strengthens its international positioning.
