Media
SBS Entertainment, LA Musica and Mega 97.9 announce live Regional Mexican Music concert: MEGABASH MX
SBS Entertainment (SBSE), La Musica and Mega 97.9 FM La Mega unveiled today its Mexican live music concert brand, Mega Bash MX, featuring the biggest names in Regional Mexican music. The event is scheduled to take place on Friday, June 21st at the UBS Arena in Belmont Park, New York featuring Banda MS, Luis R. Conriquez, Grupo Marca Registrada, Majo Aguilar and Tony Aguirre.
TELEMUNDO LAUNCHES DECISIÓN 2024,
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of Decisión 2024, its election year multiplatform news and civic engagement initiative across Telemundo’s network, local stations, digital platforms and national and local partners.
Revolutionizing Hispanic Digital Audio Content: reVolver Podcasts and TV Azteca Unite in Partnership
reVolver Podcasts and TV Azteca have announced a transformative partnership aimed at revolutionizing digital audio content for the US Hispanic market. This collaboration combines the legacy and creative force of TV Azteca with the innovation of reVolver Podcasts to deliver captivating programs that resonate with the diverse US Hispanic audience.
How U.S. Adults Use TikTok [REPORT]
A new Pew Research Center study matching the survey responses and on-site behaviors of U.S. adult TikTok users finds that a minority of avid posters create the vast majority of content on the site. And most users post seldom, if at all – instead using TikTok primarily to view and consume content made by others.
The 36TH Annual Telecast of Premio Lo Nuestro propels Univision to Number One spot across all of television for the entire night
Univision’s PREMIO LO NUESTRO, the longest-running Latin music awards show in the U.S., achieved remarkable success, seizing the spotlight as the #1 network on all of television for the fifth consecutive year among Adults 18-49 during its live broadcast from the Kaseya Center in Miami on Thursday, February 22.
A Better, More Transparent Way Forward with Social Media
Facebook, Instagram, and the other traditional social media giants are past the apex of their popularity. And while user numbers remain high, fewer younger people are signing up in the first place. Ampere Analysis found that 18 to 24-year-olds were cooling off on social media as far back as 2018, and this trend has only accelerated since.
Branded Influencer Content Partnerships essential keys to Marketer’s Playbook in fast growing Global Market [REPORT]
With media spend on the global influencer market expected to approach $6 billion in 2024, a new research report released by Snapchat and MAGNA Media Trials revealed how content creators and brand-sponsored content could push the industry even further. The robust study called “Unleashing Influence: A Marketer’s Guide to Influencer Success”
Entravision Inaugurates State-of-the-Art News Facility in Las Vegas
Entravision Communications Corporation announced the opening of its new state-of-the-art news facility in Las Vegas. This milestone underscores the Company's three decade commitment of empowering the Latino community through trusted news and resources.
Tiempo Company and MEL forge Alliance to increase Trust in Spanish-Language Media Among U.S. Latinos
Spanish-language news media company, Tiempo Company, and MEL, a Hispanic integrated communications agency, have joined forces in a partnership to increase trust in media from U.S. Latinos. Through this alliance, Tiempo Company, with its news brand Tiempo Latino, will leverage its extensive platform to develop comprehensive editorial content that transcends traditional boundaries by integrating data, technology, arts, psychology, and trends. Concurrently, MEL will develop integrated communications campaigns designed to propel Latino stories to the forefront of the conversation on the issues impacting Latino communities.
TelevisaUnivision 2024 Upfront
The company will be taking a new, unique approach to its Upfront presentation, creating an experiential day-long activation that brings to life the vibrance and passion of Latino culture that is dominating U.S. mainstream and drawing more marketers to embrace this powerful force as a priority investment for 2024.
