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, 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.

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.

Hispanic Radio Today 2010 provides an in-depth look at the radio listening activity and consumer profiles of this fast-growing Hispanic segment. Once again, the report reveals that radio has near-universal reach among English- and Spanish-dominant Hispanic consumers. Audience data for Hispanic Radio Today 2010 are derived from the Spring 2010 survey period in both Diary and Portable People Meter markets nationwide. DOWNLOAD REPORT HERE.

Alfredo Alonso – Senior Vice President of Clear Channel Hispanic Radio who helped establish the company’s Hispanic focused radio formats in key markets left the company at the end of 2010.

Industry insiders speculate that Clear Channel will be reducing the number of Hispanic focused radio stations in their line-up.

According to Radio Ink, in a brief announcement, the Nielsen Co. says it is leaving the U.S. radio ratings business.

Arbitron Inc. announced that the Media Rating Council, Inc. (MRC) has withdrawn its accreditation for the Company’s RADAR (Radio’s All Dimension Audience Research) and Nationwide network and national radio audience services.

Stu Olds the CEO of Katz Media Group and Univision Radio Sales passed away. He was a true friend and helped many Hispanic Broadcasters.