Radio
Entravision Appoints Michael Christenson as Chief Executive Officer
Entravision announced that Michael Christenson has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2023.
QUE BUENA LOS ANGELES wins Medals de Cortez ‘Station of The Year’ Award
Que Buena Los Angeles (KBUE 105.5/94.3 FM) owned by Estrella Media, won the prestigious 2023 Medallas de Cortez “Station of the Year” Award last night in Miami. The awards are presented by Radio Ink magazine. The Medallas de Cortez awards recognize excellence in Hispanic radio programming, sales, and management. Said Garcia Solis, Content Director for Que Buena Los Angeles, and producer of the station’s award-winning syndicated morning show, “Don Cheto Al Aire,” received the award on behalf of the station.
US Census Shows Hispanic Radio Is Key In Growth
The 2023 Hispanic Radio Conference opened with data showing just why Hispanic radio is not to be ignored. The afternoon keynote featured the US Census Bureau’s Roberto Ramirez, Assistant Division Chief of Special Population Statistics at the Bureau’s Population Division, and Merarys Ríos-Vargas, Chief of the Population Division’s Ethnicity and Ancestry Branch.
Show Me The Money: Radio’s Reach Vs. Revenue
If the Hispanic population is growing as fast as US Census data indicates, why aren’t Hispanic radio stations getting more revenue they deserve? This question was at the core of a Thursday roundtable during the Hispanic Radio Conference that brought together agencies, radio managers, and statisticians. Moderated by Isabella Sánchez, Vice President of Media Integration at Zubi Advertising, the panel provided valuable insights on ad spending, audience reach, the role of influencers, and the need for creativity in the industry.
Hispanic Radio Station Directory [DOWNLOAD HERE]
BIA Advisory Services has published its inaugural Hispanic Radio Station Directory, a guide to the large and growing list of radio stations in the U.S. serving the Hispanic population. The directory will be updated quarterly and will feature BIA’s proprietary analysis and insights into the Hispanic radio market. It is also designed to take feedback from leaders in Hispanic media so it can be a living resource to the industry.
What does Messi mean for Multicultural Marketing and Why Adidas and Apple are betting on growth in the US ?
Leo Messi has been linked to the InterMiami fútbol team. What does that mean for the Miami market and the greater Multicultural / Hispanic Market? And more importantly how will this shape the US sports marketing and general market? By Xavier Mantilla
Audio Fuels the Funnel
How performance-driven brands deploy audio to conquer the full marketing funnel
Roman To Support Lara At TelevisaUnivision
Now, it is known that the company's Regional President for the eastern region, Antonio Roman has been elevated to EVP of Local Media Sales at TelevisaUnivision. He will oversee all revenue for TV, radio and digital and report to Lara, now President/Local Media, while all of the local sales executives will report to Roman.
Jesus Lara To Lead Radio and TV at TelevisaUnivision
In January 2017, he joined what was then Univision Communications as GM of Digital, Content and Entertainment for its radio division. Today, he's President of Radio for TelevisaUnivision, overseeing what is branded as the Uforia Audio Network.
Radio Listening on a Radio Set
Until rather recently, the word “radio” could be used interchangeably to denote either the device -- the ‘radio set’ -- or the sounds emanating from that set. There was only one way to listen to radio and that was on a radio.
Estrllaa Media Showcasing 2023 UPFRONT VIRTUAL PRESENTATION
Estrella Media said it has become a growth leader in Spanish-language Free Ad-supported Streaming Television (FAST) programming. The company's double-digit year-over-year growth was central to its 2023 IAB NewFronts and Upfront presentations.
Pat Costa inducted into Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Local radio station owner Pat Costa is one of six broadcasters to be inducted into the Massachusetts Broadcasters Hall of Fame. Costa, of Rye Beach, New Hampshire, is the new owner of former WEZS now WHNM 103.3 The Moose ,licensed to Laconia New Hampshire.
Sylvia Banderas Coffinet named CEO of Latino Media Network
Latino Media Network announced that Sylvia Banderas Coffinet has been named CEO. Sylvia joins founders Stephanie Valencia and Jessica Morales Rocketto in scaling a multi-platform audio & media companies to serve the Hispanic market in the U.S.
7 New Findings About The Podcast Audience: The Cumulus Media 2023 Audioscape
Audio is a huge part of life for Americans. While AM/FM radio dominates the audio landscape with mass reach and significant time spent, podcasts and smart speakers are fast growing platforms representing engaging environments for brands.
Raúl Alarcón to be inducted into AAF – Advertising Hall of Fame
Raúl Alarcón is a veteran of the entertainment industry and the chief architect behind the creation of one of the nation’s largest Hispanic-owned and operated multi-media companies. Today, that entity, Spanish Broadcasting System (“SBS”), caters to millions of listeners and viewers and thousands of advertisers seeking an entrée into this burgeoning market sector.
Estrella Media announces formation of EMAS Commercial Sales Team
Estrella Media has announced the formation of its EMAS (Estrella Media Advertising Solutions) integrated commercial sales team. The EMAS team will represent a suite of leading media networks in the U.S. marketplace for broadcast (TV and radio) and digital advertising opportunities. Companies represented are Estrella Media, beIN SPORTS, and Hemisphere Media.
Estrella Media announces Executive promotions
Estrella Media has promoted Said Garcia Solis to Content Director for Que Buena Los Angeles radio, and Ana Laura Suarez to Director of Programming, EstrellaTV. Garcia adds the new title to his current role as Producer and on-air talent for the top-rated Don Cheto Al Aire morning show. Suarez was most recently Senior Director of Marketing. Both report to Enrique Guillen, Chief Content Officer.
Even outside car, twice the amount of listening time in the U.S. is spent with AM/FM radio compared to streaming audio
Part three of our series on the strengths of AM/FM deals with a listening environment often linked to radio: the car. Or truck, or SUV, or van - but you get the idea.
Surprise: AM/FM Radio Ratings Overtake TV Among Persons 18-49 For The First Time In Media History
In 2018, AM/FM radio’s 18-49 average audience was 63% the size of live and time-shifted TV. Things have changed quickly. According to Nielsen’s Q3 2022 Total Audience Report, AM/FM radio’s persons 18-49 average audience is now +3% greater than television. By Pierre Bouvard - Chief Insights Officer of the Cumulus Media | Westwood One Audio Active Group.