NAB announces Hispanic Media Coalition to Increase Voter Participation
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), in collaboration with Hispanic media groups and organizations, today announced a first of its kind coalition focused on get out the vote (GOTV) efforts for the Hispanic community. The nonpartisan coalition consisting of 13 organizations is dedicated to increasing voter registration and voter turnout in the Hispanic community for the 2024 national elections.
ONE OF OUR OWN – K.C. Community Radio Host Killed in Chiefs Parade Shooting
Lisa López has been a private mobile DJ for more than 15 years. As Kansas City Community Radio — 100kw KKFI-FM —notes, López played for all types of crowds, so she has plenty of music knowledge. López was a co-host of KKFI’s “Taste of Tejano,” joining in March 2022 to co-host with Tommy Andrade and Monica Frias McGee. By Adam Jacobson
Chip Ehrhardt named Chief Sales Officer Lazer Media
Lazer Media announced the promotion of Chip Ehrhardt to the position of Chief Sales Officer. Ehrhardt will take charge of overseeing the sales efforts for the company.
Radio Ink’s Hispanic Radio Conference Develops First-of-Its-Kind Hispanic Radio Alliance
At last year's year’s Radio Ink Hispanic Radio Conference, which took place June 14-15 in Miami, a common theme was the fact that Hispanic radio can deliver incredible value for advertisers and partners yet remains largely undervalued. For example, according to Nielsen “94% of all Latinos ages 18 and over listen to AM/FM radio on a monthly basis, compared to 59% of all streaming music services.” This led to calls for the establishment of a new grassroots local coalition aimed at bringing awareness of the importance of Hispanic radio among advertisers and agencies up and down Main Street and beyond. This new entity, which is represented by key stakeholders across several parts of the industry, will be called the Hispanic Radio Alliance.
José Alberto Suárez named President & GM of Telemundo O&O stations in Orlando, Tampa & Fort Myers
José Cancela, President of Telemundo Station Group, named José Alberto Suárez President & General Manager of WTMO / Telemundo 31 Orlando, WRMD / Telemundo 49 Tampa and WWDT / Telemundo Fort Myers-Naples. Suárez joins the three Florida stations after serving as President & General Manager of Telemundo-owned stations in Sacramento, Calif., Las Vegas, and Fresno, Calif.
Creating connections with Black Americans across media
For Black Americans, content provides a common ground and sense of cultural credibility. Defined through media and exported globally in fashion, TV, music and more, this culture is fundamental in its ability to bridge meaningful connections with an increasingly diverse audience. And while representing Black America is already complex, 16% of the Black population is expected to be foreign-born by 20601. That means that content will need to continue evolving to stay relevant for this media-hungry audience.
Nueva Network renews nationally syndicated “CHIQUIBABY SHOW”
Nueva Network, a Spanish Language media company, announced they renewed their Affiliation and Sales agreement with “Chiquibaby Show.” The nationally syndicated show airs in over 100 US Spanish Language Radio Stations across the US.
The Board of Directors of Spanish Broadcasting System (SBS) Vote for Raúl Alarcón to Assume the Title and Responsibilities of President of the Corporation
In the recent departure of Albert Rodriguez - President & COO of Spanish Broadcasting (SBS), the Board of Directors of SBS proposed and voted to have Raúl Alarcón add and resume the duties of President of Spanish Broadcasting System.
ACA Marketing marks milestone: Over 150 Out-of-Home Latin Music Campaigns Across Six Continents in 2023
The Latin music industry has experienced a remarkable expansion, becoming a global cultural phenomenon, setting new milestones, and captivating audiences worldwide. As part of this extraordinary journey, out-of-home advertising (OOH) has emerged as a pivotal element in the success of Latin music marketing strategies.
NBCUniversal set for Annual One24 & Upfront Events
NBCUniversal announced the dates and locations of the company’s two marquee events, One24 and Upfront. Together, these industry events will demonstrate the technological advancements that power NBCUniversal’s premium content as well as the celebrated IP and iconic talent that bring inspiring stories to life every day from across the company’s vast portfolio.
