Jorge Flo has been named PRISA Radio’s Director of Music for America. With this appointment a boost is given to the development of music products, both on digital and analog platforms, in the Americas.
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LER launches National Spanish-Language Radio Advertising Network.
LER, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Entravision Communications Corporation and radio sales rep firm representing more than 156 Spanish-language radio stations, 75 websites and multiple mobile platforms, announced a new Spanish-language radio advertising unwired network called LER Network, which creates national marketing opportunities reaching 70 percent of all U.S. Hispanic radio listeners.
The Future of in car streaming Radio.
knowDigital released a new study, “Challenges and Opportunities for In-Car Streaming Radio,” which reveals consumer perceptions and expectations of in-car streaming audio services.
Thalia renews syndication agreement with Citadel Media en Español.
Citadel Media en Español announced that Latina superstar Thalia has signed a multi-year renewal of her syndication agreement as host of Conexión Thalia Radio Show.
GLR Networks partners with Farmers Insurance to create Soccer Clinic Sweepstakes.
GLR Networks announced the launch of “Juega y Aprende con Jorge Campos” soccer clinics created by GLR Networks and Farmers Insurance. “Juega y Aprende con Jorge Campos” is a series of soccer clinics that will start on April 9th and will be held throughout parts of Southern California.
Valle named President of Univision Radio.
Univision Communications Inc. has named veteran broadcast executive Jose Valle to the position of president of Univision Radio, the leading Spanish-language radio broadcaster in the U.S. The appointment is effective immediately and was announced today by Peter Walker, president of Univision Local Media.
Arbitron sets new criterion for redefining Metro Survey Areas.
Arbitron, Inc. announced an updated criterion for redefining metro survey areas in its diary markets. Arbitron established the new listening and commuting criterion in response to changes in the radio business environment and in consultation with representatives from its Radio and Advertiser/Agency Advisory Councils.
50% of Restaurants are Women-Owned.
As millions of Americans dine out this Valentine’s Day, new research from the National Restaurant Association shows that nearly 50 percent of restaurants are now owned by women.
