Media

The recession has inspired a thriftiness in consumers that some believe will outlast the economic downturn. Bargain-hunting Internet users have turned to price comparison hubs and coupon sites in increasing numbers, but according to data from Adweek and Harris Poll, Americans think the best places to look for deals are still offline.

The energetic Mega TV, the creation of Raul Alarcon’s SBS is leaving little doubt of its intentions to become a bonafide player on the national scene. Accepting that making a dent on Univision’s or Telemundo’s programming is a gigantic goal, it is no secret that Mega TV’s major competitor is America TeVe which recently announced a fusion of Carlos Barba’s CaribeVision, after apparent differences between its Madrid-based , Mexico City-based and Cuban-American partners made it impossible to continue as CV Network.