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.
Television
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.
Univision vs. Televisa?
At a press conference during the Univision Upfront activities, top executives of Univision Communications downplayed the rift between Univision and Televisa.
Galavisión 2005-2006 Line-up.
Spanish-language cable network Galavisión today announced its 2005-2006 programming lineup. Galavisión, which recently celebrated its 25th anniversary.
TeleFutura 2005-2006 Line-up.
Spanish-language broadcast network TeleFutura today unveiled an expanded 2005-2006 programming schedule at its fourth annual Upfront presentation. This season, TeleFutura’s total day viewership levels reached record highs among the coveted Adult 18-34 and 18-49 demographics.
Univision 2005-2006 Line-up.
Univision today unveiled its programming schedule for the 2005-2006 season. This season has been exceptional for Univision, with Adult 18-49 viewership up 25% and Adult 18-34 viewership up 38%. Univision continues to be the 5th largest network — in any language — averaging 2.2 million Adults 18-49 and 1.4 million Adults 18-34 in primetime. On 146 out of the 231 nights so far this season, Univision beat either ABC, CBS, NBC or FOX, drawing a larger total Adult 18-34 audience. In addition, on 21 nights this season, Univision attracted more total Adult 18-34 viewers than any other network, ranking as the #1 television network in the entire country.
