Television
Kanal D presents “CONFLICTOS DE FAMILIA”
Kanal D Drama presents, exclusively and for the first time in the U.S., the family drama, ‘Conflictos de Familia’. The series will debut in the United States on the Kanal D Drama linear channel and app on February 22. A virtual premiere will be presented exclusively on Facebook on Saturday, February 19.
Rooms with a view: Multiple-set TV households provide an array of access and choice for content-hungry viewers
In the 1985 film Back to the Future, there’s a line in one of the scenes that takes place in 1955 where Marty McFly tells his grandmother that his family has two TVs. As he’s referring to his life in 1985, his grandmother quickly dismisses him, saying that “nobody has two television sets.”
In a breakthrough year for content, multicultural audiences crown ‘Cocomelon’ and ‘Moana’ among the most streamed titles ever
It’s this type of content that engaged audiences in 2021, as we take a deeper dive into Nielsen’s recently released Streaming Unwrapped 2021 data.
TelevisaUnivision Announces Univision Ad Sales Executive Appointments
TelevisaUnivision Inc. announced the hiring of new talent to join Univision’s ad sales team. The company welcomes Rob McGovern, Senior Vice President of Multimedia Sales, and Richard Bertodatti, Senior Vice President of Multimedia and Audience Sales who will report to John Kozack, Executive Vice President of Multimedia Sales.
Behind Billions of Lost TV Impressions
How the Nielsen audience undercount took nearly 30 billion ad impressions out of the TV marketplace. [Hispanic & Black audiences impacted the most]
2022 Latin America Music Awards to air on Telemundo
The star-studded event will pay tribute to today’s most influential and iconic Latin artists as voted by music fans in the tradition of the “American Music Awards,” the world’s largest fan-voted award show. Nominees to the coveted event will be announced on Thursday, March 3, 2022.
Though On-Screen Diversity is Improving, Latinx Viewers Demand Better Representation
Two-thirds (64%) of Latinx consumers surveyed feel the media plays a big role in helping change stereotypes and negative opinions different groups have of each other.
Streaming grew its audience in 2021; Drama, reality and kids’ programming lead the content wars
Fueled by significant increases in connectivity and appealing content across an ever-widening array of platforms, streaming services capitalized throughout the year on consumers’ growing appetite for over-the-top video content. In total, Americans streamed almost 15 million years’ worth of content in 2021. Despite the myriad options across the streaming landscape, consumers were most drawn to a few stand-outs, some of which simultaneously introduced audiences to content not focused on the U.S., such as the Great British Baking Show, Squid Game and Luca.
Michael Schwimmer joins Univision
Univision Communications, Inc. announced that Michael Schwimmer is joining the company as President, Global Platform Strategy and Revenue. The newly created executive position complements Univision’s redesigned corporate leadership structure ahead of the close of Univision’s previously announced combination with Televisa.
EstrellaTV premiers MasterChef Latinos
EstrellaTV will premiere the original cooking competition series MasterChef Latinos on Thursday, February 10, with weekly two-hour episodes airing at 8 p.m./7 p.m. CT.
Univision and Volkswagen Collaborate on #MovermeEsMiPasion Campaign
Univision and Volkswagen recently joined forces for #MovermeEsMiPasion, a unique campaign designed to reach the Hispanic community through a custom content series in support of the launch of the 2022 Volkswagen Taos SUV.
Noticias Telemundo announces New Leadership Team
Noticias Telemundo announced the appointment of its senior news leadership team under the news division’s new head, Patsy Loris. The announcement comes as the award-winning news organization expands its multiplatform news coverage delivering comprehensive news and information for the Hispanic community.
Estrella Media signs multi-year Nielsen Local TV Measurement agreement
Nielsen and Estrella Media, Inc. announced a multi-year renewal agreement for local TV measurement. In addition, Nielsen will provide a comprehensive suite of analytics and performance services for Estrella’s stations in Dallas, Denver, Chicago, Houston, Los Angeles, Miami, Phoenix, and San Francisco.
NBC Universal Telemundo introduces Tplus
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises announced the launch of Tplus, a new content brand designed to super serve the full spectrum of today’s U.S. Hispanics for years to come.
Univision and Televisa to Produce a Vicente Fernández Biopic Series
Univision Communications Inc. announced a joint production with Televisa about the life of Vicente Fernández Gómez, “El Charro de Huentitán,” an icon of Mexican music as well as a successful composer, businessman, record producer and actor.
Univision premieres Romantic Comedy “Soltero con Hijas”
Univision will premiere the romantic comedy "Soltero con Hijas" starring heartthrob actor Gabriel Soto and the beloved actress Vanessa Guzmán. The telenovela, by acclaimed executive producer Juan Osorio, will make its debut on Monday, January 24 at 8 p.m./7 CT on Univision.
Telemundo Streaming Studios announces “Historia de un Clan”
Telemundo Streaming Studios announced the cast for its new miniseries (title to be confirmed) currently in production, an adaptation of the hit Argentinian series, Historia de un Clan
Univision announces team for Streaming Platform
Univision Communications Inc. announced the addition of four new seasoned executives to its streaming team, in preparation for the launch of its two-tiered global platform. These new senior leaders will contribute to the new streaming service that will deliver high quality Spanish-language content to more than 600 million Spanish speakers worldwide.
Univision’s TUDN Brings Multi-Platform Coverage of Liga MX’s Clausura 2022
Univision’s TUDN, the multimedia sports brand of Univision Communications Inc., announced its exclusive Spanish-language coverage of Liga MX Clausura 2022 airing across networks Univision, UNIMÁS, and TUDN, streaming on TUDN.TV, TUDN app, and PrendeTV, and broadcasting on the TUDN Radio Network.
60% of Global Consumers are Frustrated with Navigating Content on Streaming Video Services [REPORT]
Three-in-five subscribers to multiple streaming services expressed frustration with their viewing experiences, according to a new report from Accenture, and 44% of those surveyed indicate they spend more than six minutes searching for something to watch.
