Media

Watching remains the preferred mode of news consumption in the U.S.Americans continue to prefer watching the news rather than reading or listening to it, and their viewing loyalties have yet to migrate fully to the web.

Pasiones, the leading network for telenovelas and drama series in Spanish, has two exciting novelas slated for January with the exclusive U.S. premiere of the new Indian production Tumhari Pakhi on Monday, January 7, at 5pm ET/2pm PT on its U.S. feed, and the highly anticipated debut of the popular Turkish drama Unutulmaz (“Unforgettable”) on Tuesday, January 8, on its Latin American feed. Times vary by country.

Cinelatino will air the exclusive U.S. television premiere of the suspenseful Cuban police drama Cuatro Estaciones en la Habana (“Four Seasons in Havana”) on Monday, January 7, at 12:00am ET / 9:00pm PT, with new episodes airing every Monday at midnight following the series premiere.

40% of the world’s population use social media. With some industry reports claiming that consumers on average spend two hours every day sharing, liking, tweeting and updating on these platforms, what does 2019 hold?

To learn why Lazer Broadcasting is bringing its take on regional Mexican programming to the nation, and how both Envision and SuiteRadio are involved, Josh Mednick sat down with RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson in this lively and informative Hispanic Radio Podcast.

Entravision Communications Corporation announced an extension to their two agreements with Al & CM Broadcasting LLC. Entravision will represent on a network basis and air Alex “El Genio” Lucas through 2020.

Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. with its television network, MegaTV announced the return to radio, television and digital platforms of the famous producer and ventriloquist, Antulio “Kobbo” Santarrosa. The agreement between Santarrosa and SBS was made on December 19, 2018, in the United States and will be effective as of January 2019.

Primo TV (Vme Media Inc.) announces the upcoming premiere of the Matt Hatter Chronicles movie “Rise of Primal”. The legendary Primal, first and mightiest of the Coronet Super Villains, has risen again and it’s up to Matt Hatter to stop him! The movie will make its U.S. premiere on December 25th, 4PM EST / 1PM PST.

WAPA Television celebrated its many achievements and revealed an exciting new year of programming at a glamorous 2019 upfront presentation on Thursday, December 13, 2018, where network executives, accompanied by on-air talent, announced new reality show formats, original programming, digital shows, and expanded sports offerings.  

Entravision Communications Corporation announced that Entravision Solutions, the Company’s national sales and marketing organization, has extended its relationship with MLC Media through 2021.

Emmis Communications is mainly known for English-language stations. Yet, it is shining in Texas’ state capital with two FMs offering Spanish-language programming. Against formidable competitors, it’s winning. This podcast delivers insights that could fit your market opportunity.

Impremedia has designated Iván Adaime as its new CEO, effective December 10th, 2018, replacing Gabriel Dantur, who will return to LA NACION, Impremedia’s parent company, where he will bring his significant expertise in digital transformation and change management.

What if there was a proven, brand-safe video ad format that’s equally effective for targeting unique consumers and regions, or blanketing the whole country with a campaign? A medium that offers loyal, engaged audiences at competitive CPMs and the power of sight, sound, motion, and narrative?  What if marketers found out that their agencies won’t even consider it for campaigns because they can’t buy it at their preferred profit margin?

Following the Final Draw, Telemundo Deportes unveils its initial coverage plans for the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup France™ taking place next June 7-July 7. As the exclusive Spanish-language home of the tournament, Telemundo Deportes will present all 52 matches live on Telemundo, Universo, and the Telemundo Deportes and NBC Sports apps.

Telemundo International Studios and Globo announced the co-production of the premium limited series “Jugar con Fuego” (Playing with Fire) slated to premiere on Telemundo network in the U.S. next year. 

Telemundo Deportes presents exclusive coverage of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2018, featuring some of the world’s best players and club teams, beginning Wednesday, December 12.

In this Hispanic Radio Podcast, RBR+TVBR Editor-in-Chief Adam R Jacobson chats with Full Power Radio founder John Fuller about how his company has grown thanks to stations offering two distinct two English-language formats and the Latin pop-fueled “Bomba Radio.” What advice does Fuller have? It’s all here in this 15-minute audio report.

The audio boom is real. Everywhere one looks these days it’s easy to see more people than ever before connected to headphones; buying and using smartspeakers; using in-vehicle, voice activated AM/FM and HD radio controls — the list goes on.

In an effort to help shape the next generation of bilingual broadcast and digital journalists and provide them the real work skills they need to succeed in broadcast newsrooms, the Telemundo Station Group announced the launch of its “Telemundo University” training program for journalism students at the University of Florida and University of Texas at Arlington.

Combate Américas announced it is launching the COMBATE WORLD channel on Pluto TV in time for the Fall 2018 season.  The channel launches on December 4th, 2018.