Television
Pitaya Entertainment Partners with Canela Media to Bring Top Shows to Canela.TV
Pitaya Entertainment has partnered with Canela Media to bring many of Pitaya’s most important podcast series to Canela.TV, the free streaming platform offering culturally relevant, on-demand and live content across verticals including Canela Music, Canela Kids, Canela Deportes, Canela News, as well as a rich library of novelas and classic Mexican films.
Brian Fisher Elevated to Chief Revenue Officer at MediaCo
MediaCo Holding Inc.announced the promotion of Brian Fisher to Chief Revenue Officer (CRO). In this role, Fisher will lead revenue-generating functions across the portfolio, including national and local sales for linear, audio, events, and digital.
Canela Media’s Data Science Team Takes Home Digiday Technology Award
Canela Media, a leading technology and innovation multicultural media company, announced that its Data Science Team has been recognized in the category of Best Data Team in the 2025 Digiday Technology Awards. The Digiday Technology Awards reflect the rapid evolution of digital marketing, where AI-powered personalization, omnichannel programmatic strategies and privacy-first approaches are driving innovation.
TELEMUNDO 52 EXPANDS SPORTS PROGRAMMING WITH NEW WEEKLY SHOW ‘PASIÓN FÚTBOL’
Telemundo 52 / KVEA is expanding its local sports lineup with the launch of Pasión Fútbol, a dynamic new 30-minute weekly soccer program debuting new editions on Sundays immediately following Premier League soccer matches.
Crowd React Media Releases Second Annual State of Spanish-Language Media 2025 [REPORT]
Now in its second year, the State of Spanish-Language Media report reveals how U.S. Hispanic audiences are engaging with media in 2025 and how they’re leading the way. Drawing from a nationally representative sample of Spanish-dominant and bilingual Hispanic adults, the study highlights how cultural identity, platform loyalty, and content preferences are shaping the media landscape across radio, TV, podcasts, streaming, and digital.
Canela Media Appoints José Molina as Chief Financial Officer
Canela Media a leading technology, innovation and data driven multicultural media company, today of José Molina to the role of Chief Financial Officer. He will be based in Miami and report to the Canela Media’s Co-Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.
TelevisaUnivision Appoints John Farrell as Head of Partnerships
TelevisaUnivision announced the appointment of John Farrell as Head of Partnerships, a newly created role that unifies the company’s global content distribution, platform relationships, corporate development, and international growth initiatives. Reporting to TelevisaUnivision CEO Daniel Alegre, Farrell will lead the company’s end-to-end distribution strategy across linear, digital, streaming, and emerging platforms to deepen strategic partnerships, drive revenue growth, and expand the company’s global footprint.
Primo TV Launches Action-Packed Animated Series “Chaotic”
Primo TV announced the premiere of the hit animated series Chaotic, a fan-favorite packed with magic, suspense, and non-stop adventure.
Twin ‘KidVid’ Violations Resolved As TelevisaUnivision Inks Consent Decree
First, it was Sinclair Inc. Now, the world's largest creator and distributor of audio and video content en español has entered into a Consent Decree with the Acting Chief of the FCC's Media Bureau that puts to a close the Commission's investigation into "KidVid" rule violations on the company's U.S. broadcast stations.
Canela Media Sets New Benchmark in Hispanic FAST Streaming with 88% Year-Over-Year Growth in Monthly Viewing Hours
Canela Media announced record-breaking growth across its portfolio of FAST (Free Ad-Supported Streaming Television) channels, reinforcing its leadership position in the Hispanic FAST streaming landscape.
MediaCo’s EstrellaTV Announces the Return of the Iconic Musical Reality Series and Competition Objetivo Fama for 2025
EstrellaTV, the multiplatform Spanish-language network owned by MediaCo Holding Inc. announced the return of Objetivo Fama, the groundbreaking musical reality competition that captivated audiences across the U.S. and Puerto Rico. The new season will premiere exclusively on EstrellaTV on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the United States, with weekly primetime episodes airing for 14 consecutive weeks on Saturdays and Wednesdays.
Carocol Mix Joins Canela.TV
Caracol Mix joins the CANELA.TV AVOD platform and expands its presence in the United States and Latin America. Caracol Televisión’s FAST channel expands its coverage and strengthens its international positioning.
Vme TV Premieres Innovative Daily Finance Show for US Hispanics
Vme TV announce the premiere of “¿Y Después… Qué?”, an original Spanish-language series that invites viewers to reflect on the major moments and transitions in life.
MediaCo’s, Estrella TV, Continues to Build Prime Time Momentum with Double-Digit Growth in Key Demo
MediaCo announced a strong second quarter, with EstrellaTV delivering year-over-year monthly growth for 5 of the last 7 months, including each month in Q2—a major milestone showing sustained momentum.
LIGA MX ON TELEMUNDO: EXPANDED APERTURA 2025 SCHEDULE WITH COVERAGE BEGINNING JULY 11
Telemundo announces the expansion of its Fútbol Estelar Liga MX coverage for the Apertura 2025 tournament with the addition of Tigres and Juárez men’s and women’s home matches, joining Chivas de Guadalajara in the network’s robust lineup. Coverage will span across Telemundo, Universo and Peacock, including the network’s signature pre- and post-game program, Fútbol Estelar Liga MX Extra.
Streaming Surpasses Linear – But TV Is Not Dead Yet
For the first time in the four-year history of Nielsen’s monthly TV consumption report, The Gauge, streaming has officially overtaken cable and broadcast combined. In May’s dataset, streaming captured 44.8% of total U.S. TV usage, while cable and broadcast together accounted for 44.2%, down significantly from their positions at the report’s launch in May 2021. That shift is the headline, and it’s deserved. Streaming is now the single largest format in American television consumption.
83% of U.S. adults use streaming services, far fewer subscribe to cable or satellite TV
Is streaming king? Most Americans (83%) say they watch streaming services, with Netflix and Amazon Prime Video being especially common. Far fewer – 36% – say they currently subscribe to cable or satellite TV at home, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2025 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
TELEMUNDO kick off production of on DINASTÍA CASILLAS
Telemundo unveiled the official cast of its latest Super Series®, Dinastía Casillas, starring Iván Arana (El Señor de los Cielos, La Jefa) as the infamous Ismael Casillas, María Fernanda Yepes (Sin Senos No Hay Paraíso, José José: El Príncipe de la Canción), with acclaimed actors Raúl Méndez (El Señor de los Cielos) and Isabella Castillo (El Señor de los Cielos, Sed de Venganza) rounding out the lead ensemble.
Padrón is GAIM for a New Chapter in His Leadership Career
Otto Padrón, who led Los Angeles-based Meruelo Media for nearly a decade before stepping down earlier this year, has named his next move – Co-President, Co-Owner, and Chief Operating Officer of a national broadcast group operating five television networks.
