Wireless consumers are enjoying better services and products everyday, at ever-lower prices. So-called “net neutrality” legislation would invariably stifle those consumer benefits.
Media
Azteca America & Terra Networks launch entertainment portal.
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.
4th HBO/NYILFF Short Film Competition.
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.
23rd Chicago Latino Film Festival.
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.
ESPN Deportes on Time Warner Cable.
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.
Satellite Radio growth less starry.
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 to offer stations options in Houston & San Francisco.
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.
Telemundo to broadcast Miss Universe 2007 from Mexico City.
Donald J. Trump, NBC and Paula M. Shugart, President, Miss Universe Organization, announced that the 56th Annual Miss Universe Competition will air live from Mexico City, Mexico. The glamorous live event, featuring some of the
world’s most beautiful women, will air from the National Auditorium (Auditorio Nacional), on NBC and Telemundo on Monday, May 28, 2007 from 9-11 p.m. ET.
Pappas Telecasting terminates Azteca America affiliation.
Pappas Telecasting Companies announced that it has terminated its affiliation agreements with the Azteca America Network in all markets. The stations and Designated Market Areas (DMAs) affected are KAZH-TV (Houston), KTNC-TV (San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose and Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto), KAZR-CA (Reno), KAZO-LP (Omaha), and KAZJ-LP/KAZS-LP (Sioux City, Iowa). As of June 30, 2007, Azteca America programming will cease on these stations.
