Media

The pandemic hit the Spanish radio industry probably harder than any other traditional media.  Stay-at-home ordinances and remote work mandates eliminated the daily commute and as a result in-car radio listening and ad revenue plummeted during the early months of the global Covid-19 2020 shutdown.    By Angelica “Angie” Balderas – SVP Entravision Sacramento Stockton and Modesto

THEMA America, a Canal+ group company, announced the launch of Kanal D Drama’s standalone SVOD app dedicated exclusively to Turkish dramas dubbed in Spanish.

The current study serves as an update to previous findings by evaluating top-grossing movies from 2019. The investigation assessed leading and co-leading Hispanic/Latino actors and all Hispanic/Latino speaking characters across 1,300 top-grossing films from 2007 to 2019, as well as the presence of Hispanic/Latinos working behind the camera as directors, producers, and casting directors.

The National Association of Broadcasters won’t be moving forward with the NAB Show, a move that also cancels the co-located Sales and Management Television Exchange and the Radio Show, co-produced by the NAB and the Radio Advertising Bureau.  By Adam Jacobson – Radio TV Business Report

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, the annual four-week long celebration beginning on September 15th, Hemisphere Media Group, Inc. (HMTV) is marking the occasion by recognizing the distinct yet interconnected histories, cultures, and contributions of the nation’s largest minority group.

Telemundo Deportes presents exclusive coverage of the FIFA Futsal World Cup Lithuania 2021, the ninth edition of the quadrennial international futsal championship that brings together 24 teams from around the world. T

Telemundo Deportes announced its coverage plans for the 2021 NFL season, beginning Thursday, September 9 at 8 p.m. ET, live on Universo, TelemundoDeportes.com and the Telemundo Deportes app with NFL Kickoff 2021 featuring Tom Brady and the Super Bowl-champion Tampa Bay Buccaneers facing Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.

Gen Media Partners has announced the formation of a strategic task force to champion the power and influence of certified minority-owned and -targeted radio stations to advertisers and agencies.

HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2020 Hispanic Content, Data & Social Marketing Report for our readers.

The New York Latino Film Festival (NYLFF) returns to The Bronx from September 14 to 19, 2021 with an impressive roster of 102 films from more than 12 countries, the largest number of films to date.

Univision announced the premiere of “¿Qué Le Pasa a Mi Familia?” (What’s Happening to my Family?), a new drama, with a stellar cast, that emphasizes the importance of family, love, and respect. Starring Mane de La Parra and Eva Cedeño “¿Qué Le Pasa a Mi Familia?” premieres Monday, August 30, at 7 p.m. ET/PT (6 CT).

Kanal D Drama is bringing the series “Amor y Travesuras” to the U.S. Hispanic market. This captivating family drama, which will make fans of Turkish productions laugh and cry, will make its U.S. debut on Kanal D Drama on September 1st, with a preview on Facebook on August 29th for the exclusive enjoyment of the loyal followers of Kanal D Drama in the United States.

Titled Juegos Paralímpicos Tokyo 2020, the specials will air on Saturday, August 28 and Sunday, September 5 and will focus on Hispanic athletes and accomplishments by women competing in the Games.

Meruelo Media’s Cali 93.9 #1 for Reggaeton y Más, is proud to announce its all-female on-air lineup, the only current all-female radio station in LA.

The Chicago Red Stars of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) and Univision Chicago, part of Univision Communications Inc. announced a first-time partnership.

Univision announced the premiere of “La Desalmada” (The Fiend), a powerful melodrama with a stellar cast that will bring love, passion, and unexpected plot twists to Univision’s primetime.

WAPA Television, has further amplified its commitment to serving the Island and its students with the creation of a new internship program between WAPA’s NotiCentro and the Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez (RUM), a campus of the University of Puerto Rico (UPR).

Telemundo Deportes, the Spanish-language home of the FIFA World Cup and all major FIFA tournaments, presents exclusive coverage of the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup Russia, the 11th edition of the premier beach soccer tournament that brings together 16 teams from around the world to compete in the Russian capital of Moscow, promising the best action and atmosphere. 

An accreditation hiatus status is a formal designation that an accredited service can request.  It is designed to exist for a temporary period of time to allow for the service to take certain actions or implement certain service improvements, but to do so outside of the normal MRC audit and accreditation process.

Kevin Garrity, Chief Executive Officer of Gen Media Partners has announced the promotion of Ann-Marie Figueira to Senior Vice President Hispanic Platforms and Multicultural Initiatives from Vice President Regional Sales and Hispanic.