More people are watching television in local markets than were previously measured, according to information released today from Nielsen Media Research.
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National Television Academy Honored Leaders In Spanish TV.
The National Television Academy presented six honorary Emmy Awards tonight to leading Hispanics at a black-tie event held at the McNay Art Museum in San Antonio, Texas. The awards, given by the Academy’s trustees, were presented to honorees in recognition of their contributions to the growth and quality of Spanish-language television in the United States.
Rapid Growth In Cable, Satellite & Alternative Media.
Broadcasters need to stop trying to regulate other industries and instead promote free over-the-air (OTA) broadcasting to consumers if they want their industry to survive, advised Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) President and CEO Gary Shapiro.
Telemundo Closes In Las Vegas & Sanchez – VP GM.
Telemundo announced that it has completed its acquisition of the Las Vegas based KBLR from Summit Media Limited Partnership and will formally assume ownership of the full-power television station.
Schwarz Upped & Pineda Swaps @ Univision.
Univision Communications Inc. announced the appointment of Cristina Schwarz to Vice President, Government and Community Relations for Univision Communications. Ramon J. Pineda replaces Schwarz as Vice President and General Manager of Univision Television Group’s New York stations, which include WXTV-Channel 41 and WFUT-Channel 68, effective immediately.
