Media

Fox Sports en Español announced it has extended its exclusive Spanish-language rights to Major League Baseball (MLB) through the 2013 season. As part of the expanded seven-year deal, a sublicensing agreement with Fox Broadcasting Company, Fox Sports en Español will for the first time offer live and exclusive Spanish-language coverage of approximately 26 regular season games each year.

Here comes the “Precision Shopper.”

Any retailer who isn’t using the online channel to promote offline sales—as well as online sales—is missing a sizable opportunity.

Wireless consumers are enjoying better services and products everyday, at ever-lower prices. So-called “net neutrality” legislation would invariably stifle those consumer benefits.

Azteca America has formed a new alliance with Terra Networks. The partnership involves the creation of a co-branded Internet site powered by Terra.com showcasing Azteca America content via online video. Audience interactivity in real time will be encouraged through polls, live chats, communities and more.

HBO and The New York International Latino Film Festival (NYILFF) announced the 4th annual open call for entry for the HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition. The competition, created in 2004, seeks to foster films by Latino filmmakers and/or about the Latino experience.

The Chicago Latino Film Festival enters its 23rd year this spring with international acclaim! Featuring films, special events and visiting filmmakers from around the world, the Festival will run from April 13 – 25, 2007.

Time Warner Cable and The Walt Disney Company announced that they have entered into comprehensive multi-year distribution agreements that will extend retransmission consent for the ABC-owned broadcast television stations carried in Time Warner Cable systems, and provide for carriage of a broad array of Disney’s leading networks and services.

The Stern effect may be wearing off.

Satellite radio subscribership is leveling off, at least among fans of rock radio, according to a new study by Jacobs Media.

Azteca America is currently analyzing new station options in the markets of Houston and San Francisco, and expects to finalize affiliation agreements with new partners promptly.