Television

ESPN Deportes premiers the network’s new show, El Bar, Friday, September 14 at 9 p.m. ET. Presented exclusively by Coors Light, El Bar redefines how, where and what a ‘talk-show’ is supposed to be: intimate, authentic and spontaneous.

Jennifer Lopez and nuvoTV announced an exclusive creative, production and marketing partnership to bolster nuvoTV’s mission to deliver entertainment for today’s powerful Latino audience. As a partner with the network, Lopez and her production company, Nuyorican Productions, will collaborate closely on all creative elements, including programming strategy, production and marketing. Lopez will also promote the network and work with nuvoTV to develop exciting new content targeting the Latino audience.

Sofia Vergara is probably the most recognizable Hispanic actress working in English-language television. She is one of the stars of “Modern Family,” among the highest-rated scripted shows on network television, and she has parlayed her celebrity into commercials for brands like Pepsi and Cover Girl.

As TV networks get ready for the fall season, the promotion of new and returning shows has kicked into high gear, representing a significant investment for the networks. In fact, national ads aired this summer and fall to attract viewers are estimated to be worth roughly $4.5 billion, according to Nielsen. While the power of promotion is clear, new research from Nielsen comparing networks’ promotion strategies leading into the 2011/2012 TV season found that the key to an efficient and equally effective promotion strategy is finding a balanced mix of promos both on and off-network.

Telemundo Media announced it named Patty Marrero Senior Vice President of Client Partnership Development. Marrero will report to Dan Lovinger, Executive Vice President of Advertising Sales & Integrated Marketing for Telemundo Media, and Enrique Perez, Senior Vice President of Sales for the Telemundo Station Group.