This meeting was crucial in terms of timing because most Class A and Low Power stations are not making the jump to digital in 2009, most are not on cable, and many are in danger of losing the ability to reach the audiences they serve.
Television
FCC Commissioner Martin proposes Class A & Low Power TV stations to be a must-carry by cable systems
Federal Communications Commission Kevin J. Martin has proposed that Class A TV & Low-Power TV stations enjoy the same must-carry opportunities granted to full-power TV stations by all cable system operators in the USA. This is an important issue for the Hispanic Market, since there are many Class A & Low-Power TV stations serving our Hispanic Consumer base and they encounter many obstacle and escalated costs in expanding the coverage and reach.
Inaugural Puerto Rican Governor’s debate live on WAPA America.
For the first time in history, Puerto Ricans living in the United States will be able to watch the first Governor’s Debate live from Puerto Rico on October 1, 2008, exclusively on WAPA America.
WXTV-TV in NYC #1 6 pm- MIdnight.
For the first time in history, a Spanish-language TV station is poised to win the audience race from 6 pm to midnight, a time period which straddles early fringe, access, primetime, and late fringe, on a weekday basis during a September ratings survey.
