Television
Estrella Media’s Radio Properties Sold to MediaCo in Stock Deal
In April, MediaCo Holding acquired Estrella Media’s network, content, digital, and commercial operations, with an option to purchase its stations at a later date. Less than a year later, MediaCo is exercising that option, according to a new FCC filing.
2024 Hispanic TV Programming Report – DOWNLOAD for FREE
HispanicAd in association with Adam R Jacobson are proud to announce the availability of the 2024 Hispanic TV Programming Report for our readers. Enjoy
José Adan Treviño passes …..
José Adan Treviño a legend in broadcasting to Hispanics in Texas has passed.
Telemundo presents all Chivas Home Matches for LIGA MX’S CLAUSURA 2025 TOURNAMENT
Telemundo, the exclusive U.S. home of Chivas de Guadalajara, is set to deliver comprehensive coverage of all Chivas home matches during the Liga MX Clausura 2025 tournament. Matches will air across Telemundo, Universo, and Peacock, accompanied by the network’s signature 1-hour pregame and 30-minute postgame show, Fútbol Estelar Chivas Extra.
SBS’s Raúl Alarcón is Radio Ink’s Executive of the Year
When Raúl Alarcón announced his return as President of Spanish Broadcasting System in February 2024, it signaled a new focus for the company he co-founded with his father in 1983. Now back at the helm, Alarcón – who has held a spot on Radio Ink’s 40 Most Powerful People in Radio list for a record-breaking 27 years – is optimistic about the future of SBS and Hispanic radio as a whole.
Canela Media Appoints Philippe Guelton as Global President
Canela Media announced the appointment of Philippe Guelton to the role of Global President to lead the company’s growth globally in the U.S. and Latin America. He will report to the Canela Media’s Co-Founder and CEO Isabel Rafferty Zavala.
HITN Partners with Curiosity to Bring Premium Documentary Series and Specials to Spanish-Speaking Audiences in the US
HITN Acquires Diverse Curiosity DocumentariesNew York, December 17, 2024–HITN,the leading Spanish-language public media network in the United States,and Curiosity (Nasdaq: CURI),the global media company known for its award-winning documentary features and factual entertainment,today announced a strategic alliance that will bring a diverse range of captivating content to HITN’s viewers.
What Does ‘Good’ Look Like in the Modern TV Landscape?
Television advertising has long been the cornerstone of effective advertising for brands. Today, as content moves across screens and devices, multiscreen TV advertising continues to drive results throughout the marketing funnel. In fact, the newly released 2024 "Comcast Advertising Report" found that 97 percent of advertisers plan to increase or maintain spending across streaming TV advertising in 2025, while nearly 75 percent plan to do the same with traditional TV, and 64 percent plan to start using addressable TV advertising if they haven't already.
Jacqueline Castro named VP of Production at Telemundo Studios
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the appointment of Jacqueline Castro as Vice President of Production for Telemundo Studios. In this newly created role, Castro will lead production strategy for Telemundo Studios, overseeing both in-house and third-party productions.
Entravision’s White House Correspondent Stephanie Ochoa Honored with 2024 Foreign Press Excellence Award
Entravision is proud to announce that Stephanie Ochoa, its White House News Correspondent, will be awarded the prestigious 2024 Foreign Press Excellence Award by the Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the USA (AFPC-USA).
Canela Kids and The Toy Museum of NY Launch Dual-Language Series to Celebrate Hispanic Culture and Inspire the Next Generation of Creators
Canela Media announced that Canela Kids has partnered with The Toy Museum of New York to create a bilingual educational series designed to engage Spanish-speaking children and families in inventive play.
TelevisaUnivision’s Broadcast of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® Dominates 2024 and Reaches a Massive Audience with 283 Million Engagements Across Platforms
TelevisaUnivision’s telecast of the 25th Annual Latin GRAMMY Awards® on November 14 takes the crown with 283 million engagements on TV, social, digital and ViX. This year’s edition hosted by Roselyn Sánchez, is the most-watched entertainment -program on Spanish-language television in 2024 thus far, delivering 2.3 million total viewers. With performances by Anitta, Becky G, Bon Jovi, Carin León, Carlos Vives, DJ Khaled, Ela Taubert, Joe Jonas, Juan Luis Guerra, La India, Marc Anthony, Pitbull, the event, reached a total of 4.2 million total viewers across Univision, UniMás, and Galavisión.
Live Broadcast of Miss Universo on Telemundo Breaks Delivery Record
Telemundo ’s live coast-to-coast broadcast of the 73rd Miss Universe pageant set a new record for the network last Saturday, delivering 243 million engagements across television, digital, Peacock and social platforms and breaking its own record as Telemundo’s most engaging entertainment event ever, nearly doubling (+96%) the total engagement delivered by the 72nd edition in 2023.
Canela.TV celebrates the Holidays with ‘Fiestas En Familia’ and the Best of 2024
Canela Media celebrates the holidays with, ‘Fiestas En Familia.’ This celebration, available on the free streaming platform Canela.TV beginning in December, features a diverse selection of holiday movies, series, and specials for viewers of all ages. The offerings also include ‘El Espíritu de la Navidad,’ a selection of uplifting stories and faith-based content and Canela.TV’s ‘Best of the Year’, highlighting the platform’s most popular content across all categories in 2024.
Telemundo to produce adaptation of “VELVET”, set to debut in 2025
Telemundo announced it has acquired the adaptation rights to “Velvet,” the acclaimed Atresmedia’s Spanish drama that captivated audiences worldwide and became a global phenomenon. This modern adaptation is set to premiere in 2025 and will be the next major production to take place at Telemundo Center’s state-of-the-art facilities in Miami.
Canela.TV announces the next installment of the ‘Secretos’ Franchise
Canela Media announced the next installment in its popular Secretos reality series franchise ‘Secretos de Parejas,’ scheduled to premiere in Spring 2025. This series promises to bring double the excitement and drama, featuring Latino celebrity couples vacationing in the beautiful island of Bali and showing an intimate look at their relationships.
Canela.TV expands presence with New FAST Channels on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. and Mexico
Canela Media announced its continued expansion on Samsung TV Plus, recently launching multiple FAST channels in both the U.S. and Mexico, offering top-tier Spanish-language and international content to a broader audience. In addition to the previously available Canela.TV channel, viewers can now enjoy the finest selection of Spanish-language content including Canela Originals on Samsung TV Plus’ linear FAST Channels.
Kei Out, Santaella Upped As Rodriguez Becomes Interim MediaCo CEO
The publicly traded company that controls Estrella Media‘s radio and TV properties and is the owner of WQHT “Hot 97” and WBLS in New York has a new Chief Operating Officer as Albert Rodriguez has assumed interim Chief Executive Officer duties, a SEC filing reveals.
Monica Albuquerque named SVP of Content & Development at Telemundo Enterprizes
Telemundo Enterprises announced the appointment of Monica Albuquerque as Senior Vice President, Content and Development for Telemundo Studios. In this newly created role, Albuquerque will be responsible for overseeing the development of content for all linear and streaming platforms reporting directly to Javier Pons, Executive Vice President at Telemundo Studios.
NOTICIAS TELEMUNDO AHORA expands on Fast Channels
Noticias Telemundo, the news division of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, announced the launch of Noticias Telemundo AHORA on Samsung TV Plus, expanding its distribution on leading FAST platforms which include Xumo Play, Google TV, Fire TV, TCL, Roku, Local Now and Freevee.
